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==Overview==
==Overview==
This page lists the names of all Imperial citizens who currently hold an Imperial Title
This page lists the names of all Imperial citizens who currently hold an Imperial title.
Previous title holders are listed historically below (as recorded at the end of the relevant summit).
For more information on how they were elected, please refer to [[imperial elections]] and the [[Election schedule]]


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==The Throne==
 
Uniquely the Imperial Throne wields significant power in the Senate, Synod, Conclave and Military Council.
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{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|The_Throne}}
==Imperial Titles 376YE Winter Solstice==
==Imperial Senate==
===[[Imperial Senate|Senators]]===
===Senators===
====The Freeborn senators of [[The Brass Coast]]====
A [[Senator]] has the right to raise a [[Senate motion|motion]] in the [[Imperial Senate]] and crucially to vote on the outcome. Each senator is elected to represent a single territory and may be expected to serve the interests of the occupants of that territory.
* Senator for [[Feroz]]: Raul
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Senator}}
* Senator for [[Kahraman]]: Salur
===Member of the Senate===
* Senator for [[Madruga]]: Zeref i Ezmara i Erigo (later proxied by Yalda i Ezmara i Erigo)
[[Senate_session#Member_of_the_Senate|Members of the Senate]] have the right to speak in the Senate, to partake in the debate when motions are discussed. Some members also have the right to vote or to raise a motion.
 
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Member_of_the_Senate}}
====The senators of [[Dawn]]====
===Ambassadors===
* Senator for [[Astolat]]: Bohemond De Rondell
Ambassadors are usually appointed by the Imperial Senate - they are expected to take the lead in diplomatic relations with the foreign power or entity and all official ambassadors have the right to negotiate a [[Ambassador#Treaty|treaty]]. A [[senator]] must use a [[Senate motion]] to submit the treaty for ratification by the Senate - but ratification only requires a single senate motion, regardless of how many legal changes are required to ratify the treaty.
* Senator for [[Semmerholm]] Ywain De Gauvain
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Ambassador}}
* Senator for [[Weirwater]]: Marek
===Advisors and Consuls===
 
The Imperial Senate has delegated a number of powers to individual titles giving them the ability to employ legal powers normally reserved for the Senate such as the power to instruct the department for [[historical research]] or order a [[commission]]. Some of these positions incorporate the responsibility to provide the Senate with advice and council on a specific subject.
====The senators of [[Highguard]]====
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Senate_Advisor}}
* Seantor for [[Bastion]]: Simiel of the Shattered Tower
==[[Imperial Synod]]==
* Senator for [[Casinea]]: Cyrus of Felix's Watch
===[[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine|The Assembly of the Nine]]===
* Senator for [[Necropolis]]: Adamah of the Silent Tide
After the General Assembly, the Assembly of the Nine is the most powerful of the individual assemblies of the Synod. The Assembly of Nine consists of the eight cardinals appointed by the virtue assemblies and the Throne. Each member of the Assembly is able to raise a single judgement and has a single vote.
 
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Cardinal}}
====The senators of [[The League]]====
===The Gatekeepers===
* Senator for [[Sarvos]]: Miroslav
Each of the seven cardinals of Virtue is able to appoint a single gatekeeper. The gatekeepers decide who is to receive one of the precious doses of true liao each summit, and some serve as close allies and assistants of their respective cardinal.
* Senator for [[Tassato]]: Arsenio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Gatekeeper}}
* Senator for [[Temeschwar]]: Oksana Kazaku von Temeschwar
===The Inquisitors===
 
The Virtue inquisitors are intended to form an Inquisitorial court in conjunction with the Imperial Inquisitor, to oversee inquisitions and ensure their accountability and transparency.
====The senators of [[The Marches]]====
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Inquisitor}}
* Senator for [[Bregasland]], the Dour Fens: Richard of Bourholt
===The Champions of Virtue===
* Senator for [[Mitwold]], Pride of the Marches: Bridget Talbot
The Champions of Virtue are the bearers of the artefact [[Pilgrim's Shield|Pilgrim's Shields]], and serve as inspirations to the pilgrims of the faith and laity as to what it means to be Virtuous, particularly in a military context.
* Senator for [[Upwold]], The Silver Chase: Henry Ward
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Champion_of_Virtue}}
 
