I do think that we should define the roles here; they are not conclusively defined in other places. Their powers and duties, yes (Yes, I know that this does in fact copy some Emperor language from the carta, but that's likely ok), but not their full definitions and historical origins.
So, a discussion including Sam, Atryl, Mark, and myself has discussed the issue of how to re-incorporate some of the older, quasi-ceremonial, yet still supremely valid language in the definition of Emperor.
Enjoy!
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Emperor/Empress
From the first days of the Mercurian Empire and the rise of nations across the lands of Hermertia, the preservation of truth, objectivity, and the values of the Empire has been the task of an Emperor or Empress. A representative of the divinity of the Mercurian Empire and the Council of the Crowned, the Emperor is tasked with the eternal responsibility of preserving the spirit of the Empire; ensuring the continuation of the Empire while holding a sacred trust as a connection to its historic values and guiding philosophies.
Elected from within the ranks of the Council and equal in rights and abilities to each of the sitting members of the latter, the Emperor/Empress holds the responsibility of performing tasks as a representative of the Council of the Crowned, including but not limited to the crowning of newly ascended Kings/Queens to the Council and the delivering of announcements on behalf of the Council. A timeless representative of the guiding collaborative philosophy of the Empire, the Emperor/Empress has the sacred duty of representing and encouraging the diversity and community of the Empire and of fostering communal ties and development; in this role, the Emperor/Empress holds the responsibility of representing the community in specific instances, including but not limited to officiating cultural events such as the Imperial Games, introducing communal initiatives and events, and travelling the Empire to foster international development and cooperation.
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