The Goratz dynasty was the first historical ruling dynasty of Vallechia. It began with the semi-legendary Goratz Kałetniej. The first historical ruler was Prince Szielka I (tenth century). The Goratz' royal rule in Vallechia ended in 1370 with the death of king Szimierak the Great. Branches of the Goratz dynasty continued to rule in the Duchy of Króweszjk and in the duchies of Wołyńskraj after 1370, until the last male Wołyńczjk Goratz died in 1675. The Goratz intermarried with several noble lines of Europe, and possessed numerous titles, some within the Holy Roman Empire.