Lion's Regency

The premier political entity on the Warring Continent. Their leader is known as the Regent, the appointed leader of their eternal Divine Lion.

Several smaller kingdoms and cities pay homage to the Regency, in return they are granted protection and a place on the council in Lion's Head.

At present, the Lion's Regency is the main target of Lady Nilda's Insurgency. The Regency has lost several southern and eastern territories and even some closer to the capital have revolted and changed sides. They still maintain a majority of their allies, but their weakening position will require a change in strategy.

The Regent is chosen via a vote by the council of representatives from vassal states and cities. The choice must be ceremonially approved by the Divine before taking their position. The council is then called every 10 years to determine if the Regent may continue or will be replaced. Traditionally, in the very rare case of an heir reaching adulthood, at the next council they will be voted in as the Regent. They may be voted out at future council meetings as any other political appointee could be, depending on their conduct.

The current Regent is Ludovicus Chasmhold, a long serving political appointee. He is a master strategist in the political realm but lacks skill as a battle tactician.

Early in his tenure Prince Mirza, the first heir in 300 years, was born. Ludovicus was in charge of educating the young prince with the knowledge that once the boy came to age the council would vote for Mirza to replace him as Regent. When the prince went missing a few days before the council conference was set to begin Ludovicus's influence was suspected but without proof, and with no evidence of the prince's fate, the council would proceed to vote on whether Ludovicus would keep power.