===Envoys===
====The senators of the [[Navarr]]====
The Imperial Senate has delegated a number of powers to individual titles giving them the ability to employ legal powers normally reserved for the Synod such as the power to conduct an inquisition or to withdraw funds from the Virtue fund. Most of these envoys have very specific responsibilities or areas of concern.
* Seantor for [[Hercynia]]: Cei Windstrider
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Synod_Envoy}}
* Senator for [[Miaren]]: Bledri Eternal
==[[Imperial Military Council]]==
* Senator for [[Therunin]]: Caerwyn Summer Crow
===Generals===
 
A [[General]] has the right to issue campaign [[Army orders|orders]] to the [[Imperial army]] they lead. They can also speak in the [[Imperial Military Council]] and vote to decide in the [[Muster]] which battle opportunities presented by the [[Sentinel Gate]] will be pursued.
====The senators of [[Urizen]]====
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|General}}
* Senator for [[Morrow]]: Ioseph
===Member of the Military Council===
* Senator for [[Redoubt]]: Probus
Members of the Military Council can raise issues and speak in the [[Imperial Military Council]] and vote to decide in the [[Muster]] which battle opportunities presented by the [[Sentinel Gate]] will be pursued.
* Senator for [[Zenith]]: Hector Cascade
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Member_of_the_Military_Council}}
 
==[[Imperial Conclave]]==
====The senators of [[Varushka]]====
===Grandmasters===
* Senator for [[Karov]]: Constantin
Although every magician may vote, only the [[grandmaster]] of a [[Conclave order]] or [[the Throne]] can authorise a citizen to speak in the Imperial Conclave. They also have control of the considerable resources of their order.
* Senator for [[Miekarova]]: Yelislaveta Syrnova Vlanich
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Grandmaster}}
* Senator for [[Volodmartz]]: Maxim
===Archmages===
 
Each [[archmage]] represents the Empire to the various inhabitants of their appropriate [[realm]]. To empower them to carry out their work, each archmage may choose to send a short missive to a single named [[eternal]] of their realm each summit.
====The senators of [[Wintermark]]====
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Archmage}}
* Senator for [[Hahnmark]]: Hengest Dun
===College Masters===
* Senator for [[Kallavesa]]: Uskolli
Each of these titles has control of an Imperial [[college of magic]] granting them the ability to direct the Empire's magicians to create new rituals.
* Senator for [[Sermersuaq]]: Atte
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Dean}}
 
===Agents of the Conclave===
===[[Imperial Military Council|The Military Council]]===
Conclave related titles - most are elected by the [[Candidacy|Declaration of Candidacy]] as part of a [[Conclave session]].
====The Generals of [[The Brass Coast]]====
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Agent_of_the_Conclave}}
* General Yasmina i Ezmara i Erigo of the [[The Brass Coast military concerns#The Red Wind Corsairs|Red Wind Corsairs]]
==[[Imperial Bourse]]==
* General Deigo i Guerra of the [[The Brass Coast military concerns#The Fire of the South|Fire of the South]]
The most significant titles in the Bourse are commonly referred to as Bourse seats. Almost all these seats provide the citizen who controls them with a significant supply of bourse materials each season. Controllers of Imperial seats will usually sell these materials to the highest bidder, controllers of national seats are sometimes expected to provide materials at reduced rates for worthy causes to members of their nation. For historical reasons the [[Master of the Imperial Mint]] and the [[Castellan of Spiral Castle]] are both considered to be a Bourse seat even though neither are associated with the production of bourse resources any longer.
 
