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The Secret Annals of the Profound Pavilion (玄閣祕錄) is a collection of literature and short accounts regarding the Kingdom of Sho (sometimes rendered as Jou) and it's various characters. This is the imaginary world constructed by Charles Rupert Tsua since his childhood and developed during his life time. Much of it involves characters from fiction and personalities from the real world that revolve around him as a supernatural being.

Main text

Regarding the Creation of the Kingdom of Sho

The Great Ancestor, Ryu Fai, arrives in the deserts and wastelands of Rothyn with the Four Clovers. He declares the creation of the City and it is.

Regarding the Cardcaptor Transformation

Regarding the Return of the First Trainer

Regarding the Ascension of the Star

Regarding the Gathering of the Celestial Stars

Regarding the Battle of the Songling

Regarding the Refounding of the Kingdom of Sho

Regarding the Journey of Ten-Thousand Worlds

Regarding the Exile to the Mirror World

Regarding the Transformation of the Starvoid

Regarding the Great Ancestor

Regarding the Passing of the Essence of Lesser Evil

Regarding the Battle of Tipa

The Duke returns to Tipa to finish off the dispelling of the miasma. He travels to Tipa Village where he encounters Primus. He is angry that the Duke left him all those years ago. They eventually make up and the Duke commits himself to solving the Crystal Cycle. They set off together with Boyd, Wolfenbloode and the rest of the caravan.

Regarding the Battle of Arnor

Regarding the House of Wishes

The Duke resides in a House near the Star Court where he remains and sets out to grant the wishes of people, for a price. He encounters Tsuki Yagami.

Regarding the Clones of the Devil

The Sons of the Devil return and being to harass the Celestial Household. The Duke decides to intervene.

Regarding the Battle of the Triple Eclipse

Regarding the Passing of the Duke of Sho

Regarding the Broken Mirror World

Regarding the Return of the Duke of Sho

Regarding the War of Alfitaria

Regarding the Coronation of the High Emperor

Appendicies

The Kingdom and Empire of Sho

The Kingdom of Sho is a City State where the Shoians reside. The Kingdom was founded when the Great Forefather, Lyu Fay Kashykn (Ryu F. Ha'yin in common tongue), from the future travelled back in time (around 20,000 years) to an uninhabited plain where a civilisation was set. The Empire of Sho refers to the Country outside of the City and includes also all other territories, dominions, realms and protectorates.

Arms, flags and insignia of Sho

Originally there was no flag but after the refounding of Sho, a number of designs were put forward.

The Imperial Arms of Sho

This was used by the Temporal Emperors and afterwards the High Emperor (with the addition of the escutcheon). It is the State Arms of Sho.

Quarterly, the first and fourth Purpure a Mullet voided Or winged Argent, the second and third Gules three Chinese Imperial Dragons passant in pale Or, over all a Cross Ermine thereon a inescutcheon Or a Five-leaf Clover Vert surmounted by the Sacred Coronet proper.

The Celestial Arms

This is the High Emperor's personal arms. It is complicated due to the representation of different states and bodies.

• Quarterly; I quarterly, the first Or five Clovers of a five-leaf on the chief four-leaf and two-leaf in dexter three-leaf and one-leaf in sinister all engrafted on the same stem Vert (for Ryu), the second Gules a fess Ermine between three Bezants charged with Silk Top Hats Sable a Guqin proper tasselled the first (for Wolfenbloode), the third Azure a semé of Mullets voided Or a canton Ermine (for the Sages), the fourth Argent the Orb of Estate Or fimbriated Sable (for Shenlyn); II Bleu Celeste the Crystal Chalice of Primus proper (for Tipa); III Vert a Triforce Or in base a Water barry wavy proper on a chief embattled Bleu Celeste a Wind Waker proper all within a bordure Argent (for the Hylian Dominions); IV quarterly, the first and fourth Purpure a Mullet voided Or winged Argent (for the Kingdom of Sho), the second and third Gules three Chinese Imperial Dragons passant in pale Or (for the Empire of Sho), over all a Cross Ermine thereon a inescutcheon Or a Five-leaf Clover Vert surmounted by the Sacred Coronet proper (for Southmarch); the whole surrounded by the Collar of the Order of the Flying Star.

• For a Crest, upon an Imperial helm the Imperial Crown of Sho proper with cords and tassels encircling the Collar Gules issuing from the Sacred Coronet proper .

• Mantling Or and Ermine.

• For Supporters, dexter a Chinese Imperial Dragon rampant Or imperially crowned proper, sinister a Qilin Azure armed, crined and unglued Or gorged with an Elvish coronet Argent a chain affixed thereto passing between the forelegs and reflexed over the back also Argent.

• Motto "Causam cadere non habet eo" in the compartment below the shield, with the Union Clover (for Sho), Lynarium (for Tipa) and Tauranum (for the Great Sea) engrafted on the same stem.

The Government of Sho

The Government of Sho consist of five 'Chambers'. The first Chamber is the Celestial Court, the second is the Imperial Court, the third is the Judical Court, the fourth is the House of Peers and the fifth is the House of Burgesses.

