Grand Wyrm
The Dragon who has taken her oath to The Ordo Dracul earlier than any other member of the Academy is accorded the title of Grand Wyrm. This Status is a simple recognition of the fact that the Dragon sohonored has pursued the Great Work As One of the Sworn longer than any other, and is largely ceremonial in nature. The Grand Wyrm is not necessarily the most authoritative voice in the Academy (although she certainly can be and many often are), but when it comes to the myriad ritual functions open to all Dragons — excepting the monthly Caucus (see below) — her word has special significance. Among the Dragons, questions of ceremony and protocol are the Grand Wyrm’s bailiwick. Although she does not actually possess official authority over the particulars of a ceremony, she is considered to be the most esteemed Dragon in such matters, and her recommendations are nearly always adopted with little or no alteration. While some Grand Wyrms don’t make much of this recognition and offer their advice only when consulted, others use the position to their advantage as best they can. Some intercede in order to influence a proceeding to better favor one faction over another; others use it to simply bank political capital. Ignoring the Grand Wyrms’ recommendations is permitted, but there is little benefit and much to lose by spurning the counsel of one of the covenant’s eldest.
Type
Academic, Honorific
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