House of Volkov

The House of Volkov was one of the prominent extinct houses of the early century who ruled as independent Grand Dukes of all Rocol.
The Volkovs ruled the region of Rocol as an independent grand duchy until the annexation of Rocol by Livia Korlat in 744 BE, prior to the death of Olga Volkov, the Volkov dynasty lost their power and fell into obscurity having declined massively over the years; it's last living descendant was Maria Volkov who died without issue, resulting in the Volkov extinction.
== History ==
=== Origins ===
During the reign of Korlat the chief, the Volkovs recently ascended to their seats of power in Rocol - taking the title "Grand Duke" and "Archduke" designated for their head of house and heir.
The Volkovs were a consistently elected family that assumed absolute power during the reign of Aurora the Sweet.
=== Yutemond Senate ===
The Volkovs held a lot of authority and power in the Yutemond Senate which was established prior to the dictatorial rule of Livia Korlat; the senate was formed with the intention of uniting all the regions of the realm under a singular Yutemond category while providing a voice for all those of high nobility a place to voice their concerns regarding the day-to-day business of each region.
At first, Olga Volkov - the daughter of late Grand Duke Nicholas was reluctant to join the senate then realised she needed the support of allies and people around her; something she lacked due to the economic crisis in Rocol (which ultimately resulted in her downfall).
After being elected First Citizen of the State twice, she and Livia waged war against each other which ultimately resulted in Olga's murder in 744 BE and Livia's accession in the Yutemond Senate as a sole dictator with ultimate powers; until her own assassination in 755 BE.
==== Extinction ====
The Volkov dynasty became extinct with the death of Maria Volkov in 759 BE, putting an end to one of the most ancient noble families just before the esatablishment of the Yutemond Kingdom.
== Historical Members ==
* Unnamed Volkov, who fought Korlat and his tribesmen
* Unnamed Volkov, possibly the sister of Nicholas who died in 739 BE
* Nicholas Volkov, the father of Olga
* Anastasia of Rocol, the mother of Olga
* Ivan Volkov, the son and Archduke of Volkov under Nicholas. Died in childhood of illness.
* Olga of Volkov, almost dictator in the Yutemond Senate and twice elected first citizen of the state, killed in 744 BE
* Raymund of Bousatre, the consort of Olga from the region of Bousatre who died in 760 BE
* Alexei Volkov, the son of Olga who married Ulpia Korlat and died of tuberlucoisis in 744 BE
* Maria Volkov, last living descendant who died in childbirth without offspring in 759 BE
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