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Drenovians
« on: November 29, 2020, 12:14:53 AM »

His Majesty King Đurađ IV
Grand Master of the Drenovian Order
Duke of Dabašnica

Born in 1986 Đurađ is the eldest of three children from the marriage of King Luca III and his first wife Queen Suya. His brother Dobroslav (b.1988) and sister Anamarija (b.1990) along with half siblings, Naida (b.1994) and Danilo (b.1997) , from his father's 2nd marriage to Queen Gabrijela form the backbone of today's royal family. Đurađ like most royals was born in the Hospital of the Drenovian Order in Opatija and was from the age of four educated in the Orders various academies.

At the age of 17 he left education and first enrolled in the nations Air Force where he served from 2003 to 2007 as a helicopter pilot before taking his skills back to the Drenovian Order where he became a member of their military branch entering with the rank of Quaster. In 2008 he married Terezija Kolarić, the daughter of the Duke of Dabašnica and the Vice Commander of the Household of the Drenovian Order. Terezija is a year younger than Đurađ.

In 2009 there was some controversey when Luca III divorced Queen Suya citing "religious irregularities" from his wife. This caused some to speculate that Đurađ and his full siblings may be disinherited from the line of succession however that was not the case, largely because the Commander of the Household of the Drenovian Order vouched for the piety of Đurađ having witnessed his devotions at the Orders HQ.

In 2010 Đurađ's wife gave birth to their first child Princess Radojka. Đurađ immediately began negotiations with the Commander of the Household of the The Order of the Forest,Ljudevit Noa Stojanović, to make an arrangement for the Princess to marry Stojanovic's son who was born just a week before the Princess. The two have concluded a marriage contract however the details are yet to be made public.

In 2012 Đurađ's step mother, Queen Gabrijela died suddenly from a short illness sending his father into a spiral of depression during which King Luca "discovered the God in his heart" as such the King believed that he was being called into religious duty and announced that he would be abdicating the throne in order to enter the Priesthood. As such on the 16th June 2012 Đurađ became the King of the nation and Grand Master of the Drenovian Order. 

On the 17th June 2012 Đurađ used his authority as King to negate the marriage contract of Jožica Franić, a young 18 year old noblewoman who had caught his eye a year before but was promised to a family as a bride to their 15 year old son. Đurađ is understood to use his authority to make the boys family important ranks within a religious order as compensation for ending the contract and allowing him to marry Jožica.

Later that year the King's first wife Terezija gave birth to their second child, Prince Karlo.

In 2017 the King welcomed the birth of his second son, his first child with Queen Jožica. The boy was named Prince Hrvoje however the child was born with some spinal deformation meaning he is unable to walk unsupported. Some have said this is punishment for the King using his powers to take Jožica away from her marriage contract.

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Re: Drenovians
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2020, 12:38:29 AM »

Her Majesty Queen Terezija of the Forest
Commander Knight of the Drenovian Order
Duchess of Dabašnica

Born in 1987 she is the youngest daughter of  Duke Goran of Dabašnica who was the Vice Commander of the Household of the Drenovian Order and his first wife Rahela. She now has six younger siblings from her father and his three wives.

She was enrolled in the Drenovian Order at the age of four and was a skilled musician who was hoping to become part of the Orders religious group to utilise her skills in performing music during rituals and also composing new songs of worship and praise. In 2002 however her father negotiated for her to marry Prince Đurađ at a point where she had finished her formal education. She began spending time getting to know her future husband and the pair agreed that she would first attend University to study Music and Theology before they married. The pair married just two days after her graduation.

In 2006 her father was killed during an accident onboard a naval ship during a military exercise and she inherited the Duchy of Dabašnica giving the Duchy into royal control. She spent her time managing the estates while her husband completed his military service before dedicating his life to the Drenovian Order.

In 2010 she gave birth to their first child Princess Radojka and soon after approved her marriage to the son of the Commander of the Household of the The Order of the Forest,Ljudevit Noa Stojanović. The marriage will take place in 2026 and she has overseen several meetings between the future bride and groom.

