Duradenko Dynasty

The **Dynasty of Duradenko** is currently the ruling family of the Domains of Osundir. Currently, Zenovyi Duradenko is the Lord of Osundir and Head of the Duradenko Dynasty.

## Members

The notable members of the Duradenko Dynasty in Rathnir are the following:

1. Zbazan Duradenko the 1st - Lord of Osundir
2. Zbazan Duradenko the 2nd - Lord of Osundir
3. Zenovyi Duradenko - Lord of Osundir
4. Atlaz Duradenko

## Physical description

### Lord Zbazan Duradenko the 1st

He was born in a far away realm, known as Grotth, of which little is known to Rathnir. Zbazan was born into the royal family of Trajistav, The Duradenko Dynasty. Being almost impossible for him to inherit the Throne of Trajistav, due to being almost last in line to inherit the throne of Trajistav, Zbazan chose to renounce to his titles, against the wishes of his family, and set sail as far as possible, making a living from being a merchant. Officialy, his family did not depose him of his titles and such he still carries the Duradenko Dynasty's legacy. He became the first Trajistavi to set sail towards Rathnir. Initially, his voyage was not meant to reach Rathnir specifically, however with the aid of scholars a reason was found: A rift in time, which connected the two realms, hence a possible reason for the cataclysm of Grotth, from where the Trajistavi trace their origins. Young and bold Zbazan arrived in Rathnir during the year 75 S.R. just a couple of months before the Simulami Civil War. His ship first arrived in New Saulot, a Krobuni settlement. He and his people were trading during their first days on Rathnir in order to gain economies for living in this new world. Zbazan himself had gained a small fortune as a wood logs merchant, for the market was in high demand of Spruce Logs and Dark Oak Logs at the time. His sail to Rathnir would become influential to the Simulami Empire due to the cultural novities that the Trajistavi expedition had brought from its homeland. Due to this, he was brought to the attention of Imperare Zeno Maestro, who had a sparkling interest for culture. Zbazan, in return for the cultural novities brought to Simulami, desired to establish a Trajistavi settlement inside the Simulami Empire for the people of the expedition to settle with their families. The Imperare and Zbazan have signed a treaty known as "The Osundir Document", in which Zbazan Duradenko declares his loyalty to Imperare Zeno Maestro and which also states that he, Zbazan, shall settle land to the west of Müviel. He founded the town of Osundir on the 9th of September of 2021, a couple of days prior to the Simulami Civil War, during which the new settlement's leader assumed neutrality, although his true position lied with the unionist forces.

Ever since the founding of Osundir, Zbazan was heavily involved in the cultural life of Simulami. He eventually founded The Artists Guild of Simulami in order to further promote and enhance the culture of Simulami around both the Empire and around the world. He also founded the Trajistavi Traders' Association (Initially known as The Osundir Traders' Association) with the aid of High Merchant Nergaill of Osundir, in order to boost the local economy of The Domains of Osundir and in an attempt to make the town an important trading hub of Convellirae. To further enhance the chances for Osundir to become an important town of Convellirae, the Osundir-Lilleanen canal was built, in order to ensure a connection to the sea through the river that flowed from the cliff of Osundir. One of the architects which aided with the construction was Atlaz Duradenko, a cousin of Zbazan who had more taste for adventure than his Lord cousin. Atlaz died while having a dispute with Osterium pirates in a bar. He is buried along the other members of the Dynasty in the Duradenko Tomb in Osundir.

On the 28th of November 2021, following the proposals of Imperare Zeno and Mayor Robb of Müviel, Zbazan agreed to merge the settlement of Osundir with Müviel into one administrative entity. Hence, the establishment of Müviel-Osundir. Zbazan still held the title of Lord of Osundir and Lord of The Domains of Osundir. Following The Merging of Osundir, he ordered the construction of a new castle to act as a personal residence and as residence of The Duradenko Dynasty. The castle was initally called after the dynasty and its sole architect is Zbazan himself. It was built high on a cliff next to the Soleviel Cathedral of Müviel, overseeing most of The Domains of Osundir. Together with Robb he also planned the construction of the new District of Osundir and has expanded the walled defences of Müviel-Osundir so that they can also contain the new district.