The Celestial Court

The Court consists of the Duchy of Sho and Southmarch, the Sages, the Worthies, etc. The Court is headed by the Lord Celestial Protector of Sho who acts as a kind of Supreme Leader, ranking above the Emperor. Although the powers of the Court are immense and far reaching, it only concerns itself with only major matters regarding the governance of Sho such as appointing the King and Emperor and performing certain ceremonial functions, etc. The general governance and running of Sho is delegated to the Imperial Court.

The Imperial Court of Sho

The Court consists of five different bodies assembled together. The Throne, The Nobles, The Justices, The Peers and The Burgesses. Technically, the system of government is a tricameral one with the Throne, the Nobles and the Justices together as one with the House of Peers and the House of Burgesses as the other two.

The Throne

The Throne refers to The King and Emperor of Sho who acts as a constitutional head of state. His powers are vast but only acts on the advice of the Court as a whole and is further instructed and advised by the Celestial Court. He/she is appointed by the Celestial Court via an election.

The Nobles

The Nobles are ranked noblemen who select and submit petitions on behalf of the Burgesses and the Peers to the Throne to recieve Imperial Assent. They are all appointed.

The Justices

The Justices are in charge of the judicary. They mainly make rulings in regards to law but also guide the Peers and Burgesses in drafting legislation.

The House of Peers

The House of Peers consists of members of civil society and corporate bodies who hold the BCL or DCL degrees of the University and specialise in various subjects and fields. They scrutinise and amend legislation.

The High Chamberlain is the head of the Peers.

The House of Burgesses

The House of Burgesses consists of elected people representing different geographic and regional areas. They draft and debate primary legislation.

The High Chancellor (or Grand Minister) is the head of the Government who sits in the Burgesses.

The Temporal Emperors of Sho

The Temporal Emperors were appointed by the Celestial Emperor (the Duke of Southmarch) to act as vice-sovereign as a temporary measure after the Refounding. After the Tipa ceded to Sho and became part of the League of Realms, the position of Temporal Emperor was degraded to that of a King/Queen and the Duke of Southmarch assumed the High Emperorship. This temporary set up was due to the fact that the Duke of Southmarch still had much work and duties to fulfill regarding the League of Realms and was away for many years at a time. The Duke placed much of the running and development in the hands of the Temporal Emperors to ensure that the Kingdom and Empire of Sho would be fully restored before he assumed the Throne.

Emperor Sho Jutsuho 正矗昊

• Name

• Family name: Li 李
• Personal name: Shaoran 小狼

• Reign title: 大帝
• Era name: 矗昊
• Temple name: 太祖
• Posthumous name: 大正始聖祖王李氏矗昊大皇帝
• Reign dates: 10025-10096 SE
• Cypher: SRI, Shaoran Rex.Imp.
• Former nationality/ethnicity: Hong Kong Chinese of the Han

The first Temporal Emperor, Jutsuho never meant to ascend the throne in the first place but was persuaded to by the Duke of Southmarch after the intended candidate for the throne refused to take the Crown. He eventually became one of the best Temporal Emperors of Sho, overseeing the reconstruction and restoration of The City and development of its infrastructure.

Emperor Sho Kaimen 正開文

• Name

• Family name: Chen 陳
• Personal name: Lun 倫

• Reign title: 文帝
• Era name: 開文
• Temple name: 高祖
• Posthumous name: 大正文聖紳王陳氏開文大皇帝
• Reign dates: 10096-10182 SE
• Cypher: LRI, Lancelot Rex.Imp.
• Former nationality/ethnicity: Hong Kong Chinese of the Han

Kaimen carried on from Jutsuho by becoming a patron of the arts. He oversaw the construction of the Imperial Gardens and development of the cultural ethos of the Sho. The Univerisity of Sho became the best in the League.

Emperor Sho Fumu 正封武

• Name

• Family name: Davidson
• Personal name: Nathan

• Reign title: 武帝
• Era name: 封武
• Temple name: None
• Posthumous name: None
• Reign dates: 10183—10201 SE
• Cypher: NRI, Nathaniel R.I.
• Former nationality/ethnicity: British English

Fumu oversaw the development of technology and science within the realm. However, his widspread and often aggressive (often brutal) reforms led to the People of Sho becoming unhappy with his rule. Eventually, due to pressure from the people, the Court and the Celestials, he abdicated and went into exile living in relative seculsion, thus he never received a Temple name when he died and was buried outside the Realm.

Emperor Sho Daiton 正大同

• Name

• Family name: Nils-Haal
• Personal name: Jacob

• Reign title: 同帝
• Era name: 大同
• Temple name: 太宗
• Posthumous name: 大正同聖慈王威倫浩氏大同大皇帝
• Reign dates: 10201—10260 SE
• Cypher: JRI, Jacob REX IMP
• Former nationality/ethnicity: American of the Swedish nobles

Daiton became one of the most popular Emperors by opening up the monarchy and becoming more closer to the people. His reign oversaw the final transformation of the Court into a parlimentary democracy.

