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:''"Prætor" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Praetor]].''
[[File:Prætor Tinker Sprocket.jpg|frame|[[Tinker Sprocket|The Lord Machinaria]], the present Prætor of the Landsraad.]]
The '''Prætor''' is the presiding officer of the [[Landsraad]] and is elected by the members of the Landsraad. He or she presides over the Landsraad in all matters. The Prætorship of the Landsraad is one of the Great Offices of State of the [[Imperial Republic]].  
The '''Prætor''' is the presiding officer of the [[Landsraad]] and is elected by the members of the Landsraad. He or she presides over the Landsraad in all matters. The Prætorship of the Landsraad is one of the Great Offices of State of the [[Imperial Republic]].  


==History==
==History==
The office of Prætor is almost as old as the Landsraad itself. Prior to the Prætor, the members of the Landsraad moderated themselves, but as the Landsraad grew in size and importance, it became apparent that some form of mediation was necessary.
The office of Prætor is almost as old as the Landsraad itself. Prior to the Prætor, the members of the Landsraad moderated themselves, but as the Landsraad grew in size and importance, it became apparent that some form of mediation was necessary.
[[Erik Mortis]] created the name "Prætor". The letter ash (æ) ought to be used if possible as the proper spelling is not "Praetor" (though it is generally accepted).


[[Nicholas Raglan]], a [[Yardistan|Yardistani]], is known as first 'speaker' (an ancient, but nowadays obsolete, term to refer to the Prætor).
[[Nicholas Raglan]], a [[Yardistan|Yardistani]], is known as first 'speaker' (an ancient, but nowadays obsolete, term to refer to the Prætor).
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===Legislative Duties===
===Legislative Duties===
The Prætor of the Landsraad leads and presides over the sessions of the Landsraad. (S)he organizes, tallies and closes votes. The Prætor is authorized to appoint a deputy prætor to assist zie in matters that shall be delegated to the deputy. The Prætor may choose to appoint more than one deputy praetor, provided that in such instance there must be a hierarchy between the deputy praetors.[[File:Palace_of_Fjǫrleif.png|350px|thumb|left|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The Frontgate of the [[Palace of Zirandorthel]], the seat of the [[Landsraad]], in days long gone by.</div> ]]
The Prætor of the Landsraad leads and presides over the sessions of the Landsraad. (S)he organizes, tallies and closes votes. The Prætor is authorized to appoint a deputy prætor to assist zie in matters that shall be delegated to the deputy. The Prætor may choose to appoint more than one deputy praetor, provided that in such instance there must be a hierarchy between the deputy praetors.[[File:Palace_of_Zirandorthel.png|350px|thumb|left|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The Frontgate of the [[Palace of Zirandorthel]], the seat of the [[Landsraad]].</div> ]]


No vote may be cast by the Prætor unless to break a tie. Similarly, any of the deputy prætors is not allowed to vote when presiding over the Landsraad unless it is to break a tie.
No vote may be cast by the Prætor unless to break a tie. Similarly, any of the deputy prætors is not allowed to vote when presiding over the Landsraad unless it is to break a tie.
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Other legislative responsibilities of the Prætor are maintaining the Hanzard of the Landsraad and keeping the [[Charter of the Imperial Republic|Charter]] as well as the [[Lawbook]] up-to-date.
Other legislative responsibilities of the Prætor are maintaining the Hanzard of the Landsraad and keeping the [[Charter of the Imperial Republic|Charter]] as well as the [[Lawbook]] up-to-date.


In the event that the Landsraad has no Prætor in office, the [[The Kaiser|Kaiser]], or the [[Steward|Ruling Steward]], or zir appointed deputy prætor presides, provided, however, that the Kaiser (or Ruling Steward) or zir appointed deputy has no vote in those proceedings, except in case of a tie.
In the event that the Landsraad has no Prætor in office, the [[Kaiser|Kaiser]], or the [[Steward|Ruling Steward]], or an appointed deputy prætor presides, provided, however, that the Kaiser (or Ruling Steward) or an appointed deputy has no vote in those proceedings, except in case of a tie.


