Fortuna Dynasty

## About

The Fortuna dynasty is made up of the members of the royal House of Fortuna, also known as the Fortunas. According to Fortuna tradition, the family originated from the Pink Mermaid tribe, under Ophelia I in northwestern Fortuna. The Fortuna dynasty, named after Fortuna, rules the Fortuna State till date.

### **Succession practices**

Overall dependent on the idea that the Crown Princess (or heiress) of any title is the rightful heir presumptive. In spite of these succession rules for the most suitable heiress available, a lot of the times the eldest daughter would succeed her mother as matriarch in a quick and peaceful accession.

***"Survival of the fittest, not the eldest daughter."***

* During their mother's lifetime, all adult daughters of the reigning matriarch obtained provincial governorships. Accompanied and mentored by their fathers or other valuable accompany made of statesmen and teachers, they would gather supporters while ostensibly following a Fortuna ethos; based on water magic.
* Upon the death of the reigning matriarch, her female relatives would fight amongst themselves until one emerged triumphant. A matriarch's proximity to the capital improved her chances of succession, simply because she would hear of the matriarch's death and declare herself her successor first. However *over time* this practice became outdated after Germanica the Conductor.
* As a result of the above fact, this could hint at her preferred successor by giving a favorite daughter a closer governorship. Marcia the Wonderful , for instance, had to fight her daughter, Septimia the Mad in the right to rule.

##### Traditional Line of succession

Overall dependent on the idea that the Crown Princess (or heiress) of any title is the rightful heir presumptive. In spite of these succession rules for the most suitable heiress available, a lot of the times the eldest daughter would succeed her mother as matriarch in a quick and peaceful accession.

* Eldest daughter (if suitable as crown princess or heiress)
* Daughter of eldest daughter
* Granddaughter of the eldest daughter (if in existence)
* The sister of said eldest daughter, followed by her daughter.
* The aunt of the eldest daughter followed by her female descendants

Regardless of choice, the individual that holds the title of 'Crown Princess' or in the position of 'Heiress' has direct and the highest value of right over the throne.

### Title Tradition

Titles are determined via names, for such this is dependent strictly on the co-existence of what may or may not be considered acceptable.

#### Male Members (Secondary members)

***Titles of princes:***

* Princeps of the First Rank
* Princeps Consocia (reserved for spouse of the Crown Princess)
* Princeps Magnus (reserved for eldest son)
* Dux of the First Rank
* Marchio of the First Rank
* Comitis of the First Rank
* Vicecomes of the First Rank
* Baronia of the First Rank
* Domine

***For sons of princesses:***

* Archidux of Fortuna
* Dux of Fortuna

#### Female members (Primary members)

***Titles of princesses***

* Coronam Princeps Haeres (Crown Princess)
* Princeps Magna (reserved for eldest daughter)
* Princeps of the First Rank (Princess of the Blood)
* Princeps of the Second Rank
* Ducissa Maxima of the First Rank
* Ducissa Magna of the Second Rank
* Princeps of the Third Rank
* Princeps of the Fourth Rank
* Marchionis of the First Rank
* Comitissa of the First Rank
* Vicecomitis of the First Rank

***For daughters of princesses:***

* Ducisa Magna of Fortuna
* Archiducissa of Fortuna

## **Fortuna Bridegrooms & Brides**

**Consocia** (Fortuna: consocia, meaning "companion" or "Concoscius" for men) is an official Fortuna title describing statesmen (or women) that entered the royal House of Fortuna by means of marriage, literally becoming the consorts (or defined as companions) to the Fortuna matriarch and the dynasty.

In almost all cases, this occurred when a woman married an Fortuna prince.

### List of known Consocia / Consocius'

#### The Early Era

* *Lady Caesonia*, married Silvius Major of Fortuna; who governed over the southern borders of Fortuna's lands. Was the **first woman** of this era to marry a Fortuna prince.
	+ *Materfamilias Juventia Messalina,* married Silvius Minor of Fortuna with whom she had at least twenty-four known children with her husband.
	+ *Magistrate Livia Antonia,* married Nymphidian of Fortuna of whom she had at least one daughter recorded; Livia Nymphidia.
	+ *Proconsul Octavia; governor of the northern border of Fortuna,* she married Blossius of Fortuna who was a key political figure during the Battle of Morsco.
	+ *Proconsul Vespasia; governor of the eastern provinces* married Elian of Fortuna and had at least sixteen children.
	+ *Severus*, he had a homosexual marriage with Faustus of Fortuna; the brutal maltreatment that Severus enacted on his husband led to the endorsement of the disposal of Blossia the Disposed.
	+ *Javolena,* married Livius of Fortuna; they had at least one daughter named Lady Juncia Javolena.

