Noble Houses of Turelisia

The imperial union of Turelisia has 5864 noble houses (current estimated number, subject to change), each having the potential to increase their influence within the realm by working towards the betterment of their people.

 **The Inner Workings of the Noble Houses**

The empire consists of a total of 780 baronies, divided into 98 counties and 8 marches, which are further divided into 12 duchies and 1 grand duchy. One barony is separated from the rest as the imperial capital, and one county position is reserved for the empress. The grand duchy is reserved for the imperial heir.

All in all there are 674 barony positions (or its equivalence); 92 county positions (or its equivalence); 12 duchy positions (or its equivalence); one grand duchy position, which is the imperial heir; two kingdom position, which are also the emperor and empress of the imperial union.

A barony's population will determine the number of landed knights it has, with each knight belonging to one of the noble houses, with each knight having a number of retainers that answer to them taken from their part of the population. The knights will vote for the new baron if the former one dies, abdicates, or is deposed (with the same thing happening in higher tiers).

The city's equivalent to a knight is a citizen, were an equal number of people residing within a city will determine the number of citizens within a city. The citizens vote for one of their own to become the mayor, which is a city's equivalent to a baron.

So where the land is rural, it falls under a baron, and where it is urban, it falls under a mayor. Alternatively, when the center of power is with a temple or around a college, the power would lie with a priest or a certior (a certified mage), respectively. All four of these positions will be filled by a member of a noble house.

Where rural holdings give larger levies, urban holdings give higher tax revenues. Temple holdings keep census records and look out for mental and physical health, while colleges further technological research and general education of the population.

A House consists of the direct family of the Lord, with those further than first cousins forming separate branches of the house. The large part of a house's knights will be part of the lord's family. Long-term retainers will likely be given knighthood as well for their service once the house has grown enough in influence.

If one of the branch families drifts apart enough from the main house, they'll be able to set themselves up as a new minor house.

The more a house grows in influence, the more knights they will have and they will proportionately consist of more retainers and servants that usually work the farmsteads. Retainers and servants can leave the house they belong to and join another if they wish (or begin their own). That said, if it is done without just cause or without being released from service with goodwill between lord and retainer, it will likely be seen as a dishonorable act, as it would be breaking an oath (as such, if the lord doesn't uphold his part of the oath towards their retainer, they would be the one in dishonor).

The quickest way for a large house to decline would be by bringing dishonor onto themselves (or have it brought upon them), resulting in their retainers abandoning them.

A large house can have lands in several baronies, each lorded by a separate branch of the family. If the house becomes influential enough, they might even become elected to govern several baronies. After this happens it is likely they will be elected to be the next count, considering their influence.

As a noble house becomes larger, wealthier, more influential, and gaining in strength, it will usually have its lord rise through the noble hierarchy, gaining higher titles as they go. The lowest an individual can be within a house is a part of the gentry, followed by becoming a squire, then to be knighted, the next being gaining the position of baron. After this come the different kinds of count or grave, and the highest one would be able to rise would be as a duke.

Technically it would be possible for a house to begin as part of the gentry, rise all the way to duke, and then if the king or emperor's house falls from grace, the duke could be selected to become the next king.

In Turelisia this is unlikely, since the house of Reimund make sure they take care of their subjects. That is to say that it's not the case that there are no houses that might want to rise to power instead of the Reimund family, like what happened with the former emperor during the Betrayal, where some houses joined together with aid from the neighbouring country of Jalin’Maral to stage a coup d'etat. The support for house Reimund proved to be too strong, though, and those noble houses were defeated and stripped of their position, losing all their support, reducing them to just their direct families.

Other noble houses might have gained enough influence and reputation to be considered for a high position, but choosing to use their influence in other ways. One might simply be loyalty to another house, giving them their support, even though they might be less powerful than they are. It could also be to not want to be responsible for the de jure rule of the land's people, while de facto they might actually be in power, as their liege lord can't really do much without their consent, since they are basically allowing them to be in power.

## House Abmotto

Reigning House of the Princedom of Dornea.

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## House Adalber

In-Exile House of the Kingdom of Adhalesia and the Princedom of Adhalran.

Currently residing in Leanesse as the reigning House of the Kingdom of Leanesse, and the Princedom of Sarlean.

