Headmaster

The titel of headmaster is given to the person in charge of The Gallowyn Institute for Martial and Arcane Training. The headmaster is, besides being in charge of The Institute, also automatically part of The Prime Council.
The headmaster can be recognised by the dark grey cloak with navy blue and ocre yellow hatched lining and trim and the elaborate necklace which shows the school's crest.

Appointment

In order to ensure the reliability of a new headmaster, they are chosen from a list of candidates that have been personally observed by the current headmaster. When it is time the current headmaster talks with both The Council as well as with the person in question. After much delibiration the person will be appointed as intended-headmaster for a pre-determined trial period of at least one month, but often longer, after which the headmaster and The Council will reconvine and decide if the person is indeed fit to be a headmaster or if any or both parties would like to reconsider and start the appointment process over.

Inauguration

After a new headmaster is chosen, the inauguration takes place on the first day of the next month. This day will be considered a free day for all students and staff if there would be lessons. After breakfast there will be a speech from both the old and the new after which the student council president will also give a speech on behalf of the students. After the speeches there will be a exchange ritual preformed by the student council president in which the cloak and necklace will be handed over from the old to the new headmaster. When the ritual is done the three will walk around the whole building and interacting with other students and staff. The students and staff can present what they are working on and show their skills. The afternoon of this day is often free time in which the old and new headmaster can perform administrative tasks and interact some more with the students and staff. Dinner is a feast after which the main hall will be transformed for evening celebrations with music, good food and drinks and dancing.

History

The title of headmaster originated a couple of years after the creation of The Institute. After The Institute grew Tasar Yinric Gallowyn took the role as central figure and became known as the headmaster. Because Tasar was one of the strongest individuals after the The Prime Revolt and was training young students to be similarly strong, The Council quickly realised it would be easier to recruit Tasar as part of The Council. Due to this, being the headmaster also automatically makes someone part of The Council.

List of previous headmasters

Tasar Yinric Gallowyn
To be expanded later

Type

Academic, Professional

Form of Address

Sir Headmaster

Source of Authority

Chosen in consideration with the previous headmaster and The Council

Length of Term

Until retirement

Related Locations

• The Gallowyn Institute for Martial and Arcane Training

Related Organizations

• The Prime Council