Emperor Sho Minfa 正眀法

• Name

• Family name: Lawliet
• Personal name: Edward

• Reign title: 眀帝
• Era name: 眀法
• Temple name: 高宗
• Posthumous name: 大正法聖智王露氏眀法大皇帝
• Reign dates: 10260—10285 SE
• Cypher: ERI, Edward Rex Imp.
• Former nationality/ethnicity: Japanese-British

During the reign on Minfa, the transition of the role of head of state to a High Emperor began. Minfa was the last Temporal Emperor.

The Nine Gentlemen of the Foothill Springs

The Nine (麓臯十紳) were a group of Shoian gentlemen wrongly exiled to the Mirror World by ancient Shoian tyrannts, punished with longevity. The Duke of Sho, upon being himself exiled to the Mirror World, found them and pardoned them (in reference to the Pardoning Decree under a previous Emperor who reviewed their cases and vindicated them). They then became known as the Nine Gentlemen of the Foothil Springs and became the knights under the Duke. They soon died through old age, save a few who was bestowed long life as part of becoming a members/officers of the newly formed Celestial Court and one became Emperor.

1. Marcus Blue-Cave (洞 馬臯)

   Master of Music and the guqin. First Leader of the Nine.

2. Thomas Warden (房 桐)

   Master of Go.

3. Robert Henry-Jones (貧終 儒佩)

   Master of Calligraphy. Second and last Leader of the Nine.

4. Christian Belog (包 基篤)

   Master of Painting.

5. James van Bay (梵北 蟄)

   Master of Tea.

6. James Laws (法 拘)

   Master of Archery.

7. Jacob Nils-Haal (威倫浩 捷恪)

   Master of Poetry and Verse.

8. Alistair Applebloom (蘋 鯉逹)

   Master of Carriages.

9. David Tennemen (租 待詣)

   Master of Mathematics.

10. Raifus Wenright (雲正 儒賦)

    Master of Nothing.

The Life of Felix Henry Wolfenbloode

The Consort of the High Emperor.

The Account of the Princes of Tipa and Hylia

The Sons of the High Emperor.

The Arrangement of the Celestial Court

The Celestial Court meets at least once per year and at any other time when there is a need (which is sometimes one every month). The main body of the Court is composed of the High Emperor, his immediate family, the Sages, other Worthies and the various officers.

If the High Emperor is present, he and the Duchy would wear their Robes of Office and everyone else wears the robes of the Roder of the Clover. If the High Emperor is not present and a Commission is formed, they (including members of the Duchy who sit in that Commission) wear the robes of The Order of the Clover whilst everyone else does not need to wear the Clover robes unless they want to.

The Celestials of Southmarch

The Celestials of Southmarch includes the High Emperor and his immediate family. The Dukedom of Southmarch is the most ancient title of Daisho, refering to the place where he resides. In normal conversion, he his not referred to by his personal names but one of his titles, 'Duke of Southmarch' or, informally, just 'Southmarch'. Sometimes, he is referred to as 'Lord Ryu' especially in writing and literature, more formally in the form 'Lord Ryu III' to distinguish him from his predecessors. He is called in person 'Your Most Celestial Excellency' and then 'Sir' there after. After the cession of Tipa, he then assumed the title of High Emperor from then he is referred to as 'His Most Celestial (& Imperial) Majesty'.

The full family name of the Celestial Family is Shenlyn-Ryu and Wolfenbloode but it is ofen shortened to Ryu particularly when the House of Ryu is used.

• High Emperor: HMC&IM The High Emperor, Charles Rupert Felix, Duke of Southmarch, Marquess of Highberry, Earl of Fennington, Viscount of Daley, Baron of Suremount

  August-Sovereign and High Emperor of the Kingdom and Empire of Daisho, Tipa, Hylia and of other Realms, Dominions and Territories, President of the League, Head of the Estates-General, Defender of the Sho

• Celestial Lord Protector: HMC&IH The High King Henry Felix Rupert, Duke of Pickadilly, Marquis of Highberry

  Celestial King Consort

  C5, KFS, KCC, KWW, IOT, GCBS, KTardis, GCTE, GCBR, GCTS, OVM, ST, GWC, OOE, CHD, CSO, PCD, MBRC

• Celestial Lord Steward: HMCH The Crown Prince, Matthew Kyle Tressington-Hamilton, Prince of Tipa, Duke of Primus, Marquess of High Antiquity

  Heir Apparent

  C5, KFS, KCC, IOT, GCBS, GCTE, GCBR, GCTS, OVM, GWC, CHD, CRM, CSO, PCD, MBRC

• HCH The Prince Consort, Azure Hamilton-Tressington, Duke of Windfall, Marquis of High Antiquity

  Prince Consort to the Prince of Tipa

  C4, GCBR, GCTS, MBRC

• Celestial Lord Admiral: HMCH Prince Thomas Hiddleton, Prince of Hylia, Duke of Termina, Marquess of Tuckborough

  C5, KFS, KWW, IOT, GCTS, OVM, CRM, PCD

• The Princess Celestial: HMCH The Princess Celestial, Princess Tida, Duchess of Lórien, Marchioness of Wooton

  C5, KFS, KCC, IOT, GCTS, PCD

Officers of State

The Officers of State are primary officers of the court and include some of the Celestials.

