Monarchy of Herastadt

Prince of Herastadt
Incumbent
File:Inauguration of Kristian II 2015.jpg
Kristian II since 9 May 2015
Details
Style	His Majesty
Heir apparent	Kostav VII, Count of Petra
First monarch	Kostav I of Herastadt
Formation	1395; restored 1909
Residence	Herasborg
Website	royal.gov.hst

The monarchy of Herastadt, also known as the Heran monarchy, refers to the institution of constitutional monarchy active in Herastadt and its dependencies and federated subjects. Established by Kostav I in 1395, it has since shaped and dominated the Heran political, social and cultural spheres. The current Prince is Kristian II of the House of Lindonis, eldest child to former monarch Anna I, who abdicated on 9 May 2015.

The Heran monarchy was founded after consolidation of the various petty kingdoms of the Parazin Isles, which found their root in the aftermath of the Dardenic invasions of the 7th century. This unification was accomplished by the actions of the Confederation of Saint Hera, an alliance of Doxologic states clamouring for unity against foreign threats and aggressors. These efforts were headed by Kostav I, Duke of Piragon, who led the Confederation to unify the isles through war, political maneuvering, and intrigue between the years 1380 and 1395. This culminated in Kostav's coronation as "Prince-Steward", a self-styled non-monarchical title which remained in use until 1761 with the Imperial Declaration of 1761, and used again in the years 1909-1926 from the Restoration until Democratization.

The powers of the monarchy have varied wildly throughout the centuries since its foundation; with the early Prince-Stewards battling to enforce their will against rebellious vassals, while later emperors enjoyed near absolute executive power. In the modern day, the administrative power of the monarch has been largely stripped away, with this role being filled by the position of Chancellor; an elected head which oversees governance of the nation itself. Modern Heran monarchs have instead functioned as semi-symbolic figureheads of the de-facto national democratic institutions. Monarchs additionally serve the all-important roles of foreign diplomat and ambassador for Herastadt.

Prince-Steward of Herastadt (1395–1761)

House of Astulf

The Astulfings were a Dardenic noble house which were descendant from Conrad I, the illegitimate son of Astulf I, Count of Petra. After succeeding his father in 922, Conrad and his descendants would go on to consolidate power over much of southern Herastadt; attaining control of the Duchy of Piragon under Sigeric III in 1186, and eventually establishing rule over all Herastadt under Kostav I by 1395. Throughout the reign of the Astulfings Herastadt saw an era of peace and stability, along with the establishment of institutions such as the Council of Banners and Chamber of Seneschals to help solidify their power while also appeasing their vassals and subjects. Crisis arose after the death of the childless Kostav III in 1507, with factions in the nobility forming in support of his agnatically-related grand-nephew Mathias or cognatically-related nephew Tasso. This boiled over into a short civil war which ended in the murder of Mathias and ascension of Tasso at the head of a new dynasty.

Name	Portrait	Arms	Birth	Marriages	Death	Claim
Kostav I Кuτaλι I Ҁτςгλινι 2 September 1395 – 6 October 1408 (13 years, 35 days)			28 October 1338 Petra Son of Conrad	Matilde 16 November 1354 8 children	6 October 1408 Aged 69	Charter of 1395
Ludovic I Γςлuλικε I Ҁτςгλινι 6 October 1408 – 27 March 1449 (40 years, 244 days)			27 July 1372 Petra Son of Kostav I and Matilde	Kalesta 5 January 1418 5 children	27 March 1449 Aged 77	Son of Kostav I Primogeniture
Kostav II Кuτaλι II Ҁτςгλινι 27 March 1449 – 15 October 1460 (11 years, 81 days)			16 February 1419 Petra Son of Austen and Zana	Anna 21 May 1435 2 children	15 October 1460 Killed in a hunting accident Aged 41	Grandson of Ludovic I Primogeniture
Ioanne I Iuaνε I Ҁτςгλινι 15 October 1460 – 21 December 1464 (4 years, 68 days)			May 29 1422 Kargiphon Son of Austen and Zana	Unmarried	21 December 1464 Aged 42	Brother of Kostav II Proximity of blood
Kostav III Кuτaλι III Ҁτςгλινι 21 December 1464 – 3 July 1507 (42 years, 195 days)			13 October 1440 Piragon Son of Kostav II and Anna	Klara 30 April 1460 1 child	3 July 1507 Aged 66	Son of Kostav II Primogeniture
(Title disputed) Mathias I Μτιaε I Ҁτςгλινι 3 July 1507 – 28 December 1508 (1 years, 179 days)			13 October 1489 Piragon Son of Conrad and Estasia	Unmarried	29 December 1508 Allegedly murdered Aged 19	Grandnephew of Kostav III Agnatic Primogeniture

