Fae Monarchy

The monarchy of the Thearshire Rainforest and the Draggle Forest, commonly referred to as the fae monarchy, is the constitutional monarchy of the Thearshire Rainforest and the Draggle Forest. The monarch's title is "King" (male) or "Queen" (female). The Monarch's linage is considered to be purely Sylph.

The monarch and his or her immediate family undertake various official, ceremonial, diplomatic and representational duties. When the King dies, he is succeeded by his apprentice, whom is traditionally the King's son, and the Queen is forced to retire her position. The monarch is, by tradition, commander-in-chief of the fae armies. Though the ultimate formal executive authority over the Children of Hanniah is still by and through the monarch's royal prerogative, these powers may only be used according to laws enacted by the Elders and, in practice, within the constraints of convention and precedent.

The Monarch takes little direct part in Government. The decisions to exercise sovereign powers are delegated from the Monarch, either by statute or by convention, to Elders of the Children of Hanniah. Thus the acts of state done in the name of the Crown, such as Crown Appointments, even if personally performed by the Monarch, such as the King's Speech, depend upon decisions made elsewhere.

Whenever necessary, the Monarch is responsible for appointing new Elders. In accordance with unwritten constitutional conventions, the Sovereign must appoint an individual who commands the support of their sub-species. The Elder takes office by attending the Monarch in private audience, and after "kissing hands" that appointment is immediately effective without any other formality or instrument.

During The Great Thearshire Fire Storm, when King Laurel IV ruled, the Thearshire Rainforest and Celafarx city were ravished. However, due to the efforts of the Guards of Celafarx, the monarchical family survived.