The Prætor is the custodian of the Seal of the Landsraad. The aforesaid seal is used not only for legislative, administrative and representative purposes, but also ceremonially, when it is put, together with the Golden Gavel, into the custody of a new Prætor as part of the customary installation procedure.
The Prætor is the custodian of the Seal of the Landsraad. The aforesaid seal is used not only for legislative, administrative and representative purposes, but also ceremonially, when it is put, together with the Golden Gavel, into the custody of a new Prætor as part of the customary installation procedure.


Zie also ensures that the text of each Treaty, Bill or Resolution which has been passed by the Landsraad is written down on fine vellum adorned with the coat of arms of the Landsraad as well as such decorations as initials, borders and miniature illustrations drawn with gold, silver and vibrant colours.  
The Prætor also ensures that the text of each Treaty, Bill or Resolution which has been passed by the Landsraad is written down on fine vellum adorned with the coat of arms of the Landsraad as well as such decorations as initials, borders and miniature illustrations drawn with gold, silver and vibrant colours.  


Very important treaties - such as the Treaty of Sula Sgeir and the Shirerithian, Alexandrian, and Natopian Entente - which have been passed by the Landsraad may by the Prætor's command be engraved onto tablets of silver and gold.
===Representative Duties===
It is incumbent upon the Prætor to represent the [[Landsraad]] before the [[The Kaiser|Kaiser]], the [[Imperial Judex]] or other court of law, and before any other body or authority if so necessary. The Prætor also receives dignitaries, both foreign and domestic, who are visiting the Landsraad as well as other guests of Landsraad.  


===Representative Duties===
The Prætor is also tasked with chairing the Prætorial Committee. The Prætorial Committee consists of the Prætor and the Presiding Officers of the [[Adelsraad]] and [[Folksraad]], and is used for communication between the different chambers of the Shirerithian legislature. However, as the [[Adelsraad]] and [[Folksraad]] have been suspended since 1671, the Prætorial Committee has also not met in that time.
It is incumbent upon the Prætor to represent the [[Landsraad]] before the [[The Kaiser|Kaiser]], the Sovereigns of the [[Subdivision#Imperial States|Imperial States]], in the [[Imperial Judex]] or other court of law, and before any other body or authority if so necessary. The Prætor also receives dignitaries, both foreign and domestic, who are visiting the Landsraad as well as other guests of the self-same Federal Legislature.


===Administrative Functions===
===Administrative Functions===
In addition to zir legislative role as presiding officer of the Landsraad as well as being the first and foremost representative of the aforesaid Federal Legislature, the Prætor performs several administrative functions to facilitate and ensure the smooth operation of the Landsraad. The Prætorum, the Office and Household of the Prætor, assists the Prætor in the discharge of the aforesaid functions. It is comprised of the officers and employees of the Landsraad.  
In addition to his legislative role as presiding officer of the Landsraad, the Prætor performs several administrative functions to facilitate and ensure the smooth operation of the Landsraad. The Prætorum, the Office and Household of the Prætor, assists the Prætor in the discharge of these functions. It is comprised of the officers and employees of the Landsraad.  


The Officers of the Landsraad include, but are not limited to, the Greffier, the Cudgeller-at-Arms, the Architect, the Seneschal, the Counsel, the Historian, the Parliamentarian, the Castellan, and the Chaplain. The Prætor may, by ancient convention, appoint and dismiss at pleasure any of the aforesaid officers.  
The Officers of the Landsraad include, but are not limited to, the Greffier, the Cudgeller-at-Arms, the Architect, the Seneschal, the Counsel, the Historian, the Parliamentarian, the Castellan, and the Chaplain. The Prætor may, by ancient convention, appoint and dismiss at pleasure any of these officers.  


