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The '''Grands''' were a race on [[Sel]] that ruled the [[Rose Empire]].{{book ref|b|tes|day|2}}

Grands typically had longer then average lifespans, able to function and continue work into their nineties.{{book ref|b|tes|day|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.{{book ref|b|tes|day|3}} Grands are also typically treated by the empire with extreme favoritism.{{book ref|b|tes|day|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,{{book ref|b|tes|day|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 [[Jindoeese]] despite the fact that the two groups diverged long ago.{{book ref|b|tes|day|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.{{book ref|b|tes|day|2}} The Grands tell tales of Forgers as witches; saying they place [[Soulseal]]s on the bottoms of people's feet to change their personalities and harm their minds.{{book ref|b|tes|day|42}} This leads to most Grands being totally ignorant about the study of how Forgery works.

The Grands held all the most important governmental positions, which were awarded based on who passed tests to serve in the government.{{book ref|b|tes|day|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.{{book ref|b|tes|day|42}}

When Grands serve in the government, they usually belong to one of eighty [[factions]],{{book ref|b|tes|epilogue}} 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.{{book ref|b|tes|day|2}}