Nobility

Although Ikaanos is a republic, it still maintains a formal noble class that traces its origins back to the brief monarchic regimes that followed the Severance. Some families have also risen into the nobility over time, earning their place through influence, wealth or gradual acceptance.

Lower nobility

Lower nobility families

• Bianchi: A large family that dabbles in everything from entertainment (restaurants) to estates. Though they all bear the Bianchi name, the House itself is loosely structured, with its branches operating largely independently.
  • Founder: Alessandro Bianchi (2250s).
• Hasan: A small house ruled by Amir Hasan. Based in Emerald City.
  • Founder: Khalid Hasan (2310).
• Kessarin: A small merchant house. Based in Crystal Heights and The Docks.
  • Founder: Valian Kessarin (2302).
• Pásztor: A shrouded house occupying a ruined castle in Feeder's Canyon.
  • Founder: Gergely Pásztor (2330).

High nobility families

• Cyker: One of Ikaanos' most powerful families.
  • Founder: Cassian Cyker (2300).
• Lancour: A family that has generated many memorable statesmen.
  • Founder: Dorian Lancour (2304).
• Bellemme: A powerful estate holder in the central parts of the republic.
  • Founder: Geoffrey (2230).
• Arkwell:
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• Blackmere:
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• Ashbourne:
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• Barrowind:
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• Caerwyn:
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• Devereaux:
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• Dravenhart: A large house that dabbles in everything from technology to mercantile expeditions.
  • Founder: Fabian Dravenhart (2340).
• Elmsworth:
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• Fellborn:
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• Gravesmere:
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• Halverin:
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• Kessleran:
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• Lucentis:
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• Montclair:
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• Morcant:
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• Nightmere:
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• Orenthiel:
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• Silvershade:
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• Stormeaux:
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• Thornfield:
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• Valemont:
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• Valkhurst:
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• Vanderholt:
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• Velstrade:
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• Virelli:
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