House von Draco

House von Draco Gloria ad Aurelium Country: League of Veletz Holy Orenian Empire (Formerly) Crown of Renatus-Marna (Formerly)' Parent House: House of Romstun Titles: Prince of Mardale (Formerly) Duke of Upper Petra (Formerly) Duke of Crestwatch (Titularly) March of Eichenwalde (Formerly) Count of Maltes (Titularly) Baron of Mardale Lord of Crestwatch Founder: Leitseig von Draco Current Head: Luther von Draco Ethnicity: Heartlander, Highlander

The von Draco lineage descends from an ancient and prestigious warrior house dating back five hundred years. The founding member of the family being Leitseig Bartham, son of Warren Bartham, who descended from Darius Bartham, one of the three brothers who founded the House of Romstun. During the past century of factious years within the Heartlands, the house started to gain recognition again as its members involved themselves in most conflicts and delivered excellent results.

History ☩

Axios

Leitseig von Draco was knighted as the first Dragon Knight of Renatus, which became an order of the strongest martial warriors and law keepers of Aurelius’ new Empire. He played a major part in the Coup of Adelburg, helping Aurelius take the throne and disposing of John VI. Leitseig served as a captain of various bands in minor conflicts before being knighted and became the leading figure in the Third Crusade, uniting the kingdoms of Renatus, Marna and Haense where he personally led the armies of the crusade as General. After the successful crusade came to an end, he returned to the service of his liege lord, Aurelius Horen and obtained the office of Grand Marshal. Not much is known about the rest of his life, other than that he disappeared into the northern mountains of Atlas. A corpse was discovered in the snowy tundra twenty years later, which was identified as his and he was confirmed dead by the Emperor. The second most notable member of the house was the grandson of Leitseig, Edvard von Draco, whose father was Wulfgar von Draco. Edvard led a small stint in the military as a junior officer, but otherwise had a largely uneventful military career. The culmination of his life included his fanatical loyalty to the Emperor and undying fervor for the old ways. He established the Priorist Party with Hans Rovin and gained the popular vote in the newly created Imperial Parliament. The two frequently brawled with their political opponents and often raided their meetings. After taking a break from politics, five years later he tried to regain the leadership of the Priorist Party, which failed, so he took his loyalists and went off to form a new political party known as the Aurelian Party. Edvard once again regained the popular vote and went mad after he had believed the opposition to be performing a coup d’ etat against the Emperor. He launched several raids on the Parliament with his private militia and killed his political opponents in the street. He was arrested and the Aurelian Party was disbanded after they had a confrontation with the Legion, who dispersed them in the streets and shut down their headquarters.

Almaris

Desolation took over the name for years to come until the family line was traced back, revealing Argus Romstun to be a descendant of Leitseig von Draco. The house fought alongside the Empire until its dissolution. Unhappy with the Brother's War results, the von Dracos started to revolt from within the newly formed Kingdom of Oren. Regardless, they continued to go under the Romstun name for some time following the warrant issued for the von Dracos by the Royal Inquisition for their crimes against the Kingdom. The family's distaste grew quickly as Frederick I did not hide his own hatred for them. With little to no options, Argus took his family to Haense and started to look for ways to hurt the petty King in return. Soon the short Almaris Coalition War took place where the family led continuous raids on Oren with outstanding results, often taking the Kingdoms peers as prisoners and eliminating the Petran soldiers with ease. Noticing Sir Gustaf had become agitated with the Kings actions, Argus befriended the valiant farmer and agreed to assist with the Acre Rebellion. During the battle of Vienne, Argus and Dzmitry Barrow without hesitation charged fourth towards Frederick I, effortlessly overpowering the petty King. Onlookers of the court say that the brutal strikes most likely led to the King's untimely death. Instantly after the fighting stopped and the Lord-Protector of Oren announced their defeat, which led to the dissolution of the Kingdom and Oren entirely.

Without other conflicts taking place for multiple years, the house was awarded high nobility and vast lands within Haense by Karl III for their accomplishments. This stagnation lasted for over twenty years. The family and their warriors used the time to train and continue improving while eagerly awaiting action. When word was spread that Leonid Vilac alongside Blackvale settled around the lands of new Adria, Reinolt quickly travelled to meet the men of the legendary families. While lingering in those lands a rebellion suddenly was unleashed, with their final goal to get rid of the three families. The Duke stood strongly alongside Vilac, van Aert and von Draco. To show their gratitude, the three with a collective of Adrians, launched multiple attacks upon Kingdom of Aaun, returning with great songs of victory each time. News of the triumphs spread quickly and most Canonist Princes took arms against the Adrian collective, even sending unmerited raiding parties, which were always crushed with haste. Reinolt was granted many titles and lands, later assigned to oversee the newly obtained lands as the Duke of Upper Petra.

Aevos

WIP - House participating in raids against Aaun? Darkspawn scandal? New titles granted?

Wars ☩

Both male and female born von Dracos typically become great fighters since its in their blood to raise a blade for what they believe is right. Larger part of the family fought alongside Blackvale Vrijkorps as they recognized the van Aert patriarch to be of Pertinaxi descent. Most conflicts with von Draco involvement were victorious and each time proving the houses force in battle. Some of the more recent victories include:

Multiple von Dracos on horseback charging through Sedanites. Battle of Haverlock Fields, 63 S.A.

War of the Wigs

Battle of Whitcombe
Battle of the River Petra
Second Battle of Stone Tower
Battle of Lower Petra
Battle of Haverlock Fields
Siege of Haverlock

Almaris Coalition War

Raid on Daeland
Slaughter at Acre
Raid on Elysium
Raid of Red Snow
Rescue of the Grand King

Acre Rebellion

Battle of Vienne