Chancellor of the Union

The **Chancellor of the Union** is the head of state and government of the Union. Through a direct election, the Chancellor is elected to a term of 5 years. There are no term limits, but it is considered an unwritten law that once one has left office they may not run again.

The Chancellor must be over 30 years old, Human, and a citizen of the Union.

The current Chancellor is Maxim Clarron.

## Biography

### Parents

Raylan Quince (2258-2312)Vera Dowd (2263-2320)

### Children

Aldus Quince II (2332-2335)Oswin Quince II (2336-2406)

Allard Barron "A B" Quince (2337-2400)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

General of the West Novan Patriots (2338-2341)

**Aldus Quince I** (2298-2350) was the first Chancellor of the Union. Prior to this position he was the General of the West Novan Patriots - the militia of the Independence Movement in West Novan. Whilst he was elected to the office, Quince was unopposed. He was seen as a unifying force in the young united republic. However, his state building was mostly left to the governors of the new constituent states. He also caused controversy for not assigning a New Medlander (most likely Hyram Bridleman) as deputy, electing instead to not appoint one.

He served one term before stepping down due to ill health and died less than three years later of an untreated illness.

Quince's elder brother was Oswin "Odie" Quince, the original leader of the Independence Movement before his murder.

## Biography

### Place of Birth

Kanwall, New Medland (what is now Rymark)

### Parents

Lucan Bridleman (2274-2340)Yana White (2277-2312)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Political Party

Independent (before 2342)Independence Party (2342-2345)

Federal Party (2345-2362)

### Other Offices Held

Mayor of Kanwall (2334-3339)Colonel of the New medland Militia (2338-2342)

1st Governor of New Medland (2341-2342)

1st Governor of Rymark (2342-2346)

**Hyram Bridleman** (2301-2362) was the second Chancellor of the Union. Born into a wealthy family in Kanwall, New Medland, he was elected as the Mayor of the city in 2334, succeeding his father Lucan Bridleman (2274-2340).

During the Independence Wars he initially continued as a civic leader, before taking up arms as a Colonel of the New Medland Militia. After Independence was secured he was appointed the first (and only) Governor of the State of New Medland. The following year he split the state into two - Rymark and Ardevan. He then established himself as the 1st Governor of Rymark, with Garin Down, former mayor of Northpoint, being elected as the 1st Governor of Ardevan.

After his 2nd term in office he was defeated in the election of 2356 by Shira Oslyn. He returned to Kanwall, where he wrote his memoirs before dying in a riding accident a month before his 61st birthday.

## Biography

### Place of Birth

Worston, New Medland (what is now Ardevan)

### Parents

Sutter Oslyn (2280-2353)Shira Maker (2283-2265)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Mayor of Worston (2348-2351)3rd Deputy Governor of Ardevan (2351-2356)

**Shira Oslyn** (2312-2361) was the first female and first progressive Chancellor of the Union. Elected as the 3rd Chancellor in 2356, she was a popular member of the Ardevan elite, having served as Worston's mayor during a transformative period in its industry and wealth before becoming the 3rd Deputy Governor of the state. Her election was the largest share of the vote so far, defeating incumbent Hyram Bridleman.

She was instrumental, along with her deputy Leeman Pel, in beginning the expansion of the Union's borders. She also oversaw the first major conflict after the Independence Wars - the Temmon War.

In 2361, as she began her campaign for reelection, she was assassinated onstage by a disgruntled worker in her hometown of Worston. This marked the first assassination of a chancellor.

## Biography

### Place of Birth

Marcherburg, New Medland (what is now Rymark

### Parents

Aldus Leeman (2271-2309)Thora Pel (2284-2349)

### Children

Thora Pel (2335-2408)Gretta Pel (2339-2410)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Political Party

Independence Party (2346-2348)Progressive Party (2348-2367)

### Other Offices Held

Sheriff of New Pyden (now Pel) County, AR (2349-2351)Delegate for Fall Valley, AR (2352-2357)

**Aldus Leeman-Pel**, MV (2306-2367), more commonly called **Leeman Pel**, was the 4th Chancellor of the Union. He assumed the office after the assassination of Shira Oslyn. Before this, he was the 3rd Deputy Chancellor.

Pel was born Aldus Leeman-Pel in 2306 to Aldus Leeman (2271-2309), the Lord Mayor of Marcherburg, and Thora Pel (2284-2349). Pel's father died when he was 3, and he and his mother moved back to her family's home of New Pyden. He was raised with the aid of his maternal uncle, Griffin Pel. As the name Aldus was also common in his mother's family, the young Aldus became known simply as Leeman Pel. He leaned into this in his young adult years, as he used his mother's family reputation as leverage in his political aspirations.

Pel served as a Captain under Horsa Whitmeer in the Independence Wars. He was awarded the Medal of Valour in 2344 for his actions during the final phases of the War.

He served as Sheriff of New Pyden County for two years before running for the House of Delegates for his home constituency of Fall Valley in 2351. He served from 2352-2357. In 2356 he was chosen as Shira Oslyn's running mate in the hopes his blusterous delivery would appeal to those who were turned off by Oslyn's softer touch.

After Oslyn's assassination, he ran for reelection in her stead, and chose Oslyn's brother Reckart as his deputy chancellor. He did not secure a 2nd full term, as he was seen to be out of touch and frail in his older age.

After his term in office, he retired to his hometown of New Pyden and died a month later. New Pyden County was renamed Pel County in his honour.

## Biography

### Parents

Arlan Dax I (2293-2340)Lenette Couran (2291-2364)

### Children

Arlan Dax II (2349-2413)Oswin Dax (2351-2370)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Union Army Soldier (2345-2351)Union Army Officer (2351-2363)

**Horsa Dax**, MV (2321-2380) was the 5th Chancellor of the Union. He was also the longest serving chancellor at 3 complete terms (15 years).

