Difference between revisions of "Steel Ministry"

During the [[Final Empire]] the Canton of Inquisition was run by the [[Steel Inquisitors]], and acted as law enforcement, especially over the allomantic community. Obligators of the Canton of Inquisition had tattoos that rimmed the eyes, spreading outward like cracks of lightning, with the addition of a stark red line on the side of their face.{{book ref|mb1|27}} In addition to dealing with anyone that went against Ministry protocol, the Canton of Inquisition also had bases all around the city of [[Luthadel]], called Soothing stations. These were to dampen the emotions of everyone in the area, calming and depressing them. In addition, many Inquisitors found skaa Mistings by installing [[bronze|Seekers]] in the Soothing stations.{{book ref|mb1|27}} There were between thirty and forty soothing stations around the city, each with three Soothers and a Seeker.{{book ref|mb1|29}}

Obligators were distinguished by their shaved heads and intricate tattoos around their eyes to signify to their rank and Canton membership.{{book ref|mb1|1}}{{book ref|mb1|27}} They typically wore dark grey robes. The obligators would have to be called in to witness or approve of anything significant going on in the Final Empire. They were required to practice their religion and maintain a religious air with devotion that was unnecessary for nobles. Part of those requirements were daily prayers and ceremonies to the Lord Ruler.{{annotation ref|mb3|chapter=34}} Obligators were allowed to marry.{{wob ref|1077}}

In addition to their bureaucratic functions the obligators served as the [[Lord Ruler]]'s religious leaders. They would teach the [[Lord Ruler]]'s religion to [[skaa]] and noblemen alike.{{annotation ref|mb2|chapter=48}} Obligators determine who the nobility is allowed to marry as part of their duties.{{book ref|mb1|23}}

Obligators were distinguished by intricate tattoos around their eyes to signify to their rank and Canton membership.{{book ref|mb1|1}}{{book ref|mb1|27}} There were also assassins in the Steel Ministry.{{book ref|mb1|23}} Any "legal" assassination in the Empire would have required the Ministry's approval through bribery.{{wob ref|5498}} The Ministry has its own assassins who kill any who are outspoken or too successful. {{book ref|mb1|23}}