In 2012 she became the Queen of the Drenovian Union however was disappointed that her husband married a second wife just a day after. Tradition dictates that a first wife must give her consent to future wives and while this has no basis in law it is expected. Đurađ however ordered the marriage to Jožica Franić without even consulting her and for several weeks the two did not speak. They were reconciled however when their daughter Radojka became ill and spent a month in hospital.  Since then Terezija and Jožica have become good friends.

As in accordance with tradition however as the first wife of the King she inherited the title Queen of the Forest, each wife being given a title, however the senior wife is granted the title Queen of the Forest. The two sister wives have since established several charitable efforts for the royal family and have even established a Women's Council within the nation which despite having no legal powers has found a quiet amount of influence in matters relating to "family values."

In 2012 she also gave birth to Prince Karlo who is the heir to the throne and the Duchy.

Throughout her life she has maintained duty to the Drenovian Order and juggles her royal duties with that of working as part of the Order's Orchestra and Choir. She currently holds the rank of Commander Knight.
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Re: Drenovians
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2020, 01:15:29 AM »

Her Majesty Queen Jožica of the Glades
Legate of the Order of Krešimira
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Born in 1994 she is the daughter of Luca Franić a Lord of a small hamlet on one of the outlying islands. Her mother was the Lord's only wife, Lady Dijana who was a high ranking member of the Order of Krešimira, the only all female religious order in existence.

In 1998 she was enrolled with the Order of Krešimira. She was in the same year promised to the newborn son of Filipović family and destined to marry when the boy turned 16 in 2014.

In 2010 she joined the orders Labour Department as a Forest Management agent and due to her mothers connections rose quickly in the ranks. She was posted to the capital of Opatija where without her knowledge she had caught the eye of Prince Đurađ who had enquired about her as a potential wife. He had however been denied by his father upon discovery of the marriage contract to the Filipović family. This however changed radically when in 2012 Đurađ became King and as his first act as monarch had steps taken to secure her as his wife. On the 17th June 2012 she was brought before the King, just a day into his reign and offered the chance to marry him. She agreed and later that day the pair were married in a ceremony which was rather minor.

She retained her position within the Order of Krešimira and has reached the rank of Legate.

At first her relationship with her Sister-Wife Queen Terezija was tense as the King had not sought permission from her to take a 2nd wife, a tradition not a requirement, however today the two are rather good friends. She has established several environmental based charities and in 2015 enrolled on a part time degree course in Countryside Management.

In 2017 she gave birth to Prince Hrvoje. The boy was however born with a disformed spine meaning he suffers from some mobility issues and struggles to move unsupported. Some have put this down to a curse from her effectively breaking her marriage contract.
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Re: Drenovians
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2023, 09:29:29 PM »

Her Majesty Queen Alice of the Ferns
Princess of Holmvik
Knight of The Drenovian Order
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Alice was born in Drenovia in 2003 and is the youngest child of King Sven of Holmvik and his wife Queen Rebecca. King Sven had been defeated in a civil war in Holmvik and fled first to Drenovia and then fearing capture left with most of his family however keen to leave an heir away from him in case of capture she was left behind. Duke Izak Branković, a high up member of the Drenovian Order, ended up as her guardian and raised her in the Druatia faith. She was always aware of her true birth however she only meet her real father on a handful of occasions and as such considers Duke Izak as her father in reality.

In 2007 she was enrolled at the Drenovian Orders Academy but was not a boarding student instead remaining with Duke Izak. She remained at this school until 2021 when she graduated with good grades in science subjects. She went on to University of Opatija to study Chemistry. While in schools she was also an active member of the Drenovian Orders youth group and formed part of their Woodland Rangers, a group that actively maintain the forests. The Woodland Rangers while part of the Drenovian Order work very regularly with the Order of Krešimira and through this she got to know Queen Jožica well. In 2018 Alice became the first non-Drenovian born person to gain their Gold Ranger award which is given to individuals who have undertaken a commitment to learn a new skill, take part in a sporting activity and done voluntary service before undertaking a three day forest hike.

Alice was introduced to King Đurađ IV as a potential wife in 2022 by Duke Izak and following religious consultation about a potential curse on Queen Jožica was identified as a potential bride because of her existing royal blood.