Difference between revisions of "Steel Ministry"

=== Cantons ===

The Cantons were the subsections of the Steel Ministry.

 

==== Canton of Orthodoxy ====

During his argument with [[Elend]], [[Aradan Yomen]] mentions how the Canton of Inquisition had been formed sometime during the sixth century, and it was this Canton which suggested the [[Terris]] breeding programs to the Lord Ruler in order to keep that population under control. The Lord Ruler agreed to it provisionally, and the programs were then kept until the collapse of the Final Empire. However, it is also mentioned that the subjugation of the Terris people had started far before the Canton of Inquisition had come up with the idea of the breeding programs.{{book ref|mb3|44}}

 

=== Obligators ===

Obligators were distinguished by their shaved heads and intricate tattoos around their eyes to signify 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 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.{{wob ref|7695}} Obligators were allowed to marry.{{wob ref|1077}}