Chronicles of The Axum Empire, Part III
List of the Greater House King Dynasties of Axum
From Book Eight of Kannes — Xcelon
The Kuloic and succeeding dynasties of Axum are commonly called the “Greater House Kings” due to their extant but somewhat ceremonial authority over all parts of the empire. Their reign was followed by the “Lesser House Kings,” a moniker that signified their waning influence.
For long periods of time wide regions of Axum were virtually independent of Ko, until many years later when the Lesser House Kings were abolished by Camapesin.
Kuloic Dynasty of Soma
Kulo — After the ninth Parade of the Sun celebration, he moved the throne to Soma.
Chiuotil — In the final years of his reign he shared power with Sertat, a Selestiel of House Axum.
Apil — Son and close advisor to Chiuotl. Reigned for 400 years before being overthrown and imprisoned by his cousin Huatlte.
Huatlte — Usurped the throne from his cousin. Founded the short lived Vala House of Hespa.
Colotal — Best known for attempting to expand the empire via peaceful diplomacy. He also successfully promoted the usage of a now extinct language he created known as Hestien.
Cozitliquut — Ascended to the throne at the age of 145. Cozitliquut reigned as a popular king until his sons became embroiled in a political scandal that led to his downfall.
Huacoy Dynasty of Ribnow
Huaco — The first and one of several female rulers of Axum. She worked to rebuild ties with House Xyun after relocating the capital to the dual planet of Ribnow.
Dekitmeistu — Assumed the role as emperor after the death of his mother. Dekitmeistu hoped to leverage the popularity of his mother’s reign, but he was often challenged by formidable rivals, making his reign largely ineffective.
Chku — Struggled to deal with wide scale rebellions. Alluria briefly seceded during his rule. Chku managed to stave off the rebellion by permanently settling a massive occupying force on Allur.
Kakirechi — Lost control of Terran and Ubunta after a populist uprising. The two imperiums ruled with complete autonomy for 1,539 years.
Chikskre — Ruled for 202 years before being assassinated by a selestiel from house Veti.
Skleerit — A half-Saurian ruler and great-grandson of Chikskre. He assumed the throne during the War of Mogances, a failed effort to regain control over Terran and Ubunta.
Quolispask — Son of Skleerit and a prominent Vala of House Axum. Quolispask was also a celebrated entertainer prior to his reign and known to have fathered over 2,000 children. Towards the end of his rule, he brokered a peace with Terran and granted Ubunta independence.
Kratzanarac Dynasty of Meger
Kratzanara — An outspoken politician who ascended to the throne after the death of Quolispask, he ruled Axum from Meger for 239 years.
Checkk — Moved the throne back to Ko after seceding Kratzanara.
Vittchilic — Ruled for nine days before being killed by a wild animal on Meger.
Chekrinras Dynasty of Sost
Chekrinra — Chief General of the Axumite Army who seized power after Vittchilic’s death. He moved the throne to his home planet Sost in Alluria.
Hikiksibur — Seceded his father as ruler of Axum from Sost. Brokered a peace with rebel leaders that allowed Axum to flourish under his reign.
Omojur — The older brother of Hikiksibur and his successor chosen for his statesmanship. He unified the provinces of Embelin and Geart to form the greater region of Usar, preventing widespread starvation in the sector. Omojur ruled for 5,495 years before abdicating.
Ession — Youngest son of Hikiksibur who faced a revolt after ascending the throne. His uncle’s advisor, Xerban, controlled the military and acted in the king’s stead until he was imprisoned by Thennis in the second year of Ession’s reign. Afterwards, Ession ruled many years mostly in peace with guidance from Thennis.
Thennis — Cousin of Ession who assumed the kingship in the 2,309 year Ession’s reign. He would rule for 7,233 years before coming into conflict with Allur that would end his dynasty.
Engerestin — After Thennis attempted to replace the inhabitants of Sabu with Axumite loyalists, he was struck down by a native Sabuan who then fled to Allur. Thennis’ daughter Engerestin was placed on the throne at the age of 20. She turned on opponents of her father’s movement, greatly dividing the empire.
Kanasstinras — After five years, Engerestin was forced to abdicate due a series of disastrous policies that plunged the empire into internal conflict. Her brother Kanasstinras ruled for fifty-four days before being deposed by Kurusivoss.
Kurusivoss Dynasty of Salles
Kurusivoss — Began his rule by way of a populist uprising against the reign of Thennis. He was forced to move the throne from Sost back to Ko and then Salles after the Allurians pressured Axum for independence.
Kritsdene — Also known as Aquista, Kritsdene became ruler after her marriage to the son of Kurusivoss.
Viskutme Dynasty of Ohmta
Viskutme — Became co-ruler of Axum in the 439th year of Kritsdene. The two ruled jointly for 91 years before Kritsdene died of natural causes. Viskutme then turned on Kritsdene’s house and she moved the throne to Ohmta.
Lete — Eldest son of Viskutme. After becoming ruler he invaded Asan to capitalize on their rapidly expanding territory.
Nestenne — Became ruler after returning from exile in Sauria to supplant his brother, Lete.
Bilensabad — From the beginning of his reign he was embroiled in conflicts stemming from a scandal involving Vala of House Axum, and was finally ousted after 53 years.
Ahmo Dynasty of Asan
Siasahmo — A rebellion leader of Asan, who claimed the right to rule after defeating Bilensabad’s armies.
Kruulutal — Extended the outer reach of Axum briefly by invading Elysia. He was repelled by an elite troop of Iasir led by Huni.
Drazunha — Renewed his efforts to conquer the Iasir. He was killed in battle after an enraged pursuit that led him deep into Elysia.
Ushanganeshih — Began his reign at the age of 3 after the death of his father. He ruled for 354 years before being deposed by Skiktuat.
Skiktu Dynasty of Emesilakua
Skiktuat — The only Iru to ever sit on the Axumite throne, Skiktuat restored much of Axum’s territory by engaging in a successful series of campaigns against militant strongholds.
Chikugnal — Began his reign at the age of 10 after being named Skiktuat successor.
Rikkuzun — Came into confrontation with the Houses of Sammu, and was eventually driven from power by Angram the Great.
Che’ock Dynasty of Eberuk
Angram — Often called Angram the Great, he briefly regained control over all Axum.
Raramshe — Began her reign as coregent with her father Angram after he was wounded while putting down an uprising. She ruled for 4,439 years before being forced to withdrawal her troops from various parts of the empire in order to avoid wide scale revolts.
Khiwaha — Daughter of Raramshe who ruled for 1,907 years.
Bakacaror — Popular ruler known for numerous building projects throughout the empire.
Zavres — Vala of House Axum who openly declared war on House Xyun, beginning the Trial Conflict.
Macu — Became ruler after Zavres was killed in battle. He renewed efforts against House Xyun, enslaving many of its leaders before being forced to retreat after suffering a decisive loss at Kanopis. Macu ruled with his son, Desemes, as coregent for 712 years.
Desemes — Ruled for 2 days before being overthrown by Grenes the Despised.
