Lord Marshals of Haense

The LORD MARSHAL (New Marian: HAUCKOMANDANT), or officially known as the LORD MARSHAL AND LORD COMMANDER OF THE CROWN, is the commanding member who holds the authority over the Kingdom’s military orders, second only to the Sovereign of Haense, and leads the realm as the of Head of Defense of the Haeseni realm. Historically, the Lord Marshal is entrusted in the safeguard of the Kingdom and the Sovereign’s subjects. The most likely candidate for designation has typically been from Haense’s military order which hosts the Kingdom’s soldiers. In most cases, those born of nobility have held the seat although there have been cases where members of the gentry have also held the seat.

Historically, since the establishment of the position, most marshals are attributed with extensive military backgrounds prior to their ascension to Marshalship. The reconstruction and growth of the Kingdom’s military structure took place extensively from 298 E.S. to 329 E.S. under Lord Erwin Barclay’s tenure, which still sees present usage to the present day. There has been a trend since the first Lord Marshal where the vast majority of Lord Marshals have belonged to certain nobilital families, from Kovachev, Vanir, Othaman, Ruthern, Stafyr, Kortrevich to Barclay. As of 329 E.S., three officeholders have died in office (IV, IX and X), one removed from battle or injuries sustained in battle (VII), seven officeholders have been removed after resignation (III, VI, VIII, XI, XIV, XV and XVI), two under political obligations to the Crown (I and XII) and three by way of Crown removal (II, V and XIII).

The office holder is distinguished by the blade of Saint Karl of Haense, carried only by the Lord Marshal, and traditionally holds symbolic command over military ceremonies. The reign of King Petyr I saw the creation of the office of the Lord Marshal which has since been occupied by fifteen different officeholders stretching across the reigns of seventeen Haeseni monarchs. Prior to such creation, the Sovereign of Haense held sole command over the Kingdom’s military orders; although at times such command was entrusted to a senior military officer. Notable office holders include Lord Jan Kovachev (I), Lord Rhys Ruthern (VIII), Lord Otto Kortrevich (XI), Lord Wilheim Barclay (XIII) and Lord Erwin Barclay (XIV).

Reign of Petyr I
 
 

Rory Othaman

Rory Othaman, Arzbischop var Joren
Rory Rothaman, Archbishop of Jorenus
1598 A.H. – 1604 A.H. | 151 E.S. – 157 E.S.

Rory Othaman (Common: Roy Othaman) served as Lord Marshal following the sacking of the Margraviate of Vasiland. During his service, he was tasked with the command of the Haeseni Royal Army amidst the growing tensions of the House of Brawm and the increasing deterioration of diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Courland. In 153, the Archbishop mobilized the army and marched with King Marus I toward Carnatia to suppress the short-lived Brawm revolt at the Siege of Houndsden.

He continued to serve and is remembered for his support to declare war on the Kingdom of Courland in what became the Great Northern War. He was instrumental in the Battle of Elba and the Siege of Vasiland before resigning from his post following the surrender by King Marus I. Rory Othaman was subsequently elected High Pontiff, taking the name Owyn II. He utilized his position to critique the Kingdom of Courland and their schismatic relations. He died two years into his pontificate at the hands of undead outside of the City of Aleksandria.

POSITION VACENT, 157 – 165 E.S. | 1604 – 1611 A.H.
Reign of Stefan I
 

Ser Cullen Valerin

Sir Cullen Valerin
Sir Cullen Valerin
1611 A.H. – 1622 A.H. | 164 E.S. – 175 E.S

Ser Cullen Valerin (Common: Sir Cullen Valerin) was a close confidant of King Stefan I and served as an important figure in the revitalization of the Haeseni forces following the restoration of the House of Barbanov. A frequent face in Alban, Ser Cullen was renowned for his equally amiable demeanor and martial ferocity in battle, winning various skirmishes in the service of the Kingdom of Haense and the Holy Orenian Empire. Ser Cullen presided over increased recruitment levels for the Haeseni royal forces, repelling incursions by pagan armies in the east, and his rapid fortification of Alban’s borders following the reconstruction of the Haense capital.

