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|<span style="font-size:small;">'''[[Grand Duchy of Balian|Grand Duke of Balian]]'''
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|<span style="font-size:small;">'''[[List of Balianese Monarchs|King of Balian]]'''
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Reign''': 1869, The Grand Harvest - Present
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Reign''': 1869, The Grand Harvest - 1900, The Grand Garvest
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Coronation''': 5th of the First Seed, 1871
 
|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Coronation''': 5th of the First Seed, 1871
 
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Predecessors''': [[Peter Augustus, Prince of Providence|Peter IV, Holy Orenian Emperor]] </span><span style="font-size:x-small;">''(As Holy Orenian Emperor)''</span>
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Predecessors''': ''Title Created''
 
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Successor''': [[Alexandros Casimir|Alexander]]
 
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Born''': 15th of Horen's Calling, 1817, [[The Court of Oren|Aster Hall]], [[Providence]]
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Born''': 15th of Horen's Calling, 1817, [[The Court of Oren|Augustine Palace]], [[Providence]]
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Spouse''': [[Gwyneth of Atrus]]
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Died''': 26th of Owyn’s Flame, 1900
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Spouse''': [[Gwyneth of Karosgrad]]
 
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''House''': [[House of Novellen|Novellen]]
 
|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''House''': [[House of Novellen|Novellen]]
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*'''[[War:Urguani-Orenian War|Urguani-Orenian War]]
 
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**[[Folly of Philip III|Philip III's Folly]] (1866)
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**[[Battle of Reutov]] (1868)
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**[[Battle for New Providence]] (1868)
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Allegiance''': [[File:BalianCOA.png|20px]] [[Kingdom of Balian]]
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Years of service''': 1868 - 1900
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*'''[[War of the Ruffians]]
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**Siege of Monterosa Courtyard (1872)
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'''John Casimir Novellen''', regally known as '''John Casimir I''' (1817 - Present), is the founder and first Grand Duke of the [[Grand Duchy of Balian]] and the secondborn son of [[Prince Philip, Duke of Adria]]. As a result of his birth, he was in line for the Orenian Throne but was never expected to rule in his own right. He served against Urguan in the [[War:War of the Wigs|War of the Wigs]], and fought for [[Peter Augustus, Prince of Providence|Peter IV, Holy Orenian Emperor]] during the [[Brothers' War]]. After Peter's defeat and death, John Casimir rallied the remaining Imperialist forces with their families and fled to the southern landmass of Almaris. There, they founded a new independent nation which John Casimir dubbed the Grand Duchy of Balian.
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==Biography==
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'''John Casimir Novellen''', regally known as '''John I''' (1817 - 1900), is the founder and first King of the [[Kingdom of Balian]] and the secondborn son of [[Prince Philip, Duke of Adria]]. As a result of his birth, he was in line for the Orenian Throne but was never expected to rule in his own right. He served against Urguan in the [[War:War of the Wigs|War of the Wigs]] and fought for [[Peter Augustus, Prince of Providence|Peter IV, Holy Orenian Emperor]] during the [[Brothers' War]]. After Peter's defeat and death, John Casimir rallied the remaining Imperialist forces with their families and fled to the southern landmass of Almaris. There, they founded a newly independent nation which he dubbed the Grand Duchy of Balian. Since coming to power within the Grand Duchy of Balian, John I has been able to make great strides with the help of his appointed Chamber and Children. The Grand Duchy of Balian was soon elevated to the Kingdom of Balian from the efforts of John I, his children and his government.
  
== Early Life ==
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===Early Life===
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The early life of John was rather unremarkable, having been the secondborn son of [[Prince Philip, Duke of Adria]], he was not the heir to the empire and was never expected to rule. Growing up with the finest education possible due to his royal birth, John would be educated in various subjects, including but not limited to; Military Command, Politics, Economics, Diplomacy, Court Etiquette, and City Management.  
  