Zbazan Duradenko was married to Dana Duradenko (born Yarka) and had only one child called Zbazan, just as his father. Lord Zbazan the Ist died aged 70. His son, Zbazan Duradenko the IInd, inherited all the titles previously held by his father.

### Lord Zbazan Duradenko the IInd

The son of the founder of Osundir ensured to maintain the cultural influence and identity of the Trajistavi. He was born in the year 85 S.R. and was raised to become the heir of a growing settlement that eventually merged with the former capital of Simulami. Zbazan Duradenko the IInd was notoriously obsessed with religion and throughout his life he was known for his agnostic beliefs. He took several pilgrimages across various religious sites of Rathnir, including the holy city of Lirgal of the Asitir faith with which Zbazan the IInd felt a deep connection. There he met Mit during the year 124 S.R, an Asitir apprentice priestess with which he fell in love due to her superb talents at painting, drawing and singing. Along with her beauty, those were the reasons for which he continued to visit Lirgal even after the death of his own father, until he eventually decided to ask Mit to become her wife, and so she did.

## Physical description

### Hair color

Black

It is said that during those days, Lord Zbazan the IInd was as active and happy as never before, as if his father

did not even pass away a year earlier. His marriage to Mit was officiated into Dercesism during a small private ceremony in Castle Duras. After 2 months of marriage, Mit of Lirgal was pregnant with Zenovyi Duradenko, who would be their only child.

Soon after Zenovyi was born, young Mit had vanished. She was nowhere to be found, the guards having reported of no women or suspicious cargo leaving the city that night. The search had continued for a couple of months, time in which Zbazan was shattered. He even forgot he had a son for a period of time, for his beloved Mit was nowhere to be found. Eventually, an envoy was sent to Lirgal, but she was not found there either. To this day it is unknown what happened, some claiming that Mit was a sign sent from Asi to Zbazan for his respect to the Asitir faith. After 4 months, Zbazan managed to somehow recover, however not completely. He would dress himself in black for the rest of his life, in memory of his vanished wife. He also dedicated himself to overseeing most of his son's education so that he could become a wise and great leader for the Trajistavi people. During this time, the last ships that would come from Grotth ever arrived, bringing the news of the cataclysm of Grotth. From this moment, Lord Zbazan the IInd took it upon himself to bear the legacy of Duradenko and protect the identity and culture of the Trajistavi.

As a sign of respect and as to honor the Trajistavi who could not survive the cataclysm of Grotth, Lord Zbazan the IInd decided to issue the construction of a Dercesist temple in Müviel-Osundir, since the temple at Zbazna was no more. The Trajidom was built over the old town of Osundir, due to a decrease in the population of Osundir because of the founding of two new Trajistavi settlements in Simulami: Prismaan and Veestlai. Therefore, the old town was removed to make space for the new temple.

Lord Zbazan the IInd died during the year 162 S.R. aged 82. Despite the vanishing of Mit, his reign as Lord of Osundir and of all Trajistavi will remain important for it was during his reign that the only University in Simulami at the time and the Library of Osundir were founded, especially due to Mit of Lirgal's education and influence during her short tenure as Lady of Osundir.

### Lord Zenovyi Duradenko

Born during the year 125 S.R, Zenovyi was raised by his own father, hence his appreciation of arts and culture. As a child, he grew a passion for history, which resulted in several books written by himself as the heir of Osundir, such as "Castle Duras" and "The Trajidom", both being accounts of the founding and building of the respective structures, basically small histories of Müviel-Osundir. Zenovyi also intended on writing a detailed history of the Simulami Empire.

It is during his reign that Osundir grew even larger, despite the previous setback caused by the founding of the new Trajistavi settlements in Simulami. Zenovyi had been occupied with promoting the Trajistavi cultural sector even more than his predecessors, considering the fact that now the infrastructure had mostly been set by his father and grandfather. The southern and western walls of Osundir were expanded and upgraded in order for them to contain the new Industrial District to the west of Osundir.