Blood Prince

The Blood Prince is the head of the Blood Court that resides over Cainaan. The title was only properly established with the foundation of the Blood Court, which was first the Shadow Court. In the centuries before there was not formal ruler of the Shadow Court. Since the founding of the title there have only been two Blood Princes. Ileana the Short-Ruled who ruled during the first twenty years as Blood Prince, but died under suspicious circumstances as a wooden stake was driven through her hart. With some claiming it was her successor Dragomir who orchestrated the event. Others claim it was the Medvedi who assassinated her. Since then Dragomir the Whisperer has ruled as Blood Prince, who is known for his skills in subterfuge and general paranoia. 
== Responsibilities ==
The Blood Prince is tasked with leading the assemblies of the Blood Court. They have the right to call a session of court and to end a session. In essence the Blood Prince is the end arbiter of any meeting of the Blood Court. In addition the vote of the Blood Prince weighs more heavily when making a decision, with them even being allowed to overrule any decision as they are considered the most powerful vampire in Cainaan. Being the Blood Prince therefore comes with many benefits, but despite all these boons it is also a boring task. For they have to keep strict tab on the different rulings, laws, and customs that have been established over the 200 year long history of the Blood Court.
== Clothing ==
The Blood Prince can be promptly recognized by their clothing. Most notable is a golden circlet inlaid with gemstones. The gold was molten down from the old crown of the rulers of Tara Tranda. In addition some of the gemstones were taken from the crown. Aside from these a few new gems decorate the circlet, such as two red and one black gem in the shape of a rose. The black gem is set in the middle of the circlet, flanked by the two red gems.