Editing Magical Realm Cyoa/Eisenreich (section)

== Governing Systems ==
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To describe Eisenreich as “Feudal” would be wrong, as would be calling it an Absolute Monarchy, or a Constitutional Monarchy. A Military Junta wouldn’t be too wrong to describe the Empire, with the way that it handles things, and how centered the public is focused on the happenings of the military. There is one true thing about the Empire, however, the Kaiser’s will is absolute, and his will shall be done no matter the cost, whether in money, materials, or manpower. The Empire is divided into various titles, and sub-titles, the highest being Kaiser Of Eisenreich, the lowest being Friemann. The second most major of the titles, under Kaiser, are Continental titles, of which detail the holder as either High King, Tsar, First Citizen, or Grand Prince. Following Continental titles are Kingdom titles, of which follow the same sizes as the nations that once littered the continents. The rest of the Major Noble titles go from Grand Dukes, Dukes, High Counts, and Counts, and Grand Barons. The titles of minor nobility are countless in name, but under Eisenreichian law, Friemann are the lowest inheritable title one could have.

The Governing of the vast realm is done by Governors appointed by the Kaiser. The nobility get miffed at it, but tolerate it, as the crown greases a few palms to ensure that the bureaucrats are able to do their jobs, and the nobility to continue to do what nobles do best, waste money. Governorships are divided up by population, typically 50 Million people are ruled by a Governor, while they appoint men under them, in a way that befits feudalism. Governors of not easily accessed areas are typically placed under a High Governor. High Governors typically have several Governors placed under them, usually 20 to 30 governors. The governors placed under High Governors are usually in the same geographical areas so that it is easier for them to govern the areas that they command. Above High Governors are Grand Governors, of which they manage 100 High Governors, again usually of the same geographical region. Above the Grand Governors is the Kaiser, of which he manages the 100 Grand Governors.

The Kaiser is in a sense, and absolute monarch, able to arbitrarily declare things, and dismantle much of the bureaucracy without anyone to challenge him directly in power. Of course dismantling the bureaucracy, and arbitrarily executing men for obtuse reasons would push the populace against him, and make ruling Eisenreich near impossible. The Kaiser’s power stems from a long tradition of monarchs, and the strength of the military. In the more democratic regions, he is elected in rigged elections, in more religious ones he is the head of the church, in more tribal he is their high king. Bending both traditions and old laws, the Kaiser’s power is absolute in some, in others, they find extra Marks in their pockets, and discover an old law giving the Kaiser absolute power. A small bureaucratic branch’s job is to ensure that the Kaiser’s power is absolute both legitimately, and in the people’s minds.