Current sovereign House of the High Kingdom of Aldaria.

 **Historical Notes**
This House originates from the Princedom of Adhalran, where they were the original reigning family. After the Mardunate invasion began, the family were able to escape to the southern end of Aldaria. Here they began setting up plans for a counterattack, so they could liberate their subjects from the slaver culture of the Mardunate.

After the coup against House Reimund was averted and a member of House Adalber was elected the new Empress, spirits were high among the exiled Houses to retake the occupied lands that they were sworn to protect.

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## House Agevo

Reigning House of the Princedom of Heliara.

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## House Aynur

Reigning House of the Mardukedoms of Ashfalon and Bynthos.

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## House Balthair

Reigning House of the Princedom of Ishundia.

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## House Banodo

In-Exile House of the Kingdom of Valstad, and the Princedom of Avaredan.

Currently residing in the Republic of Lacerria as a member of the House of Merchants.

 **Historical Notes**
This House originates from the Princedom of Avaredan, where they were the original reigning family. After the Mardunate invasion began, the family were able to escape to Reshoria. Here they began setting up plans for a counterattack, so they could liberate their subjects from the slaver culture of the Mardunate.

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## House Bedyt

Former reigning House of the Princedom of Manabehran.

No living members remain.

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## House Beiyish

Former reigning House of the Princedom of Thymia.

No living members remain.

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## House Beouvo

Reigning House of the Princedom of Nusomia.

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## House Calonno

Reigning House of the Princedom of Sarkana.

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## House Dozu

Reigning House of the Princedom of Walendis.

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## House Ehset

In-Exile House of the Kingdom of Galadan, and the Grand Hartugdom of Galadan.

Currently residing in the Imperial Kingdom of Reshoria.

 **Historical Notes**
This House originates from the Princedom of Galadan, where they were the original reigning family. After the Mardunate invasion began, the family were able to escape to Reshoria. Here they began setting up plans for a counterattack, so they could liberate their subjects from the slaver culture of the Mardunate.

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## House Gueske

In-Exile House of the Princedom of Oshalan.

Currently residing in the Kingdom of Lantharesia.

 **Historical Notes**
This House originates from the Princedom of Oshalan, where they were the original reigning family. After the Mardunate invasion began, the family were able to escape to the southern end of Aldaria. Here they began setting up plans for a counterattack, so they could liberate their subjects from the slaver culture of the Mardunate.

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## House Guvekim

In-Exile House of the Princedom of Dhrabesia.

Currently residing in the Imperial Kingdom of Reshoria.

 **Historical Notes**
This House originates from the Princedom of Dhrabesia, where they were the original reigning family. After the Mardunate invasion began, the family were able to escape to Reshoria. Here they began setting up plans for a counterattack, so they could liberate their subjects from the slaver culture of the Mardunate.

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## House Irfan

Reigning House of the Kingdom of Sardonnes, and the Princedoms of Sherdinnia and Galfonne.

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## House Jayavo

In-Exile House of the Princedom of Rabaster.

Currently residing in the Kingdom of Sardonnes.

 **Historical Notes**
This House originates from the Princedom of Rabaster, where they were the original reigning family. After the Mardunate invasion began, the family were able to escape to Reshoria. Here they began setting up plans for a counterattack, so they could liberate their subjects from the slaver culture of the Mardunate.

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## House Josegon

Reigning House of the Princedom of Nayuria.

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## House Karolin

Reigning House of the Dukedom of Karolle.

 **Historical Notes**
This House was the original reigning house of the Princedom of Karlean. Today their only remaining lady is the grandmother of Michael II Reinald of Karlean. After her death, the house will be extinct and its remaining assets will be merged into house Reinald.

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## House Kuster

Former reigning House of the Princedom of Arawan, before Lacerria was liberated as a republic.

No living members remain.

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## House Lavoner

Reigning House of the Princedom of Nerlean.

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## House Loreen

Former reigning House of the Kingdom of Lacerria, before it was liberated as a republic.

No living members remain.

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## House Loshmak

In-Exile House of the Princedom of Pashakhar.

Currently residing in the Kingdom of Leanesse.

