Lysidia Empire

The Lysidia Empire is the governing body of the continent of Lysidia. It was founded as part of a peace pact between the various nations on the continent following the end of the Unification War.

Government
The Lysidia Empire is a ruled by a lineage of Empresses with the assistance of 2 bodies called the High Council and the People's Council. The High Council is made up of 7 members representing the most important factions in the empire. The People's Council is a secondary council that is made of up of representatives from the City-States. The City-States themselves run their own internal governments with the assistance and influence of a Viceroy appointed by the High Council.

The High Council
The High Council meets on a weekly basis with the Empress to discuss and make decisions about the empire.

The Commerce Guild
The Commerce Guild was established during the Unification to control currency and commerce in the empire. It is led by the High Magister, who sits on the High Council.

Stormrun Academia
The Stormrun Academia are the leaders of arcane knowledge and teachings in the empire. They are led by the Archon. The Archmage of the College at the Capital sits on the High Council.

The Joint Arms of Lysidia
The Joint Arms of Lysidia is the military force that serves and protects the empire. It is comprised of both the Whiteguard who specifically serve the Empress and all of the regional military forces of the city-states, as well as several secret groups, such as The Shepherds. It is led by the Grand Marshal, who sits on the High Council.

The Church of Holy Elysium
The Church of Holy Elysium is the primary religion of the continent based around Mother Gaia's pantheon. It is led by the Exarch, who sits on the High Council.

The Culture Guild
The Culture Guild was established during the Unification to preserve knowledge and history for the continent, as well as inspire and promote creative works throughout the empire. It is led by the Chief Archivist of the Great Archive in the Capital, who sits on the High Council.

The Grand Kolks
The Grand Kolks are the shipbuilders, navigators, and explorers of the waters in and around Lysidia. It is led by the Grand Admiral, who sits on the High Council.

The Dragonborn
The Dragonborn are a collection of the remaining living dragonborn on the continent. They have no official system or organization, but are unofficially spoken for by Akra, who sits on the High Council.

The People's Council
The People's Council is a secondary body that has a monthly session with the Empress and the High Council to discuss issues in the City-States.