Imperial Regalia of Ikhan

The Imperial Regalia of Ikhan, also known erroneously as the "Crown Jewels of Ikhan" and more aptly as the "Imperial Relics of Ikhan" are a series of relics in the possession of the Imperial House of Ikhan. They are seen as symbols of the Empire of Ikhan and as such, their display is, in many cases, regulated by the government.

It should be noted, however, that though there are many crowns on this list, they have not been used in any official capacity since the mid-19th century.

Royal Crown of Vrashe
The Rulers of Vrashe were at one end of a major trading network in the Kyne-sea region, a network which brought their realm and by extension, themselves great wealth. This is best seen in the Royal Crown of Vrashe, a 44-by-19 centimeter crown made of gold, jade and glass. Each protrusion has jade and glass beads attached, with small golden mirrors attached to a few of them. The inner part of the crown bears the visage of the wings of a bird, a common motif among the Kings of Vrashe, especially those of Clan Khasa, with whom the crown is technically jointly shared. In modern times, it has been on display in the Museum of Fine Arts in Ishkot. For a time, it was used by the Emperors of Ikhan as the official crown of the nation, though this practice ceased in the 19th century.

Royal Crown of Misra
Unlike the Vrashaian crown, the Royal Crown of Misra is far more simplistic in design, due in part to it being less important to the rulers of the state that their wealth be displayed. It is made entirely of gold, bearing a leaf motif along it's four curved, vertical bands.

Swords
More important to the Arashin than crowns are the swords used by their ancestors. There are a few of these included in the Imperial Regalia, though only two of them will be mentioned.

Nikra'sik
Nikra'sik (literally "Sky cleaver") is reputed to be the sword of Khorai I, the founder of the First Empire of Ikhan. Though efforts to preserve it have been undertaken over nearly a thousand years, the last image of the sword itself was taken in 1893, leading experts to believe that the weapon has suffered irreparable damage, requiring it to remain wrapped when not undergoing maintenance. Of course, the Imperial Household Agency has repeatedly refused to comment on such matters.

Nikai'ushe
Nikai'ushe ("Dragon's Wrath") is better known as the sword of Arkan I ve Sherkoz. It is the sword presented to a newly enthroned Emperor of Ikhan, resulting in it's maintenance being a major priority to the IHA. The image provided shows the blade undergoing such maintenance in 2019, the hilt removed for refurbishment. It most recently appeared in the Enthronement of Arkan VI.