Imperial Huntsmarshall
Overview
The Imperial Huntsmarshall is an Imperial title created by the Senate in Summer 385YE. The Imperial Huntsmarshall is recognised as the head of the Gathering of Hunters.
Responsibilities
The Imperial Huntsmarshall has a responsibility to support the Empire in collecting knowledge and disposing of dangerous beasts which threaten its inhabitants.
Powers
Address the Council
The Imperial Huntsmarshall has the right to make an address to the Military Council once per summit. To use this power, the Huntsmarshall informs the Herald of the Council that they wish to make an address, which will then be added to the agenda for the next Council session.
Appointment
The Imperial Huntsmarshall is appointed by the Military Council during the Autumn Equinox. It is elected by simple majority of any members of the Military Council who are eligible to vote who are present when the election takes place. Appointments by the Military Council are traditionally carried out with a show of hands at a Council session.
The title can be held by any Imperial citizen. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, and by the Assembly of the Nine.
| Summit | Nation | Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Equinox 388YE | Wintermark | Pender Valen |
| Spring Equinox 388YE | Wintermark | Pender Valen |
| Autumn Equinox 387YE | Varushka | 'Twig' Milos Durenovich Brekhunova |
| Autumn Equinox 386YE | The Marches | Maggie Potts |
| Summer Solstice 386YE | The Marches | Maggie Potts |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Pender Valen; it will be reelected at Autumn Equinox 389YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.