Government

Rysani is ruled by both a hereditary monarchy and a council, elected for life by the people

The monarch is the ruler and head of the royal family. The consort is the spouse of the monarch. Though they have no claim to the throne or power without allowance from the monarch and council, they are still important. For they are the key piece in the continuation of the monarchy and the production of legitimate heirs. When a monarch passes, the heir will take the throne.

In most cases, the heir is the eldest child of the monarch. If the monarch has no children, then we must go up the family tree and find the closest eldest relative. Such as a sibling. Legitimate children are the only ones able to have claim to the throne. This means they must be from a married pair, not from lovers or mistresses. Adopted children sit in a limbo but blood relatives are usually favored over them.