Council of Six

The Council of Six or simply, The Council, is a small group of advisers who's job is to help the Emperor of Rusmia on matters of policy and of their areas of expertise. As the name suggests, the Council is comprised of six members, all of which, except for the Lord of Houses, are appointed by the Emperor.

Composition
Five of the Council of Six are apppointed and dismissed by the Emperor. It has six positions, which, unless overturned by the Emperor, they hold for life.
 * Lord of Law: overseer of the law and justice of the Empire.
 * Lord of Finance: head of the Royal Treasury and manages the finances of the Empire.
 * Lord of Spies: the head of intelligence.
 * Lord Magus: the head adviser on matters of lore and magic.
 * Lord of Houses: the only elected position on the Council. The Lord of Houses is selected by the Rusmian population through a vote.
 * Commander-General: the overall commanding officer of the Rusmian Military and the leader of the Knights Order.

Presley
Presley held the position of Lord of Finance during Emperor Renart's reign. He was replaced when Emperor Ferand sat on the throne.