The Imperial Council
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| Nation | The Hadrian Empire |
| Founded | Restored in 1539 by Diederick I |
| Kaiser | Diederick-Göbel von Lichtenfelts |
| ErzBannerbearer | Karl Severin von Lichtenfelts |
| ErzSteward | Damien von Aval |
| Reichsmarshall | Richard Vianden |
| ErzTreasurer | Friederich von Bergwald-Holstein |
| ErzCupbearer | Veredra von Lichtenfelts |
| ErzMagier | Kurt von Drachenfels |
| Language(s): | Common, Attian dialect |
Summary
The Imperial Council, being a gathering of the most prominent advisors of the Kaiser, is the highest-ranking ruling body within the Hadrian Empire. Rebirthed in its current form during the reign of Diederick I, the councilors are personally chosen by the sitting Kaiser or his regent, in case of a regency. The council consists of six advisors, all with their own duties, sharing their expertise with the sitting Kaiser. These six handle the day-to-day of ruling the Empire and meet privately within the Imperial Palace.
The Positions of the Council
The Office of the ErzBannerbearer
This position is filled by the right hand of the Kaiser and is responsible for the functioning of the Imperial Council and household. When the Kaiser is absent, the ErzBannerbearer may sit in his stead and the position’s name derives from the honour bestowed upon the councillor, as they are the one to be allowed to carry the Imperial standard into battle alongside the Kaiser. Upon the Kaiser’s death, the ErzBannerbearer is to head the transition of power and lead the election process for a new Kaiser. Among their other duties is the tutoring of the young Prinzes and Prinzesses at court and keeping the council’s archives in order.
| Duration | Portrait | Name | Coat of Arms |
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| During the rule of Diederick-Göbel I | |||
| 1541 - 1555 AFS |  |
Ser Markvart von Herdorf | 
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| 1555 - AFS |  |
Prinz Karl Severin von Lichtenfelts | 
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The Office of the ErzSteward
The position of the ErzSteward is one that is mostly of a civil nature, and they oversee mainly the housing within the Empire, most prominently that of the Imperial Capital, Adelsburg. They approve the trade and business within the city and are tasked with creating a bustling and safe environment within Adelsburg’s walls. Their responsibilities do not end there, as they are responsible for the upkeep of facilities and amenities across the Empire, as well as international trade agreements and the Empire’s infrastructure.
| Duration | Portrait | Name | Coat of Arms |
|---|---|---|---|
| During the rule of Diederick-Göbel I | |||
| 1539 - 1549 AFS |  |
Graf Friederich von Bergwald-Holstein | 
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| 1549 - 1551 AFS |  |
Azrael von Krieger | N/A |
| 1551 - 1555 AFS | |
Prinz Wilhelm von Lichtenfelts | 
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| 1555 - AFS |  |
Ser Damien von Aval | N/A |
The Office of the Reichsmarshall
The supreme commander of the Imperial armed forces. This councillor is tasked with overseeing the upkeep and organisation of the Kriegsmacht as well as the Kriegsmarine. They maintain a standing army for the Empire in preparation for wartime and guides the Hochmeisters of the various Ritter-orders within the Empire. During wartime, the Reichsmarshall acts as a general alongside the Kaiser, deciding upon battle tactics and larger strategies of wartime.
| Duration | Portrait | Name | Coat of Arms |
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| During the rule of Diederick-Göbel I | |||
| 1539 - 1545 AFS |  |
Herzog Janczyk-Mariusz Tzyrnowski | 
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| 1545 - 1549 AFS | |
Zladimir de Tiri | 
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| 1549 - 1553 AFS | |
Konrad von Drachenfels | 
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| 1555 - AFS | |
Markgraf Richard Vianden | 
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The Office of the ErzTreasurer
The ultimate person responsible for every copper that runs within the Empire. They are tasked with handling inflation, collecting taxes and ensuring that all provinces pay their owed tribute to the Kaiser. They create a yearly balance for the other councillors, such as the ErzSteward and Reichsmarshall, and budgets for their needs accordingly. The ErzTreasurer decides where and to whom the coin flows, and with such holds a large sway within the Imperial Council and outside of it.
| Duration | Portrait | Name | Coat of Arms |
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| During the rule of Diederick-Göbel I | |||
| 1549 - AFS | |
Graf Friederich von Bergwald-Holstein |
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The Office of the ErzCupbearer
The spinner of webs within the Imperial Court, the ErzCupbearer acts as a type of spymaster for the Kaiser. They are to keep their ear to the ground in the case of subtle threats to the Empire’s safety. To uncover plots and schemes that are deemed possible to uproot Imperial authority is their speciality. Those granted the role are also expected to pour and taste the drinks of the sitting Kaiser to prevent poisoning and is one of the Kaiser’s closest confidants.
| Duration | Portrait | Name | Coat of Arms |
|---|---|---|---|
| During the rule of Diederick-Göbel I | |||
| 1540 - AFS |  |
Kaiserin Veredra Kerstin von Lichtenfelts |
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The Office of the ErzMagier
The most recent addition, having been introduced in 1551 AFS, to the Imperial Council’s positions is that of the ErzMagier, or Archmage. This position was created to regulate the growing amount of mages and magical influences within the Empire. They are expected to head all magical affairs and are in charge of maintaining and handing out permits for the usage of magic and lead the Imperial Magier’s Guild in which Imperial magi are trained to use magic safely and in accordance with the Hadrian Imperial Law.
| Duration | Portrait | Name | Coat of Arms |
|---|---|---|---|
| During the rule of Diederick-Göbel I | |||
| 1551 - AFS | |
Markgraf Kurt von Drachenfels |
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