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House Xiron is an aristocratic house and the reigning house of Karazak. The head of House Xiron, Mazeryl Xiron, also occupies the position of Protector of Karazak, as head of state, and President of the Karazak Union, as head of government.
While Karazak’s world headquarters is in Harmonhal, Oregina, House Xiron has their own demesne in the Vale of Valour in the Sepoir Mountains. Their seat is Ashflower, a castle complex.
House Xiron was founded some twenty years before the Battle of Yavin by Thayn Xiron, who also founded XiCorp. For his achievements, Thayn was rewarded with his surname taking the status of an aristocratic house.
The Xirons grew in power and influence over the years, being primary players in the game of politics and economics, wherein they were key in ending the age of slavery on Karazak through a worldwide uprising.
In time, House Xiron became the ruling house of Karazak, with Lady Mazeryl Xiron being elected into the office of Protector. The planet’s government, the Karazak Union, in turn joined the Independent Systems Consortium.
Recently, in line with the kidnapping of Ryssa Kalayli, Governor of Ryloth, civil unrest within Karazak reached a climax that led to a rebellion. House Xiron worked to quell the unrest at the outset of civil war, demanding no outside support, and is still dealing with the aftermath.
House Xiron’s sigil is a gold lion on red between two red blades, a red blade stroke beneath, on a field of black. Their words are “Pride Of Legacy”.
- N A M E
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House Xiron
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Etymology
‘Xiron’ is the surname of Thayn Xiron and existed before it ever became a dynasty. Thayn was granted the privilege of having his family reach aristocratic status, forming House Xiron.
- S I G I L
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A gold lion on a red circle between two red blades, a red blade stroke beneath, on a field of black
House Xiron’s symbol consists of its animal motif, a gold lion, representing Thayn Xiron who was nicknamed the Lion of Xiron for his actions and character.
Gold reflects wisdom, and mirrors the logo of XiCorp with its wealth.
The lion is flanked by two red blades, stylized scythes, representing both a weapon and a tool for the hands of the Karazaks. A stylized red blade stroke is located beneath, similarly symbolizing the prized sword in Karazak culture as a warrior’s weapon and tool of progress.
Red represents blood, or family, and courage.
These figures are on a field of black, representing the planet of Karazak (a large portion of which is of dark rock) as red represents the blood of its people.
Black represents strength, authority and fear of the unknown (particularly in Karazak’s context of foreigners and change).
- W O R D S
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“Pride Of Legacy”
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House Xiron’s words represent the pride of their own family as much as their Karazak identity, and the honor and respect, as well as the legacy passed on from both. It reflects the lion’s pride and is a play on words; a phrase in place of “family of legacy”.
- MOTTOS, SAYINGS & QUOTES
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“Mighty is the pen, the brush, the sword, but each one needs a hand.”
—Thayn Xiron
“The hand that helps your enemy may still defeat your enemy.”
—Erion Xiron
“Good trade is a testament to good diplomacy.”
—Johteuge Xiron
“Be frank, be forward and you will find out.”
—Monase Xiron
“Does the blade take a life or the hand that holds it?”
—Mazeryl Xiron
“Words are credits, spent like slaves, and slavery is gone.”
—Maverin Xiron
- T Y P E
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Aristocratic
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In Karazak peerage and social governance, there existed ‘royalty’, ‘nobility’ and ‘aristocracy’ (‘gentry’ comparatively).
Royalty (abolished) was restricted to those monarchs of realms holding titles of ‘king’ and ‘queen’.
Nobility are those lords and ladies holding titles of ‘count’, ‘baron’ and more, with their titles being hereditary.
Aristocracy refers to those not of noble or royal blood, their houses being established based solely on merit and gift, typically merchant houses, and their titles not inherently hereditary.
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Merchant/Ruling
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House Xiron began as a merchant house, working in tandem with Xiron Corporation. Today, they serve as the reigning dynasty of Karazak, however they are not royalty.
- S E A T
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Ashflower
- L O C A T I O N
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Territory
Vale of Valour
Country
Rasad
Continent
Alucre
Region
East Karazak
Sovereign State
Karazak Union
World
Karazak
- R U L E R S H I P
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Current Lady
Mazeryl Xiron
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Heir
Maverin Xiron
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Former Lord
Johteuge Xiron
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Founder
Thayn Xiron
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Founded
Approx. 20 years after the Battle of Yavin
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Age
Approx. 137 years
- A L L E G I A N C E
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Karazak Union
Independent Systems Consortium
- ANIMAL MOTIF
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Lion
- HOUSE SONG
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A Lion's Legacy
A marshal version of The Rays of Casaneer—currently undetermined as to whether it is diegetic or not
- C U L T U R E
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Species
Human
Ethnicity
Karazak
Physical Traits
Black hair
Black eyes
Athletic build
Average height
Psychological Traits
Duty
Honor
Loyalty
Integrity
Strength
Courage
- H I S T O R Y
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House Xiron’s inception coincided with the foundation of Xiron Corporation. Both began with a man named Thayn Xiron. A Karazak, born and raised, Thayn lived during the age of slavery, as Karazak was once a slavery capital alongside the likes of Zygerria.