Born to middle-class parents in the port city of Tynmouth, Dax began as an apprentice to his father, Arlan, working as a shoemaker. Arlan Dax was an early Patriot and eventually fought as an officer under Aldus Quince. He was killed during the war in 2340.

Dax eventually joined the newly established Union Army as a private in the cavalry, before being promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in 2351. He eventually became a Captain under Hoban Larroton in the 21st Cavalry Regiment where he served with distinction in the Temmon War, earning the Medal of Valour.

After leaving the Army in 2363, Dax joined the National Party. His role in the Temmon War had made him a household name and he quickly became a forerunner to challenge Leeman Pel for the chancellorship. It was decided that Dax's expansionist fervour and charisma would make an excellent choice as the chancellor candidate. Oswin Quince II, eldest surviving son of Aldus Quince was chosen as his deputy chancellor to give the National Party legitimacy.

Dax was wildly successful as Chancellor, using his might to carry on Pel's legacy of expanding the office. He instigated the Vermello War early in his time in office, during which his younger son Oswin Dax was killed in the closing weeks of the war when he was serving as a 2nd Lieutenant. This, however, continued to increase Dax's popularity.

He retired from office after 15 years and was hoped to be succeeded by his loyal deputy, Oswin Quince II. However, Quince had fallen ill during the final months of the campaign and withdrew from public view, damaging his chances.

Dax eventually took up public speaking, especially in Roc Gulf. He died in Nestly during a speaking tour at the age of 58 from unknown causes as was buried there.

## Biography

### Place of Birth

New Unster, New Medland (what is now Rymark

### Parents

Adlan Reeder (2304-2339)Meena Fisher (2307-2334)

### Children

Solman Reeder (2355-2440)Meena Reeder (2359-2431)

Doon Reeder (2362-2404)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Delegate for Antree & Wylde, RY (2362-2370)Senator for Rymark (2370-2382)

**Karon Reeder** (2333-2396) served as the 6th Chancellor of the Union.

Reeder was born to a wealthy family in New Unster, New Medland. His father, Adlan Reeder, was a local lawyer in the city. His father was also a loyalist to the crown and during the independence wars, was killed in battle after joining a loyalist militia regiment. His mother had died when he was a year old during the birth of a sibling (who was stillborn).

After being orphaned, Reeder was raised by his fahter's close friend and business partner, Solman Drakes (2301-2372). Drakes had stayed neutral in the war and so had escaped any backlash. He raised Reeder and trained him as a lawyer himself. Reeder went on to marry his guardian's daughter, Effy, as soon as she was old enough.

Reeder quickly gained an interest in politics and joined the new progressive Party. He initially took an expansionist view but, following the Temmon War, he turned his back on the idea. He was fuelled as well by anti-immigration rhetoric and saw Oslyn's death at the hands of an immigrant as a sign that an influx of non-"native" people to the Union would be its downfall.

After serving as the delegate for the Antree & Wylde constituency, he was nominated, and eventually voted in, as the new senator for Rymark following the death of A V Gardener.

As immigration increased, the Progressive Party sought to bolster the anti-expansionist vote and Reeder was chosen as their candidate in the 2386 election. His running partner was the mayor of Tynmouth, West Novan, Mara Swinum.

He was successfully elected to the Chancellorship, but failed to stay popular. Following many states extending citizenship to immigrants, he was unable to retain office and was ousted the following election.

After his defeat, he retired to Slope Hill, a small community in Rymark where he lived until he died. Whilst never holding public office again, he continue to practice law. He died at the age of 63 of a lung infection.

## Biography

### Parents

Aldus Quince (2298-2350)Ana Barron (2306-2362)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Delegate for Duggan, WN (2357-2367)4th Deputy Chancellor (2367-2382)

**Oswin Quince II** (2336-2406) served as the 7th Chancellor of the Union. He had served 15 years as the 4th Deputy Chancellor under Horsa Dax.

Quince was born to Aldus Quince and named for his uncle, Oswin "Odie" Quince (2295-2327). Quince spent most of his early years in the public eye, as the eldest son of the first Chancellor of the Union. After his father's term in office, Quince returned to the family home of Duggan with his mother and siblings. It is here he married Mara Roose and took over his father-in-law's estate of Crimson Hill (which has remained as the seat for the Quince family). He began practising law in Duggan in 2355.

Quince eventually fell into politics and served as the delegate for Duggan from 2357-2367. In 2366 he was elected as the Deputy Chancellor of the Union, and was inaugurated in 2367. He was succeeded as the delegate for Duggan by his borther-in-law, Toban Roose.

Quince served as Deputy for all 3 of Dax's terms and had hoped to succeed him as Chancellor. However, during the campaign for election, he fell ill and had to retreat from public life. This underexposure, as well as the anti-expansionist rhetoric of Karon Reeder, swung the election away from his favour.

Nevertheless, he stayed active in the political sphere, hosting fundraisers and speaking across the county during Reeder's term in office. He was named the National party candidate again in 2386, this time successfully beating Reeder.

Quince served two terms. His primary act as Chancellor was confirming Theddian Rose as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The economy prospered as well, under his chancellorship.

He retired in 2387, and was succeeded by his deputy, Wylan Roebuck.

## Biography

### Parents

Horsa Roebuck III (2309-2381)Rayla Wagoner (2310-2377)

### Spouse

Peg Northman (2350-2400) (m. 2374)Annis Vymes (2378-2425) (b. 2401)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Officer of the Union Army (2363-2377)Judge of Newby County (2380-2385)

6th Deputy Chancellor (2387-2397)

Col. **Wylan Roebuck** (2342-2412) was the 8th Chancellor of the Union. Previous to this he was the 6th Deputy Chancellor.

Born in Shoals, Newby County, Ardevan; Roebuck was the first Chancellor born after Independence. His father, Horsa Roebuck III, had fought in the Independence Wars under Horsa Whitmeer.

