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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. | 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. | ||
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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-Lowengeist. He is supported by a retinue of competent advisers.
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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: 3. Army: 500 Regular troops, 250 Veteran troops.
Alliances
with Graf Sigismund von Jungfraud
Franz recently entered into an a trade and military alliance with the family 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