Within each empire, one emperor or emperess and two council members are chosen to lead the empire to glory. Each realm is given the opportunity of voting for their chosen leader, the decided being the realm with the highest votes.

Once an emperor/emperess has been decided, two council members will then be chosen by the emperor to help lead the empire. They are given all the same powers as the emperor. However, if the emperor/emperess loses his position, the council members appointed by them will also be removed

While being an emperor/emperess or council member may make you a target during times of conflict or aggression, the position also comes with it certain bonuses. These bonuses are active at all times and are not just isolated to times of conflict or wars

Emperor, Emperess & Council Bonuses
Emperor / Emperess Council Members
+10% Defence Rating
+5% Defence Rating
+20% Spell Defence
+10% Spell Defence
+20% Espionage Defence
+10% Espionage Defence

In addition, emperors and council members have the ability to

Change Empire Name
Change Empire Relations
Modify Empire Taxation Rates
Authorise Aid Requests
Moderator Access To Empire Forums