Emperor of Mitzu
Mitzu is ruled by the Imperial Family of Mitzu.
The head of this family is given the title of Emperor of Mitzu. They are the ultimate ruler of the lands of Mitzu. They work in with the Isika of the Iparaku to rule the disparate islands. Over time, the power and influence of the Emperor compared with the Isika has varied, with the power of the Isika being particularly strong during the 'Seclusion'.
The title of Emperor usually passes down the line of the eldest child. In the case of no issue, an alternative family branch is sought. The title of Emperor is retained regardless of gender. However, when usurper Vaki Sani claimed the title, she insisted on being referred to as 'Empress'.
In the case the heir apparent is not of age when the Emperor dies, a regent is appointed who rules as Emperor in full title until the child comes of age.
Imperial Line of Mitzu
Imperial Line of Mitzu
The line of emperors is referred to by dynasties. The first dynasty following the catastrophe was the Tshan dynasty. The current dynasty is the Hino dynasty. The Emperor, when taking the title, always prefixes their own name with their dynastic name.| Reign | Dynasty | Imperial Name | Full Name |
| 0-57 | Tshan | Hona | Tshanhona |
| 57-85 | Tshan | Kouno | Tshankouno |
| 85-128 | Tshan | Aso | Tshanaso |
| 128-135 | Tshan | Bito | Tshanbito |
| 135-141 | Tshan | Soga | Tshansoga |
| 141-186 | Tshan | Ina | Tshanina |
| 186-201 | Tshan | Kimura | Tshankimura |
| 201-233 | Tshan | Sankyo | Tshansankyo |
| 233-258 | Tshan | Hori | Tshanhori |
| 258-297 | Tshan | Hara | Tshanhara |
| 297-303 | Tshan | Itou | Tshanitou |
| 303-348 | Tshan | Yamanes | Tshanyamanes |
| 348-355 | Tshan | Kawabes | Tshankawabes |
| 355-418 | Tshan | Sudaira | Tshansudaira |
| 418-469 | Tshan | Iyabe | Tshaniyabe |
| 469-497 | Tshan | Akamikado | Tshanakamikado |
| 497-549 | Tshan | Okabe | Tshanokabe |
| 549-611 | Tito | Shidou | Titoshidou |
| 611-646 | Tito | Matsu | Titomatsu |
| 646-679 | Tito | Karai | Titokarai |
| 679-713 | Yan | Hozumi | Yanhozumi |
| 713-758 | Yan | Tagaki | Yantagaki |
| 758-773 | Yan | Akechi | Yanakechi |
| 773-779 | Yan | Asai | Yanasai |
| 779-819 | Abo | Tito | Abotito |
| 819-850 | Abo | Yoshi | Aboyoshi |
| 850-904 | Abo | Takeda | Abotakeda |
| 904-952 | Abo | Magata | Abomagata |
| 952-1011 | Abo | Murata | Abomurata |
| 1011-1060 | Pira | Doa | Piradoa |
| 1060-1083 | Pira | Shita | Pirashita |
| 1083-1143 | Pira | Mada | Piramada |
| 1143-1196 | Pira | Manoi | Piramanoi |
| 1196-1214 | Pira | Dachi | Piradachi |
| 1214-1279 | Hino | Kujo | Hinokujo |
| 1279-1342 | Hino | Takon | Hinotakon |
| 1342-1375 | Hino | Wara | Hinowara |
| 1375-1382 | Hino | Shikuze | Hinoshikuze |
| 1382-1418 | Hino | Nikaidou | Hinonikaidou |
| 1418-1465 | Hino | Keda | Hinokeda |
| 1465-1523 | Hino | Baba | Hinobaba |
| 1523-1534 | Hino | Nanba | Hinonanba |
| 1534- | Hino | Nila | Hinonila |
Accoutrements & Equipment
The Emperor resides in the Cerulean Palace, and has access to the Imperial Treasury and the Imperial Armory. Historically, they would have been guarded by the Praetorian Guard, but since the 'Seclusion' they have not been in effect.
Each Emperor has an imperial seal which is displayed as their emblem across the land.
The Emperor usually wears fine silk robes in blue, white and silver. A hereditary necklace of state is worn.
The Eye of Mercannan was embedded in the Imperial Throne in the Cerulean Palace of Szhen-Dgou and was seen to empower the authority of the Emperor. When it was stolen by Captain Thorne in The Legend of Captain Thorne, the Imperial Family went into 'Seclusion' in mourning and recognition of their failure.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
Traditionally, the only method to remove an Emperor was assassination.
Notable Holders
Tshanhona - First Emperor
Hinotakon - Instituted the 'Seclusion'
Vaki Sani - Pretender to the throne in 1534
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