#### The early modern-era

* *Calpurnia Africana,* married Vibius of Fortuna against his will. They had no children; she died before he did. Was the first **female** of this era to marry a Fortuna prince.
	+ *Proconsul Scribonica,* she was the cousin of Lucius Scribonicus Germanicus who aided in the coup to overthrow Marcia the Wonderful. she married Valerius of Fortuna. The couple had twelve children together.
	+ *Promagistrate Marcella Justinia, (daughter of Marcus Justinius Marcellus)* she married Vespasian of Fortuna. he couple had a daughter; Justinia Vespasia.
	+ *Promagistrate of the military Honoratia Juliana,* she married Calpurnius of Fortuna. It's not known whether the couple had children although according to some sources, Honoratia suffered a miscarriage.
	+ *Proconsul, Babria Augusta,* married Tarquitius of Fortuna.
		- *Promagistrate, Egrilia Veturia,* married Tarquitius of Fortuna after the death of Babria.
		- *Promagistrate, Elvia Volomnia,* married Tarquitius of Fortuna at some point.
		- *Promagistrate Dubia Drusilla,* said to be a rough warrior and a domestic abuser; she was likely disposed and executed when she married Tarquitius of Fortuna.
		- *Promagistrate, Cordia Lesbia,* married Tarquitius of Fortuna after that of Dubia; she is said to have come from a very strict religious background and was most likely Priestess Maxima for two months.
		- *Promagistrate Expentania Drusa,* said to be an illegitimate daughter of a Fortuna princess. She married Tarquitius of Fortuna most likely to ensure her loyalty and that of her predominantly significant family.
		- *Proconsul Liburnia Fausta,* was an experienced female politician. She died on the bedding night when she married Tarquitius of Fortuna.
	+ *Decima Drusilla (daughter of Pompeia Drusilla.)* married Julius of Fortuna, her husband was later released although he later returned to Decima as her lawful consort. He lived in some form of maltreatment as Decima bore 5 children; two girls and three boys. Decima was known to be a daughter of the infamous proconsul; Pompeia Drusilla (also known as Pompeia Caesaris).
	+ *Promagistrate Claudia Marcella, (maternal granddaughter of Tullius Aemilius Cicero.)* married Caepasian of Fortuna. Her grandfather was part of the coup to overthrow Marcia the Wonderful.
	+ *Vorena the Elder,* she married Marcius of Fortuna and was a wealthy and elderly merchant who had expansive influence within the Fortuna capital. She died on the wedding night; she intended for her younger sister to marry her husband after she died, however his mother refused and confiscated Vorena's wealth and executed her family.
		- *Proconsul Eppia Vesusia,* married Marcius of Fortuna. She likely died in retirement at an elderly age.
	+ *Promagistrate; Volmasia Porcia (daughter of Gaius Volmasius),* married Scribonican of Fortuna who was the youngest son of Fortuna Tarquitia the Economist.
	+ *Promagistrate, Honoratia Liviana* she married Germanicus of Fortuna. The couple had one child, a son, Germanicus Honoratius who later lived out his life as a renowned magic knight and commander.
	+ *Proconsul, Pompeia Drusilla (Caesaris),* the famous and renowned proconsul who was elected into the position of Consul around six times. She married Acilian of Fortuna as an elderly woman. After his death, the Fortuna-Pompeian relations had became unpopular and she revolted; which resulted in her daughter marrying Julius of Fortuna.
	+ *Proconsul, Julia Major (Julia the Elder)* married Septimius of Fortuna, they had a daughter named Julia the Younger and resided in remote provinces together as estranged from Septimia the Mad.
	+ *Promagistrate, Vipsania Julia Polla*, she married Ophelian of Fortuna and after she died her husband joined the magic knights.
	+ *Promagistrate, Gaia Accia Aemiliana,* married Fadius of Fortuna. She likely died in a duel, Gaia was said to be rather masculine in nature and indulged in military affairs; though was said to be defeated via court culture.
		- *Proconsul, Attia Major,* was married to Fadius of Fortuna (who was also her cousin) after the death of Gaia. Their union had one son, Attius Fadius Dalmatius; who later joined the magic knights. Attia disliked politics, she was consul only once and resigned to train her son.
	+ *Herminia Secunda,* married Horatius of Fortuna and was a renowned military commander. She was Dux (overseer) for seven legions with an allowance which completely overturned that of the royal institution. After her death, her wealth was confiscated to the royal treasury. Her entire family went into exile.
		- *Promagistrate, Caesia Bassa*, married Horatius of Fortuna. The couple's marriage ended in miscarriages and they were although a happy couple; childless. Caesia died of an unknown disease leaving Horatius saddened.
		- *Proconsul, Istacidia Scapis.* She married Horatius of Fortuna after the death of Caesia. She is said to have sexually pleasured her husband and showered him with wealth and happiness, she was executed via expulsion for bribery and enacted by the Upper Assembly. After her death, Horatius committed suicide and refused to remarry, despite threats to take away his daughters.
	+ *Duronia Faustina; an influential priestess.* She married Hosidius of Fortuna. She had several children beforehand; she had religiously educated Hosidius after their marriage. She likely died due to excess fasting for the gods.
		- *Centenia, (daughter of propraetor Gaius Centenius)*, married Hosidius of Fortuna after Duronia's death. The marriage is dated specifically as 435 AER. Centenina had one son, Lucius Centenius Hosidius, also known as 'Centenian.'
	+ *Propraetor; Honoratia Germanica (granddaughter of Germanicus of Fortuna),* she married Seppienus of Fortuna in a lavish royal wedding. They had one daughter, promagistrate, Seppiena Germanica. It is said that Honoratia relied heavily on her husband to influence Septimia.
	+ *Veturia, (the best friend of Lady Lenore),* she married Blossius of Fortuna in 433 AER. She had at least one child, Lady Blossia (formal: Blossia Veturia). The alliance was broken a second time when Lenore failed to take the throne; Veturia died in war and her husband and daughter were taken hostage.
	+ *Promagistrate; Articuleia Quarta (daughter of proconsul, Eppia Vesusia),* she married Genucius of Fortuna perhaps against her will as they were second cousins and didn't love one another. A fruitless marriage, after her death Genucius joined the magic knights.
	+ *Promagistrate; Terentilia Arsa (granddaughter of Pompeia Caesaris),* it was assumed she married Rufinius of Fortuna who was a dashing young man. She had at least one daughter, (Firma Terentilia Rufinia Arsa); who is assumed to be born to Rufinius.

