Archduke of Alastoria

Archduke of Alastoria
The Archduke of Alastoria is a Nobility member for those who were born nobles. Their rank is higher than a Duke and lower than a Prince. Archdukes have vast lands and properties inside of Alastoria.

Current Archdukes
His Royal Highness, Archduke Alexei of Armitage

Archduke Alexei
His Royal Highness, Archduke Alexei of Armitage is the only son of the Emperor's youngest sister. Ever since he was a child, Alexei wasn't interested in military conquests his cousins adored, but instead followed the path of wisdom. While his cousins were training in the courtyards of the Royal Palace with the Guard Captains, Alexei was studying under Alastoria's finest scholars. Spending his days in the Great Tower of Wisdom, he was looked down on by his cousins for his lack of combat talent and physical strength. Some time had passed and Alexei still continued to read books, listen to the wise words of the Spymasters who hear every whisper in Alastoria, advise Treasury Officials and Politicians on the ways to gain influence and favor with the Royals.. Then he turned twenty. Reading every book the Tower had to offer, hearing every tale and wisdom of the Scholars and Spymasters, learning from his uncle's Advisors; he had done it all. After learning everything there was to know in Alastoria, Alexei decided to use his birth title of Duke along with the knowledge he gained over the years to repay his uncle, the Emperor, for allowing him to study with scholars and only forcing him to learn the bare minimum of combat required of his Royal heritage. Alexei took the lands given to him at birth: a barren field in the middle of mountain ranges was what Alexei now called his home. After 2 years of development, the barren field and the mountains surrounding it were barely seen. The area had been built up and turned into a huge city blooming with commerce, Scholars from foreign lands, schools, temples, industry, and production of all sorts of luxuries. The Ministry of Intelligence had recently moved its headquarters into Armitage and utilized one of the administrative buildings in the Royal Complex that was in the center of the city as it's new home. Summoned by his uncle, the Emperor, Alexei went to the capital. To his surprise, the Emperor was asking Alexei to assume charge of the front lines in a losing war against a huge rebellion. Alexei reluctantly accepted as he did not wish to go against the Emperor who so kindly gave him all he had.. Alexei arrived at the front lines and was absolutely disgusted at what he saw. Troops were charging into their deaths by the orders of Officers who barely had any education or experience. Alexei's cousins were sitting comfortably at a small, lavish base that acted as field headquarters against the rebellion. They did not care about the poor management of the Army or the fact that they were throwing away the lives of people who could have helped Alastoria grow. They only cared about looking good in the eyes of the public and keeping the Emperor's favor by warring in His name. Informing his cousins of the Emperor's order, Alexei took charge and shattered the rebellion in a week, with minimal casualties and damage to the countryside. This victory earned Alexei the title of "Archduke" upon his return to the capital. The realization had finally come to Alexei.. His cousins weren't worthy of the Emperor's love and care. They were filth who only used their fighting skills when it made them look good. It made Alexei sick when he thought of it. Being at the age of twenty-three, an Archduke and having the necessary resources and contacts to act, Alexei swore he would completely purge anyone who dared to sully the Emperor's name with their arrogance, even if it was Alexei's own Family..