The Supreme Collegium

The Supreme Collegium is an ancient organization of lords and prelates who first assembled to proclaim Constantine (later called “the Great”) to be the rightful Roman Emperor. Afterwards they assembled to govern the island after the Romans abandoned it. It is made up of Electors who hold one vote each. A three-quarters majority is required to proclaim a candidate to be High King. Many of these are bishops, for towards the end of the Roman Empire their church was given the responsibility of administering it for the emperor. Some secular lords, the ancestors of the kings and dukes who rule today, were given their rights as Electors by the original makers of the council. In some places the bishops have been replaced by secular lords.

The council worked together for a while, selecting capable men to rule over them. They have made mistakes, such as approving Vortigern, who betrayed the island to the Saxons. Most recently they exerted their power when they confirmed Aurelius Ambrosius as High King.