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| − | + | The '''Imorian Parliament''' is a governing body consisting of the ten noble families who formerly claimed the largest land areas of [[Eksaer]] prior to [[the Great Magic War]]. Many rumors persist about the gradual weakening of power and responsibility this group has seen since the coronation of [[Linden Addenberry]], and some sitting on the Parliament are jostling for position to put themselves in the best position should this body be dissolved. | |
| − | The ten primary members whose families are represented on the Parliament are as follows: | + | == Upper level == |
| + | The ten primary members whose families are represented on the Parliament are as follows, with their former holdings: | ||
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| − | + | !Family !! Representative !! Holding | |
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| − | + | |[[Brassmont Family]] || [[Theodore Brassmont]] || | |
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| − | + | |[[Briaridge Family]] || [[Randall Briaridge]] || [[Fleke]] | |
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| − | + | |[[Easthill Family]] || [[Aldarren Easthill]] || | |
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| + | |[[Grandville Family]] || [[Terrence Grandville]] || [[Hithyl]] | ||
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| + | |[[Greenedge Family]] || [[Gordon Greenedge]] || [[Lashidd]] | ||
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| + | |[[Marshfield Family]] || [[Clarendon Marshfield]] || [[Yarblys]] | ||
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| + | |[[Middlebridge Family]] || [[Trevor Middlebridge]] || [[Konektyr]] (now [[Imor]]) | ||
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| + | |[[Scarsdale Family]] || [[Stewart Scarsdale]] || [[Saeryt]] | ||
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| + | |[[Swanmere Family]] || [[Alistair Swanmere]] || | ||
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| + | |[[Waterhouse Family]] || [[Arthur Waterhouse]] || [[Wetsik]] | ||
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| − | + | == Lower level == | |
| + | A second tier of nobles with smaller land holdings acts as liaison between the executive level above and that of the people's advocates below. They take part in legislative proceedings, but do not have the authority to sign off on individual policies. These nobles are as follows: | ||
| − | * [[Ebony Ravenwill]], high priestess of the temple of [[Hecate]], represents the clerical interests of the city | + | * [[Richard Alderstand]] |
| + | * [[Durward Centerbrook]] | ||
| + | * [[Leota Chilmire]] | ||
| + | * [[Kendrake Farmeadow]] | ||
| + | * [[Stinson Oakwarren]] | ||
| + | * [[Elbert Garrison]] | ||
| + | * [[Sandalvin Roxdale]] | ||
| + | * [[Manfred Stillvale]] | ||
| + | * [[Denton Thistlewood]] | ||
| + | * [[Damon Wells]] | ||
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| + | == Supporting staff == | ||
| + | There are also ten supportive seats within the Parliament held by local business owners, clergy and minor noble families, but they do not take part in any legislative proceedings. This branch was added at the insistence of Lord Addenberry to give the people of [[Imor]] a greater voice in governing decisions. At present, these include: | ||
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| + | * [[Ebony Ravenwill]], high priestess of the temple of [[Hecate (deity)|Hecate]], represents the clerical interests of the city | ||
* [[Harcourt Ellison]] is the advocate for [[Imor]]'s business community | * [[Harcourt Ellison]] is the advocate for [[Imor]]'s business community | ||
* [[Clarice Silverwood]], director of [[the Golden Geyser]], represents the interests of the wealthy citizens of Imor | * [[Clarice Silverwood]], director of [[the Golden Geyser]], represents the interests of the wealthy citizens of Imor | ||
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* [[Nelson Blackstone]] voices the needs of craftsman of the forge | * [[Nelson Blackstone]] voices the needs of craftsman of the forge | ||
| − | * [[Albert Bromfield]] tends to the needs of those who ply their trade in soft crafts | + | * [[Albert Bromfield]], proprietor of [[A&E Scribes]], tends to the needs of those who ply their trade in soft crafts |
* [[Raymond Tiller]] ensures that the city's agricultural area are heard | * [[Raymond Tiller]] ensures that the city's agricultural area are heard | ||
* [[Verna Baker]] is responsible for the needs of the service-related businesses throughout the city | * [[Verna Baker]] is responsible for the needs of the service-related businesses throughout the city | ||
* [[Bradley Foster]], chairman of [[Imor University]]'s [[Cornerstone Council]], makes sure that educational issues are addressed | * [[Bradley Foster]], chairman of [[Imor University]]'s [[Cornerstone Council]], makes sure that educational issues are addressed | ||
| + | * [[Sarah Dartmouth]] is entrusted with furthering the goals of the [[Imorian City Outreach Program]] | ||
* [[Stacy Meriton]] brings issues from Imor's citizenry to the table | * [[Stacy Meriton]] brings issues from Imor's citizenry to the table | ||
A representative from the [[First Observatory]], [[StarSeeker]], serves in an advisory capacity to the Parliament. | A representative from the [[First Observatory]], [[StarSeeker]], serves in an advisory capacity to the Parliament. | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Political bodies]] |
Latest revision as of 16:52, 15 February 2025
The Imorian Parliament is a governing body consisting of the ten noble families who formerly claimed the largest land areas of Eksaer prior to the Great Magic War. Many rumors persist about the gradual weakening of power and responsibility this group has seen since the coronation of Linden Addenberry, and some sitting on the Parliament are jostling for position to put themselves in the best position should this body be dissolved.
Upper level
The ten primary members whose families are represented on the Parliament are as follows, with their former holdings:
Lower level
A second tier of nobles with smaller land holdings acts as liaison between the executive level above and that of the people's advocates below. They take part in legislative proceedings, but do not have the authority to sign off on individual policies. These nobles are as follows:
- Richard Alderstand
- Durward Centerbrook
- Leota Chilmire
- Kendrake Farmeadow
- Stinson Oakwarren
- Elbert Garrison
- Sandalvin Roxdale
- Manfred Stillvale
- Denton Thistlewood
- Damon Wells
Supporting staff
There are also ten supportive seats within the Parliament held by local business owners, clergy and minor noble families, but they do not take part in any legislative proceedings. This branch was added at the insistence of Lord Addenberry to give the people of Imor a greater voice in governing decisions. At present, these include:
- Ebony Ravenwill, high priestess of the temple of Hecate, represents the clerical interests of the city
- Harcourt Ellison is the advocate for Imor's business community
- Clarice Silverwood, director of the Golden Geyser, represents the interests of the wealthy citizens of Imor
- Nelson Blackstone voices the needs of craftsman of the forge
- Albert Bromfield, proprietor of A&E Scribes, tends to the needs of those who ply their trade in soft crafts
- Raymond Tiller ensures that the city's agricultural area are heard
- Verna Baker is responsible for the needs of the service-related businesses throughout the city
- Bradley Foster, chairman of Imor University's Cornerstone Council, makes sure that educational issues are addressed
- Sarah Dartmouth is entrusted with furthering the goals of the Imorian City Outreach Program
- Stacy Meriton brings issues from Imor's citizenry to the table
A representative from the First Observatory, StarSeeker, serves in an advisory capacity to the Parliament.