Bartfort Household

The Bartfort Household is one of the family and a baron-rank household in the Holfort Kingdom.

See also: Household

Overview
The Bartfort Family owns a floating island as a demesne which they had earned after accumulating enough achievements through war participation. While the family was classified as a baronetcy, they were not nobility. Over time, they continued developing the land, and more people moved into it. As a result, the agriculture industry expanded, and the population grew. Around the time of Balcus's father, an investigator from the Holfort Kingdom came and elevated the Bartfort family to Barony. As the family did not plan to become barons, Balcus was forced to marry Zola to afford to pay the mandatory compensation that the Kingdom expected from nobles.

The Bartfort Family owns a floating island as a demesne which they had earned after accumulating enough achievements through war participation. The family was initially classified as a baronetcy. Over time, they continued developing the land, and more people immigrated into their territory. As a result, the agriculture industry expanded, and the population grew. Around the time of Balcus's father, an investigator from the Holfort Kingdom came and elevated the Bartfort family to Barony.

Consequently, Balcus was forced to marry Zola due to the Kingdom's policies. The marriage, nevertheless, came with a steep price. Zola set many harsh terms in their agreement, including supporting her financially. Because of these expensive expenditures, the Bartforts was relatively poor by nobles' standard. At one point, they even struggled to find food and needed to sell everything they could to gather enough money.

The family's fortune eventually turned for the better when their son, Leon, returned from the great adventure with a load of treasures. Using his newfound wealth, Leon funded several projects in his family's territory, including infrastructure improvements. Thanks to these investments, the family's financial situation was considerably improved. Leon also received a promotion to a baron and legally found a new household, separated from his father's. Even so, the family remained in obscurity among nobles until Leon started garnering recognition after he entered the Academy. As their son's fame rose, so did attention to the Bartfort family.

When the Principality of Fanoss declared war on the Kingdom, the Bartforts were among the minority feudal lords who heeded the call from the palace. They helped the civilian evacuation from the capital and joined the decisive battle against the Principality. In acknowledgment of their contribution, the Bartfort baronial family was promoted from lower-rank six to upper-rank six. Leon, already a viscount, became an earl due to his central role in the victory and the King's intervention. In addition, he was engaged to Angelica, the daughter of Vince Rapha Redgrave, establishing a familial tie with a fearsome ducal household.

Members
At present, The Bartfort Family can essentially be divided into two households:
 * 1) Balcus's baron household.
 * 2) * Luce Fou Bartfort (Wife)
 * 3) *Nicks Fou Bartfort (Eldest Son)
 * 4) * Jenna Fou Bartfort (Eldest Daughter)
 * 5) * Finley Fou Bartfort (Second Daughter)
 * 6) * Colin Fou Bartfort (Third son)
 * 7) Leon's ducal household
 * 8) * Olivia and Angelica can both be considered part of the Bartfort Household due to their engagement with Leon.

Former Members
Zola's side of the family - As the first and yet former wife later on, Zola has the highest standing in the family. Following the events of during a war between two nations, Balcus divorces Zola. During the war against the principality, an airship fell on Zola's mansion in the capital and they lost everything. Zola's side of family had run away during the war, so it was decided that their house would be erased, with Rutart's knight title also being taken away due to desertion.
 * Rutart - has been revealed not to be Balcus's son, but still holds the Bartfort name.
 * Merce

Servants

 * Yumeria - Leon's servant
 * Miauler - Jenna's servant (Deceased)