Vaintoreks (Common Tinjongnian: veɪntɔrɜks)

The title "Vaintoreks" is held by the ruler of Tinjongnia. The title is hereditary and is passed down to the first-born male of the House of Tihja. It is an alteration of the title Vaintor, making it roughly equivalent to the title Emperor.

Qualifications

• Citizen of Tinjongnia
• Male
• Most Senior Member of the House of Tijone (If the most senior member happens to be in utero, it will be guaranteed the rank until its death)

Requirements

Male-line descendant of the House of Tijone

Duties

Head of State/Government

Accoutrements & Equipment

Several Imperial Relics and Decor Include:

• The Sword of Eric (Vouzalier) Tijone
• The Imperial Nevo (A decorated metal ring hung from the Vaintoreks' neck)
• The Imperial Estem (A decorated sash)
• The Imperial Uniform (Since 16th century, Vaintorekses have worn a purple military vest, black gloves, and black boots and pants
• The Imperial Headdress ( A decorated purple hat resembling a military officer's hat)

There is no crown for the Vaintoreks and purple is an important color as it is the color of a prominent Tin flower, which is also the symbol of the House of Tijone.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

Cannot legally be removed. The government would have to be overthrown.

History

After the birth of Vicyli Mala Tijone to King Vicyli Renid Tijone of Tihja and Queen* Hersaphali Herara Viscouzi of Zivia in 1487, a treaty was signed between the two to create the Empire of Tinjongnia, elevating the two to the title of “Vāntor-éks vó Tinzē”, literally “Emperor-heir of Tins”. it was eventually shortened and combined to become Vāntoreks. Tihjans and Zivians still valued the ancient Tin Empire, which collapsed around 1600 years before in 115 EY with the murder of the Emperor and his entire family, sending the entire island into a 2000-year-long civil war era. The Viscouzi and Tijone houses were famous for being descendants of Tin Kiros (regional military leaders) who were relatives of the Tin Emperors. The title Vāntoreks of Tinjongnia essentially implies that the hold is the successor to the Tin Emperors.

Cultural Significance

Vāntoreks is only used by native Tinjongnians due to the implications of its name. Other Tin cultures like the Vinlads, Tins, and Ergonatins use Vāntor to refer to the monarch of Tinjongnia, even though none of their cultures have any lingering monarchies.

Notable Holders

The 16 Recognized Vaintorekses (and one informal Ohmaitoreks)

• Vicyli I
• Hersaphali
• Vicyli II
• Phalus I
• Thejari I
• Thejari II
• Thejari III
• Phalus II
• Phalus III
• Eric I
• Ziva
• Phalus IV
• Eric II
• Eric III
• Enphus
• Agatus
• Eric IV

Type

Nobility, Hereditary

Status

Title of the Current Head of State, Government, and Military of Tinjongnia

Creation

1487

Form of Address

Tijone, Vaintor(eks), "Your Highness"

Alternative Naming

Tijone, Vaintor

Equates to

Vaintor (Emperor)

Source of Authority

Bloodline

Length of Term

Life until abdication or death. No Vaintoreks has ever abdicated yet.

First Holder

Vicyli Renid Tijone

Current Holders

• Eric IV Thaler Tijone

Past Holders

• Agatus Fehra Tijone
• Thejari I Thalmari Tijone
• Vicyli Renid Tijone

Related Locations

• Tytheria

Related Organizations

• Vaintorum Tinjongnia
• House of Tijone