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==Factions== |
==Factions== |
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| β | There are eighty different factions in the Rose Empire's government.{{tes ref|101}} The number is presumed to relate to the fact that citizens of the Rose Empire believe that there are eighty suns and that a new one rises each day.{{tes ref|12}} Each faction is led by a group of five '''arbiters''', who as a whole determine the line of succession of emperors. Upon the death of an emperor, the arbiters gather and elevate the candidate of an agreed upon faction to the position of emperor.{{tes ref|17}} The arbiters of the faction of the emperor occupy positions of great power in the government.{{tes ref|3}} Only [[Grand]]s may become arbiters.{{tes ref|2}} Customarily they wear long, colorful robes to denote their position |
+ | There are eighty different factions in the Rose Empire's government.{{tes ref|101}} The number is presumed to relate to the fact that citizens of the Rose Empire believe that there are eighty suns and that a new one rises each day.{{tes ref|12}} Each faction is led by a group of five '''arbiters''', who as a whole determine the line of succession of emperors. Upon the death of an emperor, the arbiters gather and elevate the candidate of an agreed upon faction to the position of emperor.{{tes ref|17}} The arbiters of the faction of the emperor occupy positions of great power in the government.{{tes ref|3}} Only [[Grand]]s may become arbiters.{{tes ref|2}} Customarily they wear long, colorful robes to denote their position.{{tes ref|prologue}} The arbiters of the Emperor's faction are known as the ruling arbiters and they possess considerable power and influence over the Rose Empire, only superseded by the Emperor himself.{{tes ref|30}} Prisoners sentenced to death are allowed to call for arbiter intervention, if their case is granted a review by the ruling arbiters.{{tes ref|2}} If the Emperor goes into mourning the ruling arbiters are the only people allowed to speak with him. As a result, in such circumstances the arbiters essentially have unilateral control over the entire Rose Empire.{{tes ref|98}} |
*[[Heritage Faction]] |
*[[Heritage Faction]] |
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