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[[The Empire]] consists basicly of 10 large semi-independent provinces, each of them ruled by an '''Elector count'''.
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[[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.
 
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.
 
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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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'.
  
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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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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 will 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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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.
 
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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As of Imperial Year 2522, the following is a list of the ten remaining provinces, and their ruling Count.
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{|align=center border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"
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!colspan="4" style=background:#CD7F32|current Elector counts
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|-
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|style=background:#CD7F32 align=center|'''titles'''
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|style=background:#CD7F32 align=center|'''name'''
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|style=background:#CD7F32 align=center|'''residence'''
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|style=background:#CD7F32 align=center|'''notes'''
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|-
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|align=center|Count of [[Averland]]
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|align=center|[[Marius Leitdorf]] (deceased)
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|align=center|Averheim
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|align=center|no clear heir, position is currently disputed
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|-
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|align=center|Count of [[Hochland]]
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|align=center|[[Aldebrand Ludenhof]]
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|align=center|[[Hergig]]
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|align=center|
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|-
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|align=center|Count of [[Middenland]], Graf
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|align=center|[[Boris Todbringer]]
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|align=center|[[Middenheim]]
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|align=center|Middenheim is a city-state and centre of the cult of [[Ulric]]
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|-
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|align=center|Count of [[Nordland]], Prince of Marienburg, Prince of Salzenmund
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|align=center|[[Theodoric Gausser]]
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|align=center|[[Salzenmund]]
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|align=center|forbidden to enter the city of Marienburg upon pain of death
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|-
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|align=center|Count of [[Ostland]]
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|align=center|[[Valmir von Raukov]]
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|align=center|Wolfenburg
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|align=center|
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|-
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|align=center|Count of [[Ostermark]]
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|align=center|Wolfram Hertwig
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|align=center|Bechafen
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|align=center|
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|-
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|align=center|Count of [[Reikland]], Prince of Altdorf
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|align=center|[[Karl Franz]] (current emperor)
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|align=center|[[Altdorf]] (current capital of the Empire)
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|align=center|Altdorf is a city-state and centre of the cult of [[Sigmar]]
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|-
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|align=center|Count of [[Stirland]], Graf
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|align=center|Alberich Haupt-Anderssen
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|align=center|Wurtbad
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|align=center|
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|-
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|align=center|Count of [[Talabecland]]
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|align=center|Helmut Feurerbach (missing)
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|align=center|[[Talabheim]]
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|align=center|Talabheim is a city-state
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|-
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|align=center|Count of [[Wissenland]]
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|align=center|Emmanuelle von Liebewitz
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|align=center|[[Nuln]]
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|align=center|Nuln is a city-state
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|-
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!colspan="5" style=background:#CD7F32|vanished Elector Counts
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|-
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|style=background:#CD7F32 align=center|'''titles'''
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|style=background:#CD7F32 align=center|'''last Elector count'''
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|style=background:#CD7F32 align=center|'''circumstances'''
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|style=background:#CD7F32 align=center|'''notes'''
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|-
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|align=center|Count of [[Solland]]
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|align=center|Eldred
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|align=center|last count was slain by Orc Warlord [[Gorbad Ironclaw]]
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|align=center|province was later annexed by Wissenland
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|align=center|Count of [[Drakwald]]
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|align=center|Konrad Aldrech
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|align=center|unclear
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|align=center|province was later divided between Middenland and Nordland 
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|}
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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]].
 
  
 
==Source==
 
==Source==

Revision as of 17:28, 3 December 2008

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 generals and commanders-in-chiefs, 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
titles name residence notes
Count of Averland Marius Leitdorf (deceased) Averheim no clear heir, position is currently disputed
Count of Hochland Aldebrand Ludenhof Hergig
Count of Middenland, Graf Boris Todbringer Middenheim Middenheim is a city-state and centre of the cult of Ulric
Count of Nordland, Prince of Marienburg, Prince of Salzenmund Theodoric Gausser Salzenmund forbidden to enter the city of Marienburg upon pain of death
Count of Ostland Valmir von Raukov Wolfenburg
Count of Ostermark Wolfram Hertwig Bechafen
Count of Reikland, Prince of Altdorf Karl Franz (current emperor) Altdorf (current capital of the Empire) Altdorf is a city-state and centre of the cult of Sigmar
Count of Stirland, Graf Alberich Haupt-Anderssen Wurtbad
Count of Talabecland Helmut Feurerbach (missing) Talabheim Talabheim is a city-state
Count of Wissenland Emmanuelle von Liebewitz Nuln Nuln is a city-state
vanished Elector Counts
titles last Elector count circumstances notes
Count of Solland Eldred last count was slain by Orc Warlord Gorbad Ironclaw province was later annexed by Wissenland
Count of Drakwald Konrad Aldrech unclear province was later divided between Middenland and Nordland



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