Jan I of Jerovitz
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Jan Otto Kortrevich 'The Envoy' (Common: John Otto Kortrevich), known formally as The Count of Jerovitz, or referred to simply as Jan. He was the fifth patriarch of House Kortrevich, succeeding his father in 1814. He was the firstborn son of Viscount Rickard and Erika Kortrevich. He was the eighth Aulic Envoy of Haense, assuming the position in 1839. He is regarded for House Kortrevich’s resurgence in the early 1800s. ContentsEarly Life and Young AdulthoodJan Otto Kortrevich (1798-1844) was born to Rickard and Erika (Vanir) Kortrevich, alongside four siblings; three sisters and one brother within the Viscounty of Krusev; their familial home. As the eldest, he was heir-apparent to House Kortrevich. Jan grew up in a period of relative peace under the reign of Joseph I and Henry II. As the eldest of four siblings, he inherently was looked upon for guidance. This became apparent as his father fell into a coma after the Battle of Krusev. At a young age, much of his childhood was cut short as his priorities shifted towards his House. After his father’s death, his house was left in a state of regency till his fourteenth name day. During his teenage years, he served as a ward underneath several Aulic Offices; including the Palatine, the Curator and the Envoy. The latter of which proved to be where much of his interest lied. MarriageJan Kortrevich was married to Tatiana Lorina Ruthern in the Duchy of Vidaus, officiated by a local Haeseni priest. This marriage strengthened the bond between the houses of Ruthern and Kortrevich. Similar to his father’s marriage, his marriage was happy and carefree. Due to this, the pair would go on to have six children, three sons and three daughters. They would remain together till Jan’s unforeseen death in 1844. Count of JerovitzAfter inheriting his House at the age of sixteen following his father’s abdication, Jan was forced to settle into his responsibilities as patriarch, as his House was on the verge of losing nobility. Starting out, Jan began to make an active presence within the Royal Duma. Due to this, relationships were formed between the houses of Barclay and Ruthern. Notably, Jan grew a close rapport with Friedrich Barclay and Maric Ruthern. In his first year as patriarch, Jan enlisted into the Brotherhood of Saint Karl. Among one of his first acts as patriarch, was his role in increasing his house’s representation in the military. Within just several months, House Kortrevich’s representation in the military doubled; some later commissioning in the military’s high command. Additionally, Jan placed a strong emphasis on teaching family history, culture and traditions; some of which weren’t taught by his late father. From 1814 to 1825, Jan continued to grow and accelerate his house’s efforts towards the Kingdom. During this time, a great number of Kortreviches began their quest to become Knights of Haense, while a great many more continued their pursuit to restore their House’s honor through service. Within just eleven years, Jan grew the House far beyond the heights of his predecessor and was awarded the County title of Jerovitz; a title they would hold for over nearly fifty years, till reacquiring it years later under Nikolay I of Jerovitz. In 1825, Jan acquired the County of Jerovitz, a hundred-acre plot of land within the Attenlund wilderness. Under Jan’s directive, the construction of Jerovitz was completed within just two years. Due to its strategic placement on top of a hill, the stronghold of Jerovitz was utilized as a military outpost for a number of years during the The Nachezer Incursion. After the conflict concluded, the stronghold required renovations on both the exterior and the interior. By 1832, the House of Kortrevich moved in and recognized Jerovitz as the seat of their house. Within two years after the keep’s construction, Jan married Tatiana Ruthern. After the union, the County of Jerovitz became a popular venue to host a variety of events, including; masquerades, feasts, festivals and tournaments. Very quickly, House Kortrevich re-cemented itself as one of the leading houses amongst nobility. After the success of the Attenlund Union, Jan alongside four other Haeseni lords manufactured a new union, known as the Ducal Union. “[...] This union sought to drive communication between peers and the crown, while also bringing to light that the state of nobility is simply in decay.” Notably, the union of Haeseni vassals, including Baruch, Ruthern, Amador and Mondblume lobbied against the Barclay’s ducal status as for a period of time they lost favor with the Kingdom. Successfully, the Duchy of Reinmar was returned to the Crown for a short time till its eventual return under Johann I of Reinmar. Having served as Count of Jerovitz for thirty years, Jan also served in the Office of the Aulic Envoy as an ambassador to Elysium, Elvenesse and Haelun'or. This later prompted his appointment as the eighth Aulic Envoy of Haense in 1839. Due to Jan’s unforeseen death in 1844, his son, Vladrik I of Jerovitz succeeded him as the sixth patriarch of House Kortrevich. Aulic Envoy of HaensePrior to his ascension as Aulic Envoy of Haense, Jan worked as both a ward and ambassador under Aulic Envoy Andrik Baruch. Notably, in 1831, Jan was dispatched to the Silver State of Haelun’or to negotiate the extradition of a woman. Somehow, he found himself misunderstood and attacked by the denizens of the Silver State. During the waning years of Andrik Baruch’s tenure, it was anticipated that Jan would be selected to succeed him. In 1839, Jan Kortrevich was selected to succeed Andrik Baruch as the eighth Aulic Envoy of Haense. In his first few years as Envoy, Jan worked diligently in overseeing the Kingdom’s foreign affairs and leading the Kingdom’s diplomatic affairs both abroad and domestic. Having previously served as an Ambassador for a variety of nations, Jan utilized his expertise and continued to prioritize mending relations that were damaged due to the contentious King Henry II. By 1844, Jan’s success as Aulic Envoy seemed to go without fault till his unexpected death a few months into the year. He would later be succeeded by a close confidant Feodor May. Later Life and DeathThroughout life, Jan took a great interest in hunting; oftentimes using the occasion to meet with foreign heads of state. From a very early age, Jan was enamored by the prospect of sport hunting and with the newly acquired Attenlund wilderness by Henry II, Jan spent much of his free time hunting for rare breeds of elk, boar and bear. In 1844, Jan ventured out far east in the Attenlund wilderness with his house’s steward, Tuvya. During this excursion, the pair encountered a lone black bear. Luckily, the pair managed to survive with a few “manageable injuries”. Though, by the time Jan returned to the gates of Karosgrad, he had already lost an excess of blood and was declared dead before he was treated at the Haeseni clinic. At the age of forty-six, Jan Otto Kortrevich was dead, leaving his wife and his six young children without a father. Titles, Styles and HonorsTitles and Styles
Formal Title The formal title of Jan is: Lord Jan Kortrevich, Aulic Envoy of Hanseti-Ruska, Count of Jerovitz, Viscount of Krusev, Baron of Koravia.' Issue
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