House of Lords

The combined assembly of all Estellion Nobles, the House of Lords has existed since the founding of the Ashlan Empire and serves as the representative of all three hundred Noble Families within Estellion and as the upper house within the Estellion Parliament. The House of Lords but has gone through significant changes since it's inception, but still maintains it's original duty as representatives of the nobility.

History
The modern House of Lords since the reign of has held more power than the House of Vassals, but in Imperial Year 9999 when Mihli Lilty came into power the House of Lords influence was reduced and the House of Vassals' influence increased as a result.

Grand Chancellor of Lords
Created by Mihli Lilty in Imperial Year 9999 to replace the now defunct office of Grand Vizier. The Grand Chancellor is someone elected by the Council of Dukes (with majority approval of the Common Lords) to be the chief speaker of the House of Lords.

Council of Dukes
Created by Mihli Lilty in Imperial Year 9999 to replace the now defunct Estellion Council. It consists of a group of five Dukes or Duchesses (elected from their respective houses and approved by the Nadir) from the five major noble houses that supported the rise of the Nadir, Mihli Lilty.

Common Lords
The remaining noble houses (each represented by the head).

Former Offices

 * Grand Vizier - Leader of Estellion Council
 * Estellion Council - Former Council of 6 Supreme Nobles.

Current Leaders

 * Grand Chancellor of Lords
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 * Council of Dukes
 * Duke Vonwagner
 * Duke Alvartes
 * Duke Fimble - Altair Dukedom
 * Duchess Marion - Aberich Dukedom
 * Duchess Tytania