• Celestial Lord Marshal: HCG The Noble The Sage of Water The Lord Ryuuzaki, David Hideki, Duke of Windfall, Marquess of Hylia, Earl of Shrimpton, Viscount of Dragoon, Baron of Dixongate

  C4, KFS, KCC, KWW, GCBS, GCTS, GWC, CHD, CSO, PCD

  Protects the interests of the Sages and the Court. Keeper of the Celestial Seal.

• Celestial Lord Chancellor: HCG The Noble The Sage of Metal The Lord Silph, Stuart, Duke of Silph, Marquess of Saffron, Earl of Bron, Viscount of Steelis, Baron of Kyda

  C4, KFS, KCC, GCBS, GCTS, GWC, CSO, PCD

  In charge of keeping the records of the Court.

• Celestial Lord Treasurer: The Most Hon. The Sage of Light The Lord Byrne, Gary Byrne, Marquess of Jedei

  C4, KFS, GCBS, GCTS, KWC, CSO, PCD

• Celestial Lord Chairman of the Council: The Most Hon. The Sage of Wind The Lady Byrne, Amy Byrne, Marchioness of Tyhoonium

  C4, KFS, GCTS, DCTS, DWC, PCD

• Celestial Lord Necromancer: The Most Hon. The Sage of Spirits The Lord Osbourne, Danny Osbourne, Marquess of Songling

  C4, KFS, KCTS, CSO, KWC, PCD

• Celestial Lord Sorcerer: HCG The Noble The Sage of Sorcery The Princess Li-Kinomoto, Sakura, 1st Duchess of Gamera, Duchess of Tomoeda, Marchioness of Tuckborough, Countess of Gonjo

  C4, LFS, GCTS, ST, GWC, PCD

• Celestial Lord Keeper of the Privy Seals: The Most Hon. The Lord Mortimer, Robert Mortimer, Marquess of Flamesflare

  C4, KFS, GCBS, KCTS, KWC, PCD

• Celestial Lord Chamberlain: The Most Hon. The Lord Pretrelias, Peter Milo, Marquess of Featherstonhaugh, Earl of Tanborough

  C3, KCC, GCBS, KTardis, GCTE, KCTS, ST, CWC, CHD, CSO, PCD

• Celestial Lord Constable and Warden of Southmarch: The Rt. Hon. Capt. Sir George Thomas Wickham, Bt., 3rd Viscount of Buckland, Baron of Fulingham

  C2, KCC, KCBR, KCTS, OWC, PCD, MBRC

  Head of security and external relations. Liaises with guests and visitors.

Servants of the Court

Servants do not participate in debates and perform certain ceremonial and administrative fuctions.

• Clerk of the Courts and Councils: Richard Ambridge Esq.

  LTS, OWC

• Clerk Assistant: James Feild Esq.

  LTS, MWC

  Counts and declares votes.

• Reading Clerk: Simon Harrison Wood Esq.

  CBR, LTS, MWC

  MA(Oxon.), MA BLitt(Daisho)

  Reads the proclamations, decrees and edicts of the Court.

• Gentleman Usher of the Golden Rod: Simon David Bonds Esq.

  CBR, CTS, OWC

  MB BCh(Birm.), MPhy(Daisho)

  In charge of summoning people and guests to the Court as well as security.

• Esquire Bedell: Thomas Fellwood Esq.

  MTS, MWC

  BSt(Daisho)

  Escorts Members and is charge of ceremonial and processions. Carries silver stave.

• Yeoman Bedell: Marcus Hillard Esq.

  MTS, MWC

  BA(Reading), MA BLitt(Daisho)

  Bearer of golden stave representing the authority of the Court.

Officers-of-Arms

The Officers-of-Arms are in charge of keeping and preserving the records and Letters Patent of the the Court as well as regulating the Arms Celestial. Outside of the Court, they are messengers that deliver and read out Letters Patent. There are five officers: the King of Arms has the authority to create Arms and to carry the Patent Roll whilst the Heralds read out Letters Patent outside the Court and are messengers; the Pursuivants are the administrators and support the work of the Heralds. In normal circumstances, there are three officers present but at formal and state occasions a Herald and a Pursuivant in Extraordinary are called upon for assistance.

• Clover Principal King of Arms: The Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Henry-Jones, Baron of Beleanga

  C1, KCC, GCBS, KCBR, GCTS, KWC, CRM, CSO, PCD, MBRC

  Head of the Court of Arms

• Southmarch King of Arms: The Rt. Hon. Sir Thomas Harry Warden, Bt.

  KCBS, GCTS, KWC, CRM, PCD

  King of Arms of the Kingdom of Sho

• Primus King of Arms: Limus Pax Esq.

