Upon her ascension in 996 ACC, Queen Nayele appointed her younger brother Prince Vaelen to govern Glaril, the largest underwater city in Criozevan. The appointment was not controversial within the family: it was obvious to anyone who knew both siblings that Vaelen was the more capable administrator. In Ipadoran society, a man cannot hold the primary seat of the royal line, but he can govern a city.
The appointment established House Abyrath, a cadet branch of House Nereval.
See: Prince Vaelen (Characters), House Abyrath (Families).