Wylan was the youngest of 3 sons, and so little money was left aside for him. He eventually was accepted, on his second try, into the Reeds Military Academy. After passing out aged 21, he joined the 13th Infantry Regiment as a 2nd Lieutenant. He eventually was promoted to Captain and took command of B Company, 2nd Battalion. He led the company during the Vermello War where he was wounded at the 2nd Battle of Lonpraia in 2370. He was promoted to Major and transferred to Regimental staff before being discharged in 2377 with the rank of Colonel, having commanded the regiment from 2376-2377.

Roebuck moved back to his hometown where he was elected as County Judge in 2380, a role he served in for 5 years before moving in the federal circles of politics. He served as the Military Campaign Official for the national party during the Ardevan State Elections of 2385. He was then chosen as a good balance to Oswin Quince II's political and West Novan background.

After serving as Deputy Chancellor for 10 years, he ran successfully for the Chancellorship himself. However during his term he began an affair with his wife's nurse and, when the scandal broke, he was forced to resign from office in 2400.

His wife died a month later and he married his lover, Annis Vymes, the following year after moving back to his home town of Shoals. He lived off his military pension before dying of a heart attack in 2412, aged 70.

## Biography

### Parents

Odie Canric (2322-2400)Cibrana Testamo (2318-2389)

### Children

Raylan Canric (2389-2436)Adlan Carnic (2392-2427)

Cibrana Canric (2392-2460)

Doon Canric (2395-2477)

Oswin Canric (2400-2474)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Officer of the Union Army (2378-2391)Secretary of Agriculture (2392-2397)

7th Deputy Chancellor (2397-2400)

Ardevan Minister for Agriculture (2411-2421)

Lt Col. **Aldus Adlan Canric** (2358-2440), commonly known as A A Canric, was the 9th Chancellor of the Union. He served for a less than two years, following the resignation of Wylan Roebuck. Before this, he was the 7th Deputy Chancellor.

Canric was born in North Point City to Odie Canric (2322-2400), a prominent surgeon, and Cibrana Testamo (2318-2389), the youngest daughter of the 7th Count of Prinapa, a Verrian noble. Canric was brought up well and was given a scientific upbringing by his father.

At the age of 20 he graduated from the Reeds Military Academy and joined the 7th Engineer Regiment (Seven Bridges). During his time with the regiment, he was engaged in multiple agricultural projects and helped build irrigation systems in New Corsayn and Roc Gulf.

In 2388, he was promoted to Major and served as part of the staff of the Chief of Engineers, serving as the Agricultural Advisor. He left the Army in 2391 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was recommended by his superior to serve as the Secretary of Agriculture to replace the retiring Brigadier Hooper Wells-Lakeman. He served for the final five years of Oswin Quince II's chancellorship. Due to his knack for drawing cross party support, he was chosen as Roebuck's running mate. He did not wish to serve in any greater political capacity, but was eventually thrust onto the national stage front and centre when Roebuck resigned in 2400.

Canric made it his public mission to "sustain and change nothing" during his tenure, intending to act as nothing more than a caretaker. After completing the remainder of Roebuck's term he resigned from public life. He returned to North Point City and eventually became the Ardevan Minister for Agriculture in 2411, serving until 2421 when he retired to Blue Springs. He died of a stroke in 2440, aged 82.

## Biography

### Parents

Reckart Dolman Tedd (2349-2413)Lyra dan Backman (2350-2424)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Mayor of Hoburg (2398-2401)

**Samwin Reckart Tedd** (2372-2438) served as the 10th Chancellor of the Union. His election caused quite a stir as, whilst he was (just) over 30 at the time of his inauguration, he was not at the time of his election. It was decided by the Supreme Court that the age of 30 applied only to the inauguration.

Tedd was born to Reckart D Tedd (2349-2413), the 6th Governor of Ardevan (2381-2396). Reckart Tedd's father, Dolman, had also been Mayor of Hoburg from 2345-2359.

Tedd followed his grandfather by being elected as Mayor of Hoburg at the young age of 26. He, however, only used this position to manoeuvre for the Chancellorship. He threw his hat in the ring for the nomination and was initially selected, surprisingly to all, as the Deputy Chancellor nominee. However, following the sudden death of Toban Reel, the nominee for Chancellor, Tedd was thrust forward as the new Chancellor bid. He won following a confused and lacklustre campaign by the National Party, who rushed to find someone suitable to replace Canric.

In his two terms of office, Tedd had sought little advancement. He had attained the office mostly as a symbol of prestige for his family. However, during his second term, the Union's nonstop expansion west eventually drew the ire of the Alevarian Dominions who sought to put a stop to the advancement of humans. Tedd had attempted to offer appeasement, but the Speaker, Aldus Clithero, sought war. The war was declared by Tedd, reluctantly, on 8th Salwan 2407. The war was incredibly unpopular and ended in ceasefire with no real progress on either side. The war spelled the end for Tedd, who had grown tired of his office.

After leaving the position in 2412, he stayed in Newpoint - mixing in the highest social circles. He never settled down and married, leading to some rumours concerning his sexuality. He eventually died in Newpoint in 2438 at the age of 66. His later years were mostly spent speaking at events.

## Biography

### Parents

Aldus Estermark (2328-2401)Vera Roper (2337-2418)

### Children

Thora Estermark (2397-2435)Clemmon Estermark I (2399-2464)

Dorrin Roper "D R" Estermark (2402-2488)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Officer of the Union Navy (2385-2411)

R Adm. **Dorrin Estermark**, NS (2369-2420) was a Union Navy officer who served as the 11th Chancellor of the Union. The last in a string of career military officers that served as nominees for the National Party, Estermark had no political experience prior to his election.

