Uleris Chavar

**Uleris Chavar** was the Lord Chancellor of the Ethuveraz at the end of the reign of Varenechibel IV and the start of the reign of Edrehasivar VII. He was the brother of the Viscount Chavel and the father of Nurevis Chavar. He was removed from his position and relegated to his family estate after taking part in an attempted coup against Edrehasivar VII.

## Appearance

Uleris “was short and stocky by elven standards, choleric”. He had broad hands. Uleris was of an age with Setheris Nelar, who was middle-aged.

## Personality

Uleris was conservative, pompous, patronizing, ostentatious, incompetent to a large degree, seemingly a bit sexist and racist, and arrogant. He was loyal to Varenechibel IV to some degree. He was quick to interrupt Maia and talk over him.

He was not a fan of workers' rights, and would go on rants about the Cetho Workers' League. He favored the silk trade. He was also "not the man to inspire personal loyalty in his underlings" and had a high turnover rate in his office.

Uleris seemed to not be very religious, and preferred judicial Witnesses over clerical ones.

## Life

Uleris married at some point, and they had a son, Nurevis. Uleris' wife died, and he was not remarried by the time of *The Goblin Emperor.* At least 10 years prior to *The Goblin Emperor,* he became Lord Chancellor of the Ethuveraz.

Uleris and Setheris had a bitter feud, and Setheris wanted to be Lord Chancellor. Setheris seemingly attempted to turn Varenechibel IV against Uleris, and Varenechibel IV had Setheris imprisoned in the Esthoramire for 3-4 months as a result, for attempting to exert undue influence on the emperor (treason), though he was not formally charged for anything. After Chenelo Drazharan's funeral, Varenechibel IV had Setheris relegated with Maia to Edonomee.

For nearly a decade prior to the end of Varenechibel IV's reign, Uleris' office of the Lord Chancellor fell into disaster, with more of the work Uleris needed to do falling to his secretaries, leaving him uninformed about the information he needed to perform his duties.

After a bomb placed on the *Wisdom of Choharo* by Tethimadiese conspirators killed Varenechibel IV, Nemolis Drazhar, Nazhira Drazhar, and Ciris Drazhar, Uleris ordered arrangements for a funeral, and notified the principalities and Archduchess Nemriän Imaran, and sent Csevet Aisava with a letter to Maia at Edonomee, with his condolences, and that he awaited Maia's orders. Setheris suggested Maia take Csevet's airship back to the Untheileneise Court, to counter Uleris' plans, and get crowned as soon as possible, so Maia (and Setheris) did so.

Once at the Court, Maia had Csevet go in search of Uleris, who seemingly evaded discovery for some time, but eventually arrived with a large entourage. Uleris grew annoyed when Maia insisted on his coronation occurring, particularly prior to the funeral. But Uleris eventually agreed to set the coronation at midnight on the 24th, and the funeral to be later that day. Uleris also recommended Csevet to Maia's service.

It was Uleris' duty/a general expectation for him to inform Captain Verer Orthema of the Untheileneise Guard and Sehalis Athmaza, Adremaza of the Athmaz'are, of Maia's arrival, so they could send Maia his nohecharei, but Uleris failed to inform them. Setheris did so in his place.

As Lord Chancellor, Uleris was also traditionally in charge of arranging for the imperial signet/signets for the royal family generally, but did not do so for Maia. Csevet did so in his place.

Prior to the coronation, Uleris went to Maia to talk about the rituals for the coronation, and "suggested" that Maia take Setheris and the Marquess Imel as his close friends to the vigil during the coronation, as Maia had no *apparent* friends at court and both men were his two nearest male relatives of age. Maia did not do so, as "he would under no circumstances allow Setheris Nelar to play a role of any ritual importance whatsoever in the process of his coronation."

Before Maia's coronation, Uleris met with Maia, along with Maia's four nohecharei, Archprelate Teru Tethimar, Sehalis, and Verer. Uleris asked Maia the three ritual questions, which Maia answered. Uleris was possibly surprised that Maia chose to take the name "Edrehasivar". When Maia insisted on taking Deret Beshelar and Cala Athmaza, his First Nohecharei, as his companions to and from his vigil, Uleris protested, and Maia overruled him. During the oath-giving, Uleris was the last of those to give Maia his oath, as he represented the dead emperor. Uleris then led the procession to the heart of the Untheileneise Court.

Uleris arrived late at the Michen'theileian for the report of the Witnesses for the *Wisdom of Choharo* on the investigation into the airship crash. Uleris was outraged by the claim of sabotage. When Uleris pointed out that an investigation into the sabotage might cross jurisdictional boundaries, Csevet suggested choosing more than one Witness for the Dead, so that all jurisdictions were represented, and Uleris ran with the idea, turning it into "a pageant of investigation".

At the wake for Varenechibel IV, Nemolis, Nazhira, and Ciris, Uleris approached Maia's throne with Nurevis in tow, and introduced Maia to him.

Csevet worked with Uleris' staff at Maia's request to find a position for Setheris that would keep him out of Maia's way. Setheris was eventually given the position of liaison to the City of Cetho, which would put him under Uleris' authority. Uleris later arrived and spoke to Maia about Vedero Drazhin's marriage negotiations, pressuring Maia to take up Count Bazhevel's offer to marry Vedero to Dalera Bazhevar. Maia refused to be bullied, and insisted on only going by Varenechibel IV's written correspondence, which did not include a wish to ally with the Bazhevada (contrary to Uleris' statements).

