Government of Garlemald

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The Government of Garlemald went through various states.

The government form of the Garlean Empire is a republican empire, since the Republic of Garlemald has become an empire with the crowning of Emperor Solus. The ruling body is enhanced by magistrates.

Determination of Rulership

The rulership is determined by birthright among the royal family. Those in line of Emperor Solus are eligible to claim the throne and become the new Emperor[1][2].

Leaders

Ruling Body

The government body is a large bureaucracy, led by magitrates appointed by the emperor. Following magistrates positions exist[3][4]:

Category Position Description Title
Extraordinary Magistrates Dictator Temporary leader. Only appointed in times of emergency. Iyl
Princeps senatus Leader of the Senate, wielding direct influence over the consul Iyl
Ordinary Magistrates Consul Highest elected official. Also serves as mayor of the imperial capital. Het
Praetor Minister of law and second to the Consul Het
Tribunus plebis Remnant of the old republic, serves as a representative of the public citizens Het
Aedilis Minister of city planning Het
Quaestor Minister of state finances Het

The Senat which was the ruling body during the republican days, still serves as an adversary. But the influence and power of the military is growing[5]. Yet the Senate still holds the power to remove the magistrates, though it hasn't used this power yet[6].

Council Members

Neither the members of the senate, nor the magistrates are known.

Additional Information

The governmental structure of Garlemald extends to more public officials, and provinces habe their own Provinvial Magistrates like Censor, Rector and Praeses. They have local power[7]. It is unknown how much influence they weild upon the general government of Garlemald, or if they only enforce the will of the emperor in their specific fields of operation.

The death of Emperor Solus caused a war of succession, where the second son of Emperor Solus and his grandson Varis zos Galvus claimed the throne for themselves. Varis emerged victorious, yet the internal strife lead Doma to rebell against the Garlean occupation[8]. Ultimately, this lead to further rebellions, and with the support of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn and the Warrior of Light, Doma and Ala Mhigo were able to regain their freedom.

With the presumed death of Zenos and the evovlement of the Ascians, the Empire of Garlemald started to crumble.

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopædia Eorzea, Volume I, page 179. "Consanguineus Imperialis = Imperial prince, empress, empress dowager, and any other member of the royal family in line to succeed the imperial throne."
  2. ↑ On Garlean Hierachy Volume 1, a book found in the The Great Gubal Library, stating that thos with the title of "yae" being in line of succession with claims to the throne.
  3. ↑ Encyclopædia Eorzea, Volume I, page 179.
  4. ↑ On Garlean Hierachy Volume 2, a book found in the The Great Gubal Library, stating the state officials and their titles
  5. ↑ Encyclopædia Eorzea, Volume I, page 176. "However, its power is a shadow of what it once was, while the voice of the military echoes ever louder."
  6. ↑ Encyclopædia Eorzea, Volume I, page 178. "The Senate also holds the power to remove the magistrates (...) However, it has yet to use this right."
  7. ↑ Encyclopædia Eorzea, Volume I, page 179.
  8. ↑ The Mother of Exiles, when speaking to Yugiri: "... When the war of succession broke out in Garlemald, we espied an opportunity to free ourselves from the yoke of imperial oppression, and took up arms."

After the civil war and the aversion of the Final Days, Garlemald is still in the process of rebuilding.

Determination of Rulership

The current determination of rulership has yet to be decided. The current leader has not been elected and has received that seat out of necessity[1].

Leaders

Ruling Body

The magistrate has the power right now[2]. It is unknown if it is the same magistrate that was elected during the Empire, or if it is a newfound one with different tasks and seats.

For important announcements, Community leaders are also involved, though it is not known if it is only for information puposes or if they also have some political power and/or influence at this point.

Council Members

The members of the magistrate are currently unknown.

Advisors

Following characters are acting as advisors or seem to have influence:

Additional Information

After the Final Days have been averted and the last Blasphemies has been slain, Garlemald is still dependant on outside help. The Ilsabard Contingent helps with supplies[3] and defense to any outside threat[4].

Radz-at-Han has picked up trading with Garlemald again[5]. Following the trade agreement, Radz-at-Han is organizing a summit between the Garlean Community and the dignitaries of various surrounding countries[6].

A Garlean community has begun settling on the Moon[7], and Garleans are supporting the Cosmic Exploration of the Loporrits[8].

References

  1. ↑ Bonds of Trust, when Gnaeus adresses the community leaders to inform them about the trade treaty with Radz-at-Han, he acts as spokeperson and leading figure.
  2. ↑ The Fallen Empire, when Jullus speaks about the magistrates: "More speculation by the magistrates, I presume. Ridiculous, but they have spoken, and unless we want to inflame tensions further, there's naught we can do..."
  3. ↑ The Fallen Empire, when talking to the Earnest Envoy: "... Every time we (the Ilsabard Contingent) deliver supplies here (...)"
  4. ↑ , when speaking to Alphinaud in Tertium: "... The Ilsabard contingent are combating the threat in Lapis Manalis."
  5. ↑ Bonds of Trust, when Gnaeus is announcing the Trade agreement: "I am pleased to inform you all on this joyous occasion that we, the people of Garlemald, have entered into a trade agreement with Radz-at-Han!"
  6. ↑ Side Story "In Storm's Wake": "As Hien explained it, the seeds of change had begun to quicken in Garlemald, and Radz-at-Han, having reopened trade with the ravaged nation, was now organizing a summit between the leaders of the resurgent Garlean community and the dignitaries of various surrounding countries."
  7. ↑ Forlorn Glory, when Fourchenault is talking to Livingway: "Fourchenault: Livingway, these good people will be the moon's first residents. I trust you and the other Loporrits will take good care of them."
  8. ↑ A Manager's Persistence, when talking with Justa: "Naturally, there was still the reconstruction efforts of Garlemald to consider, but ultimately I decided that broadening my horizons here will better serve my home in the future."


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