Ivanov-Watson von Kraiser Clan

The Ivanov-Watson von Kraiser clan is a union of three Russian, English and German families. Formed in the sixteenth century by Russian Tzar Ivan IV, wealthy Englishman Sir Charles Watson and German Duke Leon von Kraiser, it was created in an attempt to gain control of Europe through use of their political and economic power. It has since shifted its focuses and has become an elite and discrete clan.

History
During the 1571 Fire of Moscow, Russian Tzar Ivan IV Vasilyevich, traveled to his servant's home in Germany for shelter. There, he met the servant's cousin, Leon von Kraiser, Duke of Saxony. Leon befriended Ivan and introduced him to his friend, Sir Charles Watson, a wealthy man from England. Together they spoke of their political influences in Europe, and how they could seize control using their power. They made a pact, known as the Ivanov von Kraiser-Watson Pact, which contained an agreement to dedicate one son from each family to the clan.

Influence
The influence of the Ivanov Watson von Kraiser clan in the modern world is unseen to the public eye. The clan is very private and value their privacy above many other priorities, such as health and safety. Today the clan has much influence in almost all corners of the world, orchestrating conflicts and crisis for profit and political power. It is unknown the total net worth of the clan, but it is a very well guarded secret considering the clan owns their own major bank, with only a single client; themselves.

Trivia

 * The original name of the clan, as you might notice from the name of the pact, was Ivanov von Kraiser-Watson. The von Kraiser name became last as punishment after an unsuccessful coup d'etat to become the leaders of the clan had failed.
 * The leader of the clan is always Russian and is a direct descendant from Ivan IV.
 * No woman has ever served as leader of the clan.
 * Maximillian Ivanov-Watson von Kraiser became the first leader to step down from his position, when he decided that his son Vladimir was more worthy of it than he was.
 * All men in the family are born with brilliant red hair, due to a genetic mutation caused to the clan in its early days.