marrying

[lar]

That´s why I like the HRE, they can´t be wiped out by killing the Royal family, only by being conquered completely. And besides, "Emperor" has an unique ring to it...

but you cant exactly decide your new leader, but the one chosen is usually the best anyway right? which reminds me, how do the german re-emerge, an heir cant do it since their emperors are always elected?

[Loucipher]

It might be an heir to the last elected Emperor, right? Or maybe a self-proclaimed new Emperor?
It's just a matter of how you call it. The fact is, they reappear and try to regain independence. Nothing unusual.