===Ilium Seats===
====The Generals of [[Dawn]]====
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Ilium_Bourse_Seat}}
* General Floree de Rondell of the [[Dawn military concerns#The Hounds of Glory|Hounds of Glory]]
===Mithril Seats===
* General Eryk Rykker of the [[Dawn military concerns#The Golden Sun|Golden Sun]]
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Mithril_Bourse_Seat}}
* General Frederick Novarion of the [[Dawn military concerns#The Eastern Sky|Eastern Sky]]
===Weirwood Seats===
 
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Weirwood_Bourse_Seat}}
====The Generals of [[Highguard]]====
===White Granite Seats===
* General Matthias of the [[Highguard military concerns#Seventh Wave|Seventh Wave]]
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|White_Granite_Bourse_Seat}}
* General Ruth, daughter of Esther of the [[Highguard military concerns#Granite Pillar|Granite Pillar]]
===Other Seats===
 
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Other_Bourse_Seat}}
====The Generals of the [[Imperial Orcs]]====
==Sodality Vote==
* General Klor of the [[Imperial Orcs territories#The Winter Sun|Winter Sun]]
Sodalities can elect Imperial titles, usually by direct election of members, with each member receiving a single vote. Sodalitys usually elect the title created by the Senate to run the sodality, but they may appoint other positions as well if appropriate.
* General Braka of the [[Imperial Orcs territories#The Summer Storm|Summer Storm]]
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Sodality_Vote}}
 
==Other Titles==
====The General of [[The League]]====
There are scores of other Imperial titles - many of which are relatively minor in nature. A [[sinecure]] or [[ministry]] might provide a wealthy income but rarely includes any legal powers or significant responsibilities beyond ensuring the safety of the structure that provides the income.
* General Stanislav Krieger van Temeschwar of the [[The League military concerns#The Wolves of War|Wolves of War]]
===Senate Appointment===
 
These titles are appointed by unanimous decision of the senators of the appropriate nation, or by vote of the Senate if the senators cannot decide. These positions are usually important or relevant for national politics.
====The Generals of [[The Marches]]====
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Senate_Appointment}}
* General Bjorn of the [[The Marches military concerns#The Drakes|The Drakes]]
===Military Council===
* General Edwin de Warrene of the [[The Marches military concerns#The Strong Reeds|Strong Reeds]]
These titles are appointed by [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Military_Council#Appointment|simple majority of any members of the Military Council]] who are eligible to vote and are present when the election takes place. A national position appointed by the Military Council follows the same process, but only the generals of that nation are allowed to vote.
* General William Tanner of [[Upwold#King's Stoke|King's Stoke]] of the [[The Marches military concerns#Bounders|bounders]]
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Military_Council_Appointment}}
 
===Bourse Auction===
====The Generals of [[Navarr]]====
Like the more significant Bourse seats, these Imperial titles are elected by [[Auction of the Seats]] - going to the highest bidder. They usually provide the controller with access to a  valuable ministry or a sinecure that provides herbs, mana crystals or other resources which may be available for sale.
* General Cerunnos of the [[Navarr military concerns#The Black Thorns|Black Thorns]]
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Bourse_Auction}}
* General Kale Vigil of the [[Navarr military concerns#The Quiet Step|Quiet step]]
===Tally of the Votes===
 
Like national Bourse seats, these Imperial titles are elected by [[Tally of the Votes]] - going to whichever candidate enjoys the most support from citizens of their nation. They usually provide the controller with access to a  valuable ministry or a sinecure that provides herbs, mana crystals or other resources which may be available for sale.
====The General of [[Urizen]]====
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Bourse_Vote}}
* General Decius Cascade of the [[Urizen military concerns#The Army of the Citadel|Army of the Citadel]]
===Conclave Declaration===
 
These seats are elected by declaration of [[candidacy]] in the Imperial Conclave. They often provide the recipient with an income of important magical materials of some kind.
====The Generals of [[Varushka]]====
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Declaration_Of_Candidacy}}
* General Zakhar Dragovin Vassillich, called ''the grim'' of the [[Varushka military concerns#The Army of the Northern Eagle|Army of the Northern Eagle]]
===Synod Judgement===
* General Stanislav Borodin Havel of the [[Varushka military concerns#The Army of the Golden Axe|Army of the Golden Axe]]
These seats are elected by judgement of [[appointment]] by the appropriate assembly of the Imperial Synod when they fall vacant. They often provide the recipient with additional Synod votes or liao.
 
