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The Ich Dynasty is the ruling family of the New Sammichian Empire. In addition to the modern-day Empire, the dynasty also produced monarchs for the Kingdom of Fulfwotz and even the ancient power of Xamichia. It is currently the most well-known, longest-surviving, and largest dynasty in the Shire. Over a dozen independent monarchies can claim distant relation to the influential family. It has ruled for well over two millennia, with relatively-brief periods of having been dethroned. The current Ich dynast is Emperor Sammus Mephistes Inigmax vos Ich II. The family's current seat is at Castle Mugg in Fulfwotz, with its ancestral seat at Niflheim Palace.

The Ichs take their name from Ichira, a province in Xamichia of which they were appointed the governors (or Praetorae) by Emperor Allexedes III of the Telsid Dynasty in the sixth century PRY. The first Ich praetorus was Callistes vos Ichira, commonly hailed as the legendary founder of the dynasty. Through a series of increasingly-convoluted political alliances and schemes, the Vos Ichira family was able to increase their standing and eventually overthrow the Telsid Dynasty, which had been impaired thanks to centuries of inbreeding. In 477 PRY, Thressindes vos Ichira became Emperor of Xamichia. The family's last name was changed soon after, following a rebellion and the razing of Ichira (which was in turn renamed the Niphuline). It was simply shortened to Ich, explaining the unusual nature of the name in Thrennexian conventions.

The Ich Dynasty, despite overseeing Xamichia at its greatest territorial extent as well as during the Mandatux Impiratia period of expansion, were instrumental in its downfall. It was under them that the Xamichine capital of Sarrimus slowly deteriorated and Fulfwotz became the de facto political center of the empire. Notorious Ich hot-headedness and hostility provoked other nations of the Shire who began picking at the massive dominion's borders. The state was threatened by rebellion in dozens of its provinces. In an effort to salvage what she could, Empress Flux dissolved Xamichia in 58 PRY, making the Ich Dynasty the rulers of an independent Fulfwotz.

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-The Ich Dynasty is and was the ruling family of the [[Old Sammichian Empire]], the Kingdom of Fulfwotz, and the [[New Sammichian Empire]]. While the establishment of the dynasty has been lost to history, Sammichian legends associated with the family describe a coup that was carried out in Ceriumuse at some point around 2,000 PRY. Ever since then, the Ich Dynasty has continued as the Imperial Family of any associated dominion. It is currently the oldest, longest-ruling, and largest dynasty in the Shire. The current monarch is [[Emperor Sammich the Magnificent]]. Since its establishment, the dynasty is estimated to have yielded 1,235 various Emperors, Empresses, Kings, Queens, Dukes, Duchesses, Lords, Ladies, Princes, Princesses, Counts, Countesses, Knights, and other assorted nobles. The family's coat of arms is a two-headed falcon being strangled by a snake, clutching a dead hare in its talons.
+The '''Ich Dynasty''' is the ruling family of the [[New Sammichian Empire]]. In addition to the modern-day Empire, the dynasty also produced monarchs for the [[Kingdom of Fulfwotz]] and even the ancient power of [[Xamichia]]. It is currently the most well-known, longest-surviving, and largest dynasty in the Shire. Over a dozen independent monarchies can claim distant relation to the influential family. It has ruled for well over two millennia, with relatively-brief periods of having been dethroned. The current Ich dynast is [[Emperor Sammus Mephistes Inigmax vos Ich II]]. The family's current seat is at [[Castle Mugg]] in [[Fulfwotz]], with its ancestral seat at [[Niflheim Palace]].
-== History ==
+The Ichs take their name from Ichira, a province in [[Xamichia]] of which they were appointed the governors (or ''Praetorae'') by Emperor Allexedes III of the Telsid Dynasty in the sixth century PRY. The first Ich praetorus was Callistes vos Ichira, commonly hailed as the legendary founder of the dynasty. Through a series of increasingly-convoluted political alliances and schemes, the Vos Ichira family was able to increase their standing and eventually overthrow the Telsid Dynasty, which had been impaired thanks to centuries of inbreeding. In 477 PRY, Thressindes vos Ichira became Emperor of Xamichia. The family's last name was changed soon after, following a rebellion and the razing of Ichira (which was in turn renamed the Niphuline). It was simply shortened to Ich, explaining the unusual nature of the name in Thrennexian conventions.
-While the actual first monarch of the Ich Dynasty has been lost to history, Sammichian lore tells of the political situation of Ceriumuse around 2,050 PRY; the current Emperor, Flummox III, of the Fornax line, was a neglectful and passive ruler, instead choosing to focus his attention on festivals and feasts for the city's nobility. The rest of Ceriumuse was falling apart, as disease infested the city streets and criminals terrorized the population. Emperor Flummox was notorious for boasting about his son, Gemedes, and encouraged him to assert his dominance over lower-born servants and attendants of the Imperial Family. He was accused of beating, abusing, and raping servants, but no action was ever taken since he was heir to the Empire and his father believed he knew his rightful place over others.
-According to the legend, the whole Empire was preparing for a costly and sumptuous celebration being thrown by Emperor Flummox in honor of his son. Gemedes was to be dressed in robes of ermine and purple, studded with diamonds and sapphires. Before the feast, an attendant was sent to help the young prince into his outfit. A young woman named Venera assisted him, but not soon after, he approached her a
+The Ich Dynasty, despite overseeing Xamichia at its greatest territorial extent as well as during the ''Mandatux Impiratia'' period of expansion, were instrumental in its downfall. It was under them that the Xamichine capital of Sarrimus slowly deteriorated and Fulfwotz became the de facto political center of the empire. Notorious Ich hot-headedness and hostility provoked other nations of the Shire who began picking at the massive dominion's borders. The state was threatened by rebellion in dozens of its provinces. In an effort to salvage what she could, Empress Flux dissolved Xamichia in 58 PRY, making the Ich Dynasty the rulers of an independent Fulfwotz.