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Escher society has long since developed to compensate for their imbalanced population (which is no longer seen as a disadvantage), and like all other Houses have a ruling family which, along with close relatives and families in service, dominates the institutions and political life of the House.{{Fn|1}}
Traditionally, the House of Blades has always had a single ruler, varying in title and method of succession, from hereditary rites to popular support or treachery. After the Flesh Curse ended the line of Patriarchs, Matriarchs became the sole rulers. For the past 1,000 years, House Escher has been governed by a [[Matriarch Primus]], or 'Queen''.{{Fn|12c}}
Supporting her are the [[Council of Crones]], made up of members from Escher’s most prominent families and powerful individuals. It’s their responsibility to enact the will of the Matriarch Primus and govern the day-to-day running of the clan.{{Fn|11}}
House Escher's internal structure revolves around the ancient triumvirate of Maiden, Mother, and Matriarch, representing different aspects of femininity, adapted to their unique culture.{{Fn|12f}}
*'''Matriarchs''' are the wise and gifted leaders, usually the heads of great families. The most notable group within this faction is the [[Council of Crones]], who advise the [[Matriarch Primus]] and oversee House affairs. Prominent members like [[Bethana|Bethana the Bloodied]] the Bloodied and [[Ashonari Skal]] offer unique insights and information. Despite occasional divisions, the [[Matriarch Primus]] holds the final authority.{{Fn|12f}}
*'''Mothers''' work in the clan's factories and [[Chymist]] Cults, producing the wealth of House Escher.{{Fn|12f}}
Female refugees from the spire of the Hive such as [["Mad" Donna]] and [[Yolanda Catallus]] are often associated with House Escher, though not exclusively; indeed "Mad" Donna led a gang of Orlocks after drifting away from the Escher gang that took her in, and many also become unaligned bounty hunters.{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|4}}
==Gangs Gang Personnel==
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====Known Equipment====
*[[Autopistol]]{{Fn|16m}}
*[[Boltgun]]s [[Needle Rifle|with auxiliary needle rifle]]s{{Fn|16e}}
*[[Camoelean Elixir]]
*[[Escher Cutter]]
