Lao-Tengzhai

The Lao-Tengzhai is the ruling body of the Rhegar Empire. Its name translates roughly into Common as Grand Council of Elders. There are thirteen members of the council, each a military leader of some standing who has reached sixty years of age.

Description

With the exception of the Daisho, who acts as the official leader of both the Lao-Tengzhai and the Rhegar Empire as a whole, each member of the Lao-Tengzhai holds equal power. Only decorated leaders in the Kenotate may be given a seat on the council, and they must be at least sixty years of age before they can be considered for the position. Most council members were once generals in the terrestrial branch of the Kenotate, but several admirals from the naval branch have also been honored with a seat.

Known Members

126 LE

• Daisho Xú Xiáng (徐翔)
• Admiral Li Yun
• General Kwan Seong-Ho
• General Maekawa Jun
• General Baek Yeong-Cheol
• General Moriyama Shizuka
• General Jeong Woo-Jin
• Admiral Yú Tāo
• General Mei Hyeon
• Admiral Akamatsu Sōta
• General Nishitani Yaeko
• General Kang Jiyeon
• General Iwasaki Tsubame
• Admiral Kim Sumin

History

Rumblings of a New Era

After the fall of the Psionic Scourge during the Age of Eclipse, the haphazardly-formed rebel armies of the mortal peoples on Suyia dissolved. Small nations cropped up across the continent's habitable lands, primarily along the rivers and around the great Hailanbao Sea in the west, but very few established new militaries to protect their territories with. It was generally believed during this time that, with the Scourge defeated, all of Thesilae would live in peace, defined by their shared history. This was proved untrue, however, as the warriors of the burgeoning Rhegar Empire began to sweep across the continent and conquer its neighbors. These warriors would serve as the first members of the Kenotate, which was not officially named until the year 37 LE. As the empire expanded, it became necessary to promote various military leaders to greater and greater political stations. Eventually, these leaders formed the Lao-Tengzhai, and the council was officially recognized as the governing body of Rhegar in 67 LE.

General Information

Type: Governing Body
Founded: 67 LE (officially)
Base: Meiliang
Goals:
Govern the Rhegar Empire 

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Membership

Total Members: Thirteen
Notable Members:

• Xú Xiáng (徐翔)
• Li Yun
• Kwan Seong-Ho
• Maekawa Jun
• Baek Yeong-Cheol
• Moriyama Shizuka
• Jeong Woo-Jin
• Yú Tāo
• Mei Hyeon
• Akamatsu Sōta
• Nishitani Yaeko
• Kang Jiyeon
• Iwasaki Tsubame
• Kim Sumin

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Relationships

Allegiances:

• Rhegar Empire

Allies:

• Kenotate

Enemies:

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Note: The titles and names of the Rhegar Empire are often derived from what little memory the humans of Thesilae have of their ancient languages. Thus there is a mixture of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and sometimes other East Asian words used, some of which have been unknowingly mistranslated by Rhegarans.