Lecyllath Family

The Lecyllath Family
"We Will Not Be Chained"
Historical Information
Founder	Constarys Lecyllath Lord Ryssius (rumoured)
Established	4015 BCGT
General information
Current head	Rannis Lecyllath
Members	Rannah Lecyllath
Headquarters	Castle Lecyllath, unknown location in deep space
Affiliation	Serenno Confederacy of Independent Systems
Homeworld	Serenno
Species	Human

The Lecyllath family, a very old and well-respected lineage on the planet of Serenno in the Outer Rim, has a long and storied history that can be traced back for millennia. Despite their once noble standing in Serennian society, the family's fortunes have ebbed and flowed over the years, leaving them firmly entrenched in the upper echelons of the Serennian middle class. Today, they are known for their political savvy, with members of the family serving as advisors, stewards, and lobbyists in the local government.

Family History

According to public records, the Lecyllath family traces its lineage back to a wealthy Onderonian merchant named Constarys Lecyllath and his two children, who had settled on the planet of Serenno during the days of the Old Republic around 4000 BCGT. Through shrewd business dealings and strategic alliances, the family amassed great wealth and power, becoming advisors to influential nobles and figures of power over time. Over the generations, the Lecyllaths became embroiled in politics, with many members rising to prominence as advisors to the ruling nobility, political leaders, legislators, and prominent businesspeople.

Rannah Lecyllath.

However, the Lecyllath family is not without controversy. The infamous Garstan Lecyllath was implicated in a major corruption scandal in the decades after the Ruusan Reformations, which had led to his disgrace and exile from Serenno. Yet perhaps more curiously, he was openly a Sith cultist, and to this day rumours persist that the Lecyllath family's true origins lie in the dark lore of the Sith. According to these rumours, a Serennian named Ryssius Lecyllath rose from humble origins to a Lord of the Sith in Vitiate's Sith Empire of four millennia ago, and had sired children with a Serennian noblewoman who had been the last of her line. Supposedly, their children all bore the Lecyllath name, and through their father's machinations, they rose to positions of influence on Serenno, leading to their eventual elevation to the planetary nobility. While any concrete evidence to support this theory seems to have been lost to time, several Lecyllaths throughout history have carried a discrete fascination with the Sith, with some family members even having been known to delve into the lore and history of the Sith in their spare time. Some evil tongues will even claim that members of the family actively worship Typhojem, the Left-Handed God of the ancient Kissai caste of the extinct red-skinned Sith native to Korriban, but none have been able to substantiate their claims with verifiable proof.

Despite these controversies and their somewhat shadowy and enigmatic nature, the Lecyllath family has always been respected for their impressive accomplishments over the course of Serennian history, and in the last millennium, the family has been primarily focused on cultivating and expanding their political and economic influence on Serenno. Notable family members include Darshan Lecyllath, a celebrated diplomat who helped broker a peace agreement between two warring factions on Serenno more than a millennium ago, and Rovan Lecyllath, a successful businessman who built a vast commercial empire spanning several star systems roughly six centuries ago. More recently, Jennah Lecyllath became the political advisor of a noble of influence in the city of Carannia around 10 BCGT, and her union with Romil Darju eventually resulted in the birth of Rannah Lecyllath in 3 CGT. Rannah became one of the first Lecyllaths to leave her homeworld of Serenno and seek to build her career and future in the wider galaxy in the last millennium, and by extension to spread the family's name and influence beyond the D'astan sector.

Family Motto and Crest

Family motto

The family words "We Will Not Be Chained" are a universal motto for the whole of the Lecyllath family, but the words also mean something personal and unique to each individual family member. Most Lecyllaths interpret the family words along the lines of each individual member having a strong sense of self-determination and independence, and use the motto to fuel their ambitions to achieve their personal goals, pursue their careers, or give shape to their life on their own terms without letting the expectations of others encroach upon their vision of their ideal future. However, a few scions of the Lecyllath family have taken the meanings of the words several steps further if not too far, where they believed they should not be chained by anything, not morality, not law, not their conscience. Garstan Lecyllath was a notable follower of this specific line of interpretation, but was generally regarded as an outcast by his family as a result, and remains in disgrace among his kin to this day.

Yet, there are those who recognise a clear reference to the Sith Code within their family words, which given the dark rumours and stories surrounding the family's rise to power give some possible credibility for the theory that the Lecyllath words may indeed be Sith in nature. The motto "We Will Not Be Chained" comes close to the final lines of the code of the Sith "Through Victory, My Chains Are Broken". The link becomes even greater if one considers the more ruthless interpretation of the family creed which was held by individuals like Garstan Lecyllath. According to the proponents of this theory, the family words were written down and passed along by Lord Ryssius himself, and instated as the formal creed of the Lecyllath family by his children.

The rumoured progenitor of the family, Lord Ryssius.

