Viceroys

Viceroy/Vicereine
A Viceroy (masculine), or Vicereine (feminine), is the ruling noble of a Shire or Canton. Unlike the rulers of other chapters, they are appointed ministers who rule on their Crown's behalf, and are not considered Crowns in their own right. The Viceroy of a Shire is appointed by the Imperial Crowns, and is thus considered an Imperial Minister. The Viceroy of a Canton is appointed by the Crown of the chapter, and is considered a local Minister.

Viceroys of Shires have a voice at Imperial Estates General meetings, but may not cast a vote on behalf of the Shire unless there are no other Estates Minor formed in that chapter. They do, however, hold a vote on their local Estates General, as a representative of the Imperial Crowns.

Viceroys of Cantons may not hold a vote on any Estates General on behalf of the Canton.