The Holy Emperor is the supreme authority in the Holy Empire of Cavlan, reigning by divine right as Head of State, chief lawgiver, and guardian of the nation’s spiritual and civic life. The monarchy is the central institution of the state—both a symbol of national unity and an active seat of leadership.

The Emperor upholds Cavlan’s founding values: faith, empathy, service, and freedom, and governs in accordance with the Most Serene Imperial Charter.

The Role of the Holy Emperor

The Holy Emperor, styled His Most Serene Imperial Majesty, serves in the following essential capacities:

• Temporal Protector of the Church in Cavlan
  As a formal and required duty of the Crown, the Emperor must be a practicing Roman Catholic and is charged with defending the Catholic Church within Cavlan’s realm. This includes protecting its institutions, sacred traditions, and temporal goods, while ensuring the Church may operate freely and without interference. The Emperor supports the Church’s mission in charity, education, and public morality.

• Supreme Authority of the Empire
  Holds ultimate legal and executive power; grants assent to laws, appoints ministers and officials, and oversees all functions of government.

• Symbol of National Unity
  Serves as the unifying figure for the Cavlani people across all municipalities, and embodies the continuity of the Empire.

• Spiritual Steward
  Guides the moral and civic character of the nation in alignment with its Christian heritage and founding principles.

Symbols and Succession

The monarchy is represented by the Imperial Crown, Sceptre, Imperial Banner, and the Coat of Arms, supported by the Red-Tailed Hawk, Cavlan’s national animal.

Succession to the throne is hereditary, but subject to Imperial decree. The Holy Emperor is responsible for raising and preparing heirs in the spirit of justice, humility, and faithful service to the Empire.