 **Historical Notes**
This House originates from the Princedom of Pashakhar, where they were the original reigning family. After the Mardunate invasion began, the family were able to escape to the southern end of Aldaria. Here they began setting up plans for a counterattack, so they could liberate their subjects from the slaver culture of the Mardunate.

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## House Magoife

In-Exile House of the Kingdom of Jalinnos, and the Princedom of Akharesia.

Currently residing in the Imperial Kingdom of Reshoria.

 **Historical Notes**
This House originates from the Princedom of Akharesia, where they were the original reigning family. After the Mardunate invasion began, the family were able to escape to Reshoria. Here they began setting up plans for a counterattack, so they could liberate their subjects from the slaver culture of the Mardunate.

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## House Nabulo

In-Exile House of the Princedom of Harezhad.

Currently residing in the Imperial Kingdom of Reshoria.

 **Historical Notes**
This House originates from the Princedom of Harezhad, where they were the original reigning family. After the Mardunate invasion began, the family were able to escape to Reshoria. Here they began setting up plans for a counterattack, so they could liberate their subjects from the slaver culture of the Mardunate.

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## House Pascoiff

Former reigning House of the Princedom of Folantis, before Lacerria was liberated as a republic.

No living members remain.

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## House Pasico

Reigning House of the Princedom of Dardania.

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## House Payla

Reigning House of the Princedom of Niuxia.

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## House Qurcess

Reigning House of the Kingdom of Agriossa, and the Princedom of Qurcessa.

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## House Ranoutia

Old Reigning House of the Grand Hartugdom of Ranoutia and the High Kingdom that followed it, first Royal House of Turelisia, no living members.

 **Historical Notes**
During the time when the island was forming realms, house Ranoutia were the ones to consolidate their power, gather people under them, and unite the people under one banner. They divided their lands into the duchies, and gave them to their most loyal followers.

After the house came to an end, the duchies each went their own way, eventually conquering each other until the island was divided into three high kingdoms. Farelia, Aldaria, and Galadria.

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## House Refagyll

In-Exile House of the Princedom of Nameresha.

Currently residing in the Kingdom of Lantharesia.

 **Historical Notes**
This House originates from the Princedom of Nameresha, where they were the original reigning family. After the Mardunate invasion began, the family were able to escape to the southern end of Aldaria. Here they began setting up plans for a counterattack, so they could liberate their subjects from the slaver culture of the Mardunate.

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## House Reimund

The Royal House of Turelisia, reigning House of the High Kingdom of Farelia, the Archduchy of Ranoutia, the Kingdom of Muirelle, the Princedoms of Remuirna and Larensia, the Dukedoms of Grayoleb, Inenai and Urovale, and the Gravedoms of Ramona, and nine others.

 **Succession of Lords**

1st Reimund Emperor of Turelisia, formerly Duke of Remuirna (the origin of the name Reimund).

Leonhard I; Born 1083 S.A. 18th day of Phaundras; Died 1156 S.A. 25th day of Theamahd

Reigned from 1110 until 1156

The reign began at the end of the succession war that erupted after the former ruling dynasty came to an end.
In the aftermath, the monarchy became elective from the ground up, instead of top-down, ensuring no problems with succession in the future.

2nd Reimund Emperor of Turelisia

Gerhard I; Born 1114 S.A. 5th day of Shulzhar; Died 1180 S.A. 4th day of Erezhalith

Reigned from 1156 until 1180

3rd Reimund Emperor of Turelisia

Richard I; Born 1139 S.A. 17th day of Shulzhar; Died 1200 S.A. 12th day of Theamahd

Reigned from 1180 until 1200

4th Reimund Emperor of Turelisia

Leonhard II; Born 1166 S.A. 16th day of Nardauel; Died 1224 S.A. 12th day of Sutramand

Reigned from 1200 until 1224

5th Reimund Emperor of Turelisia

Reinhard I; Born 1191 S.A. 27th day of Shulzhar; Died 1232 S.A. 7th day of Auveron

Reigned from 1224 until 1232

Died during the Brother's War, which was instigated by Reinhard's misconduct, followed by his refusal to abdicate.

6th Reimund Emperor of Turelisia, younger brother of Leonhard II and Grand Duke of Ranoutia.

Gerhard II; Born 1196 S.A. 17th day of Erezhalith; Died 1253 S.A. 23rd day of Nardauel

Reigned from 1232 until 1253

Following the Brother's War, the heir to the imperial throne would always become the Grand Duke of Ranoutia.