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Synod_Judgement}}
====The Generals of [[Wintermark]]====
===Throne Appointment===
* General Merrick of the [[Wintermark military concerns#The Green Shield Army|Green Shield Army]]
These titles are directly appointed by the Throne and are usually expected to serve the interests of the current Throne.
* General Erkenbrand of Tyrsholm of the [[Wintermark military concerns#The Fist of the Mountain|Fist of the Mountain]]
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Throne_Appointment}}
 
===Cardinal Appointment===
===Cardinals and Gatekeepers of the [[Imperial Synod]]===
The Curator of the Printer's Guild Museum is directly appointed by the Cardinal of Prosperity when they assume office. The position provides the recipient with additional Synod votes and liao.
====[[Ambition]]====
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Cardinal_Appointment}}
* Bishop Serrusto Caeli Rezia di Tassato of the League was appointed Cardinal of Ambition
===Other Methods===
* Silent John of the Marches was appointed as the Gatekeeper of the Ambition Assembly
These titles are often elected by a national contest of some form. The knight-protectors of Dawn who win their title by victory in a grand tourney whereas the Doyen of the Spires must win a vote of their peers. The holders of these titles are often expected to employ the powers of their title in service to their nation where appropriate.
====[[Courage]]====
{{#lst:Archive:Current_Imperial_Titles|Not_A_Well_Worn_Path}}
* Beorn Y’Basden of the Navarr was appointed Cardinal of Courage
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* Asher of Highguard was appointed as the Gatekeeper of the Courage Assembly
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====[[Loyalty]]====
* Bishop Julius Cavita of the League was appointed Cardinal of Loyalty
* Friar Alan Young of the Marches was appointed as the Gatekeeper of the Loyalty Assembly
====[[Pride]]====
* Friar Langdon Tor of the Marches was appointed Cardinal of Pride
* Meurig Tystwarden of the Navarr was appointed as the Gatekeeper of the Pride Assembly
====[[Prosperity]]====
* Bishop Alexandru Vintla of the League was appointed Cardinal of Prosperity
* Darius i Esmara i Erigo of the Brass Coast was appointed as the Gatekeepe of the Prosperity Assembly
====[[Vigilance]]====
* Sirka Parakgoosier Bashnya of Varushka was appointed Cardinal of Vigilance
* Abraham of Highguard was appointed as the Gatekeeper of the Vigilance Assembly
====[[Wisdom]]====
* Guide Tockryn Nighthaven of the Navarr was appointed Cardinal of Wisdom
* Starac of Varushka was appointed as the Gatekeeper of the Wisdom Assembly
 
====[[The Way]]====
* Bishop Antonnio Vanetti of the League was appointed Cardinal of The Way
* Gralka, an Imperial Orc, was appointed as the Conscience of the Senate
 
===The [[Imperial Conclave]]===
====[[Archmage|Archmagi]]====
* Kallendar Stormcrow declared Archmage of Spring
* Corvus of Auric Horizon declared Archmage of Summer
* Maurice de Gauvain declared Archmage of Autumn
* Savik Summerstorm declared Archmage of Winter
* Callisius Quicksilver declared Archmage of Day
* Baba Ana declared Archmage of Night
 
