Arsus

An Arsus is a ruler of one of the more influential countries in the Flentia River basin, sitting at around the same level as a Duke. The only real difference is that, along with their ducal duties, an Arsus is also involved in the election of the Great Rex of the Sacred Coalition. Five minor countries in this coalition hold the office of Arsus; the office is mainly hereditary, with an additional election taking place to decide a new Arsus if one's line dies out.
Only a Duke is allowed to hold the title of Arsus - Kings cannot be elected as they hold too much influence within the Coalition, and and Arsus attempting to rein in such power will be stopped abruptly by the other four, if not out of loyalty to the Coalition then to maintain the balance of power and strengthen their own chances.
There is no plural for 'Arsus', meaning that any sentences containing the term must refer to it in the singular, or be edited to address it thus. Currently the countries holding the title of Arsus are Fal Buscua, Ulthuena, Esheburg, Anstura and Trelinth.Category:Politics
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