The Government

Lellorium is a parliamentary republic, with regular democratic elections held to decide control of its **parliament** and **courts**. Each major region (other than Acheron and Alcalva) is also run by its own municipal government, which is headed by an elected mayor. Notably, known Metahumans cannot hold public office, due to the risk of them using their powers to sway the government in their favor.

## **Major Parties**

The **Lellorium Safeguard Coalition (LSC)** is the current dominant force in Lellorium's government, an isolationist and tough-on-crime coalition party that has been credited with breaking Gehenna’s hold over Dusryal, restructuring the LPD with multiple new divisions, and rebuilding Downtown in the wake of the **Angelfire Crisis**. Having consolidated their forces by absorbing several smaller parties following Nightfall's attack, their stated aims now include rebuilding the country’s police and military forces, while arming and deregulating heroes to help fight surging villain gangs. This party’s current leader is the Prime Minister, **Aurelius Steel**.

The **Harmony Movement (HM)** represents the main opposition, a more liberal group that aims to create a ‘harmonious’ society by uniting Lellorium’s many diverse groups. Concerned by the growing chaos caused by Metahuman conflicts, they advocate for policies that would strip heroes of some of their leeway and make them more accountable to the public, while also providing resources to help rehabilitate villains and turn them towards good rather than simply hunting down and punishing them. This party’s current leader is the gentle but passionate **Sierra Howard**.

The **Citizens’ Independence League (CIL)** is radical anti-Metahuman party in favor of far stricter regulations on the use of powers. Their rhetoric argues that metahumans are not necessary for a functioning society, and that the government should make efforts to reduce its dependence on so-called ‘heroes’ for crime fighting and national defense. Though smaller than the two major parties, their rising support among non-metas makes them a political force that cannot be counted out. This party’s current leader is the soft-spoken yet charismatic **Lincoln Case**.

## **Elected Leaders**

* Prime Minister: **Aurelius Steel** (Lellorium Safeguard Coalition)

A towering, grey-haired man packing some serious muscle in spite of his age. His fiery voice and hard-line rhetoric are tempered by a quick, calculating mind.

* Central mayor: **Mercedes Coleman** (Lellorium Safeguard Coalition)

A sharp-eyed woman with curly black hair. Following the teachings of the former hero Themis, she tends to take a brute-force approach to dealing with lawbreakers and villains, but is otherwise a fairly moderate leader.

* Downtown mayor: **Dave Smithston** (Independent)

A fabulous, flamboyant, and incredibly charismatic man who somehow managed to work his way up to a position of power without being affiliated with any major party. He’s empathetic, excitable, and even a little overbearing at times, but is also a very talented man and a great deal smarter than he lets on.

* Kelton mayor: **Kellan Andrews** (Harmony Movement)

A man in his sixties, with graying dreadlocks and a thin beard. Has a sharp sense of style, and is also a frequent smoker. An immigrant to Lellorium, his rags-to-riches story is quite well known within the region, and according to most his record as mayor is solid.

* Fhoster mayor: **Jackson James** (Lellorium Safeguard Coalition)

A bearded redhead, known for his love of fancy suits. Though he’s a smooth and eloquent speaker, his tenure as mayor has been marked by multiple controversies, including allegations of bribery and corruption. It currently looks unlikely that he’ll last another term, although he’s fighting hard for one nonetheless.

* Dusryal mayor: **Erin Harvey** (Harmony Movement)

A delicate platinum-blonde woman, distinguished by her blue eyes and immaculate fashion. Despite her frail appearance, she’s as tough as any of the other mayors, working to curb gang violence in her crime-stricken region and even surviving several physical attacks. She’s also a fiery advocate for Dusryal on the national stage, lambasting the other regions for enjoying the benefits of its industry without providing it with anything in turn.

* Elysian mayor: **Blake Rattigan** (Independent)

Former corporate lawyer. Neat blonde hair, round spectacles, and sharp cheekbones. A cunning and extremely dangerous man.