====[[Grandmaster|Grandmasters of the Orders]]====
These Grandmasters will serve with these voting strengths until re-election at the beginning of the [[Titles Spring 377|Spring Equinox, 377YE]].
* Grandmaster of the [[Celestial Arch|Order of the Celestial Arch]] Sejanus with a voting strength of 36
* Grandmaster of the [[Golden Pyramid|Order of the Golden Pyramid]] William Bolholt of [[The Marches]] with a voting strength of 76
* Grandmaster of the [[Rod and Shield|Order of the Rod and Shield]]Meir Pathfinder of [[Navarr]] with a voting strength of 42
* Grandmaster of the [[Sevenfold Path|Order of the Sevenfold Path]] Jessica of [[Highguard]] with a voting strength of 41
* Grandmaster of the [[Shuttered Lantern|Order of the Shuttered Lantern]] Wyrda Bjornadottir of [[Wintermark]] with a voting strength of 63
* Grandmaster of the [[Unfettered Mind|Order of the Unfettered Mind]] Alexei of [[Varushka]] with a voting strength of 46
 
===The [[Imperial Bourse]]===
These seats are usually auctioned at various points throughout the year. Due to concerns of economic stability in a time of Imperial crisis, the seats gained at the Winter Equinox 376 will run until the Winter Equinox 377 and then the normal process of re-election will begin again.<br>
====[[Imperial Bourse#Imperial Bourse Positions|Imperial Bourse Positions]]====
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Arratan Gamble|Arratan Gamble]] is held by Francisco Alesthos Sangiene Relia de'Tessato Mestra (76 crowns & 1 ring)
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Brilliant Star|Brilliant Star]] is held by Lukash Biessek von Temeschwar (101 Crowns)
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Canterspire Circle|Canterspire Circle]] is held by Thomas Shanks (90 crowns & 5 rings)
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Damation Cliffs|Damation Cliffs]] are held by Vittorio, Butcher's Guild of the League (104 crowns)
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Fortress of Salt|Fortress of Salt]] is held by Aedred ap Magor Renwaerd (70 crowns)
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Golden Trees of Seren|Golden Trees of Seren]] are held by Tobias Shanks (90 crowns & 5 rings)
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Great Mine of Briante|Great Mine of Briante]] is held by Horsa Tysalt (70 crowns)
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Heartwood of the Great Vale|Heartwood of the Great Vale]] is held by Landon L''and''ridge (?) (55 crowns)
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Hunt of Alderei the Fair|Hunt of Alderei the Fair]] is held by Nicolai Tarrnhausen (104 crowns)
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Night Quarry|Night Quarry]] is held by Rudviso Garnossa (64 crowns & 5 rings)
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Scorrero Nets|Scorrero Nets]] are held by Aesher Endsmeet (30 crowns & 1 ring)
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Singing Caves|Singing Caves]] are held by Guillamo deTassato (150 Crowns)
* The [[Imperial Bourse#Sutton Stone Quarries|Sutton Stone Quarries]] are held by Sandoval Meichteri Relia van Temekhlvan (76 crowns & 1 ring)
* The [[Imperial Bourse#Syrene's Wisdom|Syrene's Wisdom]] is held by Silvio De'Tassato (80 crowns)
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Weirwater Vales|Weirwater Vales]] are held by John Marsh (61 crowns & 2 rings)
 
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Brilliant Shore|Brilliant Shore]] is held by the [[Thule]] and will not be auctioned until [[Skarsind]] is once again an Imperial territory.
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Great Forest at Reikos|Great Forest at Reikos]] is held by the [[Druj]] and will not be auctioned until [[Reikos]] is one again an Imperial territory
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Great Pits of Ennerlund|Great Pits of Ennerlund]] are held by the [[Druj]] and will not be auctioned until [[Holberg]] is once again an Imperial territory.
 
