The Imperial Council
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| Nicknames | The Iron Bastion, The Imperial Jewel |
| Country | The Hadrian Empire |
| Founded | Founded in 1522 by Roderick Withmond |
| Governing
Body |
The Imperial Diet
The Imperial Council |
| Kaiser
Kaiserin |
Diederick-Gobel von Lichtenfelts |
| Bürgermeister | Friederich von Bergwald-Holstein |
| Vater | Vater Gregor I |
| 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.