Solomon Karaganinas
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| Solomon Karaganinas | |
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| Solomon, age 2 | |
| Marquis of Mists | |
| Marquisate | 503 – present |
| Predecessor | Duke Lazarus Karaganinas |
| Regent | Duke Raziel Devonshire |
| Background | |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Full name | |
| Solomon Karaganinas | |
| Titles and styles | |
| Marquis Solomon Karaganinas of Mists | |
| House | House Karaganinas |
| Father | Duke Lazarus Karaganinas |
| Mother | Regent Meredith Ravensford |
| Born | 503 (age 2–3) Fang of Imperius, Dragon Lake, Mists |
| Biographical Information | |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair | Blond |
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Solomon Karaganinas, Marquis of Mists
The next in line to the throne of the duchy of Mists, Solomon is the son of the former Mistian duke and famed summoner, Lazarus Karaganinas and his then fiancée, Meredith Ravensford. Through his late mother, he is descended from the ruling family of Moonshadow barony.
History
Meredith Ravensford had been set to wed Duke Lazarus of Mists, and was with child by him when the Duke took gravely ill. Unable to serve in the capacity required of him, Lazarus abdicated his title and its responsibilities to become Lord of Mists along with his sister, Laraine. Meredith, still pregnant, went on to marry Raziel Devonshire in 502.
Raziel secured the approval of the Keeper to fill the vacant leadership over the isle in a political coup that elevated him from Baron Dragon Lake to Duke Regent of Mists. An imperial decision by the Emperor declared that Solomon, born in early 503, the marquis of Mists and set to inherit his birthright upon his age of majority. The infant was raised as the natural issue of the Duke and Duchess Regent but retained close ties to his paternal family, doted upon by his aunt Laraine. He would never come to know his mother; she died after his first birthday trying to aid against the fires raging across Gateway during the Convergence in 504.
In October 505, Empress Mena confirmed Raziel Devonshire's ascension to the Duke of Mists for his services to the Empire and the state. In doing so, she declared:
- "It is with this in mind that on this day, We grant to you the position of Duke Mists. Lord Solomon Karaganinas shall remain your heir and take on the mantle of Duke in his own right at your death, or retirement, whichever might come first. The line of Mists shall continue with the Marquis's heirs after that. The Emperor sends his congratulations on your new appointment, Duke Raziel Devonshire."
Family
- Father: Lazarus Karaganinas, former Duke of Mists, current Lord of Mists
- Mother: Meredith Ravensford, former Duchess Regent of Mists. Deceased.
- Adoptive Father: Raziel Devonshire, former Baron of Dragon Lake, current Duke of Mists
- Adoptive Sister: Lady Nina Snicket, baronet of Dragon Lake
- Stepmother: Isolainae Karaganinas, wife of Lazarus, Lady of Mists
- Half-Sibling: ??? Karaganinas, child of Lazarus and Isolainae Karaganinas
- Aunt: Laraine Karaganinas, Lady of Mists
- Uncle: Drake Ravensford, former Baron of Moonshadow
- Uncle: Valentin Ravensford, Baron of Moonshadow
Tidbits
- Raziel's regency over Mists began in late 501, replacing Lazarus. His term as regent for Solomon lasted from 503 to 505, a period of almost 18 months.
- Solomon is related by blood to two of the three Mistian baronies: Moonshadow and Dragon Lake.
- The vacancy in the barony of Dragon Lake, due on account that his adoptive father Raziel lacked siblings or heirs of his body, passed on to his adopted sister Nina Snicket in a decree on 22 July 505.
