Kingmakers - Franz Stadler-Lowengeist

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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.

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: 6, or about 60,000 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.

Units

Statdler-Lowengeist Family Guard:

  • 100xp;
  • 482 Troops


Hans Hansman's Reikguardsmen:

  • 1100xp;
  • 125 Troops;
  • Quickdraw, Sharpshooter, Strike Mighty Blow, Rapid Reload, Spc Gunpowder, Mighty Shot

Hans Hansman's Other Reikguardsmen

  • 1000xp;
  • 125 Troops;
  • Quickdraw, Sharpshooter, Strike Mighty Blow, Rapid Reload, Spc Gunpowder, Mighty Shot

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.


With Henri Holswig-Abenauer

A cash payment and the lure of quality coattails has secured the help of Henri Holswig-Abenauer, who has promised his help in managing the estates in the Reikland Triangle around Castle Reikguard.

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


Castle Reikguard

A formidable fortress.

Leonburg & Stimmigen