Nobility

Demacian Nobility

For the Teamfight Tactics traits, see Noble and Imperial.

Nobility is a social class normally ranked immediately under royalty and found in some societies that have a formal aristocracy. Nobility possesses more acknowledged privileges and higher social status than most other classes in society.

Membership in the nobility has historically been granted by a monarch or government. They can be hereditary or gained by claimed wealth and achievements.

There are several types of nobility on Runeterra: Traditional nobility from Demacia, Noxus and Shurima; Ruling Castes of Ixtal; Merchant Clans of Piltover; Chem-Barons of Zaun.

Demacia

Main article: Noble Houses of Demacia

As a monarchy, Demacia is governed by various royal families, regulating the nation primarily as members of the Demacian Council. While many of the Noble Houses have ruled for generations, they are treated as any other citizen under the nation's strict laws and are not exempt from them. They may even be treated more harshly under the law as they are meant to serve as shining examples of how Demacian citizens should conduct themselves, publicly and privately.

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Noble Houses
Buvelle	A family known for their patronage of the musical arts. They are strong supporters of the Illuminators. Lord Barrett gave his life to save prince Jarvan IV when he was captured by Noxians. 2 Barrett † Kahina Lestara Demoisier-Buvelle ♔ Sona
Crownguard	A paragon family of Demacian service, Crownguard is an honorific given to the family charged with protecting the king. Augatha Eldred † Fossian † Garen Hargold † Luxanna Pieter Tianna
Durand	"Beyond imagination." Arcturus J. Durand crafted petricite into Demacia's premier defenses; his greatest creation being Galio, the Colossus. His descendants would continue his legacy and manage to make similar petricite golems in secret, finally unleashing their creations to the wider Demacian public and against the invading Noxians. Arcturus † 3 Dominick ♕ Kara 2 "Sculptor" 3 Shireen
Fortis	A house entrusted with safeguarding the 2 Darkin Aegis. Lady Fortis "Lady Fortis' son"
Laurent	A family known for its long line of elite duelists and lovers of beautiful things. It is currently headed by Fiora Laurent after she caught her father cheating before a duel and fought him for control over the House. Ammdar 4 Antoine Fiora ♔ Sebastien † Pierre de Guillard 4 "Bladekeeper" 2 "Duelist" 3 "Protege"
Lightshield I II	The Lightshield family have been the royal family of Demacia continuously for the last three generations. Catherine Spiritmight-Lightshield † Jarvan I † Jarvan II † Jarvan III † Jarvan IV ♕ Xin Zhao
Spiritmight	One of the most influential political forces in Demacia. Lady Catherine Spiritmight married Jarvan III, joining the royal family. Catherine †
Vayne	The patron and matron of House Vayne was murdered by a fabled horned woman leaving the house uncontrolled, and their only daughter Shauna to grow up into a figure of Demacian ruthlessness. Shauna ♔

Ixtal

Main article: Yun Tal

The Mage Autocracy functions on a caste system where every person has a set role in society. An individual can rarely change their caste and are often within a caste for their entire life. The Social Hierarchy within a caste is based on the length of time spent in study, furthering their progression toward ultimate mastery. The current ruling caste of Ixtal are the Yun Tal.

Noxus

Main article: Noble Houses of Noxus

These noble houses have existed since the first walls were raised around Noxus, and lead lives of privilege as they play a key role in politics. They believed that their proud heritage was the nation's greatest strength, but many hungered for greater influence, plotting against Boram Darkwill with a secret cabal united by nothing more than the symbol of a black rose. Old noble families still wield considerable power at the heart of the empire.

