The Argent Dominion

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**The Argent Dominion** was an Autocratic Dominion that originated sometime between 1780 and 1810. It was started by Caleb Mardern and Belac, who formed the original duumvirate of the Dominion. Following Caleb's "death", Belac ascended to Argent Lord of the Argent Dominion.

## Organization

### Government

The Argent Dominion was an autocratic empire led by an Argent Lord. The Lord was supported by the Lord Council(High Lords of the main government bodies and provinces). The Lord was the sovereign ruler of the Dominion, possessing ultimate authority in all matters, with the High Lords subservient to them.

The High Lords were a mix of leaders from the various territories of the Dominion and heads of the various branches of the government. The heads of government were slightly above the other High Lords, but they were all relatively equal in political standing.

Beneath these four heads were the four High Lords of the territories of the Dominion.

### High Lord of the Fist

The High Lord of the Fist was the supreme commander of the military, leading the Fist of the Dominion(the main military of the Argent Dominion). It's title bearer was decided by the Argent Lord, and they would be expected to facilitate police actions and anti-insurgency operations under their term(which was till death or impeachment)

### High Lord of the Law

The High Lord of the Law led the legislative branch of the Dominion. It's title bearer was decided by the Argent Lord, and they would be expected to decide upon the most productive and efficient laws to pass and/or veto.

### High Lord of Judgement

The High Lord of Judgement handled judicial affairs within the Dominion. It's title bearer was decided by the Argent Lord, and they would be expected to handle the criminals and impeachments of the Dominion. Technically the Argent Lord could be impeached by action of the High Lord of Judgement, but this was never a problem nor possibility.

### High Lord of Tribute

The High Lord of Tribute handled financial affairs within the Dominion. It's title bearer was decided by the Argent Lord, and they would be expected to distribute funds for Dominion projects and gather taxes from Dominion towns.

### High Lord of Mediation

The High Lord of Mediation handled internal and external relations in regards to the Dominion. It's title bearer was decided by the Argent Lord, and they would be expected to maintain relations between Dominion towns and external forces.

### High Lords of Territories

The High Lords of Territories were a cabinet of four High Lords that led the four territories of the Dominion.

### Lord Intermediary

The Lord Intermediary was a short-lived role established in 1966. It was given to the Alliumite Andrea Lans in order to better watch over the wayward Alliumite.

## Society and Culture

The Argent Dominion was, despite what many would believe, a very diverse and liberal society. Besides a yearly tax, the Dominion was largely content on allowing their outer territories to be whatever they wanted. A sense of extreme loyalty and pride in the Dominion and Argent Lord are constantly fostered as Adonites age, instilling a major sense of nationalism in her citizens. Of course, this tolerant attitude was probably meant to dissuade rebellion, as Belac's grand plan would be jeopardized if people got too rebellious.