The Prætor may, by ancient convention, appoint such employees to the Prætorum as zie considers necessary for assisting zie in the discharge of the functions of the Prætorship. The aforesaid staff is appointed at such remuneration and on such other terms and conditions as the Prætor may determine.
The Prætor may, by ancient convention, appoint such employees to the Prætorum as he considers necessary for assisting him in the discharge of the functions of the Prætorship. The aforesaid staff is appointed at such remuneration and on such other terms and conditions as the Prætor may determine.


===Conducting the Imperial Government===
===Conducting the Imperial Government===
In the event of the unannounced absence of the Kaiser for a period exceeding 7 ASC units and the [[Steward|Stewardship]] being vacant, the Prætor conducts the government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth with the Prætor having the same powers as a Steward until the [[Landsraad]] has elected a Steward.
In the event of the unannounced absence of the Kaiser for a period exceeding 7 days and the [[Steward|Stewardship]] being vacant, the Prætor conducts the government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth with the Prætor having the same powers as a Regent until the [[Landsraad]] has elected a Regent.  
 
===Commandership of the Landsraad Guard===
The Prætor holds the rank of Legatus Imperii in the Scholae Equites Singulares of the Middle Guard Legion of the Palatini Corps and is qualitate qua the commander of the Landsraad Guard. Zie may recruit such persons as may be deemed suitable by zie, to the limit of 5,000 persons.


[[File:Seal_Landsraad5.png|240px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The Seal of the Landsraad.</div> ]]
==Perquisites==
==Perquisites==
The Prætor has, by ancient convention, the legal right and obligation to - when zie is in [[Shirekeep]] - reside in Prætor's House, the plush private apartments of the holder of the Prætorship. Prætor's House has a well-deserved reputation as one of the finest state apartments in the Imperial Capital. In addition to Prætor's House the holder of the Prætorship had also at his disposal a cruise ship sized Prætorial Yacht called ''Viviantia''<ref>Converted into a prison hulk after the [[Auspicious Occasion]]</ref>, a holiday residence which is known as ''Alejian Castle'', a fleet of aircraft<ref>Confiscated by the Steward in 1653</ref>, a fleet of cars<ref>Replaced by a single limousine, a Roller's-Choice Phantom, in 1653</ref>, and other means of transportation befitting to the exalted station of zir office<ref>An open-top carriage for whenever the Praetor is feeling brave</ref>.
The Prætor has, by ancient convention, the legal right and obligation to - when he is in [[Shirekeep]] - reside in Prætor's House, the plush private apartments of the holder of the Prætorship. Prætor's House has a well-deserved reputation as one of the finest state apartments in the Imperial Capital.  
 
The Viviantia was a gift from the [[Sameinaða Erlendur Kaupsýsla Einokun Félagið|SEKEF]] and [[Froyalanska Varv]], the largest shipbuilder of the [[Elwynn|Elwynnese Union]], made to Princess Fjǫrleif Hallbjörnsdóttir in the year 1635 in honour of her arrival at the tenth year of her Prætorial tenure. Lady Fjǫrleif subsequently bequeathed the Viviantia to the holder of the Prætorship of the Landsraad. in 1651 Ryker Everstone donated the wildly impractical thing to the Mango Throne to be used in the relocation of Shireroth's Froyalanish popluation. He replaced it with the New Viviantia, a much more practical vessel.


==Symbols==
==Symbols==
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*'''Isabelle's Chair''': The official chair of the Prætor. It is located in the Hall of Oratory of the Palace of Zirandorthel and is named after [[Isabelle Allot]], a former Prætor as well as a former [[Duchess]] of [[Elwynn]].  
*'''Isabelle's Chair''': The official chair of the Prætor. It is located in the Hall of Oratory of the Palace of Zirandorthel and is named after [[Isabelle Allot]], a former Prætor as well as a former [[Duchess]] of [[Elwynn]].  
*'''Mors' Mace:''' An ancient ceremonial mace which symbolises the authority of the Landsraad.
*'''Mors' Mace:''' An ancient ceremonial mace which symbolises the authority of the Landsraad.
*'''Prætorial Hat'''
*'''Prætorial Hat''': A red hat that the Prætor dons.


