The Ghiraes are one of the several clans that patrol the Old Road. The Ghiraes are an unusually friendly clan that actively tries to engage with the communities it patrols. What even the High King does not know is Shan Lia Aeraes was corrupted by a mind seed cast by a compromised member of House Deneith during the Last War. The Dreaming Dark wishes to restart the Last War to further weaken the nations of Khorvaire, and the Host of Valenar is well suited to the task. The clan’s proximity to Taer Valaestas ensures Shan Lia Aeraes can play the internal politics to claim the title of High King and Var-Shan when Shaeras Vadallia falls in battle.
Source: Politics of Valenar