House of Novellen

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House of Novellen Parent house: House of Helane (cognatic) House of Sarkozic (agnatic) Country: Holy Orenian Empire Founded: 1753 Founder: Anne I, Holy Orenian Empress and Joseph II, Holy Orenian Emperor Current head: Philip III, Holy Orenian Emperor Titles: Holy Orenian Emperor King of Oren King of Renatus King of Curon King of Kaedrin King of Salvus King of Seventis Prince of Malinor Prince of Providence Grand Duke of Ves Grand Duke of Balian Duke of Adria Duke of Novellen Duke of Furnestock Duke of Helena Duke of Lorraine Duke of Crestfall Duke of Petra Duke of Westmarch Count of Kaphro Count of Rosemoor Count of Temesch Count of Renzfeld Count of Carolustadt Baron of Renzfeld Defender of the Faith Protector of the Heartlanders Protector of the Imperial Highlanders Protector of the Farfolk Ethnicity: Heartlander Cadet Branches: House of Novellen-Aldersberg House of Novellen-Temesch House of Novellen-Huntshill House of Vasile

The House of Novellen originated from the marriage in 1753 of Joseph I, Duke of Helena and Anne Augusta of Oren, later successively Holy Orenian Empress. Its members are the legitimate surviving line of the House of Helane, itself being a cadet branch of the now-dissolved House of Horen, inheriting their patrimonial possessions and vocation to the Empire from the female descendants of the House of Helane and the male line of the House of Sarkozic.

The House of Novellen takes its name from both the Novellen Palace, the Imperial Palace in the city of Helena, and the original County of Novellen, a Comital title of the 1500s held by Duke Hughes Sarkozic, located within the Duchy of Adria. The House of Novellen gained dynastic dominance during the late 18th century, with Hughes Sarkozic's 6x great-nephew, Joseph Sarkozic becoming Holy Orenian Emperor.

History

Almaris

1796 - Present

The Aster Revolution

See also: Aster Revolution

• A ship known as Princess Elizabeth is spotted approaching Almaris, which is seen to be greeted by Olivier I and his retinue. Aboard, Prince Philip Amadeus and his wife, Anastasia vas Ruthern are swiftly hidden in San Luciano under disguise with their youngest children Prince Frederick and Princess Anna.

• Philip Amadeus and Anastasia meet with a series of Savoyard councilors and Orenian elites to begin gaining support for their claim to the Imperial throne.

The Urguani-Orenian War

See also: Urguani-Orenian War

The Brothers' War

See also: Brothers' War

• Emperor Philip III and his wife Empress Anastasia I perish and a succession crisis begins. Prince Frederick Novellen declares himself King of Oren and declares that the Holy Orenian Empire is dissolved. His older brother, Peter Augustus Novellen, declares himself Emperor of Oren, and in doing so thus begins the Brothers' War.

• Peter Augustus marries Lucia d’Azor, the daughter of the Duke of Azor in a ceremony held in Vuillermoz. During the wedding, a dragon flies overhead. Many of Peter's supporters during the war see this as a gift from God for the groom.

• Meanwhile in Providence, Frederick Charles weds Vivienne de Savoie in the Basilica of the Argentate Star. His wedding is attended by slightly over 10,000 spectators.

• While hosting court in the Duchy of Reutov, Peter Augustus is captured by Royalist forces and escorted to New Providence to stand trial. A large host of Imperialist forces quickly amass at Fort Imperium to rescue Peter. Approximately, 7,600~ Imperialists are rallied and marched to Providence to engage the Royalist host, totaling around 9,500~. This begins the Battle for New Providence which ultimately ends in a Royalist victory.

• Following the Battle for New Providence, Peter Augustus is escorted into Aster Hall before Frederick Charles where he is executed. Several other Imperialist supporters, including Peter's wife, Lucia, are executed alongside him.

Kingdom of Oren & Grand Duchy of Balian

See also: Kingdom of Oren & Grand Duchy of Balian

• Fearing further hostilities for their part in the Brothers' War, many former Imperialists rally behind Prince John Casimir Novellen and flee to the southern landmass of Almaris. Upon scouting the eastern edges of the landmass, John constructs a campsite to house his supporters.

• Frederick Charles is officially recognized as King of Oren by several foreign powers, including the Kingdom of Haense, Principality of Celia’nor, and Principality of Elvenesse.

• The fourth-born child of Philip III and Anastasia I, Princess Victoria Augusta Novellen is granted the titular County of Carolustadt by her brother, Frederick.

• John Casimir Novellen establishes the Grand Duchy of Balian at the location of the Imperialist campsite. There he builds his capital city of Atrus. His claim is recognized by the Kingdom of Norland and the Principality of Celia’nor.

Patriarchs of Novellen

House Novellen follows an agnatic-cognatic primogeniture succession system, meaning that the eldest son of the family head takes over upon their death unless there are no eligible males - in which case a female may inherit. In addition, the Patriarch of House Novellen has always been held in conjunction with the throne of Oren.

Name Reign	Portrait	Birth Parentage	Marriage(s) Issue	Death	Coat of Arms	Succession Right
Anne I Anne Augusta 14th of Sun’s Smile, 1784 - 20th of Snow's Maiden, 1800.		12th of Malin's Welcome, 1735 Helena Daughter of Emperor Peter III and Lorena of Cascadia	Joseph II, Holy Orenian Emperor Helena 6 children	20th of Snow's Maiden, 1800 (Aged 65)		House Founder
Joseph I Joseph Clement 14th of Sun’s Smile, 1784 - 12th of Sun's Smile 1814		1st of Malin's Welcome 1731 Adria Son of Adrian de Sarkozy, Duke of Adria and Mariya Angelika of Reza	Anne I, Holy Orenian Empress Helena 6 children	12th of Sun's Smile 1814 (Aged 83)		House Founder
John I John Charles 10th of Grand Harvest 1815 - 12th of Owyn's Flame, 1837		1754 Helena Son of Anne I and Joseph II	Wilhelmina of Cathalon (Divorced) Helena No children	12th of Owyn's Flame, 1837 (Aged 80)		Firstborn son of Empress Anne I and Emperor Joseph II
Philip I Philip Augustus 12th of Owyn's Flame, 1837 - 16th of Tobias' Bounty, 1849		1759 Helena Son of Anne I and Joseph II	Judith Alice of Rochefort (d. 1815) Helena 5 children	Living, Age: 85		Brother of John VIII and second-born son of Anne I and Joseph II
Philip II Philip Amadeus 16th of Tobias' Bounty, 1849 - Present		1815 Providence Son of Prince Philip and Amadea of Pompourelia	Anastasia I, Holy Orenian Empress Providence 9 children	1st of Malin's Welcome, 1868 (Aged 53)		Grandson of Philip II. Installed as Patriarch after the Aster Revolution.
Frederick I Frederick Charles 16th of Tobias' Bounty, 1868 - Present		15th of Horen's Calling, 1847 Aster Hall, Providence Son of Prince Philip and Amadea of Pompourelia	Vivienne of Savoy Providence 0 children	Living		Son of Philip III. Installed as Patriarch after the Brothers' War.