In addition to having custody of the aforesaid very symbolic objects, the Praetor is the keeper of the [[Sabre of Unity]] on behalf of the [[Landsraad]], when the aforesaid sword is not in the hands of an elected [[The Kaiser|Kaiser]].
[[File:The-dingy-thomas-young.jpg|350px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The Prætorial Yacht ''New Viviantia'' awaiting its next cost effective voyage. </div>]]
==List of Prætors==
==List of Prætors==


[[File:Scottpraetorhat.jpg|350px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">[[Scott of Alexander]] (Prætor in 1512), donning the prætor's hat.</div> ]]
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| [[File:KJI.png|75px]] || [[Kaiseress Jadie|Jadie Doran]] || [[Duchess of Goldshire]] || 1457 [[Delvenus]] || 1482–1484 || 1569 [[Alexandretta (county)|Kralizec]] || Became kaiseress in 1484
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Prætor'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''From'''
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|-
|1482–1484 || [[Kaiseress Jadie|Jadie Steffke]] || [[Goldshire]]
| || [[Kaiser Raynor XI|Erik Uec Mortis]] || || || 1484–1486 || 1504 ||
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|-
|1483–1486 || Erik Uec || [[Brookshire]]
| || [[Zirandorthel]] || || 1457 [[Elwynn (country)|Elwynn]] || 1486–1503 || 1511 ||
|-
|-
|1486–1503 || [[Zirandorthel]] || [[Elwynn]] ([[Hyperborea]])
| [[File:KaiseressHypatia.gif|75px]] || [[Kaiseress Hypatia|Hypatia Agnesi]] || [[Dutch of Kildare|Dutchess of Kildare]] || 1470 || 1504–1512 || 1560 ||
|-
|-
|1504–1512 || [[Hypatia Agnesi]] || [[Kildare]]
| [[File:Scottpraetorhat.jpg|75px]] || [[Scott of Alexander]] || Duke Emeritus of Elwynn ||  || 1512 ||  ||
|-
|-
|1512 || [[Scott of Alexander]] || [[Elwynn]]
| [[File:Kaisermeskanii.jpeg|75px]] || [[Kaiser Meskan II|William Meskan Trihus]] ||  || 1482 || 1512–1518 ||  || Became kaiser in 1518
|-
|-
|1512–1519 || [[Bill Trihus]] || [[Kildare]]
| || [[Jon Wolvin]] || Count of Modan Lach ||  || 1519–1528 ||  ||
|-
|-
|1519–1528 || [[Wolvin of Modan Lach]] || Brookshire
| || [[Jonas Win'Eth]] || [[Dutch of Kildare]] || || 1528–1547 ||  ||
|-
|-
|1528–1547 || [[Jonas Windsor]] || [[Kildare]]
| [[File:NathanWPavatar.png|75px]] || [[Nathan Waffel-Paine]] || [[Rulers of Elwynn|Duke of Elwynn]] || 1455 [[Lindström]] || 1547–1556 || 1607 ||
|-
|-
| 1547–1556 || [[Nathan Waffel-Paine]] || [[Elwynn]]
| || [[Malliki Tosha]] || [[Duke of Brookshire]] || 1517 [[Mortis Mercatoria]] || 1556–1557 || 1602 ||
|-
|-
|1556–1557 || [[Malliki Tosha]] || [[Brookshire]]
