The House of Hohenfels

The House of Hohenfels, is a noble family from Luthoria. The family has been pretenders to the Luthori throne since William I died without any legal heir, making his nephew Alexander Hohenfels his sucessor. Alexander would never sit on the throne however, as the monarchy was abolished shortly before the death of William, leaving the sucession in chaos. When the monarchy eventually was reestablished Alexander had already died and his sons, Philip, Rudolph and Frederick were briefly considered for the throne, but in the end the Imperial Diet installed the House of Steuart-Carmichael as emperors to avoid a sucession crisis.

Schism
Following the ascent of House Steuart-Carmichael to the throne the Houe of Hohenfels was in disarray. It was believed that Philip would be emperor, and when he was passed up by the Imperial Diet the three brothers fought amongst themselves. When the brothers died the House of Hohenfels stood divided in three. Hohenfels-Casimir The House of Hohenfels-Casimir was founded by the son of Philip, John-Casimir following the Hohenfels Schism.

Hohenfels-Bérain
The House of Hohenfels-Bérain was founded by the son of Rudolph Hohenfels, Ferdinand following the Hohenfels Schism

Hohenfels-Lauvain
The house of Hohenfels-Lauvain was founded by the son of Frederick Hohenfels, Edmund following the Hohenfels Schism.