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| {{Infobox noble house|surname=Von Dragestein|native_name=|native_name_lang=|other_name=|coat of arms=COA Von Dragestein .png|image_size=|alt=|caption=|type=Royal Family|country=[[Empire of Kythira]]|estates=Castle Fuertera - Family Keep | | {{Infobox noble house|surname=Von Dragestein|native_name=|native_name_lang=|other_name=|coat of arms=COA Von Dragestein .png|image_size=|alt=|caption=|type=Former Royal Family of the Imperius Reich |
| The ancient home of House Viromaro.
| | (Today the Raggisar Republic)|country=[[Empire of Kythira]] |
| | | [[Imperius Reich]] (Former)|estates=Drakenfort (Ancestral) |
| Fort Winterhal - Palace in Helmira
| | Imperia Palace, Helmira|parent house=|titles=Lord |
| Large palace inside the city of Helmira, often used for state events and grand balls.
| | Kaiser of the Imperius Reich (Pretender)|styles=His Imperial Highness (Former) |
| | | Sir|founded=c. 0 AC|founder=Borus Von Dragestein|final ruler=Borous VI Von Dragestein|current head=Borous VII Von Dragestein|motto=Ever Eastwards|motto_lang=|motto_trans=|dissolution=|deposition=|ethnicity=Attican|cadet branches=|notes=}}The House Von Dragestein is one of the few remaining Ancient Houses, whose lineage is traced back to the First Era. From the Third till the start of the Fifth Era they dominated world history as the absolute monarchs of the Imperius Reich, until they were overthrown in the Raggisar Revolution of the Fourth Era. Today the family lives in exile in Helmira, the capital of the Kythiran Empire. |
| Fort Summerhal - Palace in Alcanzar
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| Large palace just outside of Solleria. Used as a summer retreat in the south by the royal family, as well as for royal hunts in Alcanzar.
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| Sanssouci Palace - Palace in the northern Riverlands
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| Massive palace on it’s own private island, far in the remote northern Riverlands. Used as a holiday retreat, offering extra privacy due to its remote nature.
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| The Cottage - Home in Alralysva
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| The smallest of the Viromaro properties. Used for visits to the old capital of Alralysva.
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| Terrasse Hus - Ardoraghi mountain home
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| Overlooking Kreonix, Terrasse Hus is another retreat for House Viromaro.
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| Hoytre Manor - Island with manor in western Ardoragh
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| A small keep, mostly used as a place of residence in case of war, as it’s the family’s home farthest away from the Narrow Sea, sitting in the Vestlig Sea instead.
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| Villa Riverside - Mansion in Oldspawn
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| Villa used by the family when visiting Oldspawn.
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| Villa Mar Soleado - Villa in the western Heartlands, overlooking the Mediori Coast
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| Grand villa, used for yachting retreats on the Mediori coast.
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| Skaði Palace - Grand hunting lodge in western Ardoragh
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| Large palace with gardens and underground ancient city. Used as a hunting lodge for royal hunts in the western Ardoraghi forests.|parent house=|titles=Lord of the Spawnlands - First Era
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| King of Kythira - Second and Third Era
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| Emperor of Kythira - Fourth Era|styles=His Imperial Highness|founded=c. 0 AC|founder=Squarepantstoo Viromaro|final ruler=Coetzeeclan Viromaro|current head=Coetzeeclan Viromaro|motto=Blood and Gold|motto_lang=|motto_trans=|dissolution=<!-- {{End date|YYYY}} -->|deposition=|ethnicity=Camurian|cadet branches=|notes=}}The House Viromaro has played a central role in the history of Minecraftia, especially after they established the Kingdom of Kythira at the end of the First Era. It is the longest reigning royal family in the history of Minecraftia, with its members being the current rulers of the Empire of Kythira. They are also by far the wealthiest family in Minecraftia, which is displayed by their extravagant lifestyles.
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| == History == | | == History == |
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| === Origins === | | === Origins === |
| The founder of the Viromaro Family, Lord Squarepantstoo Viromaro, discovered the world of Minecraftia at the beginning of the First Era. It was his son however, Coetzeeclan Viromaro, who would bring the family into glory, when he moved out of the Spawnlands, into the King's Mountains, where he constructed a small stone-house, which would be the foundation of the new Kingdom of Kythira. With their new-found status of royalty the Viromaros became prominent in both the Spawnlands, with a dominating treehouse owned by Squarepantstoo and several other large properties, as well as the ever expanding new Kingdom.
| | House Von Dragestein was founded by Lord Borus Von Dragestein, a wealthy landowner near Oldspawn during the First Era. Their ancestral home, the Drakenfort, was one of the largest castles of the First and Second Era. Due to their neutrality, as well as being distant family of [[House Viromaro]], they were spared much of the raids by the Redstone Alliance. When the world collapsed during the Great Grief and the subsequent Minecraftian Dark Ages, they closed all contact with the outside world, staying in their fortress and being spared much of the death and destruction that occurred around them. House Mace, a now extinct member of the Ancient Houses, also lived in the castle together with their clan. |
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| The Viromaro dynasty's rise was temporarily halted after their defeat during the Valley Lands War. Much of their wealth had been hoarded and evacuated from the Kingdom's capital, but has been lost ever since.