Born the second of Aldus Estermark, himself the second son of Chief Justice Haywin Estermark (2289-2381), Estermark had his sites set on a military career early on. His father had attempted to get him a position at the Reeds, but he was turned down due to his short height (5'2). He was, however, given the opportunity to serve an on-ship education in the navy. He was made a Midshipman in 2365, at the age of 16. He served on the Navy Frigate UNS Whitmeer. He was promoted to Sub-Lieutenant in 2389 and was transferred to the Navy's flagship, UNS Independence. In 2393 he was promoted to Lieutenant. The following year he married Wynette, the daguther of his commanding officer, Captain Pender Debois.

Eventually Estermark was given command of his own ship, the ironclad cruiser UNS Longhorn, in 2397. He was promoted simultaneously to Commander. He made Captain in 2403, and was transferred to command the battleship USN Worston. He was eventually promoted to Commodre in 2407.

During the First Buff War, Estermark (as part of the Southern Fleet's 3rd Squadron) fought in the Battle of Cape Bless. The battle was the only major naval engagement of the war. After the ceasefire, Estermark was awarded the Navy Star - the second highest naval award. He was promoted to Rear Admiral (the second youngest ever at 38) in 2408 and retired in 2411 in order to run for the Chancellorship.

As the Hero of Cape Bless, and the grandson of the First Chief Justice, he won the election in a landslide against incumbent Deputy Chancellor Booker Cleft.

His only major action as Chancellor was sponsoring the Estermark Reforms - which sought to expand the Military. He almost double's the army and navy's budget.

Having achieved this, Estermark decided to step down as Chancellor and allow his Deputy, Hyram Quince-Lees take over in the election.

Estermark died in the Arrana Sea when a storm hit his yacht off the coast of West Novan. He was 50.

## Biography

### Parents

Hyram Clithero (2358-2416)Lena Swinum (2360-2445)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Delegate for New Tyr (2399-2407)Delegate for New Tyr West (2407-2417)

Speaker of the House (2402-2412)

Ambassador to Nerro (2430-2438)

**Aldus Clithero** was a politician who served as the 12th Chancellor of the Union, as well as the 13th Speaker of the House.

Clithero was born to a Nerran father and a Union mother in New Tyr. His father had originally come as a diplomat but had stayed after leaving his career. His mother was the niece of former Deputy Chancellor Mara Swinum.

Clithero was trained as a lawyer by his maternal uncle Aldus Swinum, and served as Assistant Attorney of Tyr County between 2397 and 2399.

In early 2399, a special election was held to fill the vacancy of the New Tyr constituency left by the death of incumbent Peddler Brownstone. Clithero was married to Brownstone's granddaughter and his prominence as Assistant County Attorney made him a promising choice. He was chosen and easily won the election.

Clithero became an immediate sensation in Newpoint and was a fresh face in an otherwise ageing Assembly. After the Progressive Party regained the House in 2402, Clithero was unexpectedly chosen to be the new Speaker. He was seen to draw some cross-party support due to his expansionist leanings.

During his time as Speaker he quickly set to work machinating for war against the Elves in order to secure the Union's Western border. The war was moderately successful but proved that, partially through his father's guidance, he was able to negotiate with foreign powers better than the Chancellor could and was very much seen as the real power in the Union.

Following Progressive defeat in both the Chancellery and the House, Clithero was made deputy chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee. He continued to argue prominent foreign policy legislation.

Following a failed attempt to secure the Progressive ticket for the Chancellorship in 2411, Clithero pushed again in 2416 and secured the nomination, with his sister Elamarne as his Deputy. He won the election against incumbent Deputy Chancellor Hyram Quince-Lees and served a strong first term.

The Pixite mining that had become prevalent under Clithero enraged the Alevarian Empire and they demanded ceasing of all mining operations within the Buff. However, this order was disregarded by Clithero and his government. Clithero had hoped to shed some of the anti-expansionist sentiment from his party in the hopes of securing his bid for a second term. He was successful, however this drew the ire of the Elves who eventually sent Orc raiding parties into Human mining settlements. The westernmost mining town of New Kannig was destroyed in 2421. Clithero won his election with his bluster but immediately signed a concession treaty with the Empire after his 2nd inauguration to cease the foundation of any new mining settlements in the Quresh Accords. This led to an unpopular 2nd term for him.

Clithero was unnable to win a third term, but was made Ambassador to Nerro by a sympathetic Northam Lees. He died in Nerro in 2438 during a summer influenza in the capital of Tyr.

## Biography

### Parents

Suthermark Lees (2352-2405)Clara Coker-Bends (2350-2410)

### Children

Oswin S Lees (2413-2488)Hyram Lees II (2419-2450)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Delegate for Queenstown, NC (2407-2418)Senator for New Corsayn (2418-2427)

**Northam Lees** (2381-2359) was the 13th Chancellor of the Union. He was the first person to hold the Chancellorship who was not from one of the 3 original states (West Novan, Ardevan, or Rymark).

Lees was born to a junior line of the prominent Lees family. who originated from West Novan. His great-uncle Wylan Lees (2300-2360) had been the 2nd Governor of West Novan.

However, Lees more prominent political connection was his mother, who had served as Deputy Governor of New Corsayn from 2391 to 2396. She had also served as the Mayor of Queenstown from 2382-2388.

Lees was hopeful to go to university, however at the time there were none outside of the original 3 states. Lees instead took on an apprenticeship as an accountant with a local Queenstown firm. He eventually married and ran for Delegate of Queenstown in 2401, aged only 20. He was unsuccessful but eventually ran successfully at the age of 25 in 2406. He served in the House for 11 years before being elected to the senate.

During his time in the senate he lobbied for increased funds to the grain states of New Corsayn and Darry, as he saw much expansionist funds go toward the borders and not to reinforce land already owned.

He eventually ran for Chancellor in 2426 with Samwin Bitters, former governor of Darry as his running mate. They wee successful, as the public had grown weary of eastern politicians.

