Emperor of Cantha

The Emperor of Cantha, or, more properly, the Lord Emperor of the Dragon, is the head of the Canthan kingdom. He rules from Raisu Palace in Kaineng City, and his direct dominion extends over the entire continent of Cantha except for those areas under the control of the vassal nations of the Kurzicks and the Luxons.

The first Emperor of Cantha was Kaineng Tah. He was crowned at the start of the Canthan Calendar, on 0 CC (510 BE). Since then, to this day there has been an unbroken line of Emperors, with the current Emperor Kisu being the 31st in the line of succession.

Directly below the Emperor, and serving at His pleasure, is the Celestial Ministry. They are the chief administrative body of the Empire, handling all day to day activities. Like most bureaucracies, the Celestial Ministry is at times bloated and thick with corruption; however, they are anything but inefficient. While the Emperor may desire a stronger control of the ministry, the sheer scope of their activities overwhelms the abilities of a single man.

The citizens of Cantha love their Emperor and are steadfastly loyal to Him. They do no have as much love for the Ministry.

For a list of known Emperors, see Category:Canthan Emperors.