 

 

 

Reign of Otto I, II & III

Viktor Kovachev

Viktor Kovachev, 10th Herzen van Karnatiya
Victor Kovacs, 10th Duke of Carnatia
1622 A.H. – 1647 A.H. | 175 E.S. – 200 E.S.

Vikor Kovachev (Common: Victor Kovacs) served as Lord Marshal under four kings, following a storied career of martial service within his family name. A legitimized son, Viktor Kovachev began his career as a knight in the Golden Gryphon in the service of King Marus I until his elevation to the highest ranks of the Haeseni military. His term was defined by many crises including the usurpation of the Sixth Empire, the rise of the Pertinaxi Empire, the War of the Beards, and the suppression of heathenry in the Third Crusade, and the increasing activity of banditry.

Later in his career, he engaged in frequent clashes with the Aulic Government. Lord Viktor Kovachev grew unfavorably with the Crown, and after disagreeing toward military reforms promulgated by Prince Robert Sigismund’s Palatinial Government, Viktor was dismissed from his duties.

Ser Geralt Rauen

Sir Geralt Rauen
Sir Gerald Rough
1647 A.H. – 1655 A.H. | 200 E.S. – 208 E.S

Ser Geralt Rauen (Common: Sir Gerald Rough) was a Haeseni knight and Lord Marshal during the entirety of the reign of King Otto III. His service was defined by the Czena Conflict between the Kingdom of Renatus-Marna and the entente between the Kingdom of Haense, Duchy of Curon, and the Kingdom of Santegia. He commanded various battles, collaborating closely with Czena allies. Geralt is remembered for his leadership during the Second Battle of Stallion’s Hill where the Czena forces won a decisive victory against the Renatian terrorists. After Otto III’s passing from the plague, he retired and began to explore the Yatl wastelands, conceiving many illegitimate children who created villages in his name. Some of his descendants followed in his path, notably the Marian knight Viktor Rauen.

 

Reign of Karl II

Arnorien van Elendil

Arnorien van Elendil
Harren of Elendil
1655 A.H. – 1670 A.H. | 208 E.S. – 223 E.S.

Arnorien (Common: Harren) served as Lord Marshal during the pivotal years following a contentious conflict during the Czena Conflict. Inheriting the military and diplomatic tensions between the Kingdom of Renatus-Marna and the Kingdom of Haense, Aeternius was tasked with mobilizing the Haeseni forces in the newly created United Southern Alliance composed Kingdom of Haense, Duchy of Curon, the Silver State of Haelun’or, the Snow Elves, and the Frostbeard Clan.

 

 

 
 
Reign of Sigmar I & Robert I

Rhys var Ruthern

Rhys var Ruthern, Herzen van Vidaus
Reece Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus
1670 A.H. – 1687 A.H. | 223 E.S. – 240 E.S

Rhys var Ruthern (Common: Reece Ruthern) served during the institution of the first Brotherhood of Saint Karl, a devotional army in the namesake of Saint Karl Barbanov. His term was marked as an important revitalization of the Haeseni martial sector. He became greatly involved during the southern invasions of the Vaeyl. The Brotherhood saw increasing levels of recruitment. By the late 1670s, he became subject to much scrutiny after reports by the Hansetian Republican Army exposed significant levels of demonic activity within the officer ranks of the Brotherhood. His cooperation with Lord Palatine Robert Sigismund in expelling the demons in the army allowed a return to normalcy.

Lord Ruthern retired from military service and opted to enter a life of politics. After a short campaign for the Imperial Parliament, he succeeded Robert Sigismund as the leader of the Imperial Common Civic Party.

 

Henrik Kovachev

Henrik II Kovachev, 15th Herzen of Carnatia
Henry Kovacs, 15th Duke of Carnatia
1687 A.H. – 1696 A.H. | 240 E.S. – 249 E.S.

Henrik II Kovachev (Common: Henry Kovacs) served during the institution of the first Haeseni Royal Army. His service was defined by the Third Atlas Coalition War and the waning years of the Vaeyl War. He commanded various battles, collaborating closely with Imperial allies. Henrik is remembered for his leadership during the Siege of Kal’Tarak, where the Allied forces won a decisive victory against the Anti-Empire coalition.

