In the Arcanum Imperium, the various Houses play important roles within the Imperial Court, each House having a unique sphere of influence, expertise, and contributions to the overall governance and stability of the empire.
The Imperial Houses of Arcanum Imperium are noble houses that associate with specific gemstones, minerals, and metals. They are deeply rooted in the worship of natural forces and each house exemplifies traits associated with their chosen mineral. Here's a summary of each house:
- House Malachite
- Color: Blue and Silver
- Relationship to Imperial Court: The royal family of the Arcanum Imperium.
- Motto: "Dread naught. Forget naught."
- Family Values: Strength, Growth, Dynamism
- Connection to Mineral: Malachite, representing strength and resilience.
- House Jadite
- Color: Green and Black
- Relationship to Imperial Court: Another influential house in the Imperial Court, known for their wisdom. Alliance with Imperial family via marriage.
- Motto: "Wisdom of the Earth"
- Family Values: Wisdom, Knowledge, Advancement
- Connection to Mineral: Jadeite, symbolizing wisdom and advancement.
- Elders: Lord Jadite and Lady Gemara - Guardians of wisdom and advancement.
- Scions: Lady Thalassia and Lord Sylvanus - Inherit their house's knowledge.
- House Adamantas
- Color: White and Blue
- Relationship to Imperial Court: Respected for their unwavering determination and strength.
- Motto: "Unyielding Resolve"
- Family Values: Determination, Integrity, Unyielding Resolve
- Connection to Mineral: Diamond, representing unyielding strength.
- Elders: Lord Diamonus and Lady Crystalia - Paragons of determination.
- Scions: Prince Lucius and Princess Gemina - Embrace their family's resolve.
- House Rubion
- Color: Red and Orange
- Relationship to Imperial Court: Known for their passionate nature and combat prowess.
- Motto: "Fire in the Blood"
- Family Values: Passion, Courage, Fiery Spirit
- Connection to Mineral: Ruby, symbolizing passion and courage.
- Elders: Lord Rubicon and Lady Scarletta - Exemplify fiery determination.
- Scions: Princess Ignia and Lord Crimson - Inherit their family's fiery spirit.
- House Emeraldi
- Color: Green and yellow
- Relationship to Imperial Court: Revered for their connection to the natural world and healing abilities.
- Motto: "Force of Nature"
- Family Values: Healing, Nature, Harmony
- Connection to Mineral: Emerald, representing the healing power of nature.
- Elders: Lord Viridius and Lady Sylvana - Guardians of nature's harmony.
- Scions: Lord Thorne and Princess Floriana - Inherit the ability to heal and protect
- House Amethysteum
- Color: Purple and silver
- Relationship to Imperial Court: Esteemed for their psychic abilities and esoteric knowledge.
- Motto: "Mind Unveiled"
- Family Values: Psychic Power, Knowledge, Esoteric Wisdom
- Connection to Mineral: Amethyst, symbolizing psychic abilities and wisdom.
- Elders: Lord Ametrine and Lady Lilith - Keepers of esoteric knowledge.
- Scions: Lady Sibyl and Lord Obsidian - Embrace their family's psychic gifts.
- House Nyxxys
- Color: Black and white
- Relationship to Imperial Court: Known for their connection to the shadows and subtlety.
- Motto: "Shrouded Secrets"
- Elders: Lord Obsidianus and Lady Nocturna
- Scions: Prince Umberto and Princess Nyx
- Family Values: Shadow, Subtlety, Secrets
- Connection to Mineral: Onyx, representing the shrouded world.
- Elders: Lord Obsidianus and Lady Nocturna - Masters of subtlety.
- Scions: Prince Umberto and Princess Nyx - Inherit their family's secrets.
- House Sapphire
- Color: Blue and yellow
- Relationship to Imperial Court: Revered for their mastery of water and emotional control.
- Motto: "Flow of Emotions"
- Family Values: Emotional Control, Mastery of Water
- Connection to Mineral: Sapphire, symbolizing emotional mastery.
- Elders: Lord Sapphirus and Lady Aquaria - Masters of water's flow.
- Scions: Princess Azura and Lord Typhoon - Embrace control over emotions and water.
- House Auruma
- Color: Gold and red
- Relationship to Imperial Court: Highly regarded for their leadership and wisdom.
- Motto: "Gilded Sovereignty"
- Family Values: Leadership, Wisdom, Sovereignty
- Connection to Mineral: Gold (Aurum), symbolizing wisdom and leadership.
- Elders: Lord Aurus and Lady Aurelia - Paragons of wisdom and leadership.
- Scions: Prince Solarius and Princess Aurora - Inherit the family's sovereign traits.
- House Argentumas
- Color: Silver and black
- Relationship to Imperial Court: Renowned for their balance and diplomacy.
- Motto: "Silver Serenity"
- Family Values: Balance, Diplomacy, Serenity
- Connection to Mineral: Silver (Argentum), representing balance and diplomacy.
- Elders: Lord Argentus and Lady Seraphita - Masters of balance and diplomacy.
- Scions: Princess Luna and Lord Celestius - Embrace their family's serenity.
- House Ferras
- Color: Gray and red
- Relationship to Imperial Court: Respected for their strength, craftsmanship, and endurance.
- Motto: "Forged in Resilience"
- Family Values: Strength, Craftsmanship, Endurance
- Connection to Mineral: Iron (Ferrum), symbolizing strength and craftsmanship.
- Elders: Lord Ferrinus and Lady Endura - Guardians of strength and endurance.
- Scions: Lord Ignatius and Princess Ferria - Inherit their family's resilience.
- House Cuprum
- Color: Copper
- Relationship to Imperial Court: Known for their adaptability and resourcefulness.
- Motto: "Malleable Fortitude"
- Family Values: Adaptability, Resourcefulness, Malleability
- Connection to Mineral: Copper (Cuprum), representing adaptability and resourcefulness.
- Elders: Lord Cuprius and Lady Adepta - Masters of adaptability.
- Scions: Princess Caelia and Lord Veritum - Embrace their family's malleability.
These Imperial Houses are deeply connected to their chosen minerals or metals, embodying values and attributes associated with these elements. The scions and elders of each house continue to uphold these traditions and virtues within the Arcanum Imperium.