Elena von Midwald

Dowager Duchess Elena von Midwald is responsible for the Reikland’s treasury and raising revenues. It is the role of the high lord treasurer to approve plans for new taxes, review the performance of excise collectors, and evaluate proposed spending plans. The Duchess has held her position for nearly four decades and won the respect of her fellow high lords for her command of mathematics and rhetoric. Whilst some of her notions of investment have been controversial, they have paid off. Her appreciation of strong wine and young companions alarms some colleagues, who

Age: 65
Gender: Female

Appearance

Mentality

Personal history

The Duchess is renowned for her beauty and appetite for young lovers. She is fiercely loyal to both the Empire and her own self-interest though prone to occassional lapses of judgment and laziness. Though she can be cruel to anyone who opposes her interests.

Morality & Philosophy

Primary Trait: Great Lover

Loyal Intriguer,

Stupidity,

Physical Beauty,

Cruelty,

Courage,

Laziness

Personality

Motivation

Primary Trait: Great Lover

Secondary Traits: Loyal Intriguer, Stupidity, Physical Beauty, Cruelty, Courage, Laziness

Interesting! Given that this lady is Lord High Treasurer of The Reikland Council the fact that she is both stupid and lazy seems odd.

Although it does say in her background that some of her schemes are controversial. Perhaps she has just been lucky, or maybe up to now her beauty and willingness to do anything to please her masters has kept her from censure. Whilst her courage and cruelty would obviously support her willingness to do whatever it takes for herself and her friends.

So, almost instantly one cane see an trend developing in the Midwald family line as both the Graf and Gavina have drawn ‘Great Lover’ as their primary character trait. This of course ties in perfectly with the description of the Gravina on page 22 of Altdorf Crown of the Empire. But was pure chance. They are also both cruel though it looks as though the Graf had all the energy, whilst the Gravina was merely brave and stupid enough to tolerate it. The Gravina certainly has the looks for her amorous pursuits even at this late stage of her life, although the Graf was obviously the one with the main personality and drive when he was alive.