House Russus (pronounced ROO-sus) is a Viridian senatorial family and one of the ruling families of the protectorate of Izgrev. Along with House Corvus, House Laeva, and House Asellus, the family was granted control of Izgrev when Viridia invaded the north coast of the Phiora Sea under the Sun King.
Among other noteworthy figures, King Ordis, monarch of Viridia from Y7998* until Y8118*, was a member of House Russus. Today the family intentionally cultivates their image as inheritors of Ordio's ambitions and achievements, relying on his overwhelmingly popular legacy to position themselves favorably within the senate.
Of the four families in control of Izgrev, House Russus is the only in favor of completely separating the protectorate from the Dominion. Many believe the family intends to declare themselves as the legitimate rulers of Izgrev should such a separation occur.
The current head of House Russus is Axia Russus.