Lord Kovachev died at the hands of Vaeyl insurgents which led Lord Stafyr to succession of the vacant position.

 

 

Sergei Stafyr

Sergei Stafyr, 2nd Bezkomit van Grauspin
Sergius Stafyr, 2nd Viscount of Grauspin
1696 A.H. – 1706 A.H. | 249 E.S. – 259 E.S

Sergei Stafyr (Common: Sergius Stafyr) was a Haeseni lord and Lord Marshal under the reign of King Robert I. His term was marked as a significant decline of the Haeseni martial sector during the waning years of King Robert I’s reign. After succeeding Lord Henrik’s successful term, Lord Sergei unfortunately presided over decreased recruitment efforts for the Haeseni royal forces.

Over time the Haeseni populace grew dissatisfied with Lord Stafyr’s lacking tenure as Lord Marshal, which shortly followed in his assassination by unknown assailants.

 

Reign of Robert I, Marius II & Andrik III

Otto Kortrevich

Otto Kortrevich, 1st Bossir van Koravia
Otho Kortrevic, 1st Baron of Koravia
1706 A.H. – 1724 A.H. | 259 E.S. – 277 E.S.

Otho Kortrevich (Common: Otto Kortrevic) was appointed by King Robert I. Regarded as a close confidant of Robert’s. Lord Kortrevich was instrumental during the War of the Two Emperors, seeing through the dissolution of the defunct first iteration of the Haeseni Royal Army and establishing the second iteration of the Haeseni Royal Army in its place. He victoriously commanded various battles, collaborating closely with Orenian forces; most notably his command at the Battle of Upper Rodenberg. During his administration, the Royal Army saw increasing levels of recruitment which aided in the further defense of the Kingdom.

As a co-signer to the Treaty of Reza, he later helped transition the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska to a new militant administration. Through his directive, he designated Marian Knights, Ser Wilheim Barclay and Ser Thomas Raleigh to the posts of Commandant. After the years succeeding the war against the Imperium Renatum, Lord Otto aided in the later establishment of the second iteration of the Order of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl before willingly resigning as Lord Marshal. As a result he assumed the role of Commandant, and continued his service through to 299 E.S., formally retiring from military service at the age of sixty-eight.

Prinz Otto Alimar

Prinz Otto Alimar, 3rd Hauchprinzen van Muldav
Prince Otho Alimar, 3rd Grand Prince of Muldav
1724 A.H. – 1728 A.H. | 277 E.S. – 281 E.S

Otho Alimar (Common: Otto Alimar) was appointed by King Andrik III, following the resignation of Lord Otto Kortrevich. After the ravaging War of the Two Emperors, Prince Otto was tasked with the establishment of the second iteration of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl which saw the removal of nobilital levies from being raised and the return to the ways of old set by Rhys var Ruthern in the first iteration of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl. The Grand Prince of Muldav willingly resigned from the position which led to the transition of Wilheim Barclay to the position of Lord Marshal.

 
 

 

William Barclay

William Barclay, 1st Bossir van Freising
William Barclay, 1st Baron of Freising
1728 A.H. – 1745 A.H. | 281 E.S. – 298 E.S.

Wilheim Barclay (Common: William Barclay) was a Haeseni knight, Haeseni lord and Lord Marshal under the reign of King Andrik III. He served during the institution of the second iteration of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl. His term was marked as an important continuation of the Haeseni martial sector throughout both The Three-Month War and The Troubles. He victoriously commanded various battles, collaborating closely with both the Kaedreni and Curonia; most notably his command at the Battle of Upper Rodenberg. During his administration, the Brotherhood continued to see increasing levels of recruitment which aided in the further defense of the Kingdom.

Later in his career, he engaged in frequent clashes with the Aulic Government. Lord Barclay grew unfavorably with the Crown, and after disagreeing toward military reforms promulgated by Lord Markus Kortrevich’s Palatinial Government, Wilheim was dismissed from his duties and succeeded by his eldest son, Lieutenant Erwin Barclay.