  IOT, CTS

  King of Arms of Tipa

• Sueh Herald of Arms in Ordinary: Miss Jamie Jamieson Murras

• Ran Herald of Arms in Ordinary: Seven Lightsparken Esq.

• Gingetsu Herald of Arms in Ordinary: Patrick Dennis Applica Wolfenden Esq.

• Oruha Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary: Miss Rowella Penhaligon

• Thamesford Herald of Arms in Extraordinary: Jonathan Cohart Esq.

• Hylia Herald of Arms in Extraordinary: Miss Lydia Seaport

  Chief herald for Hylia

• Shrimpton Pursivant of Arms in Extraordinary: Jamie Blaketon Esq.

• Dragoon Pursivant of Arms in Extraordinary: Jacob Farthingale Esq.

• Dixongate Pursivant of Arms in Extraordinary: Thomas Hughness Esq.

Pages

The Pages carry the train of the Duke's robes.

• Page of the Day: Markl
• Page of the Night: Tarkl
• Page of the Sun: Imlothema
• Page of the Moon: Phyomie

The Celestial Household

Those who are in charge of the daily running of Southmarch and the Celestial Household.

• Lord Chamberlain: The Most Hon. Sir Primus Crystallinus-Calix, Marquess of The Peninsula, Earl of Alfitaria

  C3, KCC, IOT, GCBS, KCTS, OVM, ST, KWC, CHD, CRM, CSO

  MA(Alfita. et Daisho), BMus BLitt(Daisho)

• Private Secretary to the High Emperor: The Rt. Hon. The Lord Nikami, Mugetsu, Baron of Stargaze

  C1, KTardis, KCTS, CWC, CSO, SAA

  MA LLB BLitt(Daisho)

• Master of the Household: Sir Maurice James Hably

  KCBR, KCTS, MWC

  MA(Dunelm et Daisho)

• Master of the Robes: Sir Samuel Bartlett

  KCBR, CTS, OWC, MBRC

  MA(Daisho)

  In charge of robes and ceremonial clothing. Dresses.

• Senior Gentleman Usher: Tobias Stephenson Esq.

  LTS, OWC, MRM

  MA(Daisho)

• Junior Gentleman Usher: Alastaire Sookelton Esq.

  LTS, OWC, MRM

  MA(Oxon et Daisho), MA(Lond.)

The Celestial Sages and Worthies of Sho

Sages are called 'The Upper Court'. Worthies are called 'The Lower Court'.

Celestial Sages

The Sages are split into Civil and Martial categories. Sages are appointed by the Duke and must be C4s.

Sages Civil

• Sage of Winds: Amy Byrne, Celestial Lord Chairman of the Council
• Sage of Water: Hideki Ryuusaki, Celestial Lord Marshal
• Sage of Spirits: Danny Osbourne, Celestial Lord Necromancer
• Sage of Sorcery: Sakura Li-Kinomoto
• Sage of Time: Link of Hyrule
• Sage of Forests: Saria of Faron
• Sage of Heaven: Ushagi
• Sage of Hope: Thomas Keaneo Shenlyn
• Sage of Life: Cloude of Nibelheim
• Sage of Music: Timothy Meaden
• Sage of Justice: Lyndsey MacDonald
• Sage of Insects: Hopperius of Ghasnatha
• Sage of Creation:

Sages Martial

• Sage of Light: Gary Byrne, Celestial Lord Treasurer
• Sage of Fire: Robert Mortimer, Celestial Lord Keeper of the Privy Seals
• Sage of Metal: Stuart Silph, Celestial Lord Chancellor
• Sage of Sacrifice: William of London
• Sage of Beasts: Taylor Redding of Pallet
• Sage of Darkness: Chen Kui
• Sage of Space: Fox McCleod
• Sage of Power: Marionic Mobius
• Sage of Machines: Zima
• Sage of Death: Kamui Shindou
• Sage of Earth: Jonathan Starr
• Sage of Silence: Benjamin Wisham

Worthies

Worthies (sometimes called Lay Members) are elected by the Upper Court based on their expertise and representation in various fields and also because of their ability and authority to debate on serious issues on behalf of an external body. Of all the Worthies, three are Commissioners of which one is the leader of the Worthies.

