Virellia of the Everdawn
Imperial Title | Official Heir Apparent to the Sapphire Throne
Established: 0 AFE
The Virellia of the Everdawn is the designated title of the official heir to the Sapphire Empire. Instituded at the moment of the Empire's founding, the title is unique, ceremonial, and political--serving as the unambiguous marker of succession to the Sapphire Throne. It was created by Empress Salena Athomath specifically for her aunt, Irisa Athomath, who remains the sole bearer since its inception.
The Virellia is more than an heir by bloodline; They are the visible embodiment of Imperial continuity, intended to inspire public confidence and ensure cultural stability across the Empire's 75 realms.
Requirements
Must be of imperial bloodline
Must be publicly named by the reigning Empress
Title is granted through formal imperial decree, requiring no external confirmation or ratification
Appointment
Appointed: 0 AFE
Age at Appointment: 8
Appointed by: Salena, the Sapphire Empress
Inauguration Location: Athomathia, Alagor, during the Unification Proclamation
Duties
Heir Apparent to the Sapphire Throne
Oversees public morale campaigns and civic unity engagements
Conducts goodwill tours throughout the 75 realms
Regularly visits Association and Integration Centers in major cities
Delivers curated addresses focused on unity, culture, and identity
Holds court within a reserved wing of the Sapphire Palace, receiving petitions and overseeing minor imperial matters
Attends Imperial Council observatory sessions by request of the Empress (non-voting)
While not vested with legislative or executive authority, the Virellia plays a key role in the symbolic and cultural life of the Empire.Benefits,
Benefits
Imperial Authority Recognition: All 75 realms recognize the Virellia as the sole heir, granting automatic precedence in all civic, diplomatic, and ceremonial functions.
Court Authority: Maintains a sanctioned sub-court within the Sapphire Palace to review minor petitions and matters of civil protocol.
Council Access: Granted observer status at Imperial Council sessions; receives full reports, briefings, and strategic forecasts.
Mobility Privilege: Holds unrestricted diplomatic access to all realms via priority travel protocols.
Protections: Legally protected as a sovereign extension of the Empress—interference or harm toward the Virellia is classified as high treason.
State Sponsored Life: All staff, security, transportation, medical services, and ceremonial functions are fully subsidized by the Empire.
Accoutrements & Equipment
Diadem of Continuance: A distinct circlet of silverspun alloy, worn during formal addresses and state ceremonies.
Household Guard: A rotating personal security detail drawn from elite ranks of the Sapphire Glaive, marked by Indigo-trimmed armor and Nightingale insignia.
Imperial Heraldry: The Virellia possesses a stylized emblem used across banners, communications, and ceremonial seals. Features a black Nightingale motif across a Indigo field.
Administrative Documentation: Official correspondence, public notices, and rulings are marked with the Virellial crest and signature seal.
Media Assets: Approved visual representations, speeches, and public messages are disseminated through the Imperial Broadcast Office under a unique Virellial media clearance.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
The Virellia serves at the discretion of the reigning Empress
No succession laws exist that would prevent a future reassignment, but none have ever been proposed or exercised
The position is intended to be lifelong until ascension or formal abdication
Cultural Significance
The Virellia title represents the promise of imperial permanence. It offers a living reminder that the Sapphire Empire is not a single generation’s vision, but a continuing structure with future leadership assured from the outset.
Citizens across the realms view the Virellia as a figure of gentleness, reason, and grace—a counterpart to the commanding presence of the Empress herself. Her presence is often used to mediate between high authority and common citizens, particularly in periods of social tension or recovery.
The Virellia title represents the promise of imperial permanence. It offers a living reminder that the Sapphire Empire is not a single generation’s vision, but a continuing structure with future leadership assured from the outset.
Citizens across the realms view the Virellia as a figure of gentleness, reason, and grace—a counterpart to the commanding presence of the Empress herself. Her presence is often used to mediate between high authority and common citizens, particularly in periods of social tension or recovery.
Citizens across the realms view the Virellia as a figure of gentleness, reason, and grace—a counterpart to the commanding presence of the Empress herself. Her presence is often used to mediate between high authority and common citizens, particularly in periods of social tension or recovery.
Type
Royalty, Hereditary
Status
Active
Creation
Sapphire Charter of Rights
Form of Address
Her Luminescence
Source of Authority
The Sapphire Empress
Length of Term
Life
First Holder
Current Holders
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