The Central Authority

"*We're masters of the oceans wide,*

*Custodians of relentless tide!*

*For the Authority we fight -*

*Within this dark a blazing light.*

*Hurrah, hurrah, three cheers for the cause!*

*We truth uphold, and also laws!*

*For the many, the few, the big, the small -*

*We would give our lives for the cause!*

*We would give our lives for the cause!*

*We're wardens of the valiant dead,*

*From shore to shore our boots will tread!*

*The furthest reaches we shall tame,*

*Bring order, peace, Adretian fame!*

*Hurrah, hurrah, three cheers for the cause!*

*We truth uphold, and also laws!*

*For the many, the few, the big, the small -*

*We would give our lives for the cause!*

*Hurrah, hurrah, three cheers for the cause!*

*We truth uphold, and also laws!*

*For the many, the few, the big, the small -*

*We would give our lives for the cause!*

*We would give our lives for the cause!*"

-The Gideshu March, otherwise called the canon in-world theme of The Central Authority.

## The Central Authority

### Description:

The Central Authority is a highly influential and powerful group in The Depths, Terranevo, and the entire Cosmere. Their name is sometimes shortened to The Authority. The Authority has a deep and permanent hatred for The Ministry. They trade a lot with The Summer Company. They also occasionally hire The Knives of Eylis'. The Central Authority is essentially a replacement of Equarius, in terms of geography. The Authority is run by Gloria Belltide. Their main capital is known as Adretia, and is in the center of an area that was previously No Man's Land. They have multiple ranks, such as the Shock Corps which are Thundercall users notorious for using their electricity powers for torture and interrogation. Their other ranks include the Peacemakers and Peacemaker Generals. Wardens oversee the operations in most Kingdoms and large towns while a Warmaster covers the entire military and multiple Inquisitors work under the Wardens. Their main base of operation in Raskem is Fort Merit.

### Ranking System:

Peacemakers: A general term to refer to most of their basic soldiers that aren't specialized or highly skilled.

Shock Corps: A group dedicated to the use of Thundercall. They are notorious for rumors about torture and interrogation involving the use of Thundercall.

Peacemaker Generals: The rank which guides the Peacemakers and calls on the Shock Corps. They are decently powerful.

Inquisitors: A rank underneath the Wardens. These are some of the most powerful soldiers and members of The Central Authority. It is advised to respect an Inquisitor, as they are quite strong.

Wardens: Wardens oversee operations in most Kingdoms and large towns. They are highly trusted and are ready to take any steps necessary. They usually have special bases in each kingdom where they regularly stay at. The Wardens direct the Inquisitors to their will.

Warmaster: The one who oversees the entire army. The Warmaster holds the authority to declare war, and is extremely powerful. A Warmaster by themself could easily take down entire armies. One shan't trifle with them, nor get in their way, lest they value their life.

Grand Sovereign: The leader of The Central Authority. As of the moment, this is Gloria Belltide. It is unknown who came before her, as all just remember Belltide as the Grand Sovereign. But it is known that at least one came before her. But who would it be?

### Members:

Peacemakers: None.

Shock Corps: None.

Peacemaker Generals: None.

Inquisitors: August Gideshu.

Wardens: Andvari. (Well known, but you haven't heard of him.)

Warmaster: None.

Grand Sovereign: Gloria Belltide.

### Relationships

The Divine Order: The Central Authority generally likes The Divine Order as their goals with The Ministry often overlap. Overall, positive.

The Ministry: Highly negative. They have hated each other since The Central Authority was made, and the two founders despise each other. Overall, extremely negative.

### Trivia

* Most of the members of The Central Authority are unknown to The Guild.
* The Central Authority used to have a different name.
* They have been around since the days of Lumen.
* Signum Flare and the founder of The Authority hate each other.
* They fund and employ The Divers, The Ignition Union, and The Knives of Eylis'. They are also common customers and supporters of The Summer Company.