House Von Holzern-Grau

The House Von Holzern-Grau is an old family of Misthalinite magi, originating from the early fourth age. The House occupies the Duchy of Holzern-Grafschaft within Misthalin to this day, but has largely been a quiet family since the days of the Drakan Wars.

Principle Roles

 * Duke of Holzern-Grafschaft


 * Count of Holzern

History
The House of Holzern-Grau is a military family with a history largely buried deep into the past of the public record. They back to around the year 200 of the fourth age, when the tribal chieftain of the nomadic clan decided to settle his people, founding the village of Holzern. Steptimius took the name of Holzern-Grau    The village remained independent for nearly 800 years until, like all the settlements around it, it paid homage to Avarrocka and became a part of the Kingdom of Misthalin.

Faithfully serving the kingdom, when the call to war came against Lord Lowerniel Drakan, the Von Holzern-Grau were one of the first to answer the call. For the next few hundred years, the battle with the Zamorakian hordes raged on, and the family gained notoriety for their leadership capabilities, as well as combat prowess. The Von Holzern-Grau’s became notable for producing some of the most powerful battle-mages of the age, with the head of the family often being adressed an Archmage out of tradition.

After hundreds of years of warfare, Drakan's forces had finally been banished across the salve river. The Von Holzern-Grau served for many years with distinction, and their traditions of magical practice grew strong and well established. Throughout this time the family had been ruling the County of Holzern, however as they gain prestiege in the war, they eventually were able to become the Dukes of Holzern-Grafschaft, and have remained so to this day.