Governor

Each of the 5 Provinces of Arolas are governed by a Governor. The Governers are largely independent, but they swear fealty to the Church of Xoris. The Governor is the official in charge of the Province, controlling the local Guard, regulating trade and upholding the law. They are typically addressed "Governor (Name)".

Government

 * The Steward serve as the right hand of the governor. They are responsible for public relations, trade, business, settling civil disputes and the purchasing of property. In the event of the incapacitation of the Governor they will generally step in as deputy.


 * The Court Wizard serve as the specialist on arcane knowledge, though it is very rare for Court Wizards to be involved in governance, instead focusing on their experiments.


 * The Captain of the Guard are in command of the Guard. They, along with the Guards, are charged with protection of the governor, upholding the law and defending the Province from attack.


 * The Priest provide direction on matters of spirituality. They are the representative of the Church of Xoris.


 * The Nobility have the right to have their problems represented to the Governor.

Powers
Governors are responsible for overseeing their province and in general only answer to the Church of Xoris. As such they have a wide range of powers, including the ability to issue decrees and grant titles, levy fines, imprison, banish or even (in some cases) execute law breakers. They also collect taxes and organise and control the local militia.

Finally, every quarter they meet with the other governors to create laws that span the country.

Ascension
Governors are elected via a vote. Only those of the nobility or wealthy merchants are granted the right to vote.

Once elected Governors rule for life. However, they can be dismissed from office via the Church of Xoris, a vote of no confidence and abdication.

Governors

 * Ragrum Grimchin, Governor of Lorthak is a dwarf man.
 * Sayra Gevim, Governor of Blackren, is a human woman.
 * Ilatris Farhold, Governor of Hailhom is a half-elf woman.
 * Izula Makai, Governor of Semani is a human man.
 * Quomo Stonebraid, Governor of Kelketh, is a halfling man.