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The '''arbiters''' are the most important bureaucrats in the [[Rose Empire]] on [[Sel]].{{book ref|b|tes|prologue}} Only the people known as [[Grand]]s rise to the position of arbiter.{{book ref|b|tes|day|2}} The Emperor is elected from one of the arbiters of various [[Rose Empire#Factions|Faction]]s. All arbiters from all Factions get a vote in the election of the Emperor.{{book ref|b|tes|day|17}} Arbiters wear long, colourful robes as symbols of office.{{book ref|b|tes|prologue}}

A council of five arbiters from the same Faction as the Emperor are responsible for much of the ruling of the Rose Empire.{{book ref|b|tes|day|2}} They are some of the most powerful people after the Emperor in the Empire.{{book ref|b|tes|day|30}} If the Emperor is replaced from another Faction, these five arbiters lose their position in the ruling council. Prisoners on the death row can ask for arbiter intervention. If the arbiters agree, their cases are seen before the ruling arbiters.{{book ref|b|tes|day|2}} If the Emperor is in a period of mourning, he may not speak to anyone other than the ruling arbiters. During that time, the empire is run by the arbiters with complete autonomy.{{book ref|b|tes|day|98}}