House of Corgau

Tasso I was named Prince-Steward on 20 September 1507; ending the reign of the House of Astulf and marking the beginning of the House of Corgau. Prior to Tasso's ascension the House of Corgau were petty barons of a small coastal holding near Kargiphon, tracing their lineage back to a Dardenic sellsword from the 11th Century. Their reign was relatively short, but saw a period of rapid change and relative instability throughout the realm. Under Tasso I the Great Doxologic Split was endured, resulting in the XII. Catechism and foundation of the Southern Doxologic Temple. The reign of Kostav IV saw the Barons Rebellion and crippling of the powers of the landed nobility. The ascension of the child-prince Tasso II as monarch saw the final challenge to the throne by claimant Ludovic of House Tallemarz; who seized power in a palace coup at the Herasborg on April 23rd 1560, marking the end of the reign of House Corgau.

Name	Portrait	Arms	Birth	Marriages	Death	Claim
Tasso I Tazu I Кςρκaςa 3 July 1507 – 6 May 1522 (14 years, 307 days)			2 January 1473 Petra Son of Simon and Ludovica	Andrea 1 January 1500 13 children	6 May 1522 Assassinated Aged 66	Nephew of Kostav III Seizure of the Crown Proximity of Blood Cognatic Primogeniture
Kostav IV Кuτaλι IV Кςρκaςa 6 May 1522 – 1 August 1559 (37 years, 88 days)			26 March 1501 Piragon Son of Tasso I and Andrea	Herana 29 July 1515 5 children	1 August 1559 Aged 58	Son of Tasso I Primogeniture
Tasso II Tazu II Кςρκaςa 1 August 1559 – 23 April 1560 (267 days)	File:Tasso II.jpg		13 November 1551 Piragon Son of Kostav IV and Herana	Cyrela 29 July 1576 3 children	29 May 1598 Aged 46	Son of Kostav IV Primogeniture

House of Tallemarz

Following his usurpation of the child-monarch Tasso II, Ludovic II spent his early reign as Prince solidifying the authority of his House across Herastadt; a problem which incessantly troubled the short reign of the Tallemarzes. Fascinated with tales of discovery and the unknown world, Ludovic commissioned the Westward Expedition of Captain Robert Sundegard in 1567 to discover the fabled spice isles of Armonidas. This in effect sparked the Age of Exploration after the discovery of the continent of Pachatan the following year. Throughout the remainder of Ludovic's reign further expeditions were mounted, and a multitude of trading posts were founded throughout the New World in their wake; establishing Herastadt as the first colonial power.

Following Ludovic's death he was succeeded by his eldest daughter Ludovica, the first female Prince of Herastadt. Ludovica's reign saw further expansion of colonial endeavors while also sponsoring academic projects throughout the realm. Of note was the foundation of the first Examinary School in 1595 and the establishment of the University of Piragon in 1603. Additionally the law of Nomina Haereditem was introduced, which defined that female Prince-Stewards would legally carry the patrilineal line onto their children as part of succession. However following her death in 1622, Ludovica's children were passed over in succession to avoid a third succession crisis, with the throne being offered instead to her cousin Ludovic of House Luoweburg; a direct descendant of Tasso I through the bastard line of Ludovic I.

Name	Portrait	Arms	Birth	Marriages	Death	Claim
Ludovic II Γςлuλικε II Taгεmaντι 23 April 1560 – 18 March 1591 (30 years, 330 days)			11 November 1530 Piragon Son of Bertold and Helena	Margareta 29 July 1562 3 children	18 March 1591 Aged 64	Great-Grandson of Kostav III Seizure of the Crown
Ludovica I Γςлuλικaι I Taгεmaντι 18 March 1591 – 22 December 1622 (31 years, 280 days)			8 May 1570 Piragon Daughter of Ludovic III and Margareta	Conrad 29 July 1595 2 children	22 December 1622 Aged 52	Daughter of Ludovic III Primogeniture

Disputed claimants (House of Corgau)

Name	Portrait	Arms	Birth	Marriages	Death	Claim
Tasso II Tazu II Кςρκaςa 23 April 1560 – 29 May 1598 (38 years, 36 days)	<imgur w="90">sqM71Ll.jpg</imgur>		13 November 1551 Piragon Son of Kostav IV and Herana	Cyrela 29 July 1576 3 children	29 May 1598 Aged 46	Son of Kostav IV Primogeniture Reign in exile
Austen I Aςτενu I Кςρκaςa 29 May 1598 – 10 August 1623 (25 years, 73 days)	<imgur w="90">nxlTPSa.jpg</imgur>		7 November 1572 Piragon Son of Tasso II and Cyrela	Unmarried	10 August 1623 Aged 50	Son of Tasso II Primogeniture Reign in exile
Tasso III Tazu III Кςρκaςa 10 August 1623 – 30 April 1643 (19 years, 263 days)	<imgur w="90">AyHZnii.jpg</imgur>		22 February 1577 Piragon Son of Tasso II and Cyrela	Tasela 29 July 1600 2 children	30 April 1643 Aged 66	Son of Tasso II Primogeniture Reign in exile