Lees, a supporter of the mining rights of the west, suspended the Quresh Accords and doubled the license quota for miners. Lees had been hopeful that the Coaliation that had helped beat back the Alevarians in the first war would come to their aid again if necessary.

However this was not the case, and when war came Lees mobilised the army and introduced conscription for the first time in the Union's history. However, he was lucky that popular support for the war meant many volunteered.

The war was brutal and whilst looked initially favourable, ended with an armistice. Lees was able to (along with Bitters) negotiate permanent peacetime diplomacy with the Alevarians. He was therefore able to keep popular support up by touting "peace in our time". Pixite reserves were moderately high at the end of the war but whilst these quickly dwindled, advancement elsewhere in technology distracted people from this.

After two terms, Lees stepped down and was replaced with his Deputy, Samwin Bitters. Lees retired to Ipinney County, outside of Queenstown. There, he established Dunnard University in Olakarney. The university was named for the primary financial benefactor of the institution. Lees served on the board of trustees until his death in 2459 at the age of 78.

## Biography

### Parents

Leeman Bitters (2350-2399)Yara Borg (2354-2376)

### Children

Matheld Bitters (2407-2490)Wylan Samwin Bitters (2412-2496)

Enna Bitters (2414-2485)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Clerk of Grosvenor County (2401-2412)Sheriff of Grosvenor County (2412-2416)

15th Deputy Governor of Darry (2417-2421)

16th Governor of Darry (2421-2427)

11th Deputy Chancellor (2427-2437)

Commissioner of Grosvenor County (2443-2444)

**Samwin Bitters** (2376-2444) was the 14th Chancellor of the Union. He was elected in 2437 after spending two terms as the 11th Deputy Chancellor. Before this he had a long career in local and state politics in his native state of Darry.

The grandson of Major Samwin Bitters, a hero of the Temmon War, Bitters was born in Grosvenor, Darry to the elder Samwin Bitters' younger son, Leeman. Leeman Bitters served as a member of the Grosvenor County Council from 2380 until his death in 2399.

Samwin Bitters initially began work as a clerk for his father, before running for County Clerk in 2401. He won the election and served in the role for 11 years before running successfully for Sheriff of Grosvenor County. From there he became known for his strong stance on justice, personally hanging over 30 men in his four year tenure.

In 2414 he was chosen to be the running mate of Lucan Dowd, who was running for Governor. Their ticket was successful and Bitters eventually succeeded Dowd as Governor in 2421. During his first term, where he managed to increase revenue dramatically in the state, he attempted to run for chancellor but was beaten to the nomination by Northam Lees. Lees, however, admired Bitters and offered him the position of Deputy Chancellor. Bitters accepted and served for 2 terms under Lees.

After Lees retired from politics, Bitters ran successfully himself with Enna Acker as his Deputy. However Bitters inherited a great deal of debt following the Pixite War and so was unable to secure a second term.

Following his retirement from national politics, he returned to his native Grosvenor County. He served as its commissioner for a little over a year before he died during a trip to Darry City in 2444. He was 68.

## Biography

### Parents

Solman Kaspa Bridges (2360-2449)Lena Holdwater (2373-2451)

### Children

Solman Arruto Bridges (b. 2432)Shira Bridges (2436-2453)

Matheld Bridges (b. 2437)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Rymark State Treasurer (2435-2438)9th Deputy Governor of Rymark (2438-2441)

**Solman Oderic Bridges** (2401-2476) served as the 15th Chancellor of the Union.

He was born to a banking family in Kanwall, Rymark. His father, Solman K Bridges, had served as Chair of the First Bank of Kanwall. It was here that the younger Bridges learned the banking trade. His mother, Lena Holdwater, was also the granddaughter of Iniko Kehindem, the first Ambassador Ambassador of Garafani to the Union and also came from a prominent banking family in Ketema. In 2435, after the Progressive Party won the gubernatorial election in Rymark, Solman K Bridges was asked to serve as the State Treasurer. However, he deferred and recommended his son. The younger Bridges was confirmed as the State Treasurer a month later.

During his time serving in the role, Deputy Governor Coker Appleby was assassinated. As State Treasurer, Bridges was asked to fill in the position for the remainder of the term. His father was nominated to succeed his son as State Treasurer.

Initially Bridges was planning to make a run for governor of Rymark, however he was advised not to as the party had hoped to nominate him for Chancellor.

Bridges ran with Reckart Reel, a senator from West Novan (and Pixite War hero) as his Deputy. He won the election and served two terms.

Though a fairly uneventful two terms were served, Bridges did manage to stabilise the economy following the Pixite War, almost balancing the budget.

After leaving office, Bridges moved to New Kalbry before travelling the world on a speaking tour. He passed away aged 75 in his home. His son, Solman Arruto Bridges would go on to become the Chief Justice of South Toroll.

## Biography

### Parents

Raylan Oaker (2383-2456)Sella Cuddy (2384-2466)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Member of the Ardevan State Assembly (2440-2442)Delegate for North Point East, AR (2442-2452)

**Sella Oaker** (2409-2480) was the 16th Chancellor of the Union. She was also the second woman and first person born in a territory to hold the office.

Oaker was born in Cedarhill, South Toroll, the only child of Captain Raylan Oaker (2383-2456) and Sella Cuddy (2384-2466). Her father was stationed in the garrison at Cedarhill at the time of her birth. In 2410 he resigned his commission and moved the family to the Cuddy home town of Worston. He became the delegate for Worston in 2412 and eventually was appointed as the Speaker of the House, serving two terms from 2417 until 2427. He then served as minority leader until 2432, when he eventually retired.

During her father's time working in Newpoint, she was raised by her mother and her family. She studied at North Point University, and received a degree in economics. She married her maternal first cousin Wylan and they settled in North Point City.

