Rurikkin dynasty
The Rurikkin dynasty was a noble lineage of rulers presiding over the Verdant Vale established by Rurik. The dynasty would rule over the Verdant Vale from YEAR to YEAR. The dynasty is said to have ended during the Tamarand and Dragonheart administration of the Verdant Vale.
Tucked away in the eastern portion of this continent sits the dark forests of the Verdant Vale. A region home to dark clouds and hard lives, the thick forests surround the massive river delta that spills into the sprawling wetlands and swamps of the region.
Once ruled by a Kingdom keeping the peace with the many Lords of this land,
King Vladimir the Iron,
Son of Malikar the Bold,
Grandson of the founder of his house, Rurik the Great,
Slayer of Dragons,
Father of Swords,
The Iron Fist,
The Barbarian King ,
was tragically slain by the Dragon King to the West.
As a result of this, the Verdant Vale would soon splinter into many factions following the death of the Royal house of Rurikkin. The ambitious dreams of the founding King Rurik seemed to have all faded away as the Verdant Vale is once again thrown into chaos.
-- maybe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuan_dynasty + https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rurikids ?