Government of Markarth

Government Overview

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The Imperial Government for the Markarth Dominion consisted of Dominion Command (executive) and the Imperial Senate (judicial and legislative).

:: Dominion Command ::
The Dominion Command consisted of the Royal Trinity and the Imperial Council. The Trinity was the supreme executive office within the Dominion and historically comprised of the Emperor, Crown Prince, and High Steward (WA Delegate). The Imperial Council was composed of the Dominion's Ministers and ran the daily operations. Ministries included: interior, exterior, culture, and recruitment.

:: Imperial Senate ::
The Imperial Senate was the legislative body of the Dominion and consisted of all World Assembly nations.

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Historical Rulers

:: 01/2011 - 06/2012 :: Archemperor Raxus Caedus Turn
:: 06/2012 - 07/2012 :: Emperor Decimus Caedus Turn
:: 07/2012 - 08/2012 :: Emperor Kellhus Nansurium
:: 08/2012 - 05/2013 :: Chancellor Zoraxy (Vida Argentus)
:: 05/2013 - 01/2014 :: Emperor Kellhus Nansurium
:: 01/2014 - 09/2014 :: Emperor Decimus Caedus Turn

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Historical Trinities

First Trinity (01/2011 - 06/2012)
:: Archemperor :: Raxus Caedus Turn
:: Crown Prince :: Espirte Fontas
:: High Steward :: Decimus Caedus Turn

Second Trinity* (06/2012 - 07/2012)
:: Emperor :: Decimus Caedus Turn
:: High Steward :: Kellhus Nansurium
:: Arbiter :: N/A

* Crown Prince removed from Trinity

Third Trinity* (07/2012 - 08/2012)
:: Emperor :: Kellhus Nansurium
:: High Steward :: Cephal Tallyrand
:: Arbiter :: A Million Voices

*Raxus Caedus Turn in 08/2012 attempted to throw a coup and dethrone Emperor Kellhus. Raxus locked the region and expelled his political enemies. As a result, the Third Trinity created the region "Dominion of Markarth" to continue ruling. Raxus and some followers went on to create the Blackrift Syndicate. Blackrift would never be as populous and active as the original Markarth.