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|related=[[Rose Empire]]
|world=Sel
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Emperor's Soul]]
}}

The '''Grands''' are a race on [[Sel]] that rule the [[Rose Empire]].{{tes ref|2}} 

== Characteristics ==
Grands typically had longer than average lifespans, able to function and continue work into their nineties.{{tes ref|2}} Grands also tend to have long fingers and long features. The most current fashion among the Grands was wearing robes or wraps after an ancient style.{{tes ref|3}} Grands are also typically treated by the empire with extreme favoritism.{{tes ref|42}}

The Grands tend to be rather ignorant about the other races in the empire. While [[Striker]]s are regarded well by the Grands and often promoted,{{tes ref|2}} the Grands still see them as inferior, and even changed their names from the original of [[Mulla'dil]] to Strikers. They see the [[MaiPon]] people as the same as the [[JinDo]] people despite the fact that the two groups diverged long ago.{{tes ref|76}}

Grands also have a deep-seated fear of [[Forgery]]. While they tolerate [[Rememberer]]s, and [[resealer]]s to heal people, Forgery of the soul is an abomination to them.{{tes ref|2}} The Grands tell tales of Forgers as witches; saying they use [[soulstamp]]s to place seals on the bottoms of people's feet to change their personalities and harm their minds.{{tes ref|42}} This leads to most Grands being totally ignorant about how Forgery works.

== Governmental Positions ==
The Grands held all the most important governmental positions, which were awarded based on who passed tests to serve in the government.{{tes ref|2}} Grands who served the government wore robes of certain colors to show rank; blue and green for minor functionaries. When Grands receive positions in the government, the person who gets the job is usually determined by who gives the most bribes or who is well connected, with little consideration for competence.{{tes ref|42}}

When Grands serve in the government, they usually belong to one of eighty [[factions]],{{tes ref|101}} such as the [[Heritage Faction]] or the [[Glory Faction]]. Each faction is led by five [[arbiter]]s. When the emperor is from one faction, he typically delegates tasks to the five arbiters of his faction, who hold significant governmental authority.{{tes ref|2}}

== Notable Grands ==
*Emperor [[Ashravan]]
*Arbiter [[Gaotona]]
*Arbiter [[Frava]]
*Arbiter [[Stivient]]
*Arbiter [[Ushnaka]]

== Notes ==
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