== Reign ==
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===Military Career===
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John's military career has been rather eccentric, having served in three different wars, serving as a commander for two of them. During the [[War:War of the Wigs|War of the Wigs]] John served beside his brother, [[Philip III, Holy Orenian Emperor|Philip III]]. During the war, John fought in the [[Battle of Lower Petra]] and [[Siege of Haerlock]], both of which were major victories for the empire. After the death of his brother, [[Philip III, Holy Orenian Emperor|Philip III]] the empire dissolved into the chaos of the [[War:Brothers' War|Brothers' War]], in which he served as a commander alongside his nephew [[Peter Augustus, Prince of Providence|Peter IV]], the war ended in defeat. The third war John served in was the [[War of the Ruffians|war of the ruffians]], in which he would not serve as a commander but the commander, leading his troops to multiple victories over the ruffians.
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===Reign===
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The early reign of John was quite the struggle, forced to lead the remaining imperialist factions after the death of his nephew, [[Peter Augustus, Prince of Providence|Peter IV, Holy Orenian Emperor]]. Deciding to move south, John would lead his faction across the sea. Following the star of saint Lothar eventually, John would reach the chosen destination, placing his sword upon the rock he declared the founding of Balian with their patron saint, St. Lothar. After the founding of Balian John would grant the families that aided him Baronies and form his Ducal Chamber with trusted advisors in order to serve his duchy better.
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===Death===
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After Eighty-Three years of a prosperous reign, John I, King of Balian, fell ill in the year 1900. He stayed bedridden in the Palatio Monterosa, attempting his best to govern the kingdom with his Royal Chamber. Unfortunately he soon passed away after a few Saint's Days, leaving the crown to his heir [[Alexandros Casimir|Alexandros I]].
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==Titles, Styles and Honors==
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===Titles and Styles===
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*1817 - 1900: His Imperial Highness, Prince John Casimir of Renzfeld
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*1868 - 1888: His Imperial Highness, John I, Grand Duke of Balian
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*1888 - 1900: His Majesty, John I, King of Balian
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==== Style as King of Balian ====
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'''HIS ROYAL MAJESTY''', ''John I'', King of Balian, by the Grace of GOD, King of Balian, Viscount of Eflen and Anatis, Baron of Brucca,Valens, Malenos and Ciavola, Lord of Atrus and Monterosa, Prince of the Holy Orenian Empire, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera.
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[WIP]
  
 
== Issue ==
 
== Issue ==
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| Alexandros Casimir Novellen || 1861 || Alive || Unwed || Firstborn Son of John Casimir. Heir Apparent to the Grand Duchy of Balian
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| [[Alexandros I, King of Balian|Alexander I, King of Balian]] || 1861 || 1921 || Yelena vas Ruthern || Firstborn child and son of John Casimir. Succeeded his father as King of Balian.
 
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| Constantia Irene Novellen || 1861 || Alive || Unwed || Firstborn Daughter of John Casimir.
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| Constantia Irene Novellen || 1861 || Unknownn || Unwed || Firstborn daughter of John Casimir.
 
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| Augustina Therosia Novellen || 1863 || Alive || Unwed || Secondborn Daughter of John Casimir.
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| [[Augustina Therosia Novellen]] || 1863 || Alive || Peter Benedict D'Arkent || Secondborn daughter of John Casimir.  
 
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| Constantine Antonius Novellen || 1865 || Alive || Unwed || Secondborn son of John Casimir.
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| Constantine Antonius Novellen || 1865 || 1907 || Renilde II, Archduchess of Petra || Secondborn son of John Casimir. Killed in an honor duel.
 
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| Persephone Maxima Novellen || 1872 || Unknown || Gwendel Victor Vilac || Thirdborn daughter of John Casimir. Went missing during the invasions of Almaris
 
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[[Category:Balian]]
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[[Category:Characters]]
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[[Category:Nobility]]
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[[Category:House Novellen]]

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John I
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King of Balian
Reign: 1869, The Grand Harvest - 1900, The Grand Garvest
Coronation: 5th of the First Seed, 1871
Predecessors: Title Created
Successor: Alexander
Born: 15th of Horen's Calling, 1817, Augustine Palace, Providence
Died: 26th of Owyn’s Flame, 1900
Spouse: Gwyneth of Karosgrad
House: Novellen
Father: Prince Philip, Duke of Adria
Mother: Amadea of Pompourelia
Issue: 4
Wars/Battles:
Allegiance: BalianCOA.png Kingdom of Balian
Years of service: 1868 - 1900
Rank: King
Wars/Battles:

