House Moltke

**Progredere ne regredere**

House Moltke was formed after a substantial revolt formed in the lands of Lord Muiden. After years of turmoil, Ser(?) Conrad Moltke was sent in to restore order. After a short and brutal war, the lands had been reclaimed and Castle Muiden was passed to the now Lord Moltke's possession. In recent years Lord Lurhan Moltke has tried to maintain his ancestor's militaristic heritage.

## History

### The Muiden Revolt

In the latter half of M29 a series of small scale tax flared up across the lands or Lord Ernst Muiden. These eventually coalesced into a county-wide revolt, ending in the death of Lord Ernst at the hands of a group of disloyal guards. Ser Conrad Moltke was commanded by (Liege) to reclaim the territory and end the revolt, with the hope of restoring the Muiden's to their seat. After a short, bloody campaign Castle Muiden was recaptured and the leaders of the rebellion executed. Having discovered the Muiden line had ended with Lord Ernst, the keep and local lands were given to the newly titled Lord Conrad.

### Ascent of House Moltke

Inheritance of the towns of Dumnon and Eboracum after marriage into the now extinct House Reme. The unclaimed Questoris chassis was integrated into Moltke's forces, though by tradition it has maintained its House Reme heraldry and colours.

### Civil War

The death of Lord August Moltke lead to the lowest point in the house's history. On his deathbed August left the house and all its holdings to Jaromir Moltke, his second child. Jaromir was extremely popular with the subjects of the house, going on extensive tours of the realm and hosting entertainment for the masses. However Conrad XVI, the firstborn, was able to seize the throne and secure the support of the armiger wing and household guard. After Jaromir was arrested on suspicion of treason, the people of Eboracum and Dumnon rose up in revolt. The resulting civil war lasted 20 years, devastating the population. The war was ended only on the death of Jaromir during the third siege of Dumnon.

### Folrath's Favour

The following centuries were extremely kind on House Moltke, with a line of successful rulers and strong warriors. Moltke knights were frequently called to arms by their duke, and their valour and strength of arms gained them generous spoils from wars fought. Eboracum grew substantially, allowing for an expansion of the Armiger wings of Moltke's forces.

### Infrastructure

The extended peace following Folrath's border wars allowed for the slow demilitarisation of House Moltke in favour of economic boon. Castle Muiden was expanded and a new chapel consecrated within its walls. Dumnon was expanded and a series of local militias founded and funded to assist in the suppression of banditry.

### Treachery

Having watched the withering of House Moltke's strength under Lord Uriel Moltke, Lurhan's father, the ever opportunistic House Bale struck. Using documents stolen by the Moltke's chancellor, documents were forged claiming the town of Eboracum was actually left to Bale's ancestors. These documents were presented to House Folrath, and Eboracum occupied by House Bale before any information could have reached Lord Uriel.

After challenging the claim, House Folrath permitted a duel for ownership of Eboracum. Lord Uriel accepted this, expecting to fight Lord Bale. Bale had instead hired the Freeblade *Roar of Alaric* to complete the duel, who slew Lord Uriel.

With the house now under the leadership of Lurhan, House Moltke is returning to its militaristic roots. If Eboracum is to be liberated, it will clearly not be done so by ducal decree.

With Uriel dead, his grandson of the same name has completed the Ritual of Becoming for *Vengeful Spirit*.

## House Holdings

The seat of House Moltke, Castle Muiden, sits on the southern side of the Spine of Gleinn. Up in the hills above most of the mountain duchy, Castle Muiden overlooks the small town of Dumnon, once a fairly prosperous hub for trade coming over the mountains to the north. Dumnon has fallen upon hard times after several centuries of neglect.

### Knights

***Vengeful Spirit*, Dominus Knight \_\_\_**, armed with \_\_\_\_\_. Piloted by Uriel Moltke.

***Adamantine Heart*, Questoris Knight \_\_\_\_**, armed with \_\_\_\_\_. Piloted by Lord Lurhan Moltke.

### Other Military Assets

Armiger Squadron (trained) *The Ironclad*

Armiger Squadron (trained) *The Equestrians*

Household Guard (trained) *Conrad's Finest*

Infantry Battalion (trained) *Dumnon Rifles.*

### Notable Characters

Castellan Albert Roon, commander of the Infantry Battalion the *Dumnon Rifles.*

Missionary Gebhard Calw, House Moltke chaplain and priest.

## Turn Actions

Turn 1- House fortunes (+3 law), +1 power, +1 wealth

Turn 2- Uriel travels to House Chromis, +1 law, +1 lands