Tedoria

Origin
The nation of Tedoria was formally founded in 0 AF, after Nestor Flonlaide placed the cornerstone of the Citadel of Dawn. Over the centuries, House Flonlaide has gone all but extinct, though several modern Noble Houses claim themselves to be descendents.

Political Structure
Tedoria is an theocratic elective monarchy where power is split between the religious Divine Convocation and the secular noble Houses. The Divine Convocation is led by a Hierophant, who is considered to be a herald of the gods, and is voted in by the Assembly of the Noble Houses. The Houses are led by the Viceroy, who, while elected by the Houses, must be approved of by the Hierophant in order to rule.

The Divine Convocation
The Divine Convocation is lead by a Hierophant, who is considered to be a herald of the gods. Under the Hierophant sits the triumvirate, composed of three Triunes. Each Triune is appointed from and represents one of the three formally recognized religious bodies in Tedoria: the Church of Lathander, the Church of Ilmater, and the Church of Helm. While the Hierophant has the ultimate power in matters of religious law and ceremony, the Triumvirate serves as a check to their power and influence. In the event that a sitting Hierophant dies, the Noble Houses hold an Assembly to determine which of the Triune will be their successor. After receiving two-thirds of the Assembly's vote, a ceremony is held in which the Triune is formally declared the next Hierophant. The current sitting Hierophant is Hergem Shask.

The Triumvirates are in turn elected by the Devout, an assembly of the highest-ranking clergymen from the recognized Tedorian churches. These individuals, predominately men, preside over specific regions of Tedoria, appointing local priests, holding ceremonies, and counseling local leaders.

Churches & Paladin Orders
Though equal in name, the Churches of Tedoria have, over the course of the last several centuries, adopted different roles in the nation's governance.

The Church of Lathander
Led by Justiciar Erdod Tarrenkeep, the Church of Lathander is primarily involved in most day-to-day affairs of Tedoria. From organizing village festivals to assisting in the harvest, members of the Church of Lathander are the most likely to be found among the commonfolk.

The Church of Helm
Led by Justiciar Relolm Runeshrine, the Church of Helm is primarily involved in matters of warfare and justice. Among their numbers are powerful warriors, trained militias, and skilled tacticians. The Church of Helm provides protection for local leaders, caravans, and wealthy merchants, and is known to take on monster-hunting contracts as well. When Tedoria was at war with the Wilder, it was primarily the Church of Helm who led the charge.

The Church of Ilmater
Led by Justiciar Olvam Foreflayer, the Church of Ilmater is primarily involved in matters pertaining to the social welfare of Tedoria. In most localities, a priest of Ilmater can be found running a soup kitchen or a hospital. Often, members of the Church of Ilmater find themselves at odds with those devoted to Helm.

The Noble Houses
The secular branch of Tedoria's government is currently lead by Viceroy Gronvad "Branchfist" Glowfallow. Under the Viceroy sits the Assembly of the Noble Houses