Archon

Each Justicar selects a number of minions, known as Archons, to act in his name as suits his purposes. Archons are typically chosen from the upper ranks of ancillae and occasionally elders of lesser station. Justicars occasionally choose Archons to carry out specific missions, and prefer political savvy, insight, and skill over standing and clout. An Archon’s position typically lasts for as long as a Justicar wishes to retain her, but no longer than the Justicar’s tenure.

Archons are considered above the law, because they serve the Justicars and the Inner Council; they may not be held accountable for transgressions against the Traditions in domains they visit. This rankles many Princes (especially since the appearance of an Archon is usually the “last chance” before the intervention of a Justicar), but the purpose of this immunity is to enable the Archon to take whatever steps are necessary to put a wayward domain back into a position of stability. As with Justicars, Archons who abuse their privilege may well find themselves answering to the Inner Council, but even so, this convocation of elders is more likely to side with its agent than with a Prince who can’t even keep her own territory in order. Nevertheless, it is a foolish Archon who regularly flouts the “common sense” Traditions such as the Masquerade, for then he’s undermining the very purpose of his title.