Vladrik I of Jerovitz
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Vladrik Otto Kortrevich 'The Abdicant' (Common: Vladrick Otto Kortrevich), known formally as The Count of Jerovitz, or referred to simply as Vladrik. He was the sixth patriarch of House Kortrevich, succeeding his father in 1844. He was the firstborn son of Count Jan and Tatiana Kortrevich. He is regarded as a man who emphasized family life over government service.
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Early Life and Young Adulthood
Vladrik Otto Kortrevich (1831-Present) was born to Jan and Tatiana (Ruthern) Kortrevich, alongside five siblings; three sisters and two brothers within the County of Jerovitz; their familial home. As the eldest, he was heir-apparent to House Kortrevich. Vladrik grew up in a period of uncontested peace under the early reign of Sigismund III. At the tender age of thirteen, his father died unexpectedly prompting him to be elevated as Count of Jerovitz. Due to his young age, his mother was named as regent till his fourteenth nameday. As he transitioned from adolescence into young adulthood, Vladrik lacked much direction in life as he took no real interest in anything at all. Through the guidance of his mother Tatiana and his grandfather Viktor, he served as a ward underneath several Aulic offices in hopes to attract him towards a future career in government. These wishful attempts were to no avail as he grew to become rather complacent which persisted later in life.
Marriage
Vladrik Kortrevich was married to Margot Sofiya Baruch in the Duchy of Valwyck, officiated by a local Haeseni priest. This marriage strengthened the bond between the houses of Baruch and Kortrevich. Like most marriages backed by political means, their marriage was by no means amicable, oftentimes butting heads on many aspects of life. As a result, the pair’s marriage was short-lived. Four years later in 1856, their marriage was annulled. Vladrik has remained unwed since his annulment to Margot.
Count of Jerovitz
After inheriting his House at the age of thirteen, Vladrik’s early reign was led through regency headed by his mother Tatiana. A few years later, he breached into adulthood quickly being tasked with the responsibilities as patriarch. An overwhelming amount of pressure loomed over Vladrik as the House saw a great resurgence under his father. Much like his childhood, Vladrik lacked direction in life and maintained a passive attitude; oftentimes dismissing opportunities to serve in the Haeseni government. Under his guidance, his House entered a period of decline from 1842 to 1852. To much of his House’s discontent, he faced resentment from both his kin and the lower houses of Vyronov and Amador as House Kortrevich became unfitting of their newly enfeoffed County title of Jerovitz.
In response to his slothful lifestyle, Vladrik’s grandfather, Viktor arranged a marriage between Vladrik and the daughter of Duke Ruslan Baruch, Margot with the hope to reinvigorate his spirit and his will to move the House forward in the right direction. Unfortunately, their marriage was short-lived as not only did they not bear any children but, their marriage would be annulled four years later by the Church of the Canon. Prior to the annulment between Vladrik and Margot, the house’s activity and contributions saw a slight increase from years prior as the County of Jerovitz began to host a variety of events and the House increased their representation in the Royal Duma. Despite these successes, these are often credited towards Countess Margot Kortrevich as Vladrik spent much of his time on hunting and fishing expeditions away from home.
Due to the stagnation of the House caused by Vladrik’s deficient guidance as patriarch, several of his siblings began to question his ability to lead the House in the right direction. In culmination of this, Vladrik’s brother, Nikolay, challenged Vladrik to a duel; which would determine who would become or remain patriarch. For a period of months, Vladrik stalled the challenge as he contested Nikolay’s right to a duel through the Aulic Court. The duel would never occur as Nikolay took control over the House’s affairs anyway without Vladrik’s consent.
Unexpectedly, Vladrik’s long-lost brother, Aldrik returned to Haense. After realizing both his right to inheritance and the current state of the House, Aldrik contested his right to succeed as patriarch of the House. From 1854 to 1857, a succession crisis ensued; the majority backing Vladrik’s youngest brother, Nikolay to succeed, the minority backing Vladrik’s second-youngest brother, Aldrik to succeed. The future of the House was casted into further doubt throughout these years. All the while, Nikolay was serving as the head of the family and beginning to bring about a small resurgence. In 1857, Vladrik reluctantly abdicated to Aldrik prompting him to be elevated as the seventh patriarch of House Kortrevich. Following his abdication, Vladrik became further removed from public life, only making public appearances every couple years.
Titles, Styles and Honors
Titles and Styles
- 1844-1857: The Right Honorable, Count of Jerovitz
- 1844-1857: The Honorable, Viscount of Krusev
- 1844–1857: His Lordship, Baron of Koravia
Formal Title The formal title of Vladrik is: Lord Vladrik Kortrevich, Count of Jerovitz, Viscount of Krusev, Baron of Koravia.