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Noble Houses
Cortain	A house whose known member is part of the Crimson Circle. 3 Edvin
Darkwill	A family that was the ruling house of Noxus before the Trifarix. Boram † Keiran †
Du Couteau	A house that rules one of the largest assassin guilds in Noxus, with historic ties to the Black Rose. Matron Soreana is secretly part of the cabal, while Patron Marcus had used their aid in an attempt to assassinate Swain. Much of the remaining members are in hiding, save for Katarina. Marcus † Soreana Cassiopeia Katarina ♔ Talon
Granth	A house that remained loyal to Darkwill during and after the coup. The most notorious members were stripped of their possessions and two of its members were later killed in attempts of revenge, one of those attempts being linked to LeBlanc's schemings. Brannin † Hadrion †
Kythera	A house that merged with House Zaavan with a carefully planned marriage by Elise, its previous matron. Elise 2 Sydell
Noradi	A house whose known members are part of the Crimson Circle. 4 Faris ♔ 2 Ophelia
Sassen	A house whose lord was swayed by the charms of Lady Elise and was never seen again. 1 Emet †
Swain	One of the first noble houses in Noxus, with historic ties to the Black Rose. Most if not all other members were executed after Jericho exposed them for plotting against the empire. Jericho ♕
Tewain	The noble house responsible for gaining favor of numerous Minotaur clans before claiming Basilich. Its matron was killed by Alistar, who rejected the alliance.
Zaavan	A house that merged with House Kythera with a carefully planned marriage by Elise. Berholdt † Elise Kythera-Zaavan ♔

Piltover

Main article: Mercantile Clans of Piltover

The mercantile clans of Piltover each have their own unique sigil to identify their homes, workshops, shipments, warehouses, inventions, brands and places of business. Each sigil bears many meanings and interpretations; some obvious, some less so.

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Merchant Clans
Arvino	Lord Arvino's untimely death thrusted his sheltered daughter Sofia into leading one of the richest families in Piltover. She had fallen in love with Marko Volkage, a Zaunite chem-baron trying to gain power in Piltover. They planned an engagement in a Zaun cultivar, but it was cut short when Camille assassinated Volkage. Camille then made a deal with the intelligencer of House Arvino, Adalbert, to keep Sofia out of trouble. Adalbert Sofia ♔
Cadwalder	Uberti was the first to design the self-locomotor, but rumor has it that one of Clan Medarda's agents stole some schematics of this project, leading to the creation of a self-locomotor in Clan Medarda's mansion. Clan Torek also tried to convince Uberti to join it, and it is unknown which clan she is in. Uberti
Ferros Colors: Blue	"For family, will I give." Clan Ferros gained most of its wealth through a rare crystal harvested from the Brackern of Shurima. Utilizing certain shadow investments in chemtech and runic alchemy, the Ferros family brought to market the synthetic hex-crystals: less powerful, but easier to procure. Such power often comes with consequences, and the production of synthetic crystals is rumored to be a heavy contributor to the Zaun Gray. 7 Albus Camille Elicia † 2 Reggie Gemma † Jayce Rhodri † Stevan †
Giopara	Jayce earned the honor of being the youngest apprenta to ever be offered patronage by Clan Giopara, one of Piltover's most respected ruling clans. He spent most of his early years constructing potential hextech devices and designing transformable multi-tools for Piltover's working class. Ferros would later outbit Giopara and take Jayce as their apprenta. Jayce
Holloran	A well known clan that refused a Zaunite boy for apprenticeship, after which Boswell Holloran almost died from a fall from a mysterious gust of wind that launched him off his balcony. Boswell
Kiramman	The Kirammans are a wealthy and influential family of hextech artificers. They are also known for their lavish lifestyle of hunting in the wilder lands outside of Piltover. In the  Arcane event, they have funded the study and research of hextech with their apprenta Jayce Talis. Caitlyn Cassandra Jayce Tobias ♕
Medarda Stamp Crest Colors: Red	The Merdardas command great prestige and influence due to their efforts in constructing the Sun Gates. With the revenue generated by his father's piston patents, Master Jago funded research into using hextech to speed up the operation of the Sun Gates. Heir apparent Jae preferred hunting ancient artifacts over managing the family business, much to his father's chagrin. In  Arcane, Clan Medarda has family ties with Noxus. Ambessa Colette Jago ♕ 6 Jae Kino Mel
Tariost Colors: Blue, Gold	Clan Tariost is a powerhouse in the shipping trade. Lady Aurelie fell in love with Karvyq the Silverhanded during the last Jubilee, but the clan did not approve of his low standing. After Aurelie passed away, Karvyq stole her ashes to honor a promise he made that day. Aurelie †
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Unaffiliated	It is unclear from what clans these individuals come from. They have currently only appeared in Arcane. Bolbok Hoskel Salo Shoola

