Drusilla's Obelus
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Drusilla's Obelus was an [[Imperial title]] auctioned through the [[Imperial Bourse]]. Any Imperial citizen could hold the title. The position was a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of [[Bladeroot]]. It was destroyed by the [[vyig]] in [[Fade_out_again#We're_Victims_Of_The_Night_(Conjunction)|Spring 385YE]]. | Drusilla's Obelus was an [[Imperial title]] auctioned through the [[Imperial Bourse]]. Any Imperial citizen could hold the title. The position was a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of [[Bladeroot]]. It was destroyed by the [[vyig]] in [[Fade_out_again#We're_Victims_Of_The_Night_(Conjunction)|Spring 385YE]]. | ||
Following its destruction, evidence emerged that this Imperial sinecure had been shamelessly abused by the vyig. There was | Following its destruction, evidence emerged that this Imperial sinecure had been shamelessly abused by the vyig. There was [[Anvil Court Report for Spring 385|ample evidence]] that Lukash Biessek von Temeschwar, who [[Construct Drusila's Obelus|commissioned the sinecure]] as [[Bearer of an Imperial wayleave]] intentionally meant for it to be used to smuggle the illegal substance ''bite'' into the Empire; they were ultimately executed for their long-stnading role in the trade in Spring 385YE. The Obelus was ultimately burned to the ground by the vyig, in an apparent attempt to cover their trail. | ||
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Revision as of 15:18, 6 May 2024
The sinecure associated with this position was destroyed by the vyig in Spring 385YE
Overview
Drusilla's Obelus was an Imperial title auctioned through the Imperial Bourse. Any Imperial citizen could hold the title. The position was a sinecure, requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of Bladeroot. It was destroyed by the vyig in Spring 385YE.
Following its destruction, evidence emerged that this Imperial sinecure had been shamelessly abused by the vyig. There was ample evidence that Lukash Biessek von Temeschwar, who commissioned the sinecure as Bearer of an Imperial wayleave intentionally meant for it to be used to smuggle the illegal substance bite into the Empire; they were ultimately executed for their long-stnading role in the trade in Spring 385YE. The Obelus was ultimately burned to the ground by the vyig, in an apparent attempt to cover their trail.
Responsibilities
The Custodian had no particular responsibilities; they simply received a bounty of bladeroot from Drusilla's Obelus and were responsible for protecting the Obelus from threats.
Powers
Harvest of Bladeroot
The Custodian received an income of 18 drams of bladeroot each season.
Appointment
Each custodian of Drusilla's Obelus was determined by auction through the Imperial Bourse. As an Imperial seat, any Imperial citizen could participate in the auction and hold the title.
The custodian had tenure, and served until they died or stepped down. As a title in the Bourse, they could not be revoked by the Imperial Synod
| Summit | Nation | Elected | Bid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Solstice 382YE | Varushka | Lukash Biessek von Temeschwar | 10 thrones |
Recent Elections
This tile is no longer being elected as the Bourse seat it oversaw is not in Imperial hands. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.