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| === Exile ===
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| After the Great Grief ushered in the Minecraftian Dark Age Poppedyn Viromaro, sister of Coetzeeclan Viromaro, disappeared. The remaining Viromaros went into hiding, taking shelter in the former Redstone Alliance Headquarters north of Oldspawn.
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| == Reputation ==
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| House Viromaro, the esteemed royal family of the Kythiran Empire, lives a life of unparalleled opulence that surpasses even the wildest imaginations of the average Minecraftian. With a vast fortune amassed from centuries of taxation, they stand as the richest family in the world, leaving all other noble houses combined times five in the dust of their magnificence.
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| At the heart of their lavish lifestyle lies their collection of at least nine palaces, each a masterpiece of architectural splendor, scattered throughout the vast expanse of the Kythiran Empire. These palaces serve as their ostentatious residences, each adorned with intricate carvings, lavish furnishings, and expansive gardens that rival the heavens.
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| But their luxury extends beyond the mainland. House Viromaro's influence reaches the seas, with two magnificent royal yachts at their disposal. Often, they set sail for leisurely cruises, venturing to exotic islands or simply luxuriating in the blue waters that reflect their wealth.
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| One of their favorite pastimes is indulging in the thrill of hunting, especially in the provinces of Alcanzar and Ardoragh. Clad in richly embroidered garments, they embark on hunting expeditions where they pursue elusive game and display their prowess in an extravagant display of power.
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| Amidst their extravagant escapades, House Viromaro takes delight in hosting grand balls and lavish parties in their multitude of palaces. These gatherings are spectacles of extravagance, with fine wines, sumptuous feasts, and mesmerizing entertainment, leaving guests awe-struck and envious.
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| While House Viromaro basks in the splendor of their wealth, their subjects, particularly the poor, view their extravagant lifestyle with mixed feelings. On one hand, they admire the grandeur of their rulers, as it symbolizes the prosperity of the Kythiran Empire. However, this admiration often comes with a sense of bitterness and resentment. The gap between the wealthy elite and the impoverished widens, and the lower classes struggle to make ends meet while witnessing the excesses of the royal family.
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| Other noble houses of Kythira, and even those in the neighboring Empire of Imperius, view House Viromaro with a mix of envy and apprehension. Envy, because of their unimaginable wealth and the status it bestows upon them. Apprehension, because the Viromaros' domination in terms of riches and power makes them formidable rivals, and their influence over the empire's politics is undeniable.
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| Despite the varying opinions about House Viromaro's opulence, their rule ensures stability and continuity in the empire, allowing it to thrive in the medieval period. However, the stark contrast between the lives of the wealthy elite and the struggling masses inevitably fuels whispers of discontent and sparks occasional dissent within the realm.
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| In the world of Minecraftia, House Viromaro stands as a beacon of wealth and grandeur, admired and envied by many, but also a constant reminder of the vast social disparities and power dynamics that characterize their kingdom.
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| == Members ==
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| '''''Squarepantstoo Viromaro:'''''
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| Prince Squarepantstoo spend most of his life living in the Spawnlands. He lived in a large tree house, on the spot where today Hotel Oldspawn is located. During the Third Era, Emperor Coetzeeclan granted him his own tower in Castle Fuertera. Wanting to establish a land of his own however, Lord Squarepantstoo moved into the Narrow Sea, where he build a large artificial island on top of an ancient Redstonian colony. During a series of extraordinary great storms, this island-state however fell into the Sea, and Lord Squarepantstoo was never seen again.
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| '''''Poppedyn Viromaro:'''''
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| Princess Poppedyn Viromaro spend all of her life living in the Spawnlands, being financially supported by Lord Squarepantstoo. A true Viromaro, she would spend much of her days constructing lavish villas, the greatest of which would later be levelled, and the town of Golden-Grove near Oldspawn was built on top of it. Lady Poppedyn went missing during the Great Grief, which hit Oldspawn the worst, and is presumed dead.
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| '''''Coetzeeclan Viromaro:'''''
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| Emperor Coetzeeclan Viromaro is the current patriarch of the House of Viromaro. He is a man with black hair, brown eyes and a beard, who is usually seen with either his red military uniform or his white-purple imperial robes. He barely involves himself with politics anymore, preferring to surround himself with luxury in one of his many palaces.
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| '''Distant relatives:'''
| | When the Kythiran armies and the surviving members of House Viromaro left their underground fortress north of Oldspawn, they were invited by Lord Von Dragestein to stay in the Drakenfort. |
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| '''''Borous von Dragestein:''''' | | When eventually the Kythirans began conquering the Old World, they thanked Lord Von Dragestein by offering them a treaty, known today as the Treaty of the King's Keep. The Kythirans would take over the Drakenfort, whilst the followers of the Dragestein clan would be allowed to settle as an independent nation on the Island of Dorwall, in the Narrow Sea, with the added notion that all land east of Dorwall that they may colonise will also be part of the Dragestein sovereignty. |
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| Kaiser Borous von Dragestein is a distant family member of Emperor Coetzeeclan Viromaro. Due to their relative age, Kaiser Borous was expected to legally inherit the Kythiran throne after the Viromaro Dynasty would end. Seeking to prevent this, Coetzeeclan Viromaro made the Von Roterstein family Princes of Kythira and heirs to the throne.
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| | After the Island of Dorwall was fully settled, a great eastern expansion began, under the banner of the Unific Order and the |
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| House Von Dragestein is however still legally allowed to call themselves Kythiran Princes, and they will inherit the family estates if House Viromaro goes extinct. | | === Fifth Era === |
| | After the Raggisar Revolution and the formation of the Raggisar Republic, the surviving members of House Von Dragestein fled to the Kythiran Empire. Although they had lost all their material possessions in the former Reich, their account at the Mercenary Bank was completely untouched, allowing them to finance the construction of a new palace in the Kythiran capital Helmira. Here, they are surrounded by other wealthy diaspora from the former Reich, mostly former nobility and other Dragestein loyalists. |
| Von Dragestein |
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Former Royal Family of the Imperius Reich
(Today the Raggisar Republic) |
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| Country |
Empire of Kythira
Imperius Reich (Former) |
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| Estates |
Drakenfort (Ancestral)
Imperia Palace, Helmira |
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| Titles |
Lord
Kaiser of the Imperius Reich (Pretender) |
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| Style(s) |
His Imperial Highness (Former)
Sir |
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| Founded |
c. 0 AC |
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| Founder |
Borus Von Dragestein |
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| Final ruler |
Borous VI Von Dragestein |
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| Current head |
Borous VII Von Dragestein |
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| Motto |
Ever Eastwards |
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| Ethnicity |
Attican |
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The House Von Dragestein is one of the few remaining Ancient Houses, whose lineage is traced back to the First Era. From the Third till the start of the Fifth Era they dominated world history as the absolute monarchs of the Imperius Reich, until they were overthrown in the Raggisar Revolution of the Fourth Era. Today the family lives in exile in Helmira, the capital of the Kythiran Empire.
History
Origins
House Von Dragestein was founded by Lord Borus Von Dragestein, a wealthy landowner near Oldspawn during the First Era. Their ancestral home, the Drakenfort, was one of the largest castles of the First and Second Era. Due to their neutrality, as well as being distant family of House Viromaro, they were spared much of the raids by the Redstone Alliance. When the world collapsed during the Great Grief and the subsequent Minecraftian Dark Ages, they closed all contact with the outside world, staying in their fortress and being spared much of the death and destruction that occurred around them. House Mace, a now extinct member of the Ancient Houses, also lived in the castle together with their clan.
When the Kythiran armies and the surviving members of House Viromaro left their underground fortress north of Oldspawn, they were invited by Lord Von Dragestein to stay in the Drakenfort.
When eventually the Kythirans began conquering the Old World, they thanked Lord Von Dragestein by offering them a treaty, known today as the Treaty of the King's Keep. The Kythirans would take over the Drakenfort, whilst the followers of the Dragestein clan would be allowed to settle as an independent nation on the Island of Dorwall, in the Narrow Sea, with the added notion that all land east of Dorwall that they may colonise will also be part of the Dragestein sovereignty.
Birth of the Reich
After the Island of Dorwall was fully settled, a great eastern expansion began, under the banner of the Unific Order and the
Fifth Era
After the Raggisar Revolution and the formation of the Raggisar Republic, the surviving members of House Von Dragestein fled to the Kythiran Empire. Although they had lost all their material possessions in the former Reich, their account at the Mercenary Bank was completely untouched, allowing them to finance the construction of a new palace in the Kythiran capital Helmira. Here, they are surrounded by other wealthy diaspora from the former Reich, mostly former nobility and other Dragestein loyalists.
