Current Imperial titles
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.
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.
- Advisor on Orc Affairs - Shad
- Conscience of the Senate - Aurelio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato
- Imperial Consul - Jarrigk Orzel
- Imperial Magus - Æsa Sigeling
- Master of the Imperial Mint - Tristan Ramson von Holberg
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.
Advisers and Consuls
The Imperial Senate has delegated a number of powers to individual titles giving them the abilty 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 inquistions and ensure their accountability and transparency.
Envoys
The Imperial Senate has delegated a number of powers to individual titles giving them the abilty 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.
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 Fleet Master - Rahmah i Darwisj i Erigo
- Warmage - Andronikos of the Lighthouse at Nikephoros
Imperial Conclave
Grandmasters
Although every magician may vote, only the grandmaster of a Conclave order or the Throne can authorize 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
The Imperial Necromancer has control of the Imperial Regio for the second half of the hour when it is possible to cast Whispers through the Black Gate, on each day of each summit. The Imperial Necromancer may choose which covens may use the regio in this time, and the order in which they may use it.
Imperial Bourse
The most significant titles in the Bourse are commonly referred to as Bourse seats. Each seat provides the citizen who controls it 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.
Ilium Seats
Mithril Seats
Weirwood Seats
White Granite Seats
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.
- Apothecary of Orieb - Nikolai Desovich Patazca
- Bailiff of the Downs - Thomas Oak
- Blackroot Broker - Twyll Eternal
- Broken Shield Guardian - Redhand Gezzar
- Butcher of the Meat and Mana Market of Temeschwar - Valentino Fontana di Sarvos
- Cabalist of the Hollow Stone - Lutobor (Lut) Branislavovich Glinka
- Captain of the Senate Guard - Vacant
- Caretaker of New Dunhall - Brigantia Duning
- Chatelaine of the Reapers' Repose - Amalie
- Churnspire Adjutor - Alexios
- Collector of Prosperity's Boon - Leofric “Leo” Brenna
- Curator of the Twilight Demesne - Ringforge Merdev
- Custodian of Glass Point Cove - Dalibor Marek van Temeschwar
- Custodian of the Bleak Tower - Staurakios, of the Lighthouse at Nikephoros
- Custodian of the Bloody Great Sausage - Sergio Salvatore
- Custodian of the Claw - Valeria
- Custodian of the Kennels - Hildegarde
- Custodian of the Pelican Tower - Concordio Barcaiolo di sarvos
- Custodian of the Starlight Drift - Lochias Of Oblivion's Edge
- Dauntless Warrior - Skywise Karrak
- Dean of the First Voice Glade - Idwynn Splitroot
- Dean of the Liberated - Ventuno di Sarvos
- Dean of the Thorned Rose - Bledri Eternal
- Dredgemaster of Feverwater - Eosffair Farwalker
- Eastern Broker - Lith
- Eternal Flame of Miaren - Tanwen
- Fallsheart Guardian - Xenshia Dunning
- Farmer of Eastern Spring Farm - Stormcrow Dren
- Gatekeeper of Falling Snow - Leofric Dunnsson
- Granger of the Golden Orchard - Siân Eternal
- Grieftender of the Forgotten - Velko Perunovich Razoradze
- Grim Gardener - Maegruth Bearonovitch Strascovitch
- Grimnir of Wittal Grove - Branwynn Helsbur
- Guardian of Dunfrith - Kai Dunning of Dunhearth Hall
- Guardian of the Cairn - Tarqeq Icetongue
- Guardian of the Prosperity of Afal - Gerraint Black
- Guildmaster of the Artisans - Xanthius
- Healer of Dawn - Isabella de Rondell
- Hearthtender of the Unbroken - Sindri
- Herbalist of the Hearth - Astar Lodindottir
- High Herbalist of Sybella - Asher of Cantiarch's Hold
- Jade Custodian - Giacomo Corvinoscuro
- Keeper of Aurelie's Garden - Cerys de Rosier
- Keeper of Berislav's Rest - Ostrik Vulpe
- Keeper of the Bone Hives - Druhain Olodniky
- Keeper of the Breadbasket - Thaddeus
- Keeper of the Crystal Vale - Torunn Volcarona
- Keeper of the Dour Fens - Bill of Middleton
