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| − | [[The Empire]] consists basicly of 10 large semi-independent provinces, each of them ruled by an '''Elector count'''. | + | #redirect [[Elector]] |
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| − | 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.
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| − | 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.
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| − | 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 his local ruler. In many occasions the Emperor is only the 'first among equals'.
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| − | As rulers of their provinces the Elector counts must defend them from internal rebellions and outside threats. Most of them are experienced generals and commanders-in-chiefs, while those who aren't pass such responsibilities to a (hopefully) loyal and adequate substitute.
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| − | Many elector counts are quite warlike and, on occasion, may even wage war against each other.
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| − | 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.
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| − | When an Emperor dies, the Elector Counts gather together and elect one of their own to become the new Emperor. Over the centuries other important officials were given equal voting-rights: the [[Grand Theogonist]], the two Arch-Lectors of Sigmar, the [[Ar-Ulric]], and the [[Elder of The Moot]]. These persons cannot be elected however.
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| − | As of Imperial Year 2522, the following is a list of the ten remaining provinces, and their ruling Count.
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| − | * [[Averland]]: Title Disputed following the death of [[Marius Leitdorf]]
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| − | * [[Hochland]]: [[Aldebrand Ludenhof]],
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| − | * [[Middenland]]: Graf [[Boris Todbringer]],
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| − | * [[Nordland]]: [[Theoderic Gausser]],
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| − | * [[Ostland]]: [[Valmir von Raukov]],
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| − | * [[Ostermark]]: [[Wolfram Hertwig]],
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| − | * [[Reikland]]: Emperor [[Karl Franz]],
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| − | * [[Stirland]]: Graf [[Alberich Haupt-Anderssen]],
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| − | * [[Talabecland]]: [[Helmut Feurbach]],
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| − | * [[Wissenland]]: [[Emmanuelle von Liebwitz]].
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| − | ==Source==
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| − | * [[Warhammer Armies: The Empire (7th Edition)]]
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| − | [[Category:The Empire]]
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| − | [[de:Kurfürst]]
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