Immortal Jade Emperor

Appointment

To fully ascend to the position of the emperor the person who hopes to ascend must pass the trial of the Dragon's Blood in which the person must bathe in the blood of the Gold Dragon rising the next day a gold half-dragon proving their right to be emperor.

Cultural Significance

The title of the emperor in the Jade Empire is seen as not many rulers with the same title but rather the continual rebirth of the "Immortal Emperor" and that through the trial of the Dragon's Blood the rulers of the past are merged with the new emperor into the "Immortal Emperor". Should the person not rise a half-dragon or be something other than a gold half-dragon the trial is considered failed and the person has no right to the title of emperor and is seen as an omen of misfortune.

Type

Nobility, Hereditary

Status

Currently Used

Creation

Legend of the First Jade Emperor

Form of Address

His Eminence

Alternative Naming

Lord of the Jade Throne, Eternal Ruler

Equates to

The Emperor is much like the kings and lords of the other kingdoms of the realm, however, while other kings or lords may have risen to power or received the power from their fathers In the Nephite Empire the title of emperor bears a more mystical weight and is seen as bearing the blood and soul of the mighty Dragon that protects the empire and its' people.

Source of Authority

The power of the empereor comes from the bloodline traced back to the Gold Dragon that once saved the Nephite Empire in days of old

Length of Term

Life

Current Holders