The Draketower family held command over the military not through bloodline entitlement, but through generations of proven merit. Their authority was earned, not inherited.
At the head of the family stood General Raemund Draketower, a man whose reputation was etched into the very foundations of Caldera's military tradition. His rise had not been handed to him; it had been forged through strategic brilliance on the battlefield and acts of personal valour that inspired both loyalty and fear. Soldiers followed him not because they had to, but because they believed in him.
His exceptional service to the kingdom had earned him more than just military honours. In recognition of his competence, unwavering loyalty, and formidable strength, the crown had granted him the noble title of Duke, a rare honour bestowed only upon him. Who transcended class and proved their worth through action.
