House of Kraine

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The House of Kraine is a Stormwindian noble house with land holdings all over the Kingdom of Stormwind. With roots in Arathor, House Kraine rose to prominence during the War for Stormwind's Independence, where Goethmar Kraine I pledged his allegiance to King Logan Wrynn I, henceforth losing their old lands in Arathor but gaining the County of Bucksbridge in Elwynn and becoming the Kraines of Bucksbridge. The house has amassed more holdings throughout the years through various means, with the current head, Lord Elmar Kraine III, possessing the titles of Count of Stradbroke, Count of High Harling, Earl of the Isle of Westwick, and Baron of Somerborough, as well as the Earl of Bucksbridge.

Notable Members
Valdamar Kraine I - The first recorded member of the house. Kalmar is assumed not to be the founder, as history states he had land and title upon birth.

Goethmar Kraine I - A renowned warrior and lord of his time, Goethmar fought for Stormwind's Independence from Arathor alongside Logan Wrynn I and gained the house the lands of Bucksbridge

Tyrus Kraine IV - Perhaps the greatest head in House Kraine's history, Tyrus was a loyal lord pledged to Samson Wrynn, and thus became one of the first generals of the Stormwind Army. He gained the titles of Count of Stradbroke and Count of High Harling for the house, greatly increasing their wealth and status among the Stormwind Peerage.

Balric Kraine II - Balric is known in the house's history books for taking the Isle of Westwick from the rebellious Lord Bermond Quinn in the name of Charles Wrynn, thus earning the title of Earl of the Isle of Westwick. He famously perished alongside his men in the War of the Three Hammers, after the summoning of Ragnaros.

Osmar Kraine VI - As an instrumental commander in the Conquering of the Black Morass, Osmar was rewarded with the addition of Baron of Somerborough to the house's list of titles. His son Tychus III and grandson Elmar I were also important figures in the conquests of Stranglethorn and the South Seas respectively.

Tyrol Kraine V - The father of Elmar III, Tyrol was perhaps more of a businessman than he was a soldier. With his adept mercantile mind and wise investments, he recognized the worth of the house's resource-rich holdings and as such greatly increased their wealth during the latter stages of the Age of Peace, taking them to among the highest echelon of Stormwind's Peerage in terms of riches and influence. He died leading his men during one of the first battles of the First War.

Elmar Kraine III - The latest great warrior to come from Kraine blood, Elmar is a veteran of all of Stormwind's wars from the 3 L.C. to present day. Known for his astute and cunning tactical mind, as well as an apparent lack of a sense of humor, he quickly rose through the ranks of the Stormwind Army, going from a boy fighting alongside his father at 17 to one of the youngest Lord-Commanders in military history at 35. He is a well-renowned war hero of the Alliance and the current Lord-Commander of the King's Own Cumberland Highlanders.