- Keeper of the Golden Fields - Nicolas Reaper
- Keeper of the Happiston Fields - Tilly of Chalkdown
- Keeper of the Memorial Gardens of Treji - Bloodcrow Agna
- Keeper of the Sapphire Stair - Raphael Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato
- Keeper of the Spice Gardens - Sadiq i Isa i Erigo
- Marshal of the Pit of Revelations - Laika
- Master Apothecary - Kesa Algarsdottir
- Master of Defence of the Scholars of the Sword Academy - Professor Bartolomau Vinnemakker von Holberg
- Master of Sarcombe Metal Market - Edith Forrester Guildenstern
- Master of the Clearing House - Cosimo Sanguineo Rezia Di Tassato
- Master of the School of Exorcism - Naomi
- Mayor of Caricomare - Grimandi Vascello di Sarvos
- Mediator of Hyljehal - Raal Dunn
- Merchant Prince of Misericorde Market - Jonah Yakovitch
- Merchant-boyar of the Stinking Market - Krasivit Buhkova
- Mirrored Maschieri - Anguila Toretto-Barossa di Tassato Regario
- Pitmaster - Bull
- Polemarch of Highwatch - Vacant
- Raven Seer - The Shaman
- Shepherd of the Great Herd - Tulva
- Signori d'Argento Vine Tender - Captain Markus DeVere
- Smith of Ashes - Vana
- Spear of the Seven - Corwyn Heartsbane
- Spider's Tollkeep - Marguerita Serafini di Sarvos
- Steward of the Nabarr - Griffith
- Steward of the Sarvos Mana Exchange - Marsilio Cellini Crivelli di Sarvos
- Steward of the Tassato Mana Exchange - Magnus Carolus Sanguino Rezia di Tassato
- Storm Shaman - Redhand Ikis
- Tender of Tekkupala's Hives - Kal
- Tender of the Blood Orchard - Cees Van Holberg
- Weigher of Worth - Ghillihg
- Woundbinder of the Mark - Tonraq Aguta Iluak
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.
- Arbiter of the Rogue Declaration - Kaapo Kingfishering
- Custodian of the Concordium Dock - Gasparo Conzaga Di Temischwar
- Delver of the Depths - Piera di Sarvos
- Elosian Architect - Talia Seaboar
- First Imperial Wayleave - D'ardante
- Kruidenkenner Trademaster - Aelthrik Dunning
- Prime Factor of the Pallas Docks - Damiàn i Martàn i Erigo
- Quaymaster of the Black Sails - Damiàn i Martàn i Erigo
- Second Imperial Wayleave - Bertrand
- Seer of the Spiral Sword - Tisserande Griffinsbain
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.
- Architect of the Crucible - Bartimaeus
- Bailiff of the Grand Market - Sebastian Shaw
- Bargainer of the Iron Tower - Vladimir Sasha Volkov
- Bonesetter of Torfast Trading Post - Ringforge Kerath
- Broker of the Invisible Cord - Rhys Nighthaven
- Broker of Treji Wayhouse - Berwyn Dancingleaf
- Burgher of Ketsov - Jereni Hinda Bogdanov
- Bursar of the House of Spirits - Rinnah
- Chair of the Wolf - Elsha Bertolf
- Cinderpath Custodian - Asael
- Custodian of Ivarsgard Docks - Vladimir Vladirovich Reznikov
- Custodian of the Assayer's Guild - Marcus Von Temeschwar
- Dhomiro of the Cinnabar Hills - Iñez i Azul-Mar i Erigo
- Four Seasons' Boneweaver - Dayus
- Hakima of Salt and Sand - Bakar i Riqueza
- Harbourmaster of the Semmerlak - Triska Markova
- Kalpaheim Tradeholder - Benny
- Keeper of the Tome - Marco Colombo di Foracci
- Legion Engineer - Groza
- Marracossa Sendito - Karg i Estrico i Erigo
- Master of Rings - Laughlan Vi Temeschwar
- Master of the Root and Stem - Bradwin Barlymaine
- Merchant Boyar of the Bittershore - Kostjya
- Mistress of the Dust Parador - Nemi i Riqueza
- Mistress of the Glass Parador - Ignacio Zuhri
- Northbound Trademaster - Antonio Benedito Altassato
- Overseer of the Westward Road - Borys Vardovich Straskovich
- Preceptor of the Skarsind College of Warcasting - Bloodcrow Rakk
- Quaymaster of the Elosian Docks - Spyridonakes of the Lighthouse at Nikephoros
- Reeve of Boar's Market - Guy Grimbold the Elder
- Steward of Good Leaf Gardens - Coal Carefoot
- Steward of the Mines of Gulhule - Irontide Flax
- Talon of Kauppahall - Vauraus Korppitkotka
- Tolvoli Butcher - Misha Klubnika Alexandrovich Petrov
- Vizier of the Incarnadine Satchel - Jacina i Alferoz i Erigo
- Warden of the Trees and Hills - Zakhar “Crow” Strascovich
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.