House of Luoweberg

The 125 year reign of House Luoweberg was the longest of Heran history until their surpassing by House Lindonis. During their tenure Herastadt underwent a stark transformation from a decentralized feudal backwater into a modern bureaucratic state headed by strong monarchical authority. These advances were largely attributable to Ludovic IV, Conrad II, and Ludovica II; who each championed various structural changes to the growing state. The reign of House Luoweberg also saw the further extensive colonization in the new world by Herastadt and other Esermian colonial powers; such as Normanfara and Bavmark. Increased competition for control of resources and territory led to the outbreak of the Plantation Wars between the major powers. These conflicts further acted as the catalyst to reveal major structural flaws in the Royal Army; leading to Conrad II's reforms which paved the way for August I's Imperial Army. Following the death of the childless Ludovica II in 1731, the throne was passed to her bastard brother Ludovic, as specified in her Will presented to the Chamber of Seneschals.

Name	Portrait	Arms	Birth	Marriages	Death	Claim
Ludovic III Γςлuλικε III Γςuεoλεκε 22 December 1622 – 6 August 1656 (33 years, 229 days)	<imgur w="90">WW6Ya8t.png</imgur>		20 September 1598 Piragon Son of Ludovic and Anna	Kostava Tallemarz 29 July 1619 9 children	6 August 1656 Aged 57	Grandson of Tasso I Offered Crown by Chamber of Seneschals
Ioanne II Iuaνε II Γςuεoλεκε 6 August 1656 – 11 January 1675 (18 years, 159 days)	<imgur w="90">RI08ff3.jpg</imgur>		1 August 1621 Piragon Son of Ludovic III and Kostava Tallemarz	Jana 29 July 1649 4 children	11 January 1675 Aged 53	Son of Ludovic III Primogeniture
Conrad I Кuνρaл I Γςuεoλεκε 11 January 1675 – 27 May 1689 (14 years, 137 days)	<imgur w="90">GbCOi1O.jpg</imgur>		3 December 1648 Piragon Son of Ioanne II and Jana	Unmarried	27 May 1689 Aged 40	Son of Ioanne II Primogeniture
Conrad II Кuνρaл II Γςuεoλεκε 27 May 1689 – 20 October 1715 (26 years, 147 days)	<imgur w="90">9bHRSNF.jpg</imgur>		4 December 1648 Piragon Son of Ioanne II and Jana	Elisabet 29 July 1671 1 child	20 October 1715 Aged 66	Son of Ioanne II Primogeniture
Ludovica II Γςлuλικaι II Γςuεoλεκε 20 October 1715 – 15 June 1731 (15 years, 239 days)	<imgur w="90">pE0EmUf.png</imgur>		23 July 1665 Piragon Daughter of Conrad II and Margaret	Unmarried	15 June 1731 Aged 65	Daughter of Conrad II Agnatic Primogeniture Nomina Haereditem

Ludovic IV inherited the throne in 1731 aged 58, and reigned for 17 years until his death aged 79.

Name	Portrait	Arms	Birth	Marriages	Death	Claim
Ludovic IV Γςлuλικε IV Γςuεoλεκε 15 June 1731 – 27 June 1748 (17 years, 13 days)	<imgur w="90">aibMwTF.png</imgur>		23 July 1672 Piragon Bastard son of Conrad II and Anna Katrina	Theodia 13 September 1700 1 child	9 November 1751 Aged 79	Bastard son of Conrad II Named successor by Ludovica II

House of Lindonis

Name	Portrait	Arms	Birth	Marriages	Death	Claim
August I Ҁικιτε I Γινлuνι 27 June 1748 – 1 January 1761 (12 years, 189 days)	<imgur w="90">WBwO16L.jpg</imgur>		30 September 1713 Piragon Son of Kostav and Melissana	Simone 4 March 1731 6 children	2 December 1781 Aged 68	Great-Grandson of Tasso III Named successor by Ludovic IV

Emperor of Herastadt (1761–1904)

