House Vorpatril
Structure
1) Count Falco Vorpatril (titular head of House. Fealty sworn to Emperor Gregor Vortapani directly and seconded to High Lord Count Theux Vorpaddox until 12724, thereafter to High Lord Count Aral Vorkosigan.)
2) Count or Countess (spouse/partner of titular head of house, usually non-inheriting but possessing specific responsibilities and authorities in support of the head of House. Fealty sworn to Emperor Gregor Vortapani directly and seconded to High Lord Count Theux Vorpaddox until 12724, thereafter to High Lord Count Aral Vorkosigan.) (none currently)
3) Lady Alys Vorpatril (officially designated Heir of titular head, often serves as Count's Voice either in regional administration or in the Council of Counts while the titular head is occupied elsewhere. Fealty sworn to Emperor Gregor Vortapani directly through their Count and seconded to High Lord Count Theux Vorpaddox until 12724, thereafter to High Lord Count Aral Vorkosigan.) Lady Alys is the de facto head of House Vorpatril as Count Falco Vorpatril's injuries during the Civil Wars have severely curtailed his ability to attend the Council of Counts. There was a bit of an uproar when Count Vorpatril named his niece-in-law as his Heir but those commenters found themselves frozen out when the Council of Counts unanimously ratified Count Vorpatril's selection.
4) Lord Ivan Vorpatril is among other members of this Vor House, related or married in or adopted, swearing fealty to Emperor Gregor Vortapani directly through their Count
5) senior Armsmen, especially those who have been Armsmen of this particular House for 20+ standard years, swearing fealty to a specific member of the House who in turn swears fealty in an unbroken chain up to Emperor Gregor Vortapani
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