Andrik III of Haense

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Andrew III King of Hanseti-Ruska Reign: 12th of Malin's Welcome, 1719 - Present Coronation: 7th of Snow's Maiden, 1724 Predecessor: Marius II Successor: N/A Palatine of the Realm: Lord Georg Alimar (1719-1720) Lord Lerald Vyronov (1720-Present) Born: 8th of Amber Cold, 1710 Prikaz Palace, Reza, Haense House: Barbanov Father: Marius II Mother: Klaudia of Vasiland

Andrik Lothar Barbanov, (8th of The Amber Cold, 1710 -Present) is the current King of Hanseti-Ruska as the oldest living son of Marius II of Haense and Klaudia of Vasiland. Upon his birth he was made the Grand Prince of Kusoraev, the honorary title given to all crown princes of the dual monarchy, and ascended to the throne after his father's assassination in 1719.

Early Life

Andrik Lothar Barbanov was born to King Marius and Klaudia of Vasiland in the Prikaz Palace in Reza in 1710. As the oldest living son of the King, he was designated as the crown prince and granted the title of 'Grand Prince of the Kusoraev'. Throughout his childhood in Reza, the young prince was known for his gregarious and rather reckless attitude. An active youth, the young prince would often be found climbing out through windows, climbing up trees and causing general mischief around the town, much to the dismay of his assigned guards.

The Prince would often be forced by his father and guardians to study, though he did not take his lessons kindly. Andrik was often commended for having an astute mind but, due to his general playfulness and issues with concentration, would only show this if he was bribed with sweets or the promise of playing. He was assumed to be left-handed as he'd often swap between both hands when writing or practicing swordplay, but due to the superstitions at the time surrounding left-handed people, he was forced to learn how to primarily use his right hand.

A Royal Painting of Andrik as Grand Prince of Kusoarev, circa 1718

Reign

Andrik's reign began after his father was assassinated in the courtyard of the Prikaz by Hektor Barrow, a disgruntled Barbanov bastard who had served under King Marius directly. Andrik ascended the throne as Andrew III shortly after but, due to his young age, control of the Kingdom resided largely with the regency council headed by his uncle and Lord-Palatine Prince Georg Stannimar.

War of the Two Emperors

Main Article: War of the Two Emperors

During the early years of Andrik's reign, the War of the Two Emperors raged on and, despite his council's efforts to to withdraw Haeseni forces from the war, the Empire of Renatus continued their march towards Reza. Treaties signed by the Princedom of Fenn and Ves left Haense and their Reiver mercenaries to fend for themselves following the collapse of Joseph I's empire. Two disastrous defeats at the Silversea and Koengswald forced the Haeseni troops to retreat back to Reza and prepare for the coming siege. His reign was dealt another major blow when his regent Georg and uncle Godfric were both captured by Renatian forces and brought to Helena where they were executed.

The Palatine-Aspirant and Lord-Speaker Lerald, Count of Graiswald quickly assumed the role of regent and was made Lord-Palatine. The new Lord Palatine arranged a series of diplomatic missives and meetings with Renatian diplomats and the war was ended with the treaty of Reza [1], making Haense a vassal to the Holy Orenian Empire under Godfrey II.

Pax Orenia

WIP

Character and personality

As a child, Andrik was seen as a very gregarious and playful boy. He had no issues conversing with others and would often play with the other noble children however, the boy was cursed with a fiery temper and often make reckless and violent decisions. He also had a hard time concentrating and when forced to study would often wander off in thought. The boy did, however, show an early prowess in combat after learning how to fight with a sword at the age of eight.

After the death of his father, the now king's temper would be more apparent as he would hold vigorous speeches regarding the Haeseni war effort in the inherited War of the Two Emperors.

Titles, Styles and Honors

Titles and Styles

• 8th of Amber Cold, 1710 - 12th of Malin's Welcome: His Royal Highness The Grand-Prince of Kusoraev
• 12th of Malin's Welcome, 1719 - Present: His Majesty The King of Hanseti-Ruska

Full title as King of Hanseti-Ruska

The titles of His Royal Majesty, King Andrew III of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Prince of Kusoraev, Dules, Ulgaard, Lahy, Sorbesborg and Slesvik, Grand Duke of Vanderfell, Margrave of Rothswald, Count of Karikhov, Baranya, Kvasz, Kavat, Karovia, Kovachgrad, Torun, Turov, and Kaunas, Baron of Valwyk, Venzia, Esenstadt, Krepost and Kralta, , Lord of Alban, Reza, Markev, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera

Ancestors

Ancestors of Andrik III of Haense

16. Robert-Sigismund, Prince of Bihar               8. Siguine I of Haense                       17. Caterina of Metterden               4. Robert I of Haense                             18. Atticus Van Kastir               9. Sophia of Castor                       19. Marie Francoise de Morvelyn-Louvain               2. Marius II of Haense                                   20. Rhys, Duke of Vidaus               10. Aildred Ruthern                       21. Angelika Vanir               5. Elizaveta of Vidaus                             22. Aldrik 'the Stalwart', Count of Ayr               11. Katherine Baruch                       23. Marjorie Pasquier               1. Andrew III of Haense                                         24. Peter Francis, Margrave of Vasiland               12. Matthias, Margrave of Vasiland                       25. Rosalyn Adelajda Baruch               6. Francis, Margrave of Vasiland                             26. Sergius II, Duke of Carnatia               13. Karoline Kovachev                       27. Katherine Barbanov               3. Klaudia of Vasiland                                   28. Otto 'the Just', Count of Ayr               14. Aldrik 'the Stalwart', Count of Ayr                       29. Linnea Vasila Vanir               7. Erika Liliana of Baruch                             30. Augustus, Baron of Laval               15. Marjorie Pasquier                       31. Griselda Vyronov             Template:Ahnentafel bottom