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Franz Stadler-Lowengeist is the third son of Gerhard Stadler-Lowengeist, recently deceased in a feud with his cousin Johann, and is the current patriarch of the Stadler-[[Kingmakers-Lowengeist|Lowengeist]].  He is supported by a retinue of competent advisers.

=Current Status=

Functionally Graf of the Stadler-Lowengeists; However, since the position of Duke of Reikland is currently in dispute, this honor has not been officially recognized.

=Assets=

==Wealth==

The Stadler-Lowengeist family is relatively wealthy, especially compared to their Lander cousins; this is the result of centuries of dealmaking in Altdorf. 

'''Current Wealth Ranking''': 8, or about 80,000 crowns in financial holdings.

==Military==

The Stadler-Lowengeists have little need for a standing personal army, since the Altdorf military protects most of their interests.  Still, they maintain a personal guard, and are known to hire mercenaries in tough times.

'''Current Military Ranking''': 1, or about 500 troops available

==Alliances==

===with Graf Sigismund von Jungfraud===

Franz recently entered into an a trade and military alliance with the family [[Kingmakers-Jungfraud|Jungfraud]].  In exchange for preferential treatment in markets owned by the Stadler-Lowengeists, and support in a possible bid for Electorship, the Jungfrauds have pledged their military strength in any confrontation between the two Lowengeist houses.

==Holdings==

===Geldrecht===

Geldrecht is a town just outside Altdorf.  It is primarily notable for its marketplace and ferry crossings; merchants who do not wish to pay Altdorf duties can unload their goods here.  This is a source of both income and information for the Stadler-Lowengeists.

Size: Small Town, permanent population 80
Features:  Provides income, collects information