This directory houses the comprehensive geopolitical index of the reigning monarchs, divine authorities, aristocratic councils, and sovereign leaders who dictate domestic laws and international treaties across the planetary expanses of Ensla.
Anubia
Bosco
Stella
Joya
| Country
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Title
|
Name
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| Joya
|
High Warqueen
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Sydelle
|
Enca
Seven
Pergrand
Pergrand passes to the rule of its Three Dukes after Raimarc is removed. The monarchy is to be reconsidered when Tylan reaches twenty-five. (White Sea, Chapter 9.)
Minstrel
Bellum
Estrelle
Whales
Ishgar
Sweoton
The three ageless Pirate Lords jointly rule Sweoton. Appointed by Anubis, they find those who are evil of heart and require penance for their sins before they are taken to be weighed.
Fiera-bras
Fiera-bras is a monarchy. The cardinal is a senior religious statesman and crown minister; the First Cavalier commands the Royal Aegis Cavaliers, whose specialized protector title is Aegis Cavalier.
| Country
|
Title
|
Name
|
| Fiera-bras
|
King
|
Adrien de Valcour
|
| Fiera-bras
|
Cardinal / senior minister of the crown
|
Séverin de Rocheval
|
| Fiera-bras
|
First Cavalier of the Crown / Captain of the Royal Aegis Cavaliers
|
Éloise de Varenne
|
Alonia
One High King rules Alonia, advised and supported by twelve serving knights. The following are the current court, distinct from Aldren and the companions of the founding legend.
| Country
|
Title
|
Name
|
| Alonia
|
High King of Alonia
|
High King Caelan Aurelmont
|
| Alonia
|
First Knight; commander of the royal defense
|
Ser Gareth Rowancrest
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| Alonia
|
Keeper of the Oath; hears petitions and grievances
|
Dame Aveline Hartwell
|
| Alonia
|
Warden of the Northern Roads
|
Ser Tristan Fenwick
|
| Alonia
|
Guardian of the river crossings
|
Dame Isolde Ravensmere
|
| Alonia
|
Master of Horse
|
Ser Cedric Thornfield
|
| Alonia
|
Protector of the farming vales
|
Dame Rosamund Bellweather
|
| Alonia
|
Commander of the spearmen
|
Ser Leofric Stonebridge
|
| Alonia
|
Royal envoy and treaty escort
|
Dame Elinor Ashcombe
|
| Alonia
|
Warden of Caggia and its trade roads
|
Ser Percival Wrenford
|
| Alonia
|
Guardian of the royal household
|
Dame Sabine Fairholt
|
| Alonia
|
Master of the border watch
|
Ser Roderic Hazelwyck
|
| Alonia
|
Keeper of the questing companies
|
Dame Marian Greyvale
|
Catine
Catine is ruled by ten women, the Council of Ten Webweavers. Only women can be Webweavers. Each changes luck, demands high prices for her services and works from her own city; the council meets in the separate capital, Velisombra.
| Country
|
Title
|
Name
|
| Catine
|
Webweaver — the Gilded Widow
|
Serafina Veyr (working city: Capiscia)
|
| Catine
|
Webweaver — the Listener
|
Oriana Nerezza (working city: Ymipoli)
|
| Catine
|
Webweaver — the Last Invitation
|
Livia Sorell (working city: Gianina)
|
| Catine
|
Webweaver — the Harbor Hand
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Cassia Morcant (working city: Vespera)
|
| Catine
|
Webweaver — the Quiet Advocate
|
Isabetta Valcera (working city: Bellacorte)
|
| Catine
|
Webweaver — the Mirror Keeper
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Lucienne Damasco (working city: Neravetro)
|
| Catine
|
Webweaver — the Unfallen
|
Mirella Vossari (working city: Rovescala)
|
| Catine
|
Webweaver — the Pale Physician
|
Severina Corvo (working city: Lacrivale)
|
| Catine
|
Webweaver — the Keeper of Keys
|
Daria Malven (working city: Serramora)
|
| Catine
|
Webweaver — the Final Throw
|
Mattea Sabletti (working city: Orlascura)
|
Bauen
The seven-member High Engineer Council of Bauen, also called the Prime Technomantic Director Board, jointly governs Bauen. Its chair rotates annually.
