Imperial Council

The Imperial Council is a body which advises the Emperor of the Gladians, and institutes policy at their command. Essentially it forms the "government cabinet" of the Empire. Members are appointed to their position by the Emperor or by the larger Senate. Several positions may only be appointed by one or the other. The Emperor may not dismiss the Prime Senator, unless they're removed by the Senate, but can remove his confidence in the Prime Senator and prompt elections in the Senate.

The emperor serves as the head of the council and takes note of its recommendations, but only the emperor can make the council's decisions into law. However an Emperors decision can be vetoed by the Senate at large or its representative the Prime Senator. Additionally a proxy is appointed by the Emperor and elected for the Prime Senator so that their position may always be filled. If the Emperor is a minor, then by default the appointed regent will act in place of the emperor on the council.

The Imperial Council obtained its set of laws in the year 1505 AC, following the Astalman III Reforms, which established the position of the Prime Senator and the ability of the Senate to veto Imperial law. Before the council ruled at the Emperors will, with no ability of nobles or members of the council to reject an Emperors decree.

The Imperial Council meets at the capital city of Termo in the Red Palace.

## Composition

Members of the Imperial Council can be divided into two: those appointed by the Emperor at his will. Or those that are appointed by the Prime Senator, who in turn is selected by the Senate. The Emperor may not dismiss the Prime Senator, unless they're removed by the Senate, but can remove his confidence in the Prime Senator and prompt elections in the Senate. Members of the council are usually key allies of both the Emperor and the Prime Senator. The Prime Senator is understood to will the collective will of the Senate, although its essential for the Emperor to remain in friendly terms with the senate, which represent the most important centers of power in the Empire. Usually all members of the council are also members of the senate, although strictly speaking solely the Emperor (which is granted a seat) and the Prime Senator (who must be elected from the Senate) are required to be members of the Senate.

Another council called the "Executive Council" advises the Emperor and the Prime Senator on the most crucial of matters. They're denoted by being marked in bold.

* **Prime Senator**: chairs the Imperial Council, holds power to veto an Emperors actions. Appointed by the Senate, removed by election of a new Prime Senator inside the Senate as either retirement, a vote of no-confidence, or the removal of confidence from the Emperor.
* **Master of Justice**: Manages affairs of legal importance, appointed by the Prime Senator.
* **Master of the Markets**: Manages affairs relating to the Imperial Economy and budget, appointed by the Emperor.
* **Master of Arms**: Manages affairs relating to the defense and upkeep of Imperial armies, appointed by the Emperor.
* **Master of Tribute**: Manages affairs relating to the tributary system of the Empire, appointed by the Emperor.
* **Master of Information**: Manages the Imperial intelligence system, appointed by the Emperor.
* **Master of Diplomacy**: Manages the Imperial foreign diplomacy, appointed by the Emperor.
* Master of Trade: Manages affairs relating to trade, appointed by the Emperor.
* Master of the Guilds: Manages affairs relating to guilds, appointed by the Emperor.
* Representative for the Negorb: Represents the interests of the Negorb, appointed by the Emperor. (Position established in 1588 as a result of the Negorb Revolt.)
* Representative of the Church (Red): Represents the interests of the Red Church of Termo, appointed by the Emperor.
* Representative of the Church (Blue): Represents the interests of the Blue Church of Termo, appointed by the Prime Senator. (Position established following the Reformation in 1505.
* Representative of the Church (Green): Represents the interests of the Green Church of Termo, appointed by the Prime Senator. (Position established following the Reformation in 1505.
* Representative of the Church (Purple): Represents the interests of the Purple Church of Termo, appointed by the Emperor. (Position established in 1600 by Emperor Jaman I. Disestablished at the end of his reign in 1600).
* Designated Regent: Designated successor of the Emperor shall they become incapacitated or be unavailable, appointed by the Emperor. Note this does not denote them as the official heir.
* Vice-Senator: Elected successor to the Prime Senator shall they be become incapacitated or be unavailable appointed by the Senate.

## Members

### Taman III Amanora

* Prime Senator
* Master of the Guilds: Daaraman Gujoder
* Designated Regent: Jaman Amanora

### Jaman I Amanora

* Prime Senator: Antano Morgal
* Master of Justice:
* Master of the Markets: Daaraman Gujoder
* Master of Arms:
* Master of Tribute: Berlenijan Derani
* Master of Information:
* Master of Diplomacy: Tirlmiren Bloria
* Master of Trade:
* Master of the Guilds: Tiranman Amanora
* Representative for the Negorb: Ilyaan Bine
* Representative of the Church (Purple): Andalyani Nemdarer
* Designated Regent: Madan Amanora
* Vice-Senator: Vestijan Bibjab