⚔️Serberia

— Here you can see a portrait of Ludwig Rivelstein, son of Conrad and father of His Excellency the Count, on the day he left for the front during the civil war. In those years, Conrad Rivelstein was not in good enough health to lead the Mirkoian army, and so, despite his young age and inexperience, Ludwig had to take on this burden. In this conflict, the House of Rivelstein, like other influential aristocrats of the time, sought to reduce royal powers and expand regional autonomy, but, as you may know, the current King of Serbia, His Highness Albert der Grosse, who had quite different plans, emerged victorious in this war. Nevertheless, the Rivelstein dynasty managed to retain its lands and titles, and Ludwig himself gained the necessary experience to fully assume the burden of Conrad's rule when he passes away. In those provinces that sided with the loyalists or revolutionaries, Ludwig became known as the "Black Knight of Illia," and this name evoked the image of a ruthless warrior who instilled fear in his enemies; however, in reality, he was one of the most benevolent rulers of Mirkoia. Despite the sternness inherent in almost all men of this dynasty, he enjoyed spending time with his family, personally patrolled his lands in search of those who needed his help, and avoided unnecessary attention to his person, preferring not to appear in history books. He was a good friend to Duke Arnulf von Illia, and it was at their mutual desire that the lady and gentleman met each other. — Having finished her story, the maid allowed herself to add a personal comment. — Perhaps this was the best gift that a father could give to his son.