| Country
|
Title
|
Name
|
| Bauen
|
High Engineer — Precision and Standards
|
Ottilie Messing (Gnome)
|
| Bauen
|
High Engineer — Foundries and Materials
|
Brannik Eisenfels (Dwarf)
|
| Bauen
|
High Engineer — Civic Works and Water
|
Helena Falkenried (Human)
|
| Bauen
|
High Engineer — Automata and Control
|
Kaspar Federwerk (Gnome)
|
| Bauen
|
High Engineer — Mines and Groundworks
|
Gerda Tiefenhall (Dwarf)
|
| Bauen
|
High Engineer — Rail and Aerial Transport
|
Matthias Sturmfeld (Human)
|
| Bauen
|
High Engineer — Power and Technomancy
|
Anselm Lichtwart (Human)
|
Sweorota
| Country
|
Title
|
Name
|
| Sweorota
|
Mercantile Maritime Authority
|
The Privateer Board of Sweorota
|
Eurrsa
Veclya
Veclya, the Seat of Venus' power, is ruled by the Order of Venus through its senior assembly. The Sudehpah, Ivory Rose and Veiled Thorn are subordinate orders, not separate sovereign rulers.
| Country
|
Title
|
Name
|
| Veclya
|
Ruling Order / senior governing assembly
|
The Order of Venus (collective government; individual officeholders not yet named)
|
Zespil
Zespil is ruled jointly by four Dukes of equal standing. Their common council meets in Caer Rowan; there is no king above them.
| Country
|
Title
|
Name
|
| Zespil
|
Duke of Northwatch / Council of Four Dukes
|
Duke Ronan Ashkeer (seat: Dun Aven)
|
| Zespil
|
Duke of Oakvale / Council of Four Dukes
|
Duke Ciaran Derryvale (seat: Derrycross)
|
| Zespil
|
Duke of Sunmeadow / Council of Four Dukes
|
Duke Fintan Rowanford (seat: Bell Rowan)
|
| Zespil
|
Duke of Westmere / Council of Four Dukes
|
Duke Lorcan Mistmere (seat: Loughveil)
|
Uglos
Uglos is ruled by House Vinterholm. The queen is consort and royal counselor; succession follows the children in birth order.
| Country
|
Title
|
Name
|
| Uglos
|
King
|
Eirik Halvorsen Vinterholm
|
| Uglos
|
Queen consort / royal counselor
|
Astrid Svanhild Vinterholm
|
| Uglos
|
Crown Prince / eldest child and only son
|
Leif Eiriksen Vinterholm
|
| Uglos
|
Princess / elder daughter
|
Ingrid Astridsdatter Vinterholm
|
| Uglos
|
Princess / younger daughter
|
Solveig Astridsdatter Vinterholm
|
The Cradle
The Cradle, also known as Tian Xia, includes Tian and the countries listed below.
| Country
|
Title
|
Name
|
| Tian
|
Eternal Emperor / Primal Sovereign
|
Tsugu Xian (ageless Nephilim; ruled Tian for 4,000 years)
|
| Madruile
|
Shadow Sovereign / Necromancer
|
Shen Kurozai, the Dark One (approximately 4,000 years; soul-exchange longevity)
|
| Taldor
|
First Engineer / Civic Design
|
Merrit Copperwick (gnome; Council of Five Engineers)
|
| Taldor
|
Steam and Transport
|
Bramble Cogwell (gnome; Council of Five Engineers)
|
| Taldor
|
Waterworks and Public Health
|
Elska Brassbloom (gnome; Council of Five Engineers)
|
| Taldor
|
Instruments and Standards
|
Orrin Glasswhistle (gnome; Council of Five Engineers)
|
| Taldor
|
Workshops and Trade
|
Tamsin Rivetfern (gnome; Council of Five Engineers)
|
| Verisia
|
Ruling Bloodline Dynasty
|
Royal Family of Verisia
|
| Chilira
|
Ecclesiastical Prelate
|
Cardinal of the Church of Desna of Chilira
|
| Eiri
|
High Queen of Eiri
|
Queen Armiena
|
| Calid
|
High King of Calid
|
King Reinier
|
| Linor
|
Chivalric Command Council
|
The Knight Council of Linor
|
| Versia
|
King / The Emerald Sovereign
|
Theron Vaelorian (46; ruled for 23 years)
|
| Versia
|
Queen / The Flower of Versia
|
Amara Vaelorian (43; diplomat, scholar and patron of healers)
|
| Versia
|
Crown Prince / The Jaguar Prince
|
Caelan Vaelorian (21; only child and sole direct heir)
|
Detroit
Detroit City-State
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