• Worthy Commissioner and Celestial Lord Chamberlain: The Most Hon. Peter Milo Pretrelias, Marquess of Featherstonhaugh, Earl of Tanborough, C3, KCC, KCBS, KTardis, GCTE, KCTS, ST, CWC, CHD, CSO
• Worthy Commissioner: The Most Hon. Sir Primus Crystallinus-Calix, Marquess of The Peninsula, Earl of Alfitaria, C3, KCC, IOT, GCBS, KCTS, OVM, KWC, CHD, CRM, CSO
• Worthy Commissioner: The Most Hon. Sir The Doctor, Earl of Caradith and Londin, C3, KTardis, KCTS, OVM, CWC, CHD
• HRH The King Shaoran, 1st Duke of Gamera, Duke of Tomoeda, Marquess of Buckland, Earl of Gonjo, C3, KFS, GCBS, GCTS, OVM, ST, GWC, CHD, CRM, PCD
• HRH The King Lancelot, 2nd Duke of Gamera, Duke of Monen, Earl of Lych, C3, KFS, GCTS, OVM, GWC, CHD, ORM, PCD
• The Rt. Hon. Capt. Jonathan Harkenhess, Bt., Earl of Boh, 1st Viscount of Buckland, C3, KCBS, KTardis, GCBR, KCTS, ST, CSO, PCD, MBRC
• The Most Hon. The Lord Elrond, Earl of Imladris, C3, KCTS, CHD, ORM
• The Rt. Hon. Capt. James Hugh Loggan, Bt., Earl of Albertus, 2nd Viscount of Buckland, KCBS, KCTS, CSO, PCD
• HRH The King Edward, 5th Duke of Gamera, Duke of East Fields, Marquess of Voltyre, Earl of Ravenshawk, C3, KFS, GCTS, OVM, GWC, CHD, PCD
• The Rt. Hon. Henry Porter, Earl of Hogspear, C3, LTS, ST
• The Rt. Hon. Clarke Cantaur, Earl of Littlehampton, C3, MTS

Viceroys

These are appointed by the Duke to oversee the protection and/or governing of certain realms. They were first created after the Second Battle of Tipa after there was a need to provide a first line of protection and governace for Tipa. Appointees are drawn from the Palace and are the most trustworthy and loyal members. They reign over the Viceroyalties on behalf of Southmarch. The King of Sho is also a de facto viceroy.

• HRH The King of Sho, C2, KFS, GCBS, GCTE, GCTS, OVM, GWC, CHD, PCD
• Viscount Paval Denten-Smith, Viceroy of Tipa, C2, KCC, IOT, GCBS, GCBR, GCTE, GCTS, OVM, ST, KWC, CHD, CSO, MRM, PCD, MBRC
• Viscount Arthur James, Viceroy of the Hylia, C2, KWW, GCBS, GCTE, GCTS, CWC, CSO, PCD

  including the Viceregal-Commissioners of the Ocean Kingdom and Termina

• Viscount Skandar Edmund Keys, Viceroy of the Solitary Cities, C2, GCBS, GCTE, GCTS, CWC, CSO, PCD

  including the Viceregal-Commissioners of Raupta, D'ni and Riven

• Viscount Arthur Elm, Governor-General of the Estates-General, C2, GCTE, OOE, PCD
• Viscount Alexander Northam, Kt., High Commissioner of Spiritual Affairs, C2, CBS, KCTE, PCD
• Viscount Tiberius Longbottom, High Commissioner of Magical Affairs, C2, KCTE, PCD

Other than the Viceroys, other heads and representatives of other governments and realms within the League have a right to sit with the Viceroys.

Burgesses

Burgesses are formed of ministers of the various governments in the League. Their role is to inform the Court of the concerns and issues from their representative realms in order to lobby or offer insight to the Court regarding the state and defence of each realm. They are invariably made Barons by virtue of being part of the Court.

The Plan of the Celestial Palace

This is the plan and layout of the Celestial Palace, the official residence of the Duke of Sho, his family, the Sages and his servants.

The Palace is located in the East of the City, on the north side of the Great Strand at the edge of Kazuhiko Park. The grounds consist of over 200 arces of land ceeded to the Duke by the Emperor Sho Daitei at the beginning of his reign.

The Palace consist of four main buildings plus other lesser buildings.

The oldest and most ancient is the Celestial Star Chamber or Court. It is a round building built in an unknown style with a domed yet tiled roof. It has one main door which faces south. The windows are high and end high above the ground so that none could see inside from ground level. The Chamber is in the northern part of the Palace complex. The Chamber is the main Court and Council of the Celestial Sages. It is strictly off-limits to the public and entry is only by approbation of the Court. It is also the highest legal court in the League of Realms after the Court of the Stone Tower (in the West of the City) that tries high level cases and crimes that are beyond the powers or capabilities of ordinary courts, such as inter-realm crimes against beings.

To the very south is the second oldest structure, Southmarch House. The House is small and has around 12 rooms. It is bulit in a Western style but with Japanese features similar to the houses in the Taisho Period in Japan. It has a mostly Japanese style interior with tatami mats and raised floors. The main rooms consist of a lobby, a main guest hall, a greeting and instruction room, s few bedrooms of various sizes, the kitchen and the bathroom. The House was once the main guest receiving building but since the construction of other buildings of the Palace it has become the private quarters of the Household. The House also includes a small front garden called the TARDIS Garden, so named as this is where the TARDIS once stood when the Duke took possession of it as payment for a wish to be fulfilled by The Doctor. There is a dimensional gate that was once used when the House was the only building but it is now rarely used as most guests use the entrance at the Wolfenbloode side of the complex. The gate is officially called the Tardis Garden Gate. Outside the gate there is a path that runs into the woods to the east. Within the woods is the private train station named after the gate. This is where direct private services run to and from anywhere in the known universe that has a train station; the service is called the Starlight Express. Also nearby is a small river canal with a port for boats which operate in the same dimension as the Starlight Express service.

