Six Great Families

Lore & Background

The Six Great Families have historically maintained their influence through careful political maneuvering and control over resources within the Kingdom of Midgar. While the Cult of Diablos operates as a hidden, shadowy organization manipulating events from behind the scenes, the Six Great Families are directly involved in canon events related to Shadow Garden and the Cult of Diablos. Their traditional methods of espionage and warfare have been focused on maintaining their status against rival houses and the crown, but key houses like Oriana and Midgar have been drawn into the shadowy conflict.

In Their Own Story

The heads of the Six Great Families stood at the center, their expressions a mixture of arrogance and unease. They spoke in hushed tones about the 'phantom' who had erased entire cult cells overnight. One elder adjusted his monocle, whispering that perhaps it was time to acknowledge that the old ways were crumbling. As the music swelled, none noticed the faint shadow stretching across the floor from a corner where no one stood, watching them all with an amused, invisible smile.

Reader's Guide

The Six Great Families are the traditional ruling elite of the Empire, each house holding specific domains of power such as military command, economic control, or magical research. Key members include the Shalott family, known for their combat prowess and connection to the protagonist's circle, and the Gremory family, often associated with political intrigue. While they possess immense resources, their rigid adherence to tradition has become a liability in the face of modern threats. In the broader conflict, these families serve as both obstacles and reluctant allies to Shadow Garden. They are often manipulated by Cid Kagenou's elaborate schemes, believing they are acting on their own while unknowingly furthering his plan to create a world where he can remain an 'eminence in shadow.' Their role is pivotal in maintaining the illusion of order that allows Shadow Garden to operate freely.

Did You Know?

• The Six Great Families include the House of Gremory, House of Oriana, House of Doem, and the royal House of Midgar.
• The families are based in the Kingdom of Midgar, and the House of Oriana and House of Midgar are directly involved in canon events related to Shadow Garden and the Cult of Diablos.
• The Cult of Diablos, not the Six Great Families, is the primary antagonist opposing Shadow Garden.
• The heads of the Six Great Families have been observed speaking in hushed tones about the 'phantom' who erased entire cult cells overnight, though they remain largely unaware of Shadow Garden's true nature.
• Shadow's theatrical strategies have outmaneuvered the Cult of Diablos, while the Six Great Families continue their traditional political games, though some houses now find themselves entangled in the shadowy conflict.