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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rhineglade" data-source="post: 6781327" data-attributes="member: 6801931">Imperial ElectorsBy virtue of the Imperial Edict of 1352, the Imperial Electors of Hrathgar are those peers of the realm charged with the duty of selecting the next Emperor of Hrathgar.  The edict limits their number to seven: 3 clerical and 4 secular.  They are known by several titles but 'Elector' is the most common.  They may also be called Imperial Electors or Elector-Princes.An Elector of Hrathgar receives a number of benefits according to their rank and status.  All Electors are considered of royal rank in terms of social precedence.  Each governs are particular territory within the empire and enjoys virtual autonomy when in comes to control of this realm.  Electors are able to maintain their own private army, mint coins and collect taxes.  The Imperial Edict legally names the following nobles as Electors:Elector Aelfrik, the Prelate of WyrmsLG mountain dwarf male, Clr 18 of BerethorThe Prelate of Wyrms is the preeminent cleric of the empire.  He governs the Prelacy of Wyrms and likewise holds the titles of Arch-Chancellor of Hrathgar and President of the Electoral Council.  Aelfrik is a pious and devoted dwarf.  He is a skilled politician and theologian.  His prelacy is known to be a strong and vigorous state.  The Prelate often sponsors adventuring parties for expeditions in the Whitehorn Mountains and the ruins of the ancient Hammerheim Kingdom.Elector Gorim, the Archcleric of SilverforgeLN hill dwarf male, Clr 14 of BerethorAmbitious and materialistic to be sure, the Archcleric of Silverforge is a wealthy peer of the realm controlling the rich city of Silverforge and its surrounding territories.  Lucrative silver mines are found within this region which add to the Archcleric's coffers.  The city of Silverforge is an ancient religious site said to be the site of numerous appearances by the mountain god's avatar and emissaries.  The city attracts are large number of pilgrims throughout the year.  The Archcleric of Silverforge also holds the honorific title of Arch-Treasurer.Elector Gronbek, the Archcleric of EverhelmLN hill dwarf male, Clr 13 of BerethorArchcleric Gronbek holds the honorific of Arch-Chamberlain in the Imperial Household.  He is the preeminent cleric of the Everhelm archclericy and is known for his fanaticism and traditional ways.  He is a stickler when it comes to rituals and is both wise and intelligent.Elector Bazarl Battleroarer, King of BelegondLG hill dwarf male, Ftr 15The Kingdom of Belegond is a fief territory of the Empire located along the southwestern corner near the Warnow River.  The kingdom guards the precarious border with the Principality of Rhuthune in the West and as such is of great strategic importance.  The kings of Belegond are seen as prominent peers within the Empire and carry much influence within the Imperial Council.   Bazarl, of the Royal House of Battleroarer, is known as somewhat of an eccentric though he is also highly intelligent.  His years of military training have prepared him well to remain vigilant against the Fell-Empire of Aelinore but such experiences have also made him somewhat suspicious.  The King of Belegond holds the honorary title of Grand Marshal of Hrathgar.Elector Marduin, Count Palatine of the SilvertineCN barter dwarf male, Rog 10The Count-Palatine is influential noble controlling the important port-city of Brinebay along the eastern shores of the Brightwater.  A follower of the merchant god Brannoc, Marduin is both shrewd and wealthy.  He controls territory around Brinebay as well as along portions of the Silvertine River which forms the empire's northern border.  The Count-Palatine of the Silvertine holds the honorary title of Arch-Cupbearer.Elector Hagerion, Duke of FalkenswardN hill dwarf, Ftr 9The Duchy of Falkensward is a large territory along the southeastern fringe of the empire near the border of Seralia.  It is a somewhat provincial land with traditional ways and simple pleasures.  The duke's wife, Duchess Sabina, is well known as poet and singer.  Legends whisper she once used her song to calm a rampaging green dragon from the Timberline Forest on the eastern edge of the duchy.  The Duke of Falkensward holds the honorary title of Arch-Steward.Elector Torgald, Margrave of NeinendorfCG hill dwarf male, Rgr 11The northern marchland of Neinendorf sits near the southern edges of the great Troll Fens.  Its people are hardy and tough having grown under the influence of the fens and its horrors.  Margrave Torgald is far less concerned with imperial politics than he is with satisfying the needs of his nobles and commoners.  He is an amiable noble, at least for a dwarf, and a skilled ranger.  He holds the honorary title of Arch-Standard Bearer.</blockquote>

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