Lady of the Coin

A Lady of the Coin, otherwise known as a Hidden Matriarch, are the meanding ancestors of the Noble Houses. Typically, only the current Martriarch, Elders, and talented members of a clan are privy to their identity and whereabouts.

Origins

Although the Universe of Atlia acts as the 2nd most important chessboard of the Higher Beings in the omniverse, it's inhabitants are usually clueless of what's outside Atlia except for a few information brought by Aia the Naiad, Aseyar the Disgrace of House Scarce, and Cassandra the Wanderer.
One of this few exceptions is the existence of the Goddess of the Moon and the Lady of the Coin.
When Cassandra the Wanderer warned Ezra about the existence of the Broken Order of the Gray Fire, she also told him about the creator of the Order, the Goddess of the Moon and the Lady of the Coin.
Ezra's unsuccessful attempt to implode his soul to fulfill his goal of universal enlightenment lead to the knowledge of Goddess of the Moon and the Lady of the Coin's existence being dissiminated to some Atlians.

Evolution of it's Usage

The first records of the title being used was when the first Chief Lich, Echo Tharqaq, bestowed the title to the then Councilwoman, Mistress Fairabeth. As a Lady of the Coin, Mistress Fairabeth acted as the guardian of Usan'taar's artificacts and treasure, strategist and general of the Ebony Fleet, and right hand of the Chief Lich, even going as far as to decide on his behalf when he's not available.
After Echo Tharqaq's temporary death in the War of the Venerables, Mistress Fairabeth was dismissed by the new Chief Lich in fear of the former Chief's lingering influence. 
Three years after Mistress Fairabeth's dismissal and later banishment, Ellena Stostuq would replace her as the Lady of the Coin under Dyla Cosgyd.
With the mysterious assasination of Dyla Cosgyd, Ellena Stostuq will desert her post in Void Plateau leading to the War of Blazing Crows.
The War of Blazing Crows will result into the return of Echo Tharqaq and to Pamela Quinn filling the position of Lady of the Coin, albeit with the reduced responsibility and in turn, power of only being Usan'taar's Treasury Guardian.
Six years after Pamela Quinn's apointment, she will step down from her responsibility stating,

"I've served my people well. It's time to serve my own blood next."

This was of course planned to coincide with Mistress Fairabeth's return to Usan'taar and to power as she once again assumed the title and role of Lady of the Coin, but this time, renamed as Bearer of the Liches' Woes or simply the Bearer.
The change in Mistress Fairabeth's title meant that the title Lady of the Coin bears less impact in discussions and the people's heart. Along with the Lady of the Coin now stuck to Pamela Quinn's name, the Lady of the Coin and it's rarer variant, Lord of the Coin, became popular amongst the young Liches that wants to establish themselves and their own clans.
Although the usage of the title was popular among the commoners, only the Ladies of the Coin from the 5 Lich Houses are officially granted. One granted by former Chief Lich Echo Tharqaq and four by De facto Leader Fairabeth I.

Inheriting the Title

Throughout the long history of the title and its bearers being the most infuential women in Atlia, only once was there a succession of the title.
When Mistress Fairabeth I decided to watchover the universe alongside Archregina Gail Nidhogg instead of meddling with the events of Atlia, she bestowed her title to the now Lich Queen and Royal Martriarch, Mother Fairabeth II.

Duties

There are no set duties for a Lady of the Coin. However, each and every single one of them are expected to be the fail-safe of each Noble Houses; they are there to re-establish their respective Noble Houses in it's untimely demise.
They are also expected to lead and protect the family when the current leaders fail to do so.

Qualifications

They need to successfully lift and throw the Coin of a Hundred Fates.

Requirements

For a Lady of the Coin to attain her title and power, she must be the established founder and ancestor of her Noble House. They are also often expected to be a powerful and knowledgeable Lich and have strong connections to other Noble Houses and more importantly, the Lich Queen.

Appointment

When a Lady of the Coin is officially granted her title, they need to successfully lift and throw the Coin of a Hundred Fates. After successfully doing this, she is allowed to meet the Lich Queen who kisses her forehead in front of the Blue-Eyed Council which signifies the end of the ceremony.

Duties

They are expected to be the fail-safes of their respective Noble Houses. The last line of defense against enemies. The ever-watching guardian of her own blood and kin.

Responsibilities

Deciding over matters that gravely affects the development of the Noble House. The gravity of the situation before being handed to the Lady of the Coin depends on family by family.

Accoutrements & Equipment

Whenever a Lady of the Coin shows herself officially, they must display the Lich Queen's mark on their forehead by temporarily embedding a crystal only produced in the Fountain of Youth.

Type

Nobility, Household

Form of Address

Her glory

Alternative Naming

Lord of the Coin

Source of Authority

The Lich Queen (Former: Chief Lich)

Length of Term

None