Thayn, however, believed in freedom, and he had the means to see to it. He was a philanthropist and a strategist. He subtly aimed to better the conditions of slaves across the planet, while appealing to the general public of Karazak.
He founded XiCorp, a green company, whose industries included planetary security, technology, shipping, construction and medical, among others. XiCorp’s services played a primary role in leading to the creation of House Xiron.
From their seat of Ashflower, they used new avenues of power and influence to ultimately help lead to the abolition of slavery on Karazak via revolution. They were not alone, but they were among the chief contemporaries.
Following the demise of the Galactic Empire, Thayn Xiron, in his later years, and having built up his powerbase, seized the moment with others to depose the King of Karazak from the throne.
What followed was the rebuilding of Karazak society, the end of slavery, with royalty done away and world governance replaced by a system of election in a complex democracy.
Eventually, with the galaxy entering new phases of conflict, and with the reemergence of the Sith, House Xiron, under Johteuge Xiron, saw it fit to take more affirmative action. He did not groom his daughter, Mazeryl, to become world governor, but he did influence and encourage her to the position, if she wanted it.
She did, but not out of selfishness. Mazeryl believed that the best way she could strengthen Karazak was to take it by the reins. So she trained for the position and was elected into office as the first Lady Protector of Karazak, in which she remains to this day.
However, of late, civil unrest ran rife throughout Karazak worldwide. A period termed today as the Troubles included extremes of political division, government and corporate corruption, anti-alien sentiments, ultranationalism and pro-slavery movements. This in turn led to unchecked crime.
As the pressure grew, it reached a breaking point. Following the kidnapping of Ryssa Kalayli, the Governor of Ryloth, and an attack by House Terel in the capital’s streets, even Ryssa’s freedom was not enough but merely a cog in the machine.
Civil war broke out worldwide as Karazak closed its borders to the outside. Lady Protector Mazeryl Xiron fought long and hard to quell the insurgency and finally succeeded, though it came with a cost to herself, her subjects and Karazak’s relationships.
Today, House Xiron works to build domestic and foreign relations, make up for its mistakes, and prove itself a worthy member of the Independent Systems Consortium.
- TITLES, RANKS & POSITIONS
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House
Governor of Karazak - ISC
Protector of Karazak - Head of state
President of the Karazak Union - Head of government
Lady of Harmonhal
Lady of Ashflower
Head of House Xiron
Breaker of Chains
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Household
Ashflower
Majordomo of Ashflower - Senu Fonser
Master-at-arms of Ashflower - Kerzaki Di'hau
Captain of the Guard of Ashflower - Vivian Tukodo
Karazak Union
Steward of Karazak
Marshal of Karazak - Minister of Defense - Kyoto Majerre
Advocate of Karazak - Attorney General - Chief legal advisor/officer
Seneschal of Karazak - Overseer of Karazak's geopolitical zones
Chamberlain of Karazak - Overseer of household
Foreign Minister of Karazak - Foreign relations
Treasurer of Karazak - Finance
Chancellor of Karazak - Legislative
Magistrate of Karazak - Judicial
Constable of Karazak - Law enforcement
Warden of Karazak - Homeland security
Spymaster of Karazak - Intelligence
Shield of the Protector - Protector's personal bodyguard
Sword of the Protector - Roener Otobeau - Protector's personal warrior
President’s Personal Aide - Kerrin Denfeur
President's Personal Aide - Errin Yonaki
- V A S S A L S
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House Otobeau
House Denfeur
House Yonaki
Various other sworn houses of Karazak
- O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
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Blades
Shades
- E S T A T E S
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Settlements
City of Oregina
Strongholds
Ashflower
Harmonhal
Landholdings
Oregina County
Vale of Valour
Green Grace Forest
- A S S E T S
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Ships
Captive Promise [Mazeryl Xiron's personal starship] [Iota-class Attack Shuttle]
- R E L A T I O N S
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House
Thayn Xiron - Founder
Johteuge Xiron - Former lord
Monase Xiron - Wife of former lord
Mazeryl Xiron - Current lady
Maverin Xiron - Heir
Mayrika Xiron - Younger sister of Mazeryl
Makeeshi Xiron - Younger sister of Mazeryl
Maizon Xiron - Younger brother of Mazeryl
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ISC members
XiCorp
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Groups
House Terel of Karazak
Karazak Slavers Cooperative
First Karazak Movement
Conservative People’s Party
Crown of Karazak Restoration
Dead Kings Society
Individuals
Canton Higurh
- G O A L S
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-> Recover and rebuild from the aftermath of civil war on Karazak
-> Keep opponents in check
-> Make amends to Ryssa Kalayli, Governor of Ryloth
@Sicadorito [HELLO, CHERISS]
-> Build relationships with members of the ISC
-> Come out of its isolationist practices and policies to prove itself worthy to the galaxy as a former slave world
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Site Lore
To flesh out House Xiron, an aristocratic and the ruling house of Karazak, via my PC Mazeryl Xiron, the Governor of Karazak.
I recognize that, though Karazak has little canon lore to it, I have expanded on its lore with customs, locations, names etc. and, if it is an issue, these need not be considered site canon and can be negated particularly for future senators/governors.
Expect updates for further expansion and correction of any inaccuracies.
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