Council of High Lords
"High Lords are powerful, sure, but not as powerful as they act. The real power lies with the Emperor and the Back Council.
The Empire of Demenia's Council of High Lords is the representative body of prefecture heads of state. They represent their respective prefectures in the Royal Court before the Emperor, Vulcan Kerendas. They, along with the Imperial Mage Guild, The Back Council, and the military are responsible for the long term management of the Empire.
While one does not necessarily need to be a lord to be on the council the vast majority of councilors are nobility. However a few prefectures on the western edge of the Empire have partial, or fully, elected governments. Regardless of their social rank all councilors are treated as equals when the Council is in session, and each member may vote on legislation. While the Emperor's power is near absolute he rarely denies legislation that has obtained a significant majority or those recommended by the Back Council. While legislation is the main job of the Council it also serves as an advisory board for the Emperor and as liaisons between him and the prefectures.
So we say, so we do.
Type
Governmental, Senate/Parliament
Alternative Names
the High Lords, the Council
Demonym
Lords Councillor, Lord Councillor
Parent Organization
Subsidiary Organizations
Location
Controlled Territories
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