Impirator

The Impirator is the Ruler of all Laran. They are recognized as the most powerful Lati of their time, and as the living embodiment of power. THeir presence is enough to make most mortals shake in fear, and they are known to be death incarnate. Alas, an Impirator is simply a mortal, no matter how much they envision themselves a god, and all do what mortals do. They fall.

Qualifications

The only qualifications required for the Impirator is that they are powerful enough to claim the title and fight off any contendors. In Ages past, the turnover rate of Impirator's has been a matter of days, but the current Impirator has reigned for nearly half a millennium.

Requirements

The Impirator must be a Lati and while nto an official rule, the likelihood of a non-human or non-Makassi Lati of becoming Impirator is incredibly low.

Appointment

The Impirator gain's their title by claiming it in an official proclamation once the current/previous Impirator has been removed from power. Technically, they are then the Impirator, but that doesn't mean people will follow them. IT is only once they prove that they can hold the title that most Lati fall into line.

Duties

The Impirator technically is tasked with governing Laran as an absolute monarch, but usually, they don't hold the office long enough to make any major changes. Either that or they leave all the governing to the Laka Council and do their own thing. That is what the current Impirator has done.

Benefits

The title of Impirator comes with theoretical access to all the resources of Laran so that a Lati may continue their personal projects with all the help required. Often, this does little to protect them against the giant target on their back.

History

The Impirator title was first established after Mul-Zamain was killed during a battle with Achronis. Zamain himself never needed a title as he was already the defacto head of Laran, and his successor felt the need to legitimize themself with a new title. It didn't help, as they were killed barely a week later, but the title persisted.

Cultural Significance

Within Laran, the Impirator is respected by Lati as a powerful Inkallu and feared for their abilities. Outside of Laran, the Impirator is viewed as the worst of the worst, the Tyrant supreme.

Notable Holders

Many have held the title of Impirator, but the most notable is the current Impirator as they have somehow managed to survive with the title for nearly 500 years.

Type

Nobility, Non-hereditary

Status

Still In Effect

Form of Address

The Impirator

Alternative Naming

Emperor; Heir to the Empire; Tyrant

Equates to

Impirator is a literal translation of Emperor.

Source of Authority

Power of the Magical and Political Variety

Length of Term

The Impirator's term lasts until they die, step down, or are forcefully unseated.

Current Holders

• Impirator

Related Locations

• Nafok Aguot
• Otanli

Related Organizations

• Laran
• Lati