#### Modern Era

* *Proconsul, Raecia Helena,* married Mamercilius of Fortuna (son of Sempronia the Lawgiver) she held the position of Consul twice and was renowned as a political genius. She became the right hand for Sempronia the Lawgiver; in the matriarch's last few years. She was the **first female** to be married to a Fortuna prince in this era. Her tenure lasted 457-459 AER. She was said to be a dictator of some sorts within her consular role. Herself and Mamercilius had one daughter and one son.
	+ *Promagistrate, Mamercia the Elder,* she married Rusticelius of Fortuna in the year of 459 AER; a month after Raecia's second consular term ended. They had a daughter, Mamercia the Younger. She was said to have allied with Raecia throughout her term and continued her legacy until she was finally defeated, Mamercia the Elder was exiled and was forced to divorce Rusticelius.
	+ *Promagistrate, Horatia the Elder,* she married Kaeso of Fortuna who was also her cousin. Horatia was the eldest daughter of Hosidius of Fortuna, her maternal lineage is speculated to have either been born to his second or third wife. She died in retirement after her career as Censor and Archon; she had two sons with her husband.
* *Proconsul, Gratidia Fundana,* she served as Lady Lenore's right hand for some time;, she married Marius Sempronius of Fortuna. However, the two fell out and Gratidia's name fell out of historical records. It's speculated that she was purposely predisposed of via a palace scheme. She died in exile.