The Shenlyn Pavillion is the third oldest, built after the return of the Duke to the Kingdom as an extension to the existing Mugetsu House. The Pavillion is constructed around the House from the top three sides with a courtyard garden at the centre. The Pavillion then extends eastwards and then northwards. The rooms within mainly consist of bedrooms for the Sages and a study (east wing), a library (north west wing) and a school room (south west wing). The Pavillion is built in a Chinese and Korean style. The Pavillion is mainly a private building used only by the Household and certain guests.

The Wolfenbloode Hall is a new addition to the Palace complex. It is built in a Tudor and Regency style out of mainly stone and has two floors. The Hall is the main guest receiving part of the complex. The Hall follows the line of the Pavillion but the west end extends northwards to form a U-shape. The west block forms the main entrance that faces the River whilst the east block is the main dining hall and ballroom. The south block mainly consists of smaller rooms for guests and lounging. The upper floors have bedrooms for guests. The south of the west block contains the private rooms of the Guards and servants of the Palace. There is also a Robing Room containing all the ceremonial robes as well as the Endless Wardrobe which contains all manner of dress in all sizes and shapes possible, used by visitors who have arrived unprepared for dinner or court.

Facing the entrance of the Hall is the River Sho which a bridge extends over. On the otherside is the Chapel of the Blue Rose built in an early Gothic style. This is where the Military Knights of the Blue Rose come to meditate and is also where worthy gay personages that passed away are honoured in memory and also enshrined.

There are stables and a coach house nearby for horses and carriages in the Celestial Mews.

To the very eastern side of the complex is the Temple of the Sacred Coronet, built in a Sino-Japanese style. It is the private shrine of the Household where the ancestors are honoured.

The whole complex is surrounded by woodland and walls. A road leads from the main entrance at the Hall to the south where it connects with the Great Strand with a main gate.

During the run up to the eventual coronation and enthronement of the High Emperor, the palace was further extended with a large wing from the south side of Wolfenbloode Hall extended to the south before a large block was built running eastward and the northwards up to the Tardis Garden Gate creating a quadrangle with Shenlyn Pavilion at the north face. This is the main entrance to the palace and named Tressington Hall and contains the main state rooms and apartments.

The summer residence of the Duke is at Primus Port Tipa in the Viceroyalty of Tipa, called Primus Hall. Another residence is at Windfall in the Vicroyalty of The Great Sea, called Windwaker House.

Courts and Councils

Within the Palace there are several Courts and Councils that may be held. These are independent of the individual councils and courts of government in each realm and concerns the entire League or a specific provision.

The Celestial Court

The main Court of the Palace (also called the Celestial Diet) where the most important business and debates are held. Its powers and jurisdiction are wide ranging and deal with the League and foreign affairs. Members include the Celestials, the Sages, the Worthies, the Viceroys, the Burguess and others. The Court is located in the Celestial Chamber.

The Ancient Privy Council of The Sages

A smaller gathering than the Celestial Court, also know as the Celestial Council. Main focus is on the private matters concerning the Sages and their various jurisdictions. Members consist of the Celestial and the Sages only. Meetings take place inside the Shenlyn Pavilion.

The Privy Council of the Kingdom and Empire of Daisho

This is mainly a small court that consists of the Celestials, some Sages, the government and ministers of Daisho and others. The main business conducted is appropbation of the Orders-in-Council which regards higher matters of States of Daisho, Tipa and the Hylian Dominions. The meetings take place at Wolfenbloode Hall. There is a separate Judicial Committee which is the highest court in the Realm that advises the Court of the Stone Tower.

The Imperial Conference

A gathering of all the heads of states and governments with the Celestials to discuss League matters. Meetings are held at a location deteremined by members at least once a year or when required.

The Tardis Garden Council

Mainly deals with matters concerning the engagements of The Doctor. Members are those who are members of the Upper Division of the Order of the Tardis. Meetings take place in the Tardis Garden of Southmarch House. There have been only three meetings. The first was to deal with the Battle of the Triple Eclipse, the second was to deal with the aftermath of the Battle and the third was to grant The Doctor an extension on how many regenerations he may have.

The Brethren Council (of the Blue Rose)

As Primate of The Brethren, The High Emperor has powers to make rulings on the issues regarding The Brethren as well as advise the League of realm governments. Members are those who are knights and some companions of the Order of the Blue Rose (GCBR, KCBR and CBR) but also include some lay members. Meetings take place in the Blue Rose Chapel. All members are called Counsellors of the Blue Rose.

Members wear Council Robes consisting of a blue wool robe, lined black silk, trimmed with ermine and gold lace. The Primate, the Chancellor and the Steward all wear a special mantle with streamers and five bars of silver lace and ermine. GCBRs wear the robe with four bars, KCBRs have the same with three bars, CBRs have two and lay members have one. They wear bicornes, whilst lay members wear top hats; all trimmed with dark blue ribbon.