In 2440 she was elected as the State Assembly member for North Point City's 2nd district. She served for a little over a year before being elected in 2441 as the delegate for North Point City East. She served two terms and was a member of the standing committee on Ways and Means.

In 2451 she was nominated as the Progressive Candidate for Chancellor, as they felt it would help win the female vote. she won in a landslide, following on from Solman O Bridges' successful terms.

However during her term in office she faced issues of corruption surrounding her father, who was eventually sentenced to 5 years in prison for embezzlement of public funds. She controversially pardoned him.

Despite the public outcry, she was a proficient leader and managed to sign new peace accords with Shenlan and increased rights for non-humans in the Union.

She lost her reelection to Wylan S Bitters, the son of the 14th Chancellor Samwin Bitters.

She eventually returned to North Point City where she taught at North Point University as a guest professor, and served on the board of trustees until 2475. She died of a stroke aged 70.

## Biography

### Parents

Samwin Bitters II (2376-2444)Saff Shoreman (2379-2460)

### Children

Samwin Bitters III (b. 2439)Enna Bitters (b. 2439)

Hoban Bitters (2441-2462)

Saff Bitters (b. 2442)

Kara Bitters (2446-2452)

Theddian Bitters (b. 2450)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Member of the Darry State Assembly (2447-2451)20th Governor of Darry (2451-2453)

Domestic Secretary (2467-2482)

**Wylan Samwin Bitters** (2412-2496) was the 17th Chancellor of the Union. He was also the son of the 14th Chancellor, Samwin Bitters.

Bitters was born during his father's tenure as Grosvenor County Sheriff. He was raised in Grosvenor before moving to Darry City during his father's time as Deputy Governor and Governor, before moving again to Newpoint for his term as Chancellor.

He returned with his father back to Grosvenor, where eventually became a member of the stat assembly, serving two 2-year terms before running successfully for Governor. He served a single term before being defeated by the newly formed Land Party.

Bitters returned to Grosvenor county during this time and served as a deputy sheriff for a time before running for Chancellor. His combination of rural and humble living with being from a political dynasty chimed with a public craving honesty following the Oaker Corruption Scandal. He was elected successfully with Ardevan Senator Clemmon Rye as his Deputy.

Bitters' term was a return to what he referred to as "simple politics". He had hoped to minimise the federal government, and allow states to regain some power. He also confirmed the first female Chief Justice, Saff Joy West.

Bitters did not seek a second term and returned to his home state to work on the family farmstead. However he rejoined politics in 2467 when he served as Domestic Secretary under both Coker Belton and Clem Brand.

He eventually retired entirely and moved in with his youngest son, Theddian Bitters, in Spoker, Darry. It is here he died, aged 83, in his sleep.

## Biography

### Parents

Carno Hullan (2368-2421)Thora Sark (2371-2403)

### Spouse

Bluebell Wake (2397-2430) (m. 2429)Ferna Hogg-Standings (2406-2490) (m. 2438)

### Children

Royce Hullan II (2440-2452)Charity Hullan (b. 2441)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Union Army Soldier (2426-2427)Union Army Officer (2427-2443)

Ambassador to Shenlan (2447-2448)

Foreign Secretary (2448-2452)

14th Deputy Chancellor (2452-2457)

Col. **Royce Hullan**, GSM (2399-2462) was the 18th Chancellor of the Union. He had previously served as the 14th Deputy Chancellor from 2452-2457. His tenure in office is the shortest, at a little over half a year. He is also the only Chancellor from Temmon.

Hullan was born in Morningcross County, Temmon to Carno Hullan and Thora Sark, who lived as smallholders. With limited prospects in Morningcross, Hullan joined the Union Army as a private in the 2nd Signals Regiment (Flagstaff). He saw combat during the early stages of the Pixite War. A few months into the war he was given a field promotion from Sergeant to 2nd Lieutenant. During the war he was captured and spent some time as a prisoner of war. After his release he was offered a position in the Military Intelligence Department as he had learned some Elvish. He accepted and served in the Department until 2443, when he was discharged with the rank of Colonel. he was also awarded the Gold Service Medal for his work.

After being released from captivity, he married his childhood sweetheart Bluebell Wake, however she died the following year from a summer fever. He mourned for her before remarrying in 2438 to Ferna Hogg-Standing, a cousin of the notable Hogg family of Morningcross. They had two children.

Hullan was offered the position of Ambassador to Shenlan, which he accepted. He served for a year before being recalled to take up the position of Foreign Secretary. He then became the Deputy Chancellor on Sella Oaker's ticket. He was seen a stable political presence and very uncontroversial (compared to Oaker).

Shortly after beginning his tenure as Deputy Chancellor, his son drowned at the age of 12. However, Hullan persevered with his work but this led to a separation with his wife which lasted the rest of his term in office.

Hullan did not manage to get elected to succeed Oaker as her reputation stained his ticket. He did, however, reunite with his wife. They remained in Newpoint as the enjoyed the culture.

In 2461, Hullan stood again for the nomination - which he secured with T R Rose as his Deputy. However he caught a summer fever and died a little over six months after entering office. Despite this, he is often remembered fondly as a shining example of a public servant.

The Foreign Department is headquartered at what is now known as the Royce Hullan Building.

## Biography

### Parents

Arlan Rose (2380-2429)Cara Radman (2387-2458)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Mayor of New Garaburgh (2440-2445)Attorney General of Ardevan (2446-2456)

Judge of Charger County (2457-2461)

16th Deputy Chancellor (2462)

**Theddian Radman Rose** (2418-2491) served as the 19th Chancellor of the Union following the death of Royce Hullan. Before this, he had been the 16th Deputy Chancellor.

Rose was born in Ardevan to an army officer father, Major Arlan Rose. Major Rose served as the adjutant of Colonel Reckart Reel (later deputy chancellor under Solman O Bridges). Major Rose was killed in the final days of the war.

