#pookan

THE Constellations, or the Noble Families of the Golden Age, can be split into three major groups: Upper Constellations (known to us as the Horoscopes), Lower Constellations, and the Great Houses. Upper and Lower Constellations are known for, indeed, having control over an entire constellations of star systems-- IE House Pisces governs all the stars in the constellation Pisces (Alpha Piscium, Eta Piscium, Omnicrom Piscium, etc.).

The Upper Constellations are Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, and Pisces. They are the only ones to occupy the High Court, and often the Tsar would hold council with representatives from each House. They were allowed two representatives each in High Court, and one each in Undercourt.

The Lower Constellations are far more numerous, generally less influential or powerful compared to their Upper cousins. Together with the Great Houses, they hold the Undercourt, where each House may send up to three representatives. Some of the better known Lower Constellations include Andromeda, Orion, Lupus, and Perseus.

The Great Houses are influential families who may only control one star system or a handful of planets. Often, the Great Houses are well-known for distinguishing themselves in the Golden Army. Great Houses were allowed up to three representatives in the Undercourt as well, though most only send one due to having much smaller influence and families than the Upper and Lower Constellations. Notable Great Houses include House Pitchiner, the Pookan Clans, House Bayer, and House La Caille.

All Constellations are presided over by House Lunanoff.