Shurima

Shurima currently has no centralized government; most regions are controlled by local leaders due to the isolation of many settlements. While the Shuriman Empire reigned, all regions were governed by feudal lords who answered to the Emperor of Shurima in the capital. Targon, Kahleek, Renek, Kumungu, Kalduga, Faraj, Ixtal, Icathia ... were some of the nations that once belonged to the empire. Azir intends to reunify Shurima after his resurrection. His motivation to bring the golden light of Shurima to other nations as he truly believes that Shurima was the height of civilization, and could only continue to grow more wonderful.

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Nobles
Amumu Emperor	Timeworn accounts of Amumu depict him as sometimes a prince of vanity, or having been afflicted with a disease that corrupted flesh. A third story tells of the first and last Yordle ruler of Shurima, whom lived and died as a beggar hoping to make one true friend, and prove the goodness in the human heart.
Azrahir Thelamu Hierophant	Former ruler of Vekaura before the events of Bloodline. Scion of the Hawk Emperor, First Voice of Vekaura, the Illuminated One, He Who Walks in Light and Keeper of the Sacred Fire. Bringer of the Dawn. Falsely claimed to be the descendant of Azir.
Dorrik Steward	A Noxian Steward currently occupying Bel'zhun. Has frequent issues with the Suns of Bel'Zhun rebels.
Hadiya Nedjem Hierophant	Hadiya rules the city of Zuretta, believing herself to be a descendant of Setaka, the ancient Queen of the Ascended Host.
Ima'Sai Hazir	Former ruler of Bel'zhun before Noxus annexed the city.
Omah Azir Emperor	Resurrected Emperor of ancient Shurima turned Ascended. He resides at Shurimas original capital built upon The Sun Disc.
Reyes Councilman	A Councilman of the city of Kalamanda. House Medarda of Piltover knowns that they prefers Zaunite gifts during trade.
Sadja Hagyett	Current ruler of Nashramae.
Ta'Fik Steward (Hagya)	They are currently allied with Noxus and the Steward of occupied Tereshni.
Valif Hagyos	Former ruler of Bel'zhun before Noxus annexed the city.
Xerath Emperor	The Ascended Xerath has proclaimed himself the new Emperor of Shurima and made the decayed city of Nerimazeth his capital.
Zikka Taum'Vin Steward (Hagyos)	They are currently allied with Noxus and the Steward of occupied Urzeris.

Zaun

Main article: Chem-Baron

A loose alliance of convenience exists between Zaun's powerful Chem-Barons, powerful individuals who each control an area of the city. They are factory owners, business owners, landlords, resource owners, and/or mob/gang bosses having large amounts of money, man power and influence. It is they and their thugs who keep Zaun from descending into chaos.

