Corazhas

The Corazhas is a council of nine Witnesses who advise the Emperor of the Ethuveras. It is one of the three main bodies of civil government in the Ethuveraz (the others being the Parliament and the Judiciate). The Concordat is a "half cease-fire, half alliance" maintained between these three bodies. The primary power of the Corazhas comes from its function as a filter for what matters may be brought before the emperor. Citizens or groups wishing to petition the emperor must first have their petition approved by the Corazhas. The Corazhas reaches decisions by debate followed by a vote; members may vote in favor, opposed, or abstain from voting. In the event of a tie, the Emperor's vote decides the outcome. The vote of the Corazhas is binding upon the Emperor. Each witness of the Corazhas represents a different insitution or administrative body. The witnesses of the Corazhas may, but do not necessarily, hold signifcant rank or political power within their respective domains.

Meetings
The Corazhas meets in the Verven’theileian. They typically convene for several hours at a time, either in the morning or the afternoon.

Members (Witnesses)

 * Witness for the Judiciate
 * Witness for the Prelacy
 * Witness for the Universities
 * Witness for the Treasury
 * Witness for the Athmaz’are
 * Witness for Foreigners
 * Witness for the Parliament