De Arapas

"'You see, the Veronians don't allow knowledge of the ancient houses that ruled the Vaedi. To the common peasant, they've always ruled - a divine mandate made by Renaut himself - that the Vaed from the Tessen to the Bessair be theirs. We descendants of Trucaise de Arapas, true ruler of Vaed shall soon be known to all. We will not be slaves to our most hated oppressors for much longer. I assure you.'"

"- Count Francus de Arapas to Duke Gerio de Druisa, 3985 AFE"

Summary
The Family of Arapas, also known in Vaedi as 'de Arapas', and 'de Arasall' are an ancient noble lineage from Vaedisia, being formed approximately 800 years ago by Trucaise de Arapas during the Vaedisan Trade Wars of 3272-3351 AFE (also known as the Criminal Conflicts). The Family of Arapas would eventually claim the seat of power in Vaedisia at the end of the Trade Wars, the population rejoiced at the restoration of order and were amiable to their new rulers until the return of House Verone in 3442 AFE.

When the Arapasi were ousted from their position of power, many chose the flee to Sessland and Ollermark, while some fled as far as Bretland and Sabora. Those who remained found themselves at the tip of the sword by the Veronians, but instead of executing them, the new Grand Duke, Pelayan de Veron chose instead to keep them as pages and court scribes. While the Arapasi lineage continued in Vaedisia, they were a far cry from their previous power. In 3650, the wife of Grand Duke Jurus de Veron, Masselle, enacted the Piae-Marrou doctrine which would uplift the Arapasi to the status of noble once again. This decision would be debated over the following centuries for the controversy it held, especially among Veronians and their supporters.

Because of the Piae-Marrou, the Arapasi have once again climbed to influence second only to the Veronians and while openly supporting the Veronians, many more skeptical families of Vaedisia suspect that this is not the case behind closed doors. With the end of the Bretish-Orbisian War and the partial occupation of Vaedisia, the Veron are looking more incompetent for the position they hold, and many are beginning to support the Arapasi in what could culminate in a Vaedisian Civil War.