Rising Dynasties of the Silver Millennium

Following the great uprising against the dynasty of the corrupt Selenity X, much of the kingdoms of the Solar System were left shattered and in a chaotic state. The rulers which had followed the former ruler of the Moon Kingdom had for the large part either fled or were disposed and those nobles who had remained loyal during the revolution had in some cases purposefully sabotaged what had remained of the governmental structure, though much of this is shrouded in myth and legend. After The Shadow Years (which will not be covered in this writing), a new system of courts and kingdoms would arise from the ashes. To these, the newly crowned Queen Serenity gave responsibility to those who had fought alongside her, the nine princesses who in turn would become known as The Founders of The Silver Millennium or The Nine Great Founders. Blessed by the Light of Ginzuishou, these women would set about creating a legacy which would last till The Fall.

The Nine Founders

Maia of Mercury

Maia (Mercurian: 10+3-12-3/1) was like many of her people driven by a near slavish attachment to the world of science and logic, her people renowned for their great talent in the construction of magi-tech so complex as to seem like miracles. It was said in the legends of the great uprising that Maia helped in the destruction of the great magiks which Selenity so slavishly relied on. Though to some, she was regarded as a cold figure and many were turned off by her very deliberate manner of acting, she was still highly respected among her peers, if only for the immense intelligence she had, even compared to many Mercurians, with the Moon Computer which would so serve for many years being of her own design. Yet still, she showed great affection towards her daughter, for whom she would raise to embrace a far looser and warmer behavior then she herself would ever display.

Nike of Mars

The youngest of the founders, Nike (Martian: Nike) was a woman of fiery spirit and a soul forged in battle itself. It is said that she was the last survivor of a great purge of the noble houses of Mars and that during the uprising, she strode into battle armed with a blade made for her by one of the surviving ancients of the Ice Warriors, though this blade has never been found again. Out from the ashes, she remade Mars into a world dedicated to the martial arts and soldiers which would guard the kingdoms of the moon and it is said that those who trained under her watchful eye would rise to become the greatest of all warriors. At the same time, she was one who was very spiritual and dedicated to Serenity and it is said she never would speak an ill word against her if she could help it.

Veruka of Uranus

Veruka (Uranian: Varuca) was a woman who embodied the very ideals of a hero. It was stated even that in some legends that she was a member of the Star Paladins, three royals who fought against corruption and evil in secret during the reign of Selenity. Out of all the Outer monarchs she in many ways was seen as an unofficial leader among them, working hard to guard the solar system from all outside threats, as well as proving to be an inspiration not simply to her fellow rulers but also her own people, driving them to be better then they were in all things. To her people, she was best known for her attempts to restore the environment of her kingdom after the heavily industrilzarton which had nearly destroyed its atmosphere. While caring in nature, she was also disicive in action, striking out against any manner of injustice that she saw. She would pass on many of these qualities of strength and a strong will down to her daughter.

Thetis of Neptune

Thetis (Neptunian: Tetis) of Neptune was a monarch for who it was often said by many to be one of those for whom grace and intellegece had been blessed upon her. Compared to many of her fellows, even in the court of the Outer Realms, she was not as talented in war but like her fellow founders, took up arms to fight against the tyranny of Selenity and her court. At the same time, there were many who had often felt that she was unforently touched by a sense of arrogance and hautyness, which it has been rumored had often lead to some tensions among her fellow rulers. Still these were tempered by her loyality towards Serenity and a great spirit towards helping others, if only through a sense of royal obligation.

Minerva of Quinox

Minerva (Quinoxian: Mi'nava) of Quinox was a woman of contradictions. At once graceful and stately and at other times, fiery and passionate, she was a woman shaped by a harsh and distant world. Like her people, she was frightfully independent, viewing herself in some ways as less of a servant of the Moon Kingdom and more of an equal partner. It could not be said, though, that there was no one who was ever more dedicated to guarding the edges of the Solar System. Like Veruka and Thetis, it was rumored that she was once a member of the legendary Star Paladins, though she never spoke of such a thing. She was one for whom it was always nessicarly to remain in good standing with, as her strength of spirit meant she would not tolerate any insult towards those she cared about.

Legacy of the Founders

Throughout the span of the kingdoms of the Moon, many monuments had been raised to honor the founders, some even at the behest of themselves. The most notible ones include The Nine Pagodas of Mt. Yue on Jupiter, the Great Obelisk of Mars and The Stone of Des'ka on Quinox.