====[[Imperial Bourse#National Bourse Positions|National Bourse Positions]]====
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Eternal Shafts of Time|Eternal Shafts of Time]] ([[Varushka]]) are held by Tamasz Stracovich
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Granites of Veltsgorsk|Granites of Veltsgorsk]] ([[Varushka]]) are held by Bohdan Ivanovich Bashry
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Legacy|Legacy]] ([[Urizen]]) is held by Valerion of Phoenix Reach
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Thimble|Thimble]] ([[Navarr]]) is held by Idris Eternal
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Vigilant Swan|Vigilant Swan]] ([[Highguard]]) is held by Obediah of Cantiarch’s Hold
 
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Regario Dossier|Regario Dossier]] ([[The League|League]]) is controlled by Lorenzo la Vulpe
* The [[Imperial Bourse#The Master of The Imperial Mint|Master of the Imperial Mint]] ([[The League|League]]) is Nicolo Barrossa DeTassato
 
* [[Imperial Bourse#The Steel Fist|The Steel Fist]] is appointed during the [[Titles Spring 377|Spring Equinox]]
* [[Imperial Bourse#The Broken Shore Bounty|The Broken Shore Bounty]] is appointed during the [[Titles Spring 377|Spring Equinox]]
* [[Imperial Bourse#The Stonefield Ice Caves|The Stonefield Ice Caves]] is appointed during the [[Titles Spring 377|Spring Equinox]]
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Overview

This page lists the names of all Imperial citizens who currently hold an Imperial title. Previous title holders are listed historically below (as recorded at the end of the relevant summit). For more information on how they were elected, please refer to imperial elections and the Election schedule

The Throne

Uniquely the Imperial Throne wields significant power in the Senate, Synod, Conclave and Military Council.

Imperial Senate

Senators

A Senator has the right to raise a motion in the Imperial Senate and crucially to vote on the outcome. Each senator is elected to represent a single territory and may be expected to serve the interests of the occupants of that territory.

The Freeborn Senators

The Dawnish Senators

The Highborn Senators

The Imperial Orc Senators

The League Senators

The Marcher Senators

The Navarr Senators

The Urizeni Senators

The Varushkan Senators

The Wintermark Senators

Member of the Senate

Members of the Senate have the right to speak in the Senate, to partake in the debate when motions are discussed. Some members also have the right to vote or to raise a motion.

Ambassadors

Ambassadors are usually appointed by the Imperial Senate - they are expected to take the lead in diplomatic relations with the foreign power or entity and all official ambassadors have the right to negotiate a treaty. A senator must use a Senate motion to submit the treaty for ratification by the Senate - but ratification only requires a single senate motion, regardless of how many legal changes are required to ratify the treaty.

Advisors and Consuls

The Imperial Senate has delegated a number of powers to individual titles giving them the ability to employ legal powers normally reserved for the Senate such as the power to instruct the department for historical research or order a commission. Some of these positions incorporate the responsibility to provide the Senate with advice and council on a specific subject.

Imperial Synod

The Assembly of the Nine

After the General Assembly, the Assembly of the Nine is the most powerful of the individual assemblies of the Synod. The Assembly of Nine consists of the eight cardinals appointed by the virtue assemblies and the Throne. Each member of the Assembly is able to raise a single judgement and has a single vote.

The Gatekeepers

Each of the seven cardinals of Virtue is able to appoint a single gatekeeper. The gatekeepers decide who is to receive one of the precious doses of true liao each summit, and some serve as close allies and assistants of their respective cardinal.

The Inquisitors

The Virtue inquisitors are intended to form an Inquisitorial court in conjunction with the Imperial Inquisitor, to oversee inquisitions and ensure their accountability and transparency.

The Champions of Virtue

The Champions of Virtue are the bearers of the artefact Pilgrim's Shields, and serve as inspirations to the pilgrims of the faith and laity as to what it means to be Virtuous, particularly in a military context.

Envoys

The Imperial Senate has delegated a number of powers to individual titles giving them the ability to employ legal powers normally reserved for the Synod such as the power to conduct an inquisition or to withdraw funds from the Virtue fund. Most of these envoys have very specific responsibilities or areas of concern.

Imperial Military Council

Generals

A General has the right to issue campaign orders to the Imperial army they lead. They can also speak in the Imperial Military Council and vote to decide in the Muster which battle opportunities presented by the Sentinel Gate will be pursued.