Family crest

The emblem of the Lecyllath family is a medallion with a golden outer edge and a dark blue background on the inside of the medallion. The image of two intertwining Tirra'Takas - mythical dragon-like creatures that legends say had once roamed across Serenno - is placed within the middle of the dark blue circle, and represents the family's cohesion as strong but independent parts of a whole. Many members of the bloodline wear the family crest engraved on a ring, necklace, or other piece of jewellery. Similarly, many Lecyllath relatives choose their personal colours from the golden and cyan emblem that represents their lineage, with dark blue in combination with another colour such as black, silver, or white being the most commonly picked option.

According to the rumours surrounding the family's origins, the crest is said to have originated with Lord Ryssius. As a devotee of the Dark Side of the Force, Ryssius had a fascination with the Tirra'Takas, the legendary dragon-like creatures that once roamed the planet Serenno. He saw them as symbols of his own power and strength, and he began to use their image as his personal emblem. Later, following the years of his death, Ryssius' offspring supposedly inherited his fascination with the Tirra'Takas, and they too began to use the emblem as a symbol of their own strength and independence. Over time, the emblem became associated with the Lecyllath family as a whole, and it was adopted as their formal crest.

The space station, Castle Lecyllath.

Despite the crest's rumoured association with the Dark Side of the Force, the Lecyllath family has always valued individuality and freedom above all else. They see themselves as strong but independent parts of a greater whole, and the crest reflects this philosophy. To them, the Tirra'Takas represent the ability to break free from any metaphorical chains that might hold them back, and to achieve greatness on their own terms. As a result, in the minds of many Lecyllaths their family words and crest are inseparably connected to one another.

Castle Lecyllath

Castle Lecyllath, the luxurious space station commissioned by Rannah Lecyllath in 24 CGT, floats silently and gracefully in the depths of deep space, its exact location shrouded in secrecy known only to Rannah and select members of the Lecyllath family. Speculation swirls among galactic observers, suggesting that the station resides somewhere within the local interstellar neighbourhood surrounding Serenno. Drawing inspiration from the architectural splendor of ancient Serennian castles, Castle Lecyllath is a breath-taking sight to behold. The central focus of the station is a towering spire, reminiscent of the grandeur of ancient fortresses, flanked by two gracefully designed domes. Adorned in a deep blue hue that resonates with the Lecyllath family crest, the station's hull exudes an air of mystery, while intricate lines and edges are embellished with the family's iconic golden yellow accents.

Beneath the majestic spire, a spacious hangar bay lies ready to welcome visitors and starships alike. The interior of Castle Lecyllath is a testament to opulence, serving as both a private residence for Rannah and a strategic base of operations. Its lavish appointments and sophisticated technology blend seamlessly, creating an ambiance of power and refinement. However, whispers persist that the architectural design, despite its Serennian influences, holds an uncanny resemblance to the distinctive structures of the ancient Sith, continuing to fuel rumours of the family's hidden connection to this ancient and dark order.

Family Ceremonies and Customs

Lecyllath Family Day - Every year on the agreed upon anniversary of the founding of the family, the Lecyllaths gather for a day of celebration and remembrance. They honor their ancestors with offerings of incense, flowers, and food, and share stories and memories about the family's history. This day also serves as an opportunity for family members to reconnect and strengthen their bonds, or forge new ones with younger members of the family who have come of age.

Initiation Ceremony - When a Lecyllath scion reaches the age of sixteen, they undergo an initiation ceremony to officially become a member of the family. The ceremony involves a series of tests and trials that challenge the child's physical and mental abilities, as well as their knowledge of the family's history and traditions. Once they have successfully completed the initiation, they are welcomed into the family with a special ritual and given a family crest to wear as a symbol of their membership.

Ancestral Offering - Throughout the year, the Lecyllaths make offerings to their ancestors in the form of incense, candles, and food. These offerings are meant to show respect and gratitude to those who came before them and paved the way for their success. During these ceremonies, family members may also offer prayers and ask for guidance or blessings from their ancestors. Many of its family members are raised within the Serennian faith of ancestor worship.

Inheritance Ceremony - When a Lecyllath family member passes away, their possessions and wealth are distributed among their heirs according to their will. The inheritance ceremony is a solemn event that takes place in the family's ancestral mausoleum in the mountains outside Carannia, where the will is read and the inheritance is divided. Family members may also offer eulogies and tributes to the deceased during this ceremony.

Marriage Ceremony - When a Lecyllath family member marries, they may have a special ceremony to celebrate their union with their chosen or assigned bride or groom. The ceremony often involves traditional rituals and customs, such as exchanging vows in the old Serennian tongue, exchanging rings, and performing a symbolic act, like lighting a candle together. Family members may also offer blessings and well-wishes to the couple during this ceremony, and a lavish feast follows thereafter.

Family Tree

Lecyllath ancestors

Daena Aventa ♀

Rannis Lecyllath ♂

Romil Darju ♂

Jennah Lecyllath ♀

Laenol Lecyllath ♂

Sal Saadi ♀

Rannah Lecyllath ♀

Helaen Lecyllath ♀

Issias Lecyllath ♂

Note: Family tree is open for expansion (contact Ryssius#7325 on Discord)