Nikina dynasty

The Nikina dynasty was the royal family of Daispin from 136 ABY on. It was founded by Aria Nikina, who was herself descended from the ancient Tantaari Kazraiin dynasty through her mother, Aharet Kazic, a member of the Kazraiins' Kazic cadet branch. Aria was also the daughter of Genera Seithe, Daispin's dictator; though she did not like to advertise that fact, her descent from both the traditional and modern rulers of Daispin worked to confirm her legitimacy as ruler to many of her people, Human and Tantaari alike.

For decades, many of Aria's people, including her cousin and regent Syr'ei, feared the Nikinas would be a dynasty of one, as Aria became a Centurion of the Order of Keltrayu and declined to marry. In 158 ABY, however, Aria gave birth to her first daughter, Sonata, and invested her as crown princess in the Temple of Kazrai.