His mother, Cara, was a member of the locally prominent Radmans who had originally been a political family from Vermello (however they changed their name from Radero to Radman after the Vermello War).

The younger rose was often referred to as "T R" to differentiate himself from his famous grandfather, Chief Justice Theddian Rose. He studied law at Charger University, graduating in 2438.

Encouraged by his mother, as well as Reckart Reel (who helped contribute to raising the fatherless T R), Rose entered politics at the age of 22 when he succeeded in being elected as Mayor of his home town of New Garaburgh. He served successfully for a five year term before being appointed as the Attorney General of Ardevan. He served in this position for 10 years. He then reentered local politics as Charger County Judge, a position he used as a stop-gap before being appointed as deputy to Royce Hullan. Still considered inexperienced, Rose was hoping to use his time as Deputy Chancellor to learn more about Federal politics before attempting to be elected himself.

However, Hullan died 6 months into office and Rose had to take over for the remaining four-and-a-half years of the term. He served amicably, but proved to be inexperienced in foreign affairs. A memorable moment of his tenure involved him waiting for the King of Nerro to shake his hand, not realising he needed to bow to him.

Rose retired from politics after he found federal politics exhausting and returned to New Garaburgh. He taught law at his alma mater of Charger University.

He eventually died at the age of 72 at the wedding of his niece, in South Toroll.

## Biography

### Parents

Hyram Belton (2397-2460)Sadi Loper (2400-2467)

### Children

Quince Belton (b. 2451)Mort Belton (b. 2454)

Oda Belton (b. 2454)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Union Army Soldier (2439-2445)Marshal of Roc Gulf's 7th District (2445-2450)

Roc Gulf Chief of Territorial Police (2450-2457)

13th Commissioner of Roc Gulf (2457-2467)

6th Commissioner of Whitmeer (2482-2497)

**Coker Belton** (2423-2498) served as the 20th Chancellor of the Union. He was the second to be born in a territory, however he was the first to be raised (and hold office) in one. He was also the first member of the Alarene Sect to serve as Chancellor.

Born in the frontier town of Driftwood, he joined the Union Army at 16 as a private in the 15th Cavalry Regiment (The Workhorses). He eventually left after 6 years of service with the rank of Senior Sergeant. Following this he was appointed as the District Marshal (equivalent to a sheriff) of his home district.

Following this position, he was eventually appointed as the Chief of Territorial Police before being appointed by Wylan S Bitters as the Commissioner of Roc Gulf. He was able to improve infrastructure within the territory, and build up both resource extraction and refining in the west of the territory (especially around his home town of Driftwood).

His impressive portfolio, and hope to appeal to expansionist sympathies, led to his nomination for Chancellor in 2467. He was able to defeat the Progressive candidate as the party had been seen as "urban soft bodies" following T R Rose. He was elected with Clem Brand as his deputy.

He served two terms. His first was mostly successful, with his expanding the Union Marshals championed by many but he was seen as weak to corporate interference. The large railroad companies began lobbying heavily during reelection bid and he found himself deep in their pockets. This led to an unsuccessful second term. He decided not to run again, and returned to Roc Gulf.

Five years after leaving office, his successor (and former deputy) Clem Brand appointed him as the new Commissioner of Whitmeer territory. He was able to see some successes here as well before he stepped down in 2497. he died the following year aged 74.

## Biography

### Parents

Oswin A Brand (2397-2446)Lusanna Temples (2396-2462)

### Children

Lenna Brand (b. 2457)Horsa Brand (b. 2460)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Deputy Chancellor

D R Estermark (2477-2482)Wick Tiernan (2482-2487)

### Other Offices Held

Union Army Officer (2446-2456)11th Governor of New Corsayn (2461-2466)

17th Deputy Chancellor (2467-2477)

**Clemmon Brand** (2426-2490) served as the 21st Chancellor of the Union. He was previously the 17th Deputy Chancellor.

Brand was born in New Corsayn to the Littlebrook County Justice Oswin A Brand. Whilst he had originally hoped to study law at Dunnard University, he failed the exams. Instead, he decided to join the army as an officer (which has father had arranged for him). He graduated from the Reeds in 2426 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 10th Field Artillery Regiment (The Big Cross).

He served there and fought during the Raiding War (2451-2455) against the united Gnoll tribes. He left after this, with the rank of Captain. He returned to New Corsayn a hero for his actions, and eventually studied law at Dunnard. It was here he met his wife, Joy Frye.

Using his status as a war hero, he ran for the governorship , which he was elected to in 2460 - serving from 2461 until 2466, for one term. He was then chosen as the running mate of Coker Brand.

Following Brand's tenure, he was nominated to succeed him. He was elected in a close race but beat out his rival.

Brand proved himself a competent leader in his first term, able to overcome the baggage left by Belton. As the reelection came up, he clamped down on the trusts and broke apart some of the larger magnates who controlled large swathes of land in the territories. Thinking his career was over, Brand was initially lacklustre to stand and his Deputy, D R Estermark, decided instead to run for a safer seat in the House. Estermark was replaced on the ticket by Wick Tiernan, a well-loved naval officer-turned-politician who had been serving his second term as Speaker of the House.

In a surprising turn of events, Brand's Progressive rival became mired in a series of controversies surrounding smuggling claims and the National ticket was able to secure a strong win. However, the second term was still rocky as many larger lobbysists stopped funding the Party with Brand in charge. he eventually stepped down following his second term.

Following his retirement from politics, Brand returned to New Corsayn and embarked on a speaking tour across the state. He became a regular of the political establishment but declined offers to hold local office again.

He died in 2490 during a robbery. He was shot and killed by a 16 year-old burglar. The burglar was shot and killed by Brand's son, Horsa.