7th Reimund Emperor of Turelisia

Bernhard I; Born 1226 S.A. 12th day of Rhamash; Died 1296 S.A. 20th day of Rhyelatha

Reigned from 1253 until 1296

8th Reimund Emperor of Turelisia

Leonhard III; Born 1252 S.A. 23th day of Ymrithya; Died 1319 S.A. 30th day of Nardauel

Reigned from 1296 until 1319

9th Reimund Emperor of Turelisia

Sighard I; Born 1276 S.A. 10th day of Theamahd; Died 1339 S.A. 27th day of Nardauel

Reigned from 1319 until 1339

10th Reimund Emperor of Turelisia

Reinhard II; Born 1299 S.A. 11th day of Phaundras; Died 1345 S.A. 6th day of Sutramand

Reigned from 1339 until 1345

Named after the despised Reinhard I, to break the stigma upon house Reinald.
Died due to the Betrayal, where several lords backed by the emirate of Jalin’Maral plotted to end the reign of House Reimund.

For nearly two years, the empire was ruled by the pretenders, while the Imperial Knight-Marshal James I Reinald gathered up the loyalists of house Reimund for Leonard IV. Ultimately, the Imperial Guard combined with the loyal dukes deposed the traitors, their houses ruined, and the Mardunate influence removed.

11th Reimund Emperor of Turelisia

Leonhard IV; Born 1325 S.A. 19th day of Vhaemuid

Reigned from 1347 until (incumbent)

Heir-apparent of Turelisia

Alhard I; Born 1349 S.A. 1st day of Theamahd.

Until Alhard I comes of age in 1364, the imperial heir is officially Bernhard Reimund, second son of Reinhard II.
## House Reinald

Reigning House of the Princedom of Karlean.

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5th Reimund Emperor of Turelisia

Reinhard I; Born 1191 S.A. 27th day of Shulzhar; Died 1232 S.A. 7th day of Auveron

Reigned from 1224 until 1232

Died during the Brother's War, which was instigated by Reinhard's misconduct (one of which was the brutal rape of his wife, the empress Simone), followed by his refusal to abdicate.

1st Lord of House Reinald.

Meinhard I; Born 1216 S.A. 7th day of Nydhagra; Died 1254 S.A. 18th day of Nydhagra

Reigned from 1232 until 1254

Following the Brother's War, were exiled to Karlean, where they settled with the household of the House of their mother the empress Simone, in the barony of Somath. Here they became the House of Reinald (named after Reinhard), to remind themselves and others of what his corrupt ways would bring.

2nd Lord of House Reinald, Royal Knight-Major.

Wilhard I; Born 1232 S.A. 24th day of Nydhagra; Died 1271 S.A. 30th day of Auveron

Reigned from 1254 until 1271

Through hard, honest work, were able to gain the respect of their peers despite the reputation left by Reimund's name. Joined the Order of Reshorian Knights, and eventually became a Royal Knight-Major in good standing.

3rd Lord of House Reinald, Royal Knight-Colonel.

Michael I; Born 1247 S.A. 8th day of Sutramand; Died 1289 S.A. 15th day of Auveron

Reigned from 1271 until 1289

Followed in his father's footsteps and joined the Order of Reshorian Knights, ultimately reaching the rank of Royal Knight-Colonel.

4th Lord of House Reinald, Duke of Dahoshem—ex Royal Knight-Major.

Jonathan I; Born 1265 S.A. 19th day of Shulzhar; Died 1305 S.A. 5th day of Phaundras

Reigned from 1289 until 1305

Was elected to become Count of Dahoshem in 1299 S.A., while a Royal Knight-Major of Reshoria, and chose to accept the honor.

5th Lord of House Reinald, Prince of Karlean—ex Imperial Knight-Colonel.

Simon I; Born 1282 S.A. 14th day of Rhyelatha; Died 1345 S.A. 6th day of Sutramand

Reigned from 1305 until 1345

Was elected to become Duke of Karlean in 1309 S.A., after having served in the Imperial Guard as Imperial Knight-Colonel, which he reluctantly accepted.

