Organization of the Empire

## The Emperor and the Advisors

Though The Emperor is the highest ruler on Telar, capable of giving orders to all within the Empire's boarders, their powers are kept in check by a series of officials known as Advisors. There are two Advisors for every Country in the Empire, currently there are 7 countries meaning there are 14 Advisors in the Emperor's service. One advisor is appointed by each Country in whatever way they see fit, be it election, royal appointment, or birthright, this Advisor, known as the Alenus Advisor, is usually a native of that Country and has lived there for most or all of their lives and are expected to give up all political and economic ties once they take the office of Advisor. One Advisor, known as the Rustus Advisor, is then appointed by the Emperor who then resides in that Country within the capital city. This is to ensure that the Emperor's will is known in each Country, and each Country's will is known to the Emperor.

The duty of the Alenus Advisors is to keep the Emperor's power in check, no order from the Emperor regarding the changing of laws, boarders, or taxation may be passed without a simple majority vote by the Alenus Advisors approving it. However the Emperor is considered the de facto general for the Imperial Legion, and may give military orders without needing approval from the Alenus. The Alenus also advise the Emperor on how best to serve their individual countries, acting as ambassadors to negotiate legal restrictions, trade, taxation, and the like. Alenus Advisors serve a term of 10 years, whereupon they are sent back to their home Country, a single Alenus Advisor may serve multiple terms.

The Rustus Advisors are sent by the Emperor to their designated Country's capital city once every 5 years. During their time they act as the Emperor's voice to the region's leaders, ensuring Imperial Law is being enforced and that the Emperor's will is made clear to the Country's leader. A Rustus Advisor may veto any action attempted by the Countries leader(s) that the Advisor feels would violate the word or spirit of Imperial Law, though this can be appealed to the Emperor and overruled. A Rustus Advisor may serve multiple 5 year terms should the Emperor choose to appoint them again.

## Succession

The position of Emperor is hereditary, involving a complicated series of rules for inheritance. None under the age of 20 may take the title of Emperor, if an otherwise worthy heir is too young they are considered an invalid heir. If a worthy heir is passed over due to age they may challenge the Emperor appointed instead for the Title, a lengthy process involving many debates, essays, and finally a vote from the Advisors.

The first in line is the oldest born child from the Emperor's current spouse, if an Emperor is polyamorous the oldest marriage is given favor, if multiple spouses were taken at once or in close succession the Emperor chooses one to favor. If a suitable heir is not found from the Emperor's current spouse the oldest child from any other proven relationship is chosen, if more than one heir is the same age the Advisors vote on which to appoint as Emperor. Descendants of previous Emperors that were not appointed to the title are not considered worthy heirs, only direct blood relation to the current Emperor is considered valid.

Next if the Emperor's siblings are alive the youngest over the age of 20 is chosen, ties are decided by Advisor vote. Half and step siblings are then chosen the same way. Next the youngest of the Emperor's parents are chosen, if still alive, then the youngest of the Emperor's aunts and uncles. Then the title goes to the Emperor's current spouse, if the Emperor has multiple they choose an order of succession to follow, typically in order of date married with the oldest marriage always being the favored one.

At the end of this if no suitable heirs are found then the Advisors vote on one of the Rustus Advisors, one the previous Emperor appointed, to be elected as the new Emperor. In this case all Rustus Advisors are called back to the Imperial Palace preceding several lengthy days of debate, argument, and multiple rounds of voting (a super majority of 2/3 is required). After which one of the Rustus Advisors is crowned as Emperor of Telar. Such an event is exceedingly rare, having only happened three times in the Empire's history following several months of genealogical study in order to find a suitable heir.