Castrillón Estate

The Castrillón Estate, also known as the Castrillón Dynasty, is a Caphirian Estate of Carto-Pelaxian origin. Founded by Taurelin Castrillón in 954 during the Second Imperium, the Castrillóns first rose to prominence through their monopoly of the mineral trade in the Kindreds Sea from the urban center of Albalitoria. By the end of the 9th century, the Castrillóns were one of the most prominent families in the Imperium and had de facto control over Cognatia for over a century. The Castrillóns were a significant force in the history and colonial efforts of Cartadania and Pelaxia.

The Castrillóns of Albalitor first rose to political power in the mid-10th century, when Sebastián Pasillas was appointed Consul of Cognatia - the southwest region of the empire that includes the provinces of Cartadania and Pelaxia. Pasillas and his family were the first to politically unify Cognatia, though their holdings would fragment and influence would wane over. The Castrillóns quickly became an established family of conquistadors, territorial lords, counts, and governors. During the Corvio Scandal, the Castrillóns aligned themselves with the Darciarchi Estate - who became the ruling dynasty of Caphiria. To show his gratitude, Imperator Artian made the Castrillóns into an Estate, and gave the family various noble titles. Thereafter the Castrillóns participated in Caphirian politics, becoming advisers, administrators, and magistrates.

Members of the Castrillón Estate include: Anricinés Castrillón, Mauhtémoc the Great, and Cesardo Castrillón. In addition, the family membership includes numerous military leaders, and other significant political figures in both Cartadania and Pelaxia. While its influence has diminished, today the Castrillón Estate is still heavily connected within Carto-Pelaxian nobility. The family's branches and name expanded out of its original nucleus in later centuries.