There is a Speaker who is elected amongst the counsellors who acts as chair to meetings. The Speaker wears traditional court dress based on the British style, with full court dress, wig and tricorne, with minor differences, namely the use of dark blue trimmings. The Speaker sits on a throne with a ceremonial parasol made of cloth of gold and blue ribbon rosettes behind the throne.

• Speaker of the Blue Rose Council: The Rt. Hon. Sir Neil Fitzpatrick-Harries, GCBR, CTS, CWC, PCD, DL, MBRC.

There is a First Counsellor elected among the Council who can command the confidence of the Council and leads the meetings and agenda.

• First Counsellor of the Blue Rose: The Rt. Hon. Sir Iain McKenzie, GCBR, (CH, CBE,) PCD, MBRC.

The Pokémon Estates-General

A sort of conference of the two Estates of Humans and Pokémon, first held by the First Trainer several thousand years ago, to solve grievances in regards to the relationship between the two Estates. As descendent and heir of the First Trainer, the High Emperor is effective Head of the Estates-General; a position only officially confirmed at the Fourth Estates-General and ratified by the Celestial Court.

Because of the nature of the meetings, the Estates-General are convened extremely rarely and only in emergencies when the breakdown of relationships between the two Estates reaches a critical level that a diplomatic solution to solve the grievances is the only effective path to take instead of war. They are also convened when there is a threat to the Two Estates that require a united front.

The Celestial Representative is in the form of the Governor-General of the Estates-General who acts as effective viceroy.

• The First Estates-General effectively established the relationship between the two Estates; Pokémon being inferior to Humans and so Humans having the right to capture and 'train' their Pokémon to fight each other giving birth to the 'Trainer System'.
• The Second Estates-General establish a Union War Measure in order for the two Estates to join forces to fight off the invasion by the Micros Empire. It also promised a further Estates-General in future (after the coronation of the High Emperor of Sho) to re-examine the relationship between the two Estates as a condition.
• The Third Estates-General was convened to establish the Emancipation Measure (effectively, this would lead to the abolition of the 'Trainer System') but was dissolved after the High Emperor was effectively dismissed due to the disagreement about whether he should be Head of the Estates-General from the Human Estate who feared he might actually be excising control of the Pokémania Kingdom thereby refusing to verify the powers of the Estates. As the existence of the Estates-General was tied with the High Emperor, the Estates-General was effectively dissolved and the ensuing chaos led to war.
• The Fourth Estates-General was convened after a war between the Estates in pursuance of peace. The High Emperor was verified as Head of the Estates-General, a Celestial Charter was issued to give the Estates-General (and all previous ones) legal power, authority and legitimacy, and the Emancipation Measure was eventually passed which recognised that the two Estates were equal and the slavery and forced servitude of Pokémon by Humans was abolished. There was a one-year period to allow for the Trainer System to have a last hurrah and that no judicial proceedings are made against any atrocities that happened during the war as a compromise to ensure the passage of the Measure.

The Court of the Celestial Lord Necromancer

A subsidiary court under the Celestial Council, this court was set up to handle the ever increasing workload and cases dealt by the Sage of Spirits thus a new Celestial Office was created. The Court handles the affairs of the spirit world and issues writs, summons, licences and warrants on behalf of the High Emperor through the Celestial Lord Necromancer.

The Court of the Celestial Lord Sorcerer

Similar to the Court of the Celestial Lord Necromancer but with jurisdiction over magical affairs. Headed by the Celestial Lord Sorcerer who acts as a Commissioner to the wizarding world and can issue licenses to practice magic.

The Traditional Dress of the Shoians

The dress of the Shoians was thought to be invented and designed by the late Kenji Ichijoji at the time of the Duke's cardcaptor period. The style and design came about from Kenji's costumes that he made for the Duke which blended Eastern and Western concepts. The final costume he made before he died became the basis of the style and influenced the subsequent standardisation. After the re-founding of the Kingdom, there was discussion as to what the dress of the Emperor and the Court should be. Since the Duke was missing due to aftermath of the Battle of Songling, it was decided to use the dress of the nationality of the Emperor who was Han Chinese. Thus, Hanfu was used at Court for the time being until the Duke returned.

After the Duke's return, the question of official dress was raised again. The Duke was also Han Chinese and so decreed that all official dress in regards to the Court shall follow on from the Chinese Ming Standard for the time being. However, at this time the Duke's followers and companions were also wearing similar dress to that which the Duke also wore and the populace began to copy this style of dress and it eventually became the unofficial standard of formal civilian dress. As the years rolled by, the style continuously developed.

After the Duke's return from the Mirror World, the style was finally standardised officially by the Duke with the publication of the Formal Dress: The Shoian Standard. Written by him, it sets out in clear detail the exact design and style of formal dress for Shoians. It only dealt with mens wear and soon their was demand for a Standard for women which was later published in a separate volume. The formal dress of the Standard is separated into different levels