Royal

Royals are defined in three ways. First, by one's proximity to the Emperor. The Emperor and Empress' close family are considered royalty by their relation. Members of the Imperial Council are considered royalty for their elevated status. Immediate family of Imperial Council members are also considered to be royalty. A noble can only be elevated to royal status by marrying a member of the Emperor's family, becoming a member of the Imperial Council, or marrying a member of the same. The royalty's job is at once simple and complex: they must lead the nobility and by proxy, all of Fastheld. This requires strict adherence to social code. There are rarely more than three dozen royals in Fastheld at any point in time.