Noble Houses

The Noble Houses of Soul Society have an unclear role in the culture, social and governmental aspects of that dimensions existence. The Five Noble Families (五大貴族, Godai Kizoku; lit. "Five Great Noble Families") carry the most weight and appear to have some influence over the governmental institutions (i.e. Central 46 Chambers) and even institutions outside of the government (i.e. Shin'ō Academy). The military (i.e. Gotei 13, Kidō Corps & Onmitsukidō) have no authority to act against a noble family without evidence that their actions are treasonous to Soul Society.
==Five Great Noble Families==
===Shihōin Clan===
By tradition, the head of the Shihōin family leads the Onmitsukidō. Also known as the Tenshiheisōban (天賜兵装番, Guard of the Heavenly Granted Armaments), they are the Caretakers of the Hōgu (宝具, lit. "Treasure Tool") and Bugu (武具, lit. "War Tool") said to have been bestowed on them by the gods.
===Kuchiki Clan===
Members of the Kuchiki family have been known to wear Kenseikan (牽星箝, lit. "Star-Pulling Insert") in their hair, which symbolizes their nobility as one of the Five Noble Families. The Kuchiki family also has a white scarf made by the master weaver, Tsujishirō Kuroemon III. The scarf is made from the Ginpaku Kazahana no Uzuginu (銀白風花の紗, Silks of the Silverwhite Wildflower), a silver-white, windflower light silk, and is a family heirloom that is handed down from generation to generation and is given to each Kuchiki family head. The scarf alone is worth enough to buy ten mansions in the Seireitei. By tradition, the family has been charged with compiling and protecting the history of Soul Society. The family resides in the Kuchiki Family Manor.
===Tachibana Clan===
No information about this house has been revealed.
===Komatsu Clan===
No information about this house has been revealed.
===Shiba Clan===
The family was once the Fifth Noble Family and fell from grace upon the death or defection of notable members: Nami Shiba (defection), Isshin Shiba (defection), and Kaien and Miyako Shiba (death). With the loss of many of their high ranking members the clan fell into ruin and was taken out of the ranks. It wasn't until the emergence of Ichigo Kurosaki and Riku June Kuchiki that the clan grew in strength, and was granted their position as a Noble House again. 
Kūkaku and Ganju Shiba still specialize in fireworks, and Riku specializes in Event Planning. 
==Lower Noble Houses==
===Kyozetsu Family===
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===Miyazaki Family===
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===Fēng Family===
Traditionally serves the Shihōin Clan by joining the Onmitsukidō. The Fēng Family (蜂（フォン）家, Fon-ke}} makes its living as assassins and executioners. Any member who doesn't pass the test to get into the Onmitsukidō's Executive Militia is exiled.
(† = confirmed death)
Fēng Family 	Fēng Family 	Fēng Family 	Fēng Family
Name 	Title 	Relation 	Status
Suì-Fēng 	9th Head of the Fēng Family	Granddaughter of Suì-Fēng	Alive
Former Members 	Former Members 	Former Members 	Former Members
Suì-Fēng 	Noblewoman 	Suì-Fēng's Grandmother 	Deceased †
Unnamed Father 	Nobleman/Assassin 	Suì-Fēng's Father 	Deceased †
Unnamed Mother 	Noblewoman/Assassin 	Suì-Fēng's Mother 	Deceased †
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman/Assassin 	Suì-Fēng's Brother 	Deceased †
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman/Assassin 	Suì-Fēng's Brother 	Deceased †
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman/Assassin 	Suì-Fēng's Brother 	Deceased †
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman/Assassin 	Suì-Fēng's Brother 	Deceased †
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman/Assassin 	Suì-Fēng's Brother 	Deceased †
===Kyōraku Family===
The Kyōraku Family (京楽家, Kyōraku-ke) is an old, prestigious and high-ranking noble family.
(† = confirmed death)
Kyōraku Family 	Kyōraku Family 	Kyōraku Family 	Kyōraku Family
Name 	Title 	Relation 	Status
Unnamed Father 	Head of the Kyōraku Family	Father of the Kyōraku Family 	Alive
Unnamed Mother 	Lady of the Kyōraku Family	Mother of the Kyōraku Family 	Alive
Shunsui Kyōraku	Nobleman 	2nd Son of the Kyōraku Family 	Alive
Faye Nakatomi 	Noblewoman 	Wife of Shunsui Kyōraku 	Alive
Former Members 	Former Members 	Former Members 	Former Members
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman 	1st Son of the Kyōraku Family Father of Nanao Ise	Deceased †
===Ukitake Family===
A low-class aristocratic family.
(† = confirmed death)
Ukitake Family 	Ukitake Family 	Ukitake Family 	Ukitake Family
Name 	Title 	Relation 	Status
Jūshirō Ukitake	Head of the Ukitake Family	Oldest Brother of the Ukitake Siblings	Alive
Aya Nishi 	Noblewoman 	Wife of Jūshirō Ukitake 	Alive
Yuna Ukitake 	Noblewoman 	Younger Sister of Jūshirō 	Alive
Shin Kyozetsu 	Nobleman 	Husband of Yuna Ukitake 	Alive
Unnamed Sister 	Noblewoman 	Unnamed Younger Sister of Jūshirō 	Alive
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman 	Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō 	Alive
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman 	Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō 	Alive
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman 	Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō 	Alive
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman 	Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō 	Alive
Unnamed Brother	Nobleman 	Unnamed Younger Brother of Jūshirō 	Alive
===Ōmaeda Family===
An aristocratic, rich family. The family has a history of service in the Onmitsukidō.
(† = confirmed death)
Ōmaeda Family 	Ōmaeda Family 	Ōmaeda Family 	Ōmaeda Family
Name 	Title 	Relation 	Status
Marenoshin Ōmaeda 	Head of the Ōmaeda Family	Father of the Ōmaeda Family 	Alive
Mareka Ōmaeda 	Lady of the Ōmaeda Family	Mother of the Ōmaeda Family 	Alive
Marechiyo Ōmaeda 	Nobleman 	1st Son of the Ōmaeda Family 	Alive
Maremi Ōmaeda 	Noblewoman 	1st Daughter of the Ōmaeda Family	Alive
Marejirōsaburō Ōmaeda	Nobleman 	2nd Son of the Ōmaeda Family 	Alive
Mareyo Ōmaeda 	Noblewoman 	2nd Daughter of the Ōmaeda Family	Alive
===Kira Family===
A lesser noble family.
(† = confirmed death)
Kira Family 	Kira Family 	Kira Family 	Kira Family
Name 	Title 	Relation 	Status
Izuru Kira 	Nobleman 	Son of the Kira Family	Alive
Keiko Kojima 	Noblewoman 	Wife of Izuru Kira 	Alive
Former Members	Former Members	Former Members 	Former Members
Kagekiyo Kira 	Nobleman 	Father of Izuru Kira 	Deceased †
Shizuka Kira 	Noblewoman 	Mother of Izuru Kira 	Deceased †
==Important Houses==
While not exactly noble, these families are notable for being highly respected and revered within Soul Society.
The Ise Clan (伊勢家, Ise-ke, lit. "Ise family") is a clan of Shinto Priests from Soul Society.
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