Name	Portrait	Arms	Birth	Marriages	Death	Claim
August I Ҁικιτε I Γινлuνι 1 January 1761 – 2 December 1781 (20 years, 336 days)	<imgur w="90">WBwO16L.jpg</imgur>		30 September 1713 Piragon Son of Kostav and Melissana	Simone 4 March 1731 6 children	2 December 1781 Aged 68	Great-Grandson of Tasso III Named successor by Ludovic IV
Kostav V & I Кuτaλι V Γινлuνι 2 December 1781 – 19 July 1793 (11 years, 230 days)	<imgur w="90">MQvD2Xm.jpg</imgur>		4 October 1735 Piragon Son of August I and Simone	Kasta 29 July 1759 5 children	19 July 1793 Aged 57	Son of August I Cognatic Primogeniture
August II Ҁικιτε II Γινлuνι 19 July 1793 – 17 March 1852 (58 years, 243 days)	<imgur w="90">VV9hQhY.jpg</imgur>		13 August 1769 Piragon Son of Kostav V and Kasta	Anastasia 6 December 1784 6 children	17 March 1852 Aged 82	Son of Kostav V Primogeniture
Kostav VI & II Кuτaλι VI Γινлuνι 17 March 1852 – 26 August 1890 (38 years, 163 days)	<imgur w="90">fjh5Aq3.jpg</imgur>		1 June 1827 Piragon Son of Kostav and Veronica	Elise 29 July 1859 2 children	26 August 1890 Aged 63	Grandson of August II Primogeniture
Otto I Uлu I Γινлuνι 26 August 1890 – 11 June 1894 (3 years, 290 days)	<imgur w="90">kdA5Ob3.jpg</imgur>		29 January 1863 Piragon Son of Kostav VI and Elise	Margaret 29 July 1883 1 child	11 June 1894 Assassinated Aged 31	Son of Kostav VI Primogeniture
August III Ҁικιτε III Γινлuνι 11 June 1894 – 26 August 1904 (10 years, 77 days)	<imgur w="90">LuttyOA.jpg</imgur>		20 April 1864 Piragon Son of Kostav VI and Elise	Unmarried	26 August 1904 Commited suicide Aged 40	Son of Kostav VI Primogeniture

Regent of Herastadt (1904–1909)

Name	Portrait	Arms	Birth	Marriages	Death	Claim
Gerard Zorinev Кερaρлε Zuρıvεᴧı 1 September 1904 – 9 December 1909 (5 years, 99 days)	<imgur w="90">0VhTCXA.jpg</imgur>		29 April 1843 Darovskiya Son of Nicholas and Zofia	Mariette 16 February 1862 1 child	6 September 1936 Aged 93	N/A

Prince-Steward of Herastadt (1909–1926)

Name	Portrait	Arms	Birth	Marriages	Death	Claim
Fredrik I Δεлρικε I Γινлuνι 9 December 1909 – 1 February 1926 (16 years, 55 days)	<imgur w="90">vOoRKjg.jpg</imgur>		9 December 1899 Piragon Son of Ludovic and Aleta	Sophia 1 June 1931 1 child	23 February 1963 Aged 63	Great-grandson of August II Restoration

Prince of Herastadt (1926–present)

Name	Portrait	Arms	Birth	Marriages	Death	Claim
Fredrik I Δεлρικε I Γινлuνι 1 February 1926 – 23 February 1963 (37 years, 23 days)	<imgur w="90">vOoRKjg.jpg</imgur>		9 December 1899 Piragon Son of Ludovic and Aleta	Sophia 1 June 1931 1 child	23 February 1963 Aged 63	Great-grandson of August II Restoration
Fredrik II Δεлρικε II Γινлuνι 23 February 1963 – 7 March 1970 (7 years, 13 days)	<imgur w="90">YMgyTH3.jpg</imgur>		15 March 1938 Piragon Son of Fredrik I and Sophia	Alice 16 September 1959 no children	7 March 1970 Killed in skiing accident Aged 31	Son of Fredrik I Primogeniture
Kristian I Кριτaνu I Γινлuνι 7 March 1970 – 13 September 1979 (9 years, 191 days)	<imgur w="90">nICjuBd.jpg</imgur>		22 August 1915 Piragon Son of Otto and Katherin	Zena 16 September 1938 1 child	13 September 1979 Aged 64	Cousin of Fredrik I Named successor by the Richtersmot
Fredrik III Δεлρικε III Γινлuνι 13 September 1979 – 8 April 1986 (6 years, 208 days)	<imgur w="90">LCnm4iD.jpg</imgur>		7 January 1916 Piragon Son of Otto and Katherin	Unmarried	8 April 1986 Aged 70	Brother of Kristian I Proximity of Blood Cognatic Primogeniture
Anna I Ҁνaι I Γινлuνι 8 April 1986 – 9 May 2015 (29 years, 32 days)	<imgur w="90">dwWX7pK.jpg</imgur>		19 September 1952 Piragon Daughter of Kristian I and Zena	Marius 16 September 1968 2 children	Living Age 71	Daughter of Kristian I Heran Succession Act of 1982 Absolute Primogeniture
Kristian II Кριτaνu II Γινлuνι 9 May 2015 – Present	<imgur w="90">V4HZ6jh.jpg</imgur>		3 July 1987 Piragon Son of Anna I and Marius	Ludvika 12 June 2007 3 children	Living Age 36	Son of Anna I Absolute Primogeniture

Heran monarchy dynastic tree

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