Zahard's Princesses

"And for this reason, they are frequently referred to thus: "Shoes displayed in the King's showcase". Although very beautiful, nobody can take them out to wear." - Androssi describing Zahard's Princesses

Introduction
The Princesses of Zahard are a sect of elite females chosen to serve Zahard, as the obligation for receiving his grand power. They are the 'ultimate species' and a Princess is chosen every several hundred years. (Ch 32, | Zahard's Profile) 'They are an existence which, at times, defends the authority of the King by the might of their swords, and other times, they are worshipped by the citizens of the Tower.' (Ch33) But it is unclear if the narrator(possibly Androssi Zahard) was glossing over certain details of the Zahard's Princesses.

And apparently, some of the Princesses conquered the floors and likely, on the behalf of Zahard when the King and the 10 Great Warriors were conquering the Tower. (| Zahard's Profile)

Their origins
As everyone in the Tower is like a son or daughter of Zahard, a Princess is likely a chosen daughter of Zahard and she calls the King "Father" (Ch 80, | Zahard's Profile). However, none of the Princesses are descended from Zahard's blood and generally come from the 10 Great Families or other places. They are in essence, "adopted" into the Zahard Family. (Ch33)

The only exception is Anak Zahard who is an indirect descendant of Zahard but she is a fake Princess borne from the real Anak Zahard and a palace cook.

Informal and formal Princesses
After being chosen to be a Princess, they're granted Zahard's power through a special method, further enhancing their combat and other skills(Ch 33).

There are 2 types of Princess: informal and formal.

An informal Princess is someone like Repellista Zahard who has not climbed the Tower or Androssi Zahard who is still climbing the Tower. However, even informal Princesses have received Zahard's power (Ch 33). And it's quite likely, many or all Princesses start off as informal as even Eurasia Enne Zahard was an informal Princess while being a Regular. If they are chosen to enter the Inner Tower, that likely occurs only after they've become an informal Princess.

At least some of the informal Princesses are quite famous as Repellista Zahard is known as the greatest Light Bearer in the Tower and Androssi Zahard has appeared on a magazine cover which was probably circulated on some or all floors of the Tower.

A formal Princess is a Ranker and she is also called a "chosen Princess"(Ch 32). It is unknown if some or all informal Princesses are chosen to become a formal Princess, upon obtaining a Ranker title. Only a formal Princess can be selected to receive a 13 Month Series, provided she accepts it(Ch 32). Only a formal Princess can ignite a 13 Month Series, though there're exceptions like Anak Zahard or Baam (Ch 65). And some of the 13 Month Series like the Black March might refuse to ignite, unless its' owner meets a certain condition like 'a good-looking man'.

Note #1: It is assumed for now, that formal Princesses must be Rankers and not High Rankers, until further information becomes available.

Note #2: The Rainbow Undecimber, an arms inventory is the only exception from the 13 Month Series as the others are all weapons.

Rules governing the Princesses
The Princesses are governed by a set of Rules:


 * 1) They must not have a relationship with a man.
 * 2) They must not marry.
 * 3) They may not have a child.

These rules are to prevent Zahard's power from being spread recklessly and being misused by others coveting the Throne by using his child as a tool to seize power. And they are definitely implemented to prevent wars of succession and even civil war.

Formal Princesses who've been chosen to receive a 13 Month Series are binded by an additional set of rules upon accepting it.

Associated symbol
Both informal and formal Princesses are permitted to wear an object like a tie which displays the Zahard symbol, signifying their status as a Zahard's Princess. An unchosen Princess like Anak Zahard has none.

Examples: Yuri Zahard's tie and Androssi Zahard's hair pin.



Known Princesses
There are a total of about 30 Princesses of Zahard.


 * Adori Zahard
 * Alphid Zahard (whereabouts unknown)
 * Anak Zahard (Original, Deceased)
 * Anak Zahard (Demi-Princess)
 * Androssi Zahard
 * Arie Hagipherione Zahard
 * Eurasia Enne Zahard (Sealed away)
 * Garam Zahard (whereabouts unknown)
 * Ha Yuri Zahard
 * Heice Zahard
 * Koon Maria Zahard
 * Koon Maschenny Zahard
 * Pondo Zahard
 * Rebecca Pon Zahard (Deceased)
 * Jaina Repellista Zahard
 * Uram Zahard (Deceased)
 * Unie Zahard (Deceased)
 * Karam Zahard (Possible Garam)