Biography

John Casimir Novellen, regally known as John I (1817 - 1900), is the founder and first King of the Kingdom of Balian and the secondborn son of Prince Philip, Duke of Adria. As a result of his birth, he was in line for the Orenian Throne but was never expected to rule in his own right. He served against Urguan in the War of the Wigs and fought for Peter IV, Holy Orenian Emperor during the Brothers' War. After Peter's defeat and death, John Casimir rallied the remaining Imperialist forces with their families and fled to the southern landmass of Almaris. There, they founded a newly independent nation which he dubbed the Grand Duchy of Balian. Since coming to power within the Grand Duchy of Balian, John I has been able to make great strides with the help of his appointed Chamber and Children. The Grand Duchy of Balian was soon elevated to the Kingdom of Balian from the efforts of John I, his children and his government.

Early Life

The early life of John was rather unremarkable, having been the secondborn son of Prince Philip, Duke of Adria, he was not the heir to the empire and was never expected to rule. Growing up with the finest education possible due to his royal birth, John would be educated in various subjects, including but not limited to; Military Command, Politics, Economics, Diplomacy, Court Etiquette, and City Management.

Military Career

John's military career has been rather eccentric, having served in three different wars, serving as a commander for two of them. During the War of the Wigs John served beside his brother, Philip III. During the war, John fought in the Battle of Lower Petra and Siege of Haerlock, both of which were major victories for the empire. After the death of his brother, Philip III the empire dissolved into the chaos of the Brothers' War, in which he served as a commander alongside his nephew Peter IV, the war ended in defeat. The third war John served in was the war of the ruffians, in which he would not serve as a commander but the commander, leading his troops to multiple victories over the ruffians.

Reign

The early reign of John was quite the struggle, forced to lead the remaining imperialist factions after the death of his nephew, Peter IV, Holy Orenian Emperor. Deciding to move south, John would lead his faction across the sea. Following the star of saint Lothar eventually, John would reach the chosen destination, placing his sword upon the rock he declared the founding of Balian with their patron saint, St. Lothar. After the founding of Balian John would grant the families that aided him Baronies and form his Ducal Chamber with trusted advisors in order to serve his duchy better.

Death

After Eighty-Three years of a prosperous reign, John I, King of Balian, fell ill in the year 1900. He stayed bedridden in the Palatio Monterosa, attempting his best to govern the kingdom with his Royal Chamber. Unfortunately he soon passed away after a few Saint's Days, leaving the crown to his heir Alexandros I.

Titles, Styles and Honors

Titles and Styles

  • 1817 - 1900: His Imperial Highness, Prince John Casimir of Renzfeld
  • 1868 - 1888: His Imperial Highness, John I, Grand Duke of Balian
  • 1888 - 1900: His Majesty, John I, King of Balian

Style as King of Balian

HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, John I, King of Balian, by the Grace of GOD, King of Balian, Viscount of Eflen and Anatis, Baron of Brucca,Valens, Malenos and Ciavola, Lord of Atrus and Monterosa, Prince of the Holy Orenian Empire, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera.

[WIP]

Issue

Name Birth Death Marriage
Alexander I, King of Balian 1861 1921 Yelena vas Ruthern Firstborn child and son of John Casimir. Succeeded his father as King of Balian.
Constantia Irene Novellen 1861 Unknownn Unwed Firstborn daughter of John Casimir.
Augustina Therosia Novellen 1863 Alive Peter Benedict D'Arkent Secondborn daughter of John Casimir.
Constantine Antonius Novellen 1865 1907 Renilde II, Archduchess of Petra Secondborn son of John Casimir. Killed in an honor duel.
Persephone Maxima Novellen 1872 Unknown Gwendel Victor Vilac Thirdborn daughter of John Casimir. Went missing during the invasions of Almaris