The Freeborn Generals

The Dawnish Generals

The Highborn Generals

The Imperial Orc Generals

The League Generals

The Marcher Generals

The Navarr Generals

The Urizeni Generals

The Varushkan Generals

The Wintermark Generals

Member of the Military Council

Members of the Military Council can raise issues and speak in the Imperial Military Council and vote to decide in the Muster which battle opportunities presented by the Sentinel Gate will be pursued.

Imperial Conclave

Grandmasters

Although every magician may vote, only the grandmaster of a Conclave order or the Throne can authorise a citizen to speak in the Imperial Conclave. They also have control of the considerable resources of their order.

Archmages

Each archmage represents the Empire to the various inhabitants of their appropriate realm. To empower them to carry out their work, each archmage may choose to send a short missive to a single named eternal of their realm each summit.

College Masters

Each of these titles has control of an Imperial college of magic granting them the ability to direct the Empire's magicians to create new rituals.

Agents of the Conclave

Conclave related titles - most are elected by the Declaration of Candidacy as part of a Conclave session.

Imperial Bourse

The most significant titles in the Bourse are commonly referred to as Bourse seats. Almost all these seats provide the citizen who controls them with a significant supply of bourse materials each season. Controllers of Imperial seats will usually sell these materials to the highest bidder, controllers of national seats are sometimes expected to provide materials at reduced rates for worthy causes to members of their nation. For historical reasons the Master of the Imperial Mint and the Castellan of Spiral Castle are both considered to be a Bourse seat even though neither are associated with the production of bourse resources any longer.

Ilium Seats

Mithril Seats

Weirwood Seats

White Granite Seats

Other Seats

Sodality Vote

Sodalities can elect Imperial titles, usually by direct election of members, with each member receiving a single vote. Sodalitys usually elect the title created by the Senate to run the sodality, but they may appoint other positions as well if appropriate.

Other Titles

There are scores of other Imperial titles - many of which are relatively minor in nature. A sinecure or ministry might provide a wealthy income but rarely includes any legal powers or significant responsibilities beyond ensuring the safety of the structure that provides the income.

Senate Appointment

These titles are appointed by unanimous decision of the senators of the appropriate nation, or by vote of the Senate if the senators cannot decide. These positions are usually important or relevant for national politics.

Military Council

These titles are appointed by simple majority of any members of the Military Council who are eligible to vote and are present when the election takes place. A national position appointed by the Military Council follows the same process, but only the generals of that nation are allowed to vote.

Bourse Auction

Like the more significant Bourse seats, these Imperial titles are elected by Auction of the Seats - going to the highest bidder. They usually provide the controller with access to a valuable ministry or a sinecure that provides herbs, mana crystals or other resources which may be available for sale.

Tally of the Votes

Like national Bourse seats, these Imperial titles are elected by Tally of the Votes - going to whichever candidate enjoys the most support from citizens of their nation. They usually provide the controller with access to a valuable ministry or a sinecure that provides herbs, mana crystals or other resources which may be available for sale.

Conclave Declaration

These seats are elected by declaration of candidacy in the Imperial Conclave. They often provide the recipient with an income of important magical materials of some kind.

Synod Judgement

These seats are elected by judgement of appointment by the appropriate assembly of the Imperial Synod when they fall vacant. They often provide the recipient with additional Synod votes or liao.

Throne Appointment

These titles are directly appointed by the Throne and are usually expected to serve the interests of the current Throne.

Cardinal Appointment

The Curator of the Printer's Guild Museum is directly appointed by the Cardinal of Prosperity when they assume office. The position provides the recipient with additional Synod votes and liao.

Other Methods

These titles are often elected by a national contest of some form. The knight-protectors of Dawn who win their title by victory in a grand tourney whereas the Doyen of the Spires must win a vote of their peers. The holders of these titles are often expected to employ the powers of their title in service to their nation where appropriate.