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Revision as of 03:43, 31 May 2009
The Empire consists basicly of 10 large semi-independent provinces, and each one of them is ruled by an Elector count.
This position is hereditary, and usually passed from father to eldest son. As a badge of office each Elector Count also wields a Runefang: one of the 12 magic swords forged by the Dwarf Runesmith Alaric the Mad.
At the beginning of the Empire there were 12 Counts, but over the centuries two of the provinces ceased to exist as the respective noble family-lines were extinguished. Today there are but 10 Elector Counts.
Technically the Emperor rules over the whole Empire, and the Elector Counts owe him their loyalty. In reality however the true power belongs to the Elector Counts as each province is usually very independent and far more loyal to its local ruler. On many occasions the Emperor is only the 'first among equals'.
As rulers of their provinces the Elector Counts must defend them from internal rebellions and outside threats. Most of them are experienced and able generals, while those who aren't will pass such responsibilities to a (hopefully) loyal and adequate substitute.
Many Elector Counts are quite warlike and, on occasion, even wage war against each other.
Their title may be stripped only in cases of high treason or extreme incompetence. This measure is always a last resort as the threat of a civil war is far too high.
As of Imperial Year 2522, the following is a list of the ten remaining provinces, and their ruling Count.
current Elector counts | ||||
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name | titles | residence | notes | sources |
Marius Leitdorf (deceased) | Count of Averland | Averheim | no clear heir, position is currently disputed | |
Aldebrand Ludenhof | Count of Hochland | Hergig | ||
Boris Todbringer | Count of Middenland, Graf | Middenheim | Middenheim is a city-state and centre of the cult of Ulric | |
Theodoric Gausser | Count of Nordland, Prince of Marienburg, Prince of Salzenmund | Salzenmund | forbidden to enter the city of Marienburg upon pain of death | |
Valmir von Raukov | Count of Ostland | Wolfenburg | ||
Wolfram Hertwig | Count of Ostermark | Bechafen | ||
Karl Franz (current emperor) | Count of Reikland, Prince of Altdorf | Altdorf (current capital of the Empire) | Altdorf is a city-state and centre of the cult of Sigmar | |
Alberich Haupt-Anderssen | Count of Stirland, Graf | Wurtbad | ||
Helmut Feurerbach (missing) | Count of Talabecland | Talabheim | Talabheim is a city-state | |
Emmanuelle von Liebewitz | Countess of Wissenland | Nuln | Nuln is a city-state | |
vanished Elector Counts | ||||
last Elector count | titles | circumstances | notes | sources |
Eldred | Count of Solland | was slain by Orc Warlord Gorbad Ironclaw | province was later annexed by Wissenland | |
Konrad Aldrech | Count of Drakwald | unclear | province was later divided between Middenland and Nordland |