When Maia told Bazhevel and Duke Tethimel (the father of Eshevis Tethimar, another of Vedero's suitors) that no marriage negotiations for Vedero would occur for at least a year, Uleris was infuriated. He sent a message and met Maia in the Michen'theileian, where he lectured Maia about it until Maia told him to stop.

When "Maia's" final selections for his future empress were presented to the Corazhas - Paru Tethimin, Csethiro Ceredin, and Loran Duchenin - the Corazhas broke into camps. Uleris supported his niece, Loran, and had the Witness for the Prelacy on his side, and Uleris and Lord Bromar eventually argued each other to a standstill, but ultimately agreed on Csethiro. Later, when Maia gave an audience to the Trade Association of the Western Association, Uleris was deeply offended by them, and was scornful of their ideas to bridge the Istandaärtha. In the investigation into the sabotage of the *Wisdom of Choharo*, Uleris targeted the Cetho Workers League as culprits.

Uleris attended Vorzhis Gormened's dinner to announce the upcoming visit of Maru Sevraseched. Uleris glowered throughout, but was somewhat favorable towards the attending silk traders.

The investigation into the sabotage of the *Wisdom of Choharo* floundered, and Uleris eventually said they needed more time. He actively refused to believe the Cetho Workers League' protestations of innocence for several weeks prior to his own arrest, "long after their innocence was fully attested", delaying the investigation.

Less than two weeks before Winternight, after Sheveän Drazharan and Uleris talked one of Maia's Second Nohecharei, Dazhis Athmaza, into their employ, promising him that he would become Adremaza after the death of Sehalis, and that he would be Idra's First Nohecharis, they used him to knock out Maia's other Second Nohecharei, Lieutenant Telimezh, and thus allow Sheveän's armsmen to kidnap Maia and bring him to the apartments of the Prince of the Untheileneise Court, Idra Drazhar, in an attempt to get Maia to abdicate. The plan was to then send Maia to a monastery dedicated to Cstheio. Maia asked to meet with Idra, who disagreed with both conspirators' plans and ideology, and called on his armsman to turn against Sheveän, in time for the Untheileneise Guard to break down to the door to where Sheveän and Uleris were keeping Maia to rescue him. Uleris was arrested, as were most of his staff, including Setheris. Maia chose Lord Eiru Berenar to replace him. Eiru spent much of his early appointment rooting out Uleris' rot.

Uleris was tried within "the first two months of the new year". The specter of Eshevis - part of the Tethimadiese Conspiracy that involved the murder of Varenechibel IV, Nemolis, Nazhira, and Ciris - enabled Maia to grant Uleris - who was unaware of the Conspiracy - clemency. Uleris was confined to the Chavadeise "estate in the corner of Thu-Athamar between the Tetara and the Tetareise border", and his brother, the Viscount Chavel, would look after him. Despite Maia's best attempts to avoid dragging the Chavada down with Uleris, who had not involved them in his schemes, penalties for Uleris' actions made Uleris' extensive properties forfeit, pushing the Chavada into the "shabby patch-pocket nobility". Chavel and Nurevis mothballed the Chavadeise court apartments, most of the furnishings were sent to an auction house in Cetho, and Nurevis left Court.

## Relationships

#### Marquess Lanthevel

It's possible Lanthevel were somewhat close, as Uleris told Lanthevel about why Setheris was imprisoned and relegated.

#### Maia Drazhar

Uleris disliked Maia, and disapproved of his progressive policies. Maia disliked Chavar for his patronizing attitude, racism, and conservative leanings. Uleris did not acknowledge Maia as emperor.

#### Nurevis Chavar

Nurevis obeyed his father's whims, and did not push too hard against them, as Uleris always got his way in the end. Nurevis also sometimes acted on his father's behalf (e.g., introducing Loran to Maia).

#### Orimar

Orimar was the official head of the Courier General's Office at the end of Uleris' reign as Lord Chancellor, and actively deceived Uleris about his duties.

#### Setheris Nelar

Setheris had a feud with Uleris, and thought Uleris was an idiot.

#### Sheveän Drazharan

Sheveän and Uleris seemed to be opportunistic allies.

#### Varenechibel IV

Uleris was loyal to Varenechibel IV's memory, and used this to support his coup against Maia. Varenechibel IV did not turn against him on the urging of Setheris.

#### Witness for the Prelacy (Former)

The Witness for the Prelacy through the end of Uleris' reign as Lord Chancellor was Uleris' creature, and supported him in his political enterprises. The monastery to send Maia to after his planned abdication was his idea.

## Quotations

* “Maia said, “You will not tell us what we can and cannot do, Chavar.”
* To Idra, about Maia: “He will ruin the Ethuveraz,” Chavar struck in. “He has no notion of business or statecraft.”

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Addison, Katherine. “3. The Alcethmeret.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Addison, Katherine. “8. The Coronation of Edrehasivar VII.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Addison, Katherine. “2. The Radiance of Cairado.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Addison, Katherine. “9. The Report of the Witnesses for the Wisdom of Choharo.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Addison, Katherine. “17. Dinner with the Goblin Ambassador.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Addison, Katherine. “30. The Nineteenth Birthday of Edrehasivar VII and the Winternight Ball.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.
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8. ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 Addison, Katherine. “23. The Opposition of the Court.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.
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11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Addison, Katherine. “7. The Tomb of the Empress Chenelo.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Addison, Katherine. “11. The Funeral and the Wake.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.
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15. ↑ Addison, Katherine. “24. The Revethvoran of Dazhis Athmaza.” *The Goblin Emperor*, English 1st ed., Tim Doherty Associates, New York, NY, 2014.
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