Family History:

As a rather old and very traditional household, the Dohertys have been governing their spacious though desolate piece of land called Einöd for centuries. Due to the rarity of their visits to the court and eccentricity running as a primary family trait, the intellectual and magically adept family was regarded with equal parts of respect and gossip among other nobles. A tragedy occurred in the last generation when Laertes Doherty, the intended heir of the Burgraf title, broke down under the expectations set on him and committed suicide, though not before leaving his relatives with an enormous amount of betting debts that seriously endangered the family’s finances. His younger sister Cordelia was then married off to a wealthy, though title-less factory owner from Koben in order to secure their financial position – a move that also helped to improve the stale-growing economy of Einöd.

Personal History:

Logan was born the elder of two sons to the Doherty Family, an old and land-rich Burgraviate overlooking the Sarl river in the west of Koben. While he didn't possess the magical talent or intellectual brilliance his family was known for, Logan displayed valuable qualities his relatives were rumored to lack: a robust constitution, a pleasant and inviting demeanor, and a warm sense of humor.

Since early childhood, Logan had been prepared to someday inherit the title of Burgraf carried by his maternal grandfather at the time of Logan's birth. While he never objected and applied himself well, Logan didn't excel at theoretical studies and his focus began to drift in particular during puberty. As he was drawn away by more enticing activities such as hunting, balls, duels, and the company of girls, he started neglecting his studies despite his parents' best efforts to reign him in. Eventually, they decided upon sending him to Amalia Crown Academy in the capital, hoping it would straighten him out. While the academy did install some discipline, it also sparked Logan's interest in the military, planting the seed for his desire to join the Koben Army when he came of age.

By the time he enlisted, Logan was a proficient duellist and accustomed to following orders and it wasn’t long before he rose through the ranks over his nine years of service. But then, misfortune struck. His father fell ill and passed away within months, leaving his mother devastated. Just a year later, Logan's grandfather, the current holder of their noble title, was on his deathbed. Unwilling to entrust the title to his deeply grieving daughter, he urged Logan to take his place as the next in line, as always intended.

And so, Logan dutifully left military life to assume his responsibilities as Burgraf at the age of 28, suppressing his own grief and confusing feelings about leaving behind a life he had become so proficient at. At record speed, he became engaged to an old childhood friend from a neighbouring noble family, married her and within a year saw to the birth of a pair of twins to secure his line. Despite the brevity of the courtship, the union was a happy and fulfilling one, while becoming a father helped Logan mature and come to the conclusion that his fast approach had been a success.

As political tensions between Miras and Koben cooled with ongoing peace talks, Logan believed his military days entirely behind him—until the assassination of the crown prince shook the Empire. Shortly after, a royal command arrived, summoning him back to service. Leaving the management of their lands in his wife's capable hands, Logan returned to Koben City to rejoin the armed forces.