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Chem-Barons
Chross	A Piltovan Chem-Baron who was active during Silco's reign over Zaun. He runs The Hush Company, a vast network of informants and fences that acts as a switchboard for any and all illicit activity in the undercity—including that of his fellow Chem-Barons.
Corina Veraza6  9	Corina is a meticulous artist with ambitious dreams for Zaun's future, and aims to become the envy of Piltover's ruling houses and Zaun's warring chem-barons alike. She enjoys gathering deadly ingredients from the rare plants that she grows in her cultivair, her scars artfully concealed by fashionable accoutrements. Her current Magnum Opus is a rare flower that feeds on the volatile chemicals of the Zaun Grey. She is also the arch-nemesis of Sheriff Caitlyn Kiramman.
Crimson †	A chem-baron who spent his fortune on high-grade chemtech. He was killed by Urgot.
4  Eramis, Baron of Taste	Eramis has occasionally made deals with Piltovan nobles, such as 2 Reggie of Clan Ferros.
Finn †	A Chem-Baron who was active during Silco's reign over Zaun. His company, the Slickjaws, specializes in elimination services and purveys both weaponry (including poisons) and manpower for large-scale operations. He attempted to overthrow Silco in disaffection, but fell by the blade of Silco's right-hand Sevika.
Karvyq the Silverhanded	In his youth, Karvyq fell in love with Aurelie of House Tariost. As their love was forbidden, her family had his hands cut off as punishment for his low standing. He replaced them with silver prosthetics, making him known as the Silverhanded. When Aurelie died, Karvyq had a thief steal her ashes, which he then tattooed onto his chest. In the modern age, Karvyq is known for his chemtech products, which are extremely sophisticated, and his intense hatred towards House Tariost.
Margot	A Chem-Baroness who was active during Silco's reign over Zaun. Her company, The Vyx, provides pleasure services in the undercity, catering to any impulse, persuasion, or inclination.
Marko Volkage †	A chem-baron who terrorized the gutters of Zaun, Marko attempted to forcibly marry Lady Sofia of House Arvino so that he would inherit her family's wealth and influence in Piltover. He was assassinated by Camille of Clan Ferros before he could do so.
Petrok Grime	A chem-baron who lost both his arms in an explosion at one of his chem-refineries and had them replaced with mechanical prosthetics. His chemtech stock is one of the most popular blends in Zaun.
Renata Glasc	A chem-baronness who prefers to use manipulation instead of violence to achieve her goals. After being orphaned as a child and left with nothing but her name and her parents' alchemical research, she spent the next few decades building her own business empire by tying everyone's interests to her own and ultimately emerged as Zaun's wealthiest crime lord. Her company, Glasc Industries, produces weaponry, prosthetics, and perfumes from an unique blend of chemicals developed by her parents.
Renni	A Chem-Baroness who was active during Silco's reign over Zaun. Her company, the Sludgerunners, manufactures chemtech devices for the denizens of the undercity. After her son was accidentally killed by Jayce Talis during a raid on one of her factories, she joined Finn in his attempt to overthrow Silco, but backed down after Sevika killed Finn. She has a custom Turbo Chemtank named after her.
Saito Takeda	An Ionian chem-baron known for his violent temperament, he has a reputation for bloody gang warfare and is disdainful towards his fellow chem-barons. Claiming lineage from an exiled caste of warriors from a distant land, he has plans far beyond his own territories and interests. He was also responsible for funding the super-soldier project that created the monster Zac.
Silco †	A drug kingpin who formed the first generation of Chem-Barons and served as their leader. He introduced the drug shimmer to the Zaunite population. After ruling over the undercity for nearly a decade, he was accidentally killed by his adoptive daughter Jinx when she suffered a mental breakdown.
Smeech	A Yordle Chem-Baron who was active during Silco's reign over Zaun. His company, the Scrap Hackers, performs cybernetic modifications both cosmetic or performative, from genome hacking to mech-exoskeletons.
Velveteen Lenare	A chem-baroness with many business interests in Piltover, she deals mainly into golem technology. Her ravaged body was dying, so she had her head transplanted to a hextech-powered replacement. She visits Piltover regularly for fluid baths and blood/oil transfusions.
Voss	A chem-baroness who served as the warden of the Dredge, a chemtech prison mine located underneath Zaun. She would sometimes offer freedom in return for a prisoner's tortured confession, which she granted with the edge of her blade. She was eventually forced to abandon the Dredge and flee to Piltover after a violent encounter with Urgot, who took control of the mine in her place.
Wencher Spindlaw	A chem-baron who rose to power by murdering his boss and taking over his criminal empire. Armed with a pair of shock-batons, he is a ruthless killer who sees murder and mayhem as tools of the trade. He currently works for Glasc Industries.

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