| [[File:Isabelle allot portrait.png|75px]] || [[Isabelle Allot]] || Duchess of Elwynn || 1546 || 1557–1561 ||  ||
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|-
|1557–1561 || [[Isabelle Allot]] ||[[Elwynn]]
| || [[Leo Eldwood]] || ||  || 1561–1565 ||  ||
|-
|-
|1561–1565 || [[Leo Dine|Leo Eldwood]] || [[Elwynn]]/[[Goldshire]]
| [[File:KO1.png|75px]] || [[Kaiser Ometeotl I|Erik Ometeotl Mortis]] ||  || 1536 || 1565–1567 || 1570 [[Shirekeep]] || Became kaiser in 1567
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|-
|1565–1567 || [[Erik Mortis]] || [[Brookshire]]
| || [[Jonas Win'Eth]] || [[Dutch of Kildare]] ||  || 1567–1574 ||  ||
|-
|-
|1567–1574 || [[Jonas Windsor]] || Kildare
| [[File:Carl Jackson, Steward.jpg|75px]] || [[Carl Jackson]] ||  || 1539 [[Novi Nigrad]] || 1574–1577 || 1612 [[Novi Nigrad]] || Became steward in 1577
|-
|-
|1574–1578 || [[Carl Jackson]] || [[Yardistan]]
| || [[Erik Coyotl Mortis]] || ||  || 1578–1580 ||  ||
|-
|-
|1578–1580 || [[Erik Mortis]] || Machinaria/Brookshire
| [[File:Carl Jackson, Steward.jpg|75px]] || [[Carl Jackson]] ||  || 1539 [[Novi Nigrad]] || 1580–1585 || 1612 [[Novi Nigrad]] || Became steward in 1585
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|-
| 1580–1585 || [[Carl Jackson]] || Yardistan
| [[File:Spraki.jpeg|75px]] || [[Spraki Krumsson]] || [[Duchess of Brookshire|Co-Duke of Brookshire]] || 1505 [[Lausanne|Haraldsborg]] || 1585–1592 || 1592 (first time)
1601 (final time) ||
|-
|-
| 1585–1592 || [[Spraki Krumsson]] || [[Lichbrook]]
| [[File:Ometeotl ii.jpeg|75px]] || [[Kaiser Ometeotl II|Erik Ometeotl Mortis II]] ||  || 1568 || 1592–1593 || 1610 || Became kaiser in 1593
|-
|-
|1592–1593 || [[Erik Mortis]] || [[Lichbrook]]
| [[File:Kai Jackson.jpg|75px]] || [[Kai Jackson]] || Anarch of Yardistan || 1572 [[Shirekeep]] || 1593–1597 || 1647 [[Shirekeep]] ||
|-
|-
| 1593–1597 || [[Kai Jackson]] || [[Yardistan]]
| || [[Kaiming Emperor|Simon ben Erasmus]] || ||  || 1597 ||  ||
|-
|-
|1597 || [[Simon ben Erasmus]] || [[Kildare]]
| [[File:Spraki.jpeg|75px]] || [[Spraki Krumsson|Spraki Krumsson Lla'i-Ašura]] || || 1505 [[Lausanne|Haraldsborg]] || 1597–1599 || 1592 (first time)
1601 (final time) ||
|-
|-
|1597–1599 || [[Spraki Krumsson]] || [[Lichbrook]]
| || Vilhelm Benkern || [[Mar Sara|Count of Mar Sara]] || || 1599–1603 ||  ||
|-
|-
|1599–1603 || [[Vilhelm Benkern]] || Yardistan
| [[File:Lyssansaportrait.png|75px]] || [[Lyssansa Rossheim]] || ||  || 1603–1612 ||  ||
|-
|-
|1603–1612 || [[Lyssansa Rossheim]] || Lichbrook
| [[File:MiraOA.png|75px]] || [[Mira Octavius-Aryani]] || [[Count Palatine of Kezan]] ||  || 1612–1615 ||  ||
