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The Marble Seat

CanonOfficial lore from the booksSSGp. 24, 37

The Marble Seat is the province of Marble City, the capital of The Empire. It is the smallest province in size, but its unique status makes it the most significant of all. Its large cities are Marble City and Sanctuary.1 Sanctuary, a city filled with temples, lies a few miles southwest of the capital.2

The heir's province

By tradition the Emperor governs the whole realm, while the city and the province are entrusted to the heir. Until the heir comes of age, an important noble responsible for his education is appointed as regent. When the crown prince is old enough to wield a sword, he takes command of the elite cavalry unit Gladio Heredite, and his mentor begins to train him in military matters, so that when he comes to the throne he is versed in both civil and military affairs.1

SovereignBannerColoursMessenger bird
The crown prince of the Empire, or an appointed stewardAn eagle spreading its wingsRed, gold and purplePigeons

Notes

  1. ↑BookLands of Exile: Starter Setting Guide, p. 37
  2. ↑BookLands of Exile: Starter Setting Guide, p. 24

Sources

This article draws on:

  • SSGLands of Exile: Starter Setting Guide(Bad Badger Games, 2024), pp. 24, 37

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In The Marble Seat

PlaceMarble CityThe capital of the Empire, a city of marble walls, palaces, libraries and embassies, home of the royal family and the most expensive place to live in the Empire.PlaceSanctuaryA city of temples a few miles south-west of Marble City, home of the High Church's First Cathedral and of the patriarchs of the Exiled Pantheon, and the place in the world most visited by pilgrims.

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