The Carpatheons

The Carpatheons are the current royal family of Corgana. They have held the throne since 832 OCA when Gregor I ascended to the throne. The current king is Rodrick Carpatheon XIII. 
==History==
The Carpatheons served traditionally as advisors to the previous royal family, the Heidens. In 831 OCA, then-king Georges Heiden XI fell ill with no heirs and no immediate male relatives. He named his advisor Gregor Carpatheon I as his successor, and not even one week later died in his sleep. The Carpatheons have held the throne ever since. When Rodrick XIII took power, the family celebrated over six hundred continuous years in power. 
==Naming Scheme==
Royal males in the family can directly trace their blood back to Gregor I. All males in the Carpatheon family are groomed from early age to rule and are also given a royal name, taken from one of the first six Carpatheon kings and chosen to reflect the young man's personality. The traditional names are:
*Gregor. Chosen to reflect a young man with great politcal skill and influence, as it is widely believed Gregor I convinced the dying king to name him as successor in the first place.
*Rodrick. Chosen to reflect willingness to deal with complex situations head-on. Rodrick I initiated the Giant Crusades in the early 1000s OCA. 
*Peter. Chosen to reflect a peaceful disposition. Peter I was the king who defused the Second Elf-Dwarf War during the late 800s OCA. 
*Bartholomew. Chosen to reflect a sense of humor and rapport with the common folk. Bartholomew I was legendary for drinking in the same taverns as common folk and allowing them to address him as "Bart."
*Trevor. Chosen to reflect skill in battle. Trevor I repelled a massive orc invasion from Varakadak on the northern shores of Corgana in the early 900s OCA. 
*Johnathon. Chosen to reflect courage. Johnathon I fought in single combat with a powerful lich in 933 OCA, earning the title John the Lion.
==Controversy==
There are still many in Corgana, even after 600 years in power, who believe the Carpatheons ascended to the throne through treachery- specifically that Gregor I poisoned Georges Heiden XI to take his power for himself. 
Among tieflings living in Corgana, the family is not favored. Their policies established throughout the years have left tieflings often feeling like second-class citizens, placing restrictions on how much land and how many weapons they are allowed to own. 
==See Also==
*Rodrick XIII
*Giant Crusades
*Corgana
Category:Notable People