## Biography

### Parents

Tatham Yoke (2408-2489)Rose-Joy Thatcher (2410-2464)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Union Army Officer (2458-2463)Member of the West Novan State Assembly (2466-2471)

Delegate for Duggan, WN (2472-2483)

Secretary of the Army (2483-2487)

**Hyram Yoke** (b. 2437) served as the 22nd Chancellor of the Union.

Yoke was born in Duggan, West Novan to an army family on both sides. He failed the entrance exam to the Reeds his first attempt, but passed the next year and he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Pay Department, his last choice of placement.

However, his family connections got him promoted to Captain and transferred to a command position. He was given command of D Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment (Newpoint). He was posted first to Fort Kelliger, North Toroll, to observe the border with the Gnolls before eventually being moved to Fort Strathner, West Novan. It was here he first met (then) Major Royce "Bull" Clarron.

Foloowing his discharge in 2463, he moved back to Duggan and was eventually elected as its member of the State Assembly, taking his seat in 2466. He served a single term before running instead for the House of Delegates. Duggan was considered a safe seat for the National party and he won easily. He served 2 full terms in this role.

Due to his contacts across the army, he was offered the position of Secretary of the Army under Clem Brand is his second term.

Clem brand refused to stand for a third term. After Wick Tiernan was refused the Chancellorship nomination by the Party, Yoke was chosen as he was seen as a powerful force with connections across West Novan and the Army. Tiernan was kept on as his Deputy Chancellor.

Elected on the back of the prosperity left behind by Belton and Brand, Yoke was an easy win.

However Yoke was a lacklustre politician and though he had many connections in the army, rumours about his father helping fast-track him hit his ratings and, despite bringing on the young firebrand politician Maxim Clarron as his new Deputy candidate, he lost is reelection bid.

Following his electoral defeat, he has stayed in Newpoint as an after-dinner speaker and friend of lobbyists.

## Biography

### Parents

O Carrow Hope (2417-2480)Tally Canric (2420-2496)

### Children

Culver Breech III (b. 2469)Arlan Breech (b. 2472)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Union Army Nurse (2463-2466)Newpoint City Councillor (2483-2485)

Mayor of Newpoint (2485-2490)

Commissioner of the Capital District (2490-2492)

**Saff Hope** (b. 2443) was the 23rd Chancellor of the Union.

Hope was born to (Oswin) Carrow Hope, mayor of Larkbush in 2443. Her mother, Tally, was the granddaughter of A A Canric, the 9th Chancellor of the Union, through her father Raylan.

Originally hoping to study medicine, she was offered nursing qualifications through the army. She signed up and was involved in the Copper County War (2465). It was during this engagement she tended to a wounded artillery officer, Lieutenant Culver Breech II. They fell in love and married in 2466. Hope left the army with the rank of Charge Nurse (equivalent to Sergeant).

She moved to Newpoint in 2481 after her husband was transferred to the Department of the Army. In 2383 she was elected to the Newpoint City Council. She was then elected as Mayor two years later. She served in the position for five years. By which point she had clashed heada a few times with Hyram Yoke and the federal establishment. She endeavoured to run for the Progressive ticket in the 2491 election. She chose Edane Tipper, former Deputy Governor of Ardevan as her partner on the ticket. They won the nomination and eventually beat Yoke.

Hope and Tipper were initially successful in their administration, however as the question of the Truce established after the Pixite War coming to an end came up, she was unable to maintain a consensus in her party. During this term, Maxim Clarron had begun gathering support for renewed expansionism. This ultimately led to her defeat when she went for reelection.

Since then, Hope has returned to Larkbush.

## Biography

### Place of Birth

Fort Strathner, Jackal County, West Novan

### Parents

Royce "Bull" Clarron (2435-2490)Alvette Casni (2438-2488)

## Chancellor of the Union

### Other Offices Held

Union Army Officer (2479-2484)Deputy Undersecretary for Military Intelligence (2487-2491)

**Maxim Clarron** is the 24th and current **Chancellor** of the Union. A member of the National Party, he is seen as a populist and expansionist.

Clarron was born to Col. Royce "Bull" Clarron (2435-2490) and Alvette Casni (2438-2488) on the 19th Coloran 2459 in Fort Strathner, Jackal County, West Novan. His father was stationed there as garrison commander. Clarron was raised in Fort Stranther until he was 8, when his father was promoted to Brigadier and moved to Newpoint. It was here that the younger Clarron was first exposed to the politics of the Union.

After finishing his two-year training in 2479, Clarron was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 4th Cavalry Regiment (Red Lancers). He served with distinction in the 2480 Gnoll Uprising, where he recieved a battlefield promotion to 1st Lieutenant. During this time, Clarron married Kana Muster, the niece of his commanding officer, Major Quincey Muster (who later was elected to the House of Delegates in 2492). Their son, Aldus, was born later that year.

He was further promoted to Captain in 2483 for actions against the Blue Hole Gang in the Roc Gulf Territory. In 2484, however, he was discharged on medical grounds after suffering severe gout.

After leaving the military, Clarron was offered a position as his father's private secretary after the elder Clarron's promotion to General of the Army.

After an unsuccessful run for the House of Delegates in the Capital District's at-large constituency in 2487, Clarron began work in the Union Department of the Army as the deputy undersecretary of Army Intelligence. It was here he also first met Hyram Yoke, the then-Chancellor of the Union. Yoke took a shine to Clarron, in particular his articulate manner of speaking and impressive service record.

During the 2491 election campaign, Yoke nominated Clarron as his running mate, replacing Wick Tiernan, who had retired from politics. However, Yoke's unimpressive first term turned voters off him and his opponent, Saff Hope, won. However, during the campaign, Clarron had impressed the masses with his inspiring rhetoric and had begun setting his sights on the Chancellorship for himself.

In 2496, Clarron mounted a campaign that soon had the populace rallying around him and he won in a landslide election with his cousin, Sadi Fulton, as his deputy chancellor.