|-
|-
|1612–1615 || [[Mira Octavius-Aryani]] || [[Kezan]] (Imp. Lands)
| [[File:Aasmund.jpg|75px]] || [[Aasmund Vigeland]] ||  || 1581 Zanzibar || 1615–1618 || 1620 Raynor’s Keep ||
|-
|-
|1615–1618 || [[Aasmund Vigeland]] || Elwynn
| [[File:Janus-Eadric1706AN.png|75px]] || [[Janus Eadric Sr]] || Prince of Neridia || 1587 Geneva || 1618–1621 || 1721 ||
|-
|-
|1618–1621 || [[Janus Eadric]] || Neridia/[[Goldshire]]
| [[File:Kaiseress mira raynora major.png|75px]] || [[Kaiseress Mira Raynora Major|Mira Raynora the Elder]] || Queen of Lichbrook ||  || 1621–1624 ||  ||
|-
|-
|1621–1624 || [[Kaiseress Mira Raynora Major|Mira Raynora the Elder]] || Lichbrook
| [[File:Jonathan2.jpg|75px]] || [[Kaiser Ayreon III|Jonathan Mirza Merlingsson Ayreon-Kalirion]] || Count of Ransenar || 1603 Hurmu || 1624–1625 || 1629 Light ||
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|-
|1624–1625 || [[Jonathan Ayreon-Kalirion]] || Elwynn
| [[File:Fjǫrleif18.jpg|75px]] || [[Fjǫrleif Hallbjörnsdóttir]] || [[Kaiseress Companion of Shireroth|Kaiseress Companion]] <br> Princess of Anun || 1606 || 1625–1651 || 1685 ||  
|-
|-
| 1625–1651 || [[Fjǫrleif Hallbjörnsdóttir]] || Elwynn
| [[File:KaiserRedquill.png|75px]] || [[Kaiser Redquill|Ryker Everstone]] || [[Rulers of Goldshire|King of Goldshire]] || 1589 || 1651–1654 || 1671 ||
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|-
|1651–1654|| [[Ryker Everstone]] || Goldshire
| [[File:ArminJamalArminzadeh.jpg|75px]] || [[Armin Jamal-Arminzadeh]] ||  || 1614 [[Elfinshiyehafir]] || 1654–1659 || 1663 [[Eliria]] ||  
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|1654–1659|| [[Armin Jamal-Arminzadeh]]|| Elwynn
| [[File:Liv Dravot.jpeg|75px]] || [[Liv Dravot]] || Arandur of Alalehzamin || 1615 Shirekeep || 1659 || 1663 [[Teldrin]] ||  
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|1659|| [[Liv Dravot]] || Elwynn
| [[File:Prætor Tinker Sprocket.jpg|75px]] || [[Tinker Sprocket]] || [[Marquess of Machinaria|Count of Machinaria]] || 1503 Coppertone, Natollonia || 1659–1741 ||  ||
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|1659–''present''|| [[Tinker Sprocket]] || Shirekeep
| [[File:Li Suyi.png|75px]] || [[Li Suyi]] || [[Duke of Novi Nigrad]] || 1650 || 1741–1752 ||  ||
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|-
| [[File:FrederikAlfons01.jpg|75px]] || [[Frederik Alfons des Vinandy]] || [[Duke of 's Koningenwaarde]] <br> [[Duke of Gascony]] || 1688 [[Schaarlecht]] || 1752–present ||  ||
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Latest revision as of 18:01, 9 January 2026

