House of Kortrevich
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The House of Kortrevich (Common: Kortrevich; High Imperial: Kortrevinus) is a Highlander House sworn to the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. The House was originally established by the first patriarch, Otto Kortrevich following the titular enfeoffment of the Barony of Koravia by His Royal Majesty, King Marius II. The family's current marriages include unions to the Houses of Baruch , Vyronov and, Alimar
Contents
History
Atlas
W.I.P
Arcas
Reza
Coat of Arms
The current coat of arms of House Kortrevich consists of several symbolism's that reveal the House's loyalty and prominence:
- The field of the Kortrevich coat of arms consists of two halfs; the top half consisting of a dark red canvas with a black bull emerging on top. The bull symbolizing unwavering amount of strength and determination. While the bottom half consists of the Kingdom of Haense's royal colors which are black and gold which symbolizes the Kortrevich's undoubted amount of loyalty and servitude to their kingdom.
Artifacts & Relics
Kortrevich's Vow ~ was assembled from Jorgundic black steel by the proficient ironsmith; Friggr Skarpefanger. The large two-handed Zweihänder is accompanied by the Kortrevich crest which lays imprinted on the pommel of the blade. It is proven to be rather durable and worthy of delivering great honor to the family for who chooses to wield the vast armament.
Chaleur Oubliee ~ a 41" steel sword, though long it is made with care and relatively light due to it being evenly balanced through the handle. Within it the blade itself is etched a love poem, the lettering gold with a dark red hue. “Peut-être que quand le moment sera venu, vous me retrouverez.” The cold handle is rather long with white translucent rope to hold it together. Within the center of the handle is a long spindly metal that is expertly molded to form a metal sphere at the center, with the open center holds a red heart jewel. Through thin wiring and heat, it looks as if the heart is suspended perfectly in the center of the handle.
Interesting Facts
- The Kortrevich's were once split up as two families known as; The Halldors and The Blackwoods only until Elijah Halldor would later uncovering numerous documents that the two families had shared relatives and following the revelation would later assume the common surname of Kortrevich.
- The family is well known to be a prominent military family while also retaining involvement in local politics in the nation's government. Holding positions in as distinguished government officials; holding the positions of Alderman, Steward and assisting in the Royal Duma's operation and possessing both knighthoods and involvement in the Hansetic military.
Notable Members
- Otto Kortrevich, founder of the family, 1st Baron of Koravia, Lord Marshal of Haense
- Nikolaus Kortrevich, esteemed swordsman, Knight Paramount of Haense, executed Rodrik
- Lotte Kortrevich, consort of Nikolaus
- Primrose Kortrevich, Marian Knight
- Rodrik Kortrevich, known for breaking his oath and betraying the Kingdom of Haense during the War of the Two Emperors, executed by Nikolaus
- Erik Kortrevich, Royal Falconer of Haense
- Duncan Kortrevich, consort of Adaine
- Martin Kortrevich, Diplomat of Haense
- Markus Kortrevich, 1st Margrave of Korstadt, 2nd Baron of Koravia, Lord Palatine of Haense and Knight Paramount of Haense
- Viktor Kortrevich, 2nd Margrave of Korstadt, 3rd Baron of Koravia
Patriarchs of Kortrevich
Name | Portrait | Birth Parentage |
Marriage(s) Issue |
Death | Coat of Arms | Title(s) |
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Otho I Otto Kortrevich |
1677 Markev, Haense Son of Lukas of Kortrevich |
Kaitlyn Kortrevich Reza, Haense 1 child |
Alive | Baron of Koravia | ||
Marcus I Markus Kortrevich |
1719 Reza, Haense Son of Otto I |
Winnifred Alimar Reza, Haense 2 children |
Alive | Margrave of Korstadt Baron of Koravia | ||
Victor I Viktor Kortrevich |
1741 New Reza, Haense Son of Marcus I |
Alive | Margrave of Korstadt Baron of Koravia
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