The Eurasia Family

Lore & Background

The Eurasia Family is distinguished by its focus on Shinsu manipulation and intellectual pursuits. Unlike families that measure power in armies or political reach, the Eurasias are known for producing Wave Controllers who can freeze a battlefield mid-strike and Light Bearers who illuminate hidden truths in the Tower's deepest archives. Their family head, Eurasia, is a legendary figure who, alongside the other family heads, helped Jahad conquer the Tower—but she is said to have done so while reading a book. The family's members often possess a natural affinity for Shinsu, allowing them to wield it with exceptional precision and creativity, shaping it into crystalline constructs that are as beautiful as they are lethal. This has made them invaluable in both research and warfare, though they tend to avoid direct political entanglements, preferring to operate from the shadows, or from libraries that drift between floors.

Reader's Guide

The Eurasia Family is one of the Ten Great Families, founded by Eurasia, a Great Family Head who climbed the Tower alongside Jahad. Their primary goal is the accumulation and preservation of knowledge, especially regarding Shinsu and the Tower's mysteries—secrets they guard like dragon's hoards. They are known for their reclusive nature, often staying out of the political struggles between other families, but their influence is undeniable, felt through the artifacts they craft and the whispers they plant. Key members include Eurasia herself, though she is rarely seen, and various descendants who serve as researchers, Wave Controllers, and Light Bearers. The family's role in the conflict is subtle; they provide support through intelligence, Shinsu technology, and powerful allies who owe them favors. They are not aggressive expansionists but are fiercely protective of their secrets—and those who pry too deeply often vanish without a trace. In the current story, the Eurasia Family's actions are often indirect, but their presence is felt through the artifacts and knowledge they disseminate. They are a wildcard, capable of tipping the scales if their interests are threatened—or if they simply find something interesting.

Did You Know?

• The Eurasia Family is one of the few Great Families that has produced multiple princesses of Jahad, though their members often shun the spotlight—and the political games that come with it.
• Their family head is rumored to have a unique connection to the Tower's inner workings, possibly granting them insight into its true nature, including the location of hidden floors.
• Eurasia Family members are known for their distinctive Shinsu quality, often described as 'crystalline' or 'pure' in appearance, shimmering like frozen starlight.