While in the service of the Imperial Guard, he was able to mend relations with their distant cousins of House Reimund, and married his daughter Michelle to Reinhard II, the heir to the imperial throne. Died by assassination during the Betrayal, as he was known for being a staunch supporter of the Reimund dynasty.

6th Lord of House Reinald, Imperial Knight-Marshal

James I; Born 1302 S.A. 8th day of Ymrithya

Reigned from 1345 until 1347, when he abdicated his role as lord of the House in favor of his son, who had just became a father himself.

Older brother of Empress Michelle Reinald of Turelisia, born 1304.

Joined the Order of Reshorian Knights and became the Imperial Knight-Marshall. He was elected to become the Duke of Karlean after his father died, but he refused in order to be able to focus on his duty as high commander of the imperial guard, to ensure the traitors be dealt with and that Leonhard IV be made emperor.

7th Lord of House Reinald, Prince of Karlean—ex Imperial Knight-Captain.

Michael II; Born 1324 S.A. 27th day of Ymrithya

Reigned from 1347 until (incumbent). Was elected to be the Duke of Karlean in 1345 S.A. after his father declined. He himself was part of the Imperial Guard as well, with the rank of Imperial Knight-Captain at the time, but he accepted and rallied the levy of Karlean against the traitors that had assassinated his grandfather and the emperor.

Heir-apparent of House Reinald

David; Born 1347 S.A. 21st day of Auveron.
## House Repobarte

In-Exile House of the Princedom of Nunarte.

Currently residing in the Republic of Lacerria as a member of the House of Merchants.

 **Historical Notes**
This House originates from the Princedom of Nunarte, where they were the original reigning family. After the Mardunate invasion began, the family were able to escape to Reshoria. Here they began setting up plans for a counterattack, so they could liberate their subjects from the slaver culture of the Mardunate.

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## House Reshore

Second Royal House of Turelisia, no living members.

 **Historical Notes**
House Reshore was responsible for uniting the kingdoms of Turelisia against the Mardunate Imperium's encroachments on their lands. They were given the grand duchy of Ranoutia, but chose their capital to be Reshoria, their home. This lord would marry the heir of Aldaria, resulting in their son to become the king of both Farelia and Aldaria, as well as the grand duke of Ranoutia. The kingdom of Lacerria had been conquered by the mardim, with parts of it taken back and reformed into a trade republic. With all Turelisian nations under their control, they formed the Imperial Union of Turelisia.

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## House Revagon

In-Exile House of the Princedom of Sahakhar.

Currently residing in the Kingdom of Sardonnes.

 **Historical Notes**
This House originates from the Princedom of Sahakhar, where they were the original reigning family. After the Mardunate invasion began, the family were able to escape to the southern end of Aldaria. Here they began setting up plans for a counterattack, so they could liberate their subjects from the slaver culture of the Mardunate.

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## House Ruven

Reigning House of the Princedom of Thuriam.

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## House Shallone

Former Reigning House of the Princedom of Sarlean. Current reigning house of the Dukedom of Geux.

Vied against house Reimund for the imperial throne after the end of house Reshore, but was forced to capitulate to them after the political climate went against them.

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## House Torver

Reigning House of the Princedom of Cirmunia.

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## House Turgal

Reigning House of the Kingdom of Lantharesia and the Princedoms of Burthalia and Firulia.

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## House Valoire

Reigning House of the Princedom of Valean.

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## House Viyaum

Reigning House of the Princedom of Ruaviya.

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## House Wajan

Former reigning House of the Princedom of Geoval, before Lacerria was liberated as a republic.

No living members remain.

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## House Zihitu

In-Exile House of the Princedom of Khavarte.

Currently residing in the Archdukedom of Ranoutia.

 **Historical Notes**
This House originates from the Princedom of Khavarte, where they were the original reigning family. After the Mardunate invasion began, the family were able to escape to Ranoutia. Here they began setting up plans for a counterattack, so they could liberate their subjects from the slaver culture of the Mardunate.

 **Succession of Lords**

— Iohannan — Kor — Laina — Luciano — Maeve — Mirus —
— Novacarius — Radha — Tiana — Wilhelm — XQ-305 —

— Isaac — Pyka-Rai — Syndroska —

— Thulian† — Rahakh — Fortemus† — Francesco — Vladicus —