Luria Nova had around 35 a few weeks back. I think Asylon was the same. I clearly remember Morek, LN, Asylon being with 2-5 nobles of each other when I looked. And indeed, interesting it shall be. I can't wait for a vibrant eastern dwilight choke full of nobles with ambition, revenge, faith, and all those other good characteristics that lead to wars.
EDIT: Disregard the above. Apparently I misread that data by confusing regions for nobles.