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The '''God-Emperor''' is the ruler of the [[Golden Empire of Yi Ti]], as well as the ruler of mythic predecessor, the [[Great Empire of the Dawn]]. Only he (or she) may don the gowns of cloth-of-gold, green pearls, and jade that tradition allows the emperor to wear.
 
The '''God-Emperor''' is the ruler of the [[Golden Empire of Yi Ti]], as well as the ruler of mythic predecessor, the [[Great Empire of the Dawn]]. Only he (or she) may don the gowns of cloth-of-gold, green pearls, and jade that tradition allows the emperor to wear.
  
Though it was once a position of great power, now the power of the emperor extends no farther than the walls of his own capital. The true power lies on the hundred princes, as well as the brigands, priest-kings, sorcerers, warlords, generals and tax collectors throughout the realm. Nevertheless, three men claim the title of God-Emperor in the present day:{{Ref|TWOIAF| Yi Ti}}
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Though it was once a position of great power, now the power of the emperor extends no farther than the walls of his own capital. The true power lies on the hundred princes, as well as the brigands, priest-kings, sorcerers, warlords, generals and tax collectors throughout the realm.
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==Claimants==
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Three men claim the title of God-Emperor in the present day:{{Ref|TWOIAF| Yi Ti}}
 
*The [[azure emperors|azure emperor]] [[Bu Gai]], seated at [[Yin]].
 
*The [[azure emperors|azure emperor]] [[Bu Gai]], seated at [[Yin]].
 
*General [[Pol Qo]], Hammer of the Jogos Nhai, self-styled first of the [[orange emperors]] and seated at [[Trader Town]].
 
*General [[Pol Qo]], Hammer of the Jogos Nhai, self-styled first of the [[orange emperors]] and seated at [[Trader Town]].

Revision as of 20:46, 6 December 2014

The God-Emperor is the ruler of the Golden Empire of Yi Ti, as well as the ruler of mythic predecessor, the Great Empire of the Dawn. Only he (or she) may don the gowns of cloth-of-gold, green pearls, and jade that tradition allows the emperor to wear.

Though it was once a position of great power, now the power of the emperor extends no farther than the walls of his own capital. The true power lies on the hundred princes, as well as the brigands, priest-kings, sorcerers, warlords, generals and tax collectors throughout the realm.

Claimants

Three men claim the title of God-Emperor in the present day:[1]

Past God-Emperors

Great Empire of the Dawn

Golden Empire of Yi Ti

References and notes