 

Reign of Andrik IV, Sigmund II

Erwin Barclay

Erwin Barclay, 1st Herzen van Reinmar
Erwin Barclay, 1st Duke of Reinmar
1745 A.H. – 1776 A.H. 298 E.S. – 329 E.S

Erwin Barclay (Common: Erwin Barclay) succeeded his father as Lord Marshal in a career spanning over three decades, the longest serving occupant to date. His term is marked by the reformation of the Second Brotherhood of Saint Karl into the Haeseni Royal Army, significant growth of the military recruitment levels, and the development of military training toward a national cultural standard of Haeseni militarism and Biharism. Lord Barclay led the military through many conflicts, commanding forces during the progression of the Rubern War, eventually aiding the annexation of the Ruberni land lost during the War of Two Emperors. During the interwar periods, Lord Barclay was instrumental in rebuffing highwaymen within the kingdom’s border with a robust plan of military fortifications and patrols.

During the invasion of the Scyfling forces, Erwin presided over one of the deadliest conflicts in Haeseni history, suffering many losses as the progression of the Scyflings proceeded over eight years. Lord Barclay was honored for his service in the realm, being inducted into the first Class of 322 E.S. into the Order of Queen Maya and Lily, recognized as a Hauckossar for his services to the country by King Sigmund II. Highly regarded by his contemporaries in the Aulic Government and by his successors, Erwin is recognized as one of the most consequential figures on the life of Haeseni military history and culture.

Reign of Josef I
Manfred Barclay

Manfred Barclay, 2nd Herzen van Reinmar
Manfred Barclay, 2nd Duke of Reinmar
1776 A.H. – 1805 A.H. 329 E.S. – 358 E.S.

Manfred Barclay (Common: Manfred Barclay) succeeded his father as the Lord Marshal in a career spanning nearly three decades, the second-longest serving occupant to date. His term was marked as a continuation of the Haeseni martial sector throughout both the years following Haense’s breach into independence and the Inferi Invasion. He triumphantly commanded various battles, collaborating closely with both the Norlanders and the Urugani. During the latter half of his administration, the Royal Army saw increasing levels of recruitment which aided in the further defense of the Kingdom.

Later in his career, Lord Barclay opted to resign from his post to allow for his eldest son, Friedrich Barclay to assume the mantle of Marshalship. Lord Barclay was honored for his service in the realm, being inducted into the fifth Class of 358 E.S. into the Order of Queen Maya and Lily, recognized as a Valtakossar for his services to the country by Prince-Regent Heinrik.

Reign of Heinrik II
 

Freidrich Barclay

Freidrich Barclay, 3rd Herzen van Reinmar
Fredrick Barclay, 3rd Duke of Reinmar
1805 A.H. – 1825 A.H. 358 E.S. – 378 E.S

Friedrich Barclay (Common: Fredrick Barclay) succeeded his father as the Lord Marshal in a career spanning twenty-years. His portion of the Barclay Marshalship consisted of the continuation of the Haeseni martial sector throughout the waning years of King Josef’s reign and the blossoming of King Heinrik’s reign. As is the case with every Lord Marshal, conflict is bound to be inflicted upon the Hauckomandant (Common: Lord Marshal), the fourth Barclay Marshal was no exception to conflict. He fastidiously maintained order amongst the Haeseni Royal Army throughout the Red Diet, during all of King Heinrik II’s assasination attempts and the savage Rimetroll War, which lasted a number of years.

All in all, throughout the two-decade long career of Friedrich Barclay as the sixteenth Lord Marshal of Haense, the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska remained safeguarded by the Haeseni Royal Army which was headed by the Ducal Barclay patriarch. In the latter part of his tenure, Marshal Barclay reformed the Haeseni Royal Army by installing the long-awaited troupe system. In addition to such reforms, he also aided in penning the reforms of the 3rd iteration of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, which would see enactment under his successor Lord Marshal Ailred Ruthern.

Reign of Sigmund III

Ailred Ruthern

Ailred Ruthern, Herzen van Vidaus
Ailred Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus
1825 A.H. – Present | 378 E.S. – Present

Current Incumbent.