Crabryan Alman nobility (Pacifica)
Crabryan Alman nobility refers to the nobilities of Alman-speaking regions of Crabry, namely in the territories of today's Kliegme and Tepertopia. The nobilities of the region developed somewhat independently from one another, which created different noble traditions.
Kliegmean Alman nobility
The Kliegmean Alman nobility was a privileged social class that existed in Kliegme, specifically in what is today the Alman Autonomous Oblast. These families came into prominence following the arrival of Alman-speaking settlers from what is today Weisserstein to Karnetvorian Crabry in the Xth century.
Kliegmean Alman nobility is sometimes divided into two categories: the Old Estates (alte Landgute) and New Estates (neue Landgute). The Old Estates are nobilities which originated from today's Weisserstein, while the New Estates are nobilities who were elevated to the position by the Karnetvorian authority or by their vast estates.
Today, the Alman nobility of Kliegme no longer retain any specific privileges. However, due to the nature of the Alman Autonomous Oblast, the old Estates retained their influence in the Oblast's political, economical, and social structure.
History
Arrival of the Almans to the Garanian Kingdom
Alman merchants, most of whom came from the Weissersteiner kingdom of Lowenia, arrived in small numbers into the Garanian Kingdom during the 17th-18th century. The arriving Almans were allowed to settle within Gara, near Gyeongseong (modern-day Gawrnov), which helped in modernization and creating a population well-versed in foreign affairs. The population of the Almans were heavily controlled by the Garanian government, who feared the Almans would colonize the region, similar to what the Australs did in modern-day NAGB.
Establishment of the Estates
The first estate to have been form was that of Lettow-Ermhau-Oetinggen, when Baron Albrecht von Lettow-Ermhau would purchase properties and create his own estate. Many other estates would follow, such as Sternberg, Hahn, Benckendorff, and Rüdiger-Bellinghausen. These estates were viewed with suspicions by the Garanian Kingdom however, due to these estates appearing as a possible source of contention between the ruling Garanians and Alman landowners.
Arrival of Karnetvor and empowerment of the Estates
In the 19th century, Garanian rule over Kliegme would collapse as the Kingdom was thrown into a secession crisis. This was used to the advantage of Karnetvor, who expanded their empire into the lands of the Garanian Kingdom. Under Karnetvorian Crabry, restrictions on the Almans were lifted and many prominent families would be empowered by the Karnetvorian authority through edicts (ukase).
The nobility during the Great War
Several prominent members of the nobility would serve under the Karnetvorian banner during the Great War, such as Rudolf von Rüdiger-Bellinghausen, Konrad von Sternberg, Adolf von Hahn, and Josef Friedrich von Lettow-Ermhau-Oetinggen.
Post-Great War and Allied occupation of Kliegme
The end of the Great War saw the Imperialist powers of Karnetvor and Gianlucaland defeated by the now victorious Allies. The Allies would seek to establish an occupation government in Karnetvorian Crabry, hoping to destroy Karnetvorian influence in the area. The Kliegmean Almans, fearing for possible retaliation against them due to their ethnic background and their collaboration with the old Karnetvorian authority, would convene in a council in Phönixburg on XXXX. In this council, the Alman nobles agreed to resist the Allied occupation and eventually establish a homeland for the Almans in Kliegme.
These efforts would be spearheaded by Baron Rudolf von Rüdiger-Bellinghausen and Baron Josef Friedrich von Lettow-Ermhau-Oetinggen, both of whom were from one of the most prominent noble estates in Kliegme at the time. Their efforts would culminate in the formation of the Almano-Crabryan People's Militia, a paramilitary force who's goal is to resist the occupation and establish a new independent Alman state in Crabry, and the All-Alman Central Committee, which acts as the new state's central government.
The All-Alman Central Committee and the Almano-Crabryan People's Militia would later agree to join the Kliegmean Provisional Government, deciding to fight for a "Free Almania within a Free Kliegme".
Kliegmean Alman nobility today
Following the establishment of the Federal Republic of Kliegme, the Alman nobility agreed to give up their privileges. However in return, the Alman nobles were allowed to keep most of their assets within the Alman Autonomous Oblast, and the nobility retains their influence within the AAO. Some of the more prominent and wealthy families were also able to retain some of their assets outside of the AAO.
The first governor of the Alman Autonomous Oblast was Rudolf von Rüdiger-Bellinghausen, a prominent member of the nobility and an experienced military general.
List of prominent noble families
| House | Arms | Date established | Estates | Prominent members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarnhausen | ||||
| Benckendorff | ||||
| Brümmer-Klottenburg | ||||
| Drizen | ||||
| Eggenfurt | ||||
| Hahn | ||||
| Lettow-Ermhau-Oetinggen | ||||
| Oeselhausen | ||||
| Rüdiger-Bellinghausen | ||||
| Sternberg |