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 ==== The Council of Nine ==== ==== The Council of Nine ====
 +The Council of Electors was established almost 800 years ago by the [[:skyss:chars:college_of_heroes]|College of Heroes]]. This body was formed with the specific purpose of stabilising the region and transitioning the local culture from a "raider economy" to one focused on trading and common prosperity. The creation of the council marked the birth of Skyss as a non-hereditary monarchy. Prior to this, the area was regarded as a dangerous backwater on marginal land. The intent was to ensure a system of good government where the King serves as a senior arbiter chosen for his ability to maintain the peace. The founders designed the council to be //ex-officio//, meaning the elective power is tied to specific offices (such as the Lord Mayor of Heimdal or the First Sea Lord) rather than specific individuals. To prevent the concentration of power, they established that the King must be elected by a two-thirds majority (6 of 9 votes) and serves at the pleasure of the Electors, who can remove the sovereign via a vote of no confidence at any time they choose.
  
 === Offices and Roles === === Offices and Roles ===
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 === Quorum and Composition === === Quorum and Composition ===
-The council is chaired by the longest-serving member, who is referred to as the Lord President. For the council to be quorate, the number of Electors present must be sufficient to carry a motion even if all absent members were to vote against it. Currently, this requires 6 votes for Kingship and a unanimous 9 votes for enfranchising new Electors. New Electors may be co-opted if a province or guild pays taxes at a level equivalent to or greater than the current lowest-taxed Elector.+The council is chaired by the longest-serving member, who is referred to as the Lord President. For the council to be quorate, the number of Electors present must be sufficient to carry a motion even if all absent members were to vote against it. Currently, this requires 6 votes for Kingship and a unanimous 9 votes for enfranchising new Electors. New Electors may be co-opted, after a vote, if a province or guild pays taxes at a level equivalent to or greater than the current lowest-taxed Elector.
  
 ==== Election and Succession ==== ==== Election and Succession ====

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