Guardians

The Guardians are five government-appointed figures who have jurisdiction over five separate parts of the world, separated into North, South, East, West, and the "Heart", or center (based on the Illumians' headquarters in Igriva).

Guardians have substantial power, either through the religious, scholarly, military, or economic pursuits. They are considered the best in their respective fields.

Choosing a Guardian
If a Guardian resigns or passes away, the Illumians select a new Guardian to fill their role. Guardians usually come from the jurisdiction they are presiding over, but not necessarily in the same field as the previous guardian, although there is an attempt to have a diverse set of skills between the five.

Guardian of the North
Wringed Wrok, an Alkonosian historical scholar and shamanic healer, is the current Guardian of the North. Her jurisdiction includes Diremund, Und, Gorth, Hinterland, Alkonosia, the Polar Sea, and the Shadowed Sea.

Guardian of the East
Merrium Viceroy, a highly decorated human marine officer from Grandia, is current Guardian of the East. His jurisdiction includes Grandia, Kapruss, Ite, the Sea of Kings, and the Sea of Winds.

Guardian of the South
Zanze, an Illumian bha'naré priest originally from Aweinon, is current Guardian of the South. His jurisdiction is Durche, Melori, Aweinon and the Sea of Merchants.

Guardian of the West
Rocco, a resort tycoon and philanthropist human from Espiridi, is current Guardian of the West. His jurisdiction includes Boedicea, Espiridi, Chismdor, Finnbar, and the Sea of Warm Calm.

Guardian of the Heart
Thaliaka is an Illumian human nun from Igriva, is current Guardian of the Heart. Her jurisdiction is Harmonia and Igriva, where she serves as the line between the Illumians and the Guardians.