The Senate

The Cassian Senate is the most powerful body Politic in the world, and has unlimited authority to tax and spend throughout the Western Empire. It is the legislative machine responsible for keeping the Cassian Empire running.

The following groups have a permanent seat in the Senate

•	Each of the Noble houses of old Cassia

•	Each of the four Provinces elects a senator every 5 years

•	Each of the Free City state elects a representative every five years

•	Each Guild has a representative

•	The Central Bank has a representative

•	The Farcambrian Company, which has a trade monopoly in the far continent, has a seat

•	3 island nations of the three crown islands each have a seat

•	The Imperial University

•	The Mages college

•	Every city district in Cassia elects a local senator every 5 years

•	Every legion elects a retired Veteran to serve as a senator

•	Each Ranger Order has a senator

•	Each Knightly order has a senator

There is also a lesser legislative house, called the Lesser Congress, consisting entirely of one term representatives voted on every 5 years. This body must confirm senate legislation into law by a majority vote, but most have its legislation confirmed by a two-thirds majority by the senate. In times of war however, only the congress has the authority to deploy the legions.

The Clerics of the high courts of the Cassian Church however, have judicial review of the laws passed by Senate and Congress. They are responsible for nominating members of the Pretorian, who have the solemn executive authority to delegate regulatory matters over the broader Cassian Government, including appointing Provincial Governors.