"Prætor" redirects here. For other uses, see Praetor.
The Lord Machinaria, the present Prætor of the Landsraad.

The Prætor is the presiding officer of the Landsraad and is elected by the members of the Landsraad. He or she presides over the Landsraad in all matters. The Prætorship of the Landsraad is one of the Great Offices of State of the Imperial Republic.

History

The office of Prætor is almost as old as the Landsraad itself. Prior to the Prætor, the members of the Landsraad moderated themselves, but as the Landsraad grew in size and importance, it became apparent that some form of mediation was necessary.

Nicholas Raglan, a Yardistani, is known as first 'speaker' (an ancient, but nowadays obsolete, term to refer to the Prætor).

Duties, Functions and Powers

The Prætor has a wide variety of duties, functions and powers which are derived from tradition and custom, the Charter, the Procedures of the Landsraad, the Lawbook, and several other legal documents.

Legislative Duties

The Prætor of the Landsraad leads and presides over the sessions of the Landsraad. (S)he organizes, tallies and closes votes. The Prætor is authorized to appoint a deputy prætor to assist zie in matters that shall be delegated to the deputy. The Prætor may choose to appoint more than one deputy praetor, provided that in such instance there must be a hierarchy between the deputy praetors.

The Frontgate of the Palace of Zirandorthel, the seat of the Landsraad.

No vote may be cast by the Prætor unless to break a tie. Similarly, any of the deputy prætors is not allowed to vote when presiding over the Landsraad unless it is to break a tie.

The Prætor is also charged with maintaining appropriate decorum on the Floor of the Hall of Oratory of the Palace of Zirandorthel as well as elsewhere in the aforesaid palatial complex, or whereever the Landsraad decides to assemble in accordance with law, and has the power to suspend or expel Electors who breach decorum. Zie is also responsible for maintaining order and security on the premises of the Palace of Zirandorthel or the lawful temporary ad hoc meeting place of the Landsraad.

Other legislative responsibilities of the Prætor are maintaining the Hanzard of the Landsraad and keeping the Charter as well as the Lawbook up-to-date.

In the event that the Landsraad has no Prætor in office, the Kaiser, or the Ruling Steward, or an appointed deputy prætor presides, provided, however, that the Kaiser (or Ruling Steward) or an appointed deputy has no vote in those proceedings, except in case of a tie.

The Prætor is the custodian of the Seal of the Landsraad. The aforesaid seal is used not only for legislative, administrative and representative purposes, but also ceremonially, when it is put, together with the Golden Gavel, into the custody of a new Prætor as part of the customary installation procedure.

The Prætor also ensures that the text of each Treaty, Bill or Resolution which has been passed by the Landsraad is written down on fine vellum adorned with the coat of arms of the Landsraad as well as such decorations as initials, borders and miniature illustrations drawn with gold, silver and vibrant colours.

Representative Duties

It is incumbent upon the Prætor to represent the Landsraad before the Kaiser, the Imperial Judex or other court of law, and before any other body or authority if so necessary. The Prætor also receives dignitaries, both foreign and domestic, who are visiting the Landsraad as well as other guests of Landsraad.

The Prætor is also tasked with chairing the Prætorial Committee. The Prætorial Committee consists of the Prætor and the Presiding Officers of the Adelsraad and Folksraad, and is used for communication between the different chambers of the Shirerithian legislature. However, as the Adelsraad and Folksraad have been suspended since 1671, the Prætorial Committee has also not met in that time.

Administrative Functions

In addition to his legislative role as presiding officer of the Landsraad, the Prætor performs several administrative functions to facilitate and ensure the smooth operation of the Landsraad. The Prætorum, the Office and Household of the Prætor, assists the Prætor in the discharge of these functions. It is comprised of the officers and employees of the Landsraad.

The Officers of the Landsraad include, but are not limited to, the Greffier, the Cudgeller-at-Arms, the Architect, the Seneschal, the Counsel, the Historian, the Parliamentarian, the Castellan, and the Chaplain. The Prætor may, by ancient convention, appoint and dismiss at pleasure any of these officers.

The Prætor may, by ancient convention, appoint such employees to the Prætorum as he considers necessary for assisting him in the discharge of the functions of the Prætorship. The aforesaid staff is appointed at such remuneration and on such other terms and conditions as the Prætor may determine.

Conducting the Imperial Government

In the event of the unannounced absence of the Kaiser for a period exceeding 7 days and the Stewardship being vacant, the Prætor conducts the government of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth with the Prætor having the same powers as a Regent until the Landsraad has elected a Regent.

Perquisites

The Prætor has, by ancient convention, the legal right and obligation to - when he is in Shirekeep - reside in Prætor's House, the plush private apartments of the holder of the Prætorship. Prætor's House has a well-deserved reputation as one of the finest state apartments in the Imperial Capital.

