Clan Benitez
The Benitez are one of the oldest families in Fort Henry and are locked in a perennial struggle with the city-state's dominant Maderas Clan. Until the late 19th century the post of councilor for the city-state alternated between the two clans, but more recently the Maderas have dominated the electoral process through their alliances, much to the Benitez' chagrin. This misfortune has prompted the Benitez to diversify their power base, resulting in considerable inroads in the Badajoz and Lerida districts. Benitez Carlos became Don Benitez in TN 1928 when his uncle, Ruben, chose to stand down because of ill health. Carlos' elevation surprised the local community, who expected Ruben's son Nathan to take up the reins of power. This is not the first time the clan leadership has shifted wildly; Ruben's own ascension in TN 1902 followed the decision of heir-presumptive Benitez Juanita to dedicate her life to the Revisionist church. The Benitez have many subordinate clans, most notably the Vega and Olinson families, the latter renowned for its scientists. Benitez Juanita currently heads the Revisionist church in the Protectorate.
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