Archothirian Emperors (Aurora)
The Emperors (Archorian: Imperatori) are the Heads of State of the Archothirian Empire, holding both executive and legislative power, although the latter is fully shared with the Council of Royals.
As heads of the Executive Branch, the Archothirian Emperors:
- Act as the commanders-in-chief of the Archothirian Imperial Forces.
- Declare states of emergency and publish regulations and executive orders.
- Veto bills passed by the Council of Royals.
- Make executive agreements and sign treaties ratified by a majority approval of the Council of Royals.
- Grant pardons for offenses against the Archothirian Empire, except in cases of Impeachment.
As part of the Legislative Branch the Archothirian Emperors, together with the Council of Royals:
- Pass bills, together with the Council of Royals.
- Regulate inter-state commerce.
- Control the national budget.
- Declare war.
- Oversee and make the rules for the Imperial government and its officers.
The position of Archothirian Emperor or Empress is partially hereditary: the title is passed from the reigning monarch, known as the High Emperor or Empress, to the child or closest relative that they consider most fit for the position, often with the advice of the Council of Royals. Through marriage, the title is partially extended to all partners of the monarch that inherited the Imperial Crown: these figures, called Secondary Emperors, have less power than their primary partner, and act more as their Royal Advisors or Privy Council. However, Secondary Emperors can also act as temporary regents if the inheritor of the crown is too young to properly rule.
The current High Empress of the Archothirian Empire is the Elohim-Sheseirim hybrid Eishet Baraqiel Malphasamael, who inherited the throne in 1087 after the death of her mother and predecessor Gadreel Penemue Malphasamael. In 1093 she married with her two partners Jophiel Mahishasur and Charun Naberus, that were subsequently crowned and became the empire's current Secondary Emperors.