Symbols

There are several symbols which appertain to the Prætorship of the Landsraad. Some have been associated with the Prætor since time immemorial, others have become more recently symbols of the Prætorship.

The best-known Prætorial symbols are (the):

  • Golden Gavel
  • Isabelle's Chair: The official chair of the Prætor. It is located in the Hall of Oratory of the Palace of Zirandorthel and is named after Isabelle Allot, a former Prætor as well as a former Duchess of Elwynn.
  • Mors' Mace: An ancient ceremonial mace which symbolises the authority of the Landsraad.
  • Prætorial Hat: A red hat that the Prætor dons.

List of Prætors

Picture Name Title Birth Tenure Death Comment
Jadie Doran Duchess of Goldshire 1457 Delvenus 1482–1484 1569 Kralizec Became kaiseress in 1484
Erik Uec Mortis 1484–1486 1504
Zirandorthel 1457 Elwynn 1486–1503 1511
Hypatia Agnesi Dutchess of Kildare 1470 1504–1512 1560
Scott of Alexander Duke Emeritus of Elwynn 1512
William Meskan Trihus 1482 1512–1518 Became kaiser in 1518
Jon Wolvin Count of Modan Lach 1519–1528
Jonas Win'Eth Dutch of Kildare 1528–1547
Nathan Waffel-Paine Duke of Elwynn 1455 Lindström 1547–1556 1607
Malliki Tosha Duke of Brookshire 1517 Mortis Mercatoria 1556–1557 1602
Isabelle Allot Duchess of Elwynn 1546 1557–1561
Leo Eldwood 1561–1565
Erik Ometeotl Mortis 1536 1565–1567 1570 Shirekeep Became kaiser in 1567
Jonas Win'Eth Dutch of Kildare 1567–1574
Carl Jackson 1539 Novi Nigrad 1574–1577 1612 Novi Nigrad Became steward in 1577
Erik Coyotl Mortis 1578–1580
Carl Jackson 1539 Novi Nigrad 1580–1585 1612 Novi Nigrad Became steward in 1585
Spraki Krumsson Co-Duke of Brookshire 1505 Haraldsborg 1585–1592 1592 (first time)

1601 (final time) ||

Erik Ometeotl Mortis II 1568 1592–1593 1610 Became kaiser in 1593
Kai Jackson Anarch of Yardistan 1572 Shirekeep 1593–1597 1647 Shirekeep
Simon ben Erasmus 1597
Spraki Krumsson Lla'i-Ašura 1505 Haraldsborg 1597–1599 1592 (first time)

1601 (final time) ||

Vilhelm Benkern Count of Mar Sara 1599–1603
Lyssansa Rossheim 1603–1612
Mira Octavius-Aryani Count Palatine of Kezan 1612–1615
Aasmund Vigeland 1581 Zanzibar 1615–1618 1620 Raynor’s Keep
Janus Eadric Sr Prince of Neridia 1587 Geneva 1618–1621 1721
Mira Raynora the Elder Queen of Lichbrook 1621–1624
Jonathan Mirza Merlingsson Ayreon-Kalirion Count of Ransenar 1603 Hurmu 1624–1625 1629 Light
Fjǫrleif Hallbjörnsdóttir Kaiseress Companion
Princess of Anun		 1606 1625–1651 1685
Ryker Everstone King of Goldshire 1589 1651–1654 1671
Armin Jamal-Arminzadeh 1614 Elfinshiyehafir 1654–1659 1663 Eliria
Liv Dravot Arandur of Alalehzamin 1615 Shirekeep 1659 1663 Teldrin
Tinker Sprocket Count of Machinaria 1503 Coppertone, Natollonia 1659–1741
Li Suyi Duke of Novi Nigrad 1650 1741–1752
Frederik Alfons des Vinandy Duke of 's Koningenwaarde
Duke of Gascony		 1688 Schaarlecht 1752–present


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