Ambassador to the Grendel
Overview
The Ambassador to the Grendel is an Imperial title. It is an Imperial position appointed by the Senate. The title was created by the Senate during the Autumn Equinox 384YE in a motion that also divorced the power of authority from the Imperial Fleet Master.
Prior to the Winter Solstice 387YE, the Ambassador was able to purchase goods from merchants and those seeking favour when not at war. This was changed when the Senate voted to abrogate the embassy that season.
Responsibilities
The ambassador is expected to represent the Empire in relations with the Grendel. They have all the responsibilities common to an Imperial ambassador.
Powers
Imperial Ambassador
The title has all the common powers of an ambassador: they can receive a formal delegation, and may prepare a treaty. Due to the renewed state of war between the Grendel and the Empire, it is no longer possible for the Ambassador to trade with Grendel merchants.
Appointment
The Ambassador to the Grendel is an Imperial position appointed by the Senate. Any Imperial citizen can hold this title, and the ambassador serves for a year. They can be revoked by the General Assembly and by the Assembly of the Nine.
Grendel Ambassador
The Grendel ambassador to the Empire is Speaker Morna of the House of the Seventh Forge, who normally resides in Dubhtraig. They are a canny negotiator described by one wag as being slippery as a bucket of soapy eels. They report to the Council of the Salt Lords, and while it is likely they have their own political ambitions (they are Grendel after all), they seem to take particular pride in discharging their duties to their masters with wry aplomb.
| Summit | Nation | Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Equinox 387YE | Urizen | Starlight Starchaser |
| Winter Solstice 386YE | Dawn | Finna |
| Winter Solstice 385YE | Dawn | Finna |
| Winter Solstice 384YE | Urizen | Abel |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Starlight Starchaser; it will be reelected at the next summit. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.