House Von Dragestein

Von Dragestein
Former Royal Family of the Imperius Reich (Today the Raggisar Republic)
Country	Empire of Kythira Imperius Reich (Former)
Estates	Drakenfort (Ancestral) Imperia Palace, Helmira
Titles	Lord Kaiser of the Imperius Reich (Pretender)
Style(s)	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
Ethnicity	Attican

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.

History

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.

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.

Exile

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.

Reputation

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Members

Squarepantstoo Viromaro:

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.

Poppedyn Viromaro:

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.

Coetzeeclan Viromaro:

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.

Distant relatives:

Borous von Dragestein:

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.

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.