- Abbess of Reconciliation - Sister Rosa
- Arbiter of the Four Winds - Herminius of the House of the Wanderer
- Archivist of the Echoing Obelisk - Enoch
- Armarius of the Anvil Library - Richardo Glostari di Sarvos
- Azure Sutannir - Mina i Yashum i Riqueza
- Banner-bearer of Atkonaroq - Liv Tidgaring
- Bishop of the Navigators - Tabris, Son of Armisael
- Castellan of the Silent Sentinel - Rhesa
- Challenger in Waiting - The Earl of Fools
- Claviger of the Basilica of Cora Holdfast - Nekoda of the Shattered Tower
- Crimson Sutannir - Ahraz i Guerra
- Crow Keeper of the Rest - Ursa
- Curator of the Blood Red River - Astrid Fjellrevening Rezia di Tassato
- Curator of the White City Museum - Apollos
- Custodian of the Imperial War Memorial - Jericho
- Dean of Laroc Cathedral - Ser Dindrane
- Friar of Honour's Rest - Friar John of the Mourn
- Guardian of Britta's Memorial - Neala Blackhawk
- Guardian of Giselle's Tomb - Casimir Marcelino di Sarvos
- Guardian of the Maze of Zoria - Illya Nikovitch Volkov
- Guide to the Lost - Memorykeeper Ikahn
- Hand of Guerra - Ahshen i Fiel i Guerra
- High Bard of the Empire - Protectorate Rile
- Keeper of Emilio's Herbarium - Emilio Marsana Saverio di Sarvos
- Keeper of the Garden - Aerowen Embercast
- Keeper of the Magpies - Vacant
- Keeper of the Orchard - Tom Appleseed
- Knight of the Greenwood - Percival Summerstrong
- Lady of the Proffered Hand - Lady Eleanor Novarion
- Liaison to the Temple in Nemoria - Vacant
- Medical Officer of the Pegasus Respite - Felix of the Arion Sentinels
- Patron of the Pavilion - Leonora 'Nora' Albertina van Holberg
- Prelate of Adelmar's Shrine - Limonos of the Astral Observatory
- Prelate of the Little Mother - Ray Fosterbrooke
- Reeve of Greenforest Fair - Arlen Foreman-Smith
- Speaker of the Highborn Assembly - Isaac of the Silent Tide
- Tender of the Hearth - Nikolovich Drakov
- Voice of the House of Barbs - Teleri
- Voice of the Twin Roses - Lady Ailsa Tamerlaine
- Watcher of Britta's Pool - Rafe
- Watcher of Ratibor's Torch - Vitore Van Temeschwar
Throne Appointment
These titles are directly appointed by the Throne and are usually expected to serve the interests of the current Throne.
- Captain of the Throne Guard - Vacant
- Keeper of the Imperial Menagerie - Kay Griffinsbain
- Queen's Rose - Vacant
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.
- Curator of the Printer's Guild Museum - Fabio Costas de Sarvos
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 empoy the powers of their title in servce to their nation where appropriate.
- Doyen of the Spires - Ioseph
- Emissary to the Celestial Library - Xenia
- Keeper of Brock's Toll - Isadora Ebbe
- Knight-protector of Autumn - Torag Meliora
- Knight-protector of Spring - Lord Illantris Wolfborne the Blue Cake Knight
- Knight-protector of Summer - Rhydian de Rondell
- Knight-protector of Winter - Vacant