Celestial Ministry

The Celestial Ministry is a major part of the bureaucracy of the Canthan empire.

Over the long years, it has grown overly large and has ceased to function effectively. Even though the Emperor of Cantha, highest authority of the nation, has sensed the corruption spreading in the bureaucracy, he is unable to stop the bureaucratism sweaping through Kaineng City. The Celestial Ministry carries the responsibilty laiden with great trust by Mist Oracle, the highest position in the bureaucracy. However, the power of Mist Oracle has become in name only.

Structure
Within the Celestial Ministry, there are four sub-ministries in charge of different tasks to help the functioning of the Empire. The four sub-ministries are named after the four natural elements, and over several hundred years, took on tasks that the Celestial Ministry can't handle. They also administer mysterious powers associated with their respective elements. Among the tasks of the sub-ministries, one that is most directly related to the citizens is the collection of taxes. While the citizens have great love of their Emperor, the bereaucracy that runs the government is seen as a ill-favored existence.

The Ministry of Fire
The oldest of the four Ministries, it is in charge of the court and the laws. Criminals found guilty are punished with the flame.

Mythical power: administers sun-rise and sunset.

The Ministry of Earth
Record keeper, city planner, and account. "The Ministry of Earth is the Paperwork", as the saying goes. The Ministry of Earth often starts new public projects before the previous ones are completed, and the projects often benefit individuals or groups closely associated with the Ministry of Earth. It is one Ministry of bad reputation.

Mythical power: administers hunting, agriculture, and mineral resources.

The Ministry of Water
In charge of water supply to the cities, irrigation, and fishery. Additionally, the ports of Cantha are jointly admnistered by the Ministry of Water and the Ministry of Wind. The quarrel over jurisdiction is the source of endless conflict.

Mythical power: administers the amount of rainfalls.

The Ministry of Wind
Rules over all trade, on land or over the sea. If ship captains pay taxes to the Ministry of Wind, they can get the wind to blow in the direction they want, or at least that's what the Ministry of Wind claims. The ports of Cantha are jointly administered by the Ministry of Water and the Ministry of Wind.

Mythical power: administers wind and hurricanes.

Known Ministers
The following are known members of the Celestial Ministry:
 * Minister Zal (Minister of Air)
 * Minister Nai (Minister of Fire)
 * Minister Jaisan (Minister of Earth)
 * Minister Tao (Minister of Wind)
 * Minister Khannai
 * Minister Baasong
 * Minister Onghsang
 * Minister Tahlen
 * Ministry Guards
 * ... more to be added


 * Note: Minister Cho is the "Minister of Cultural Affairs". His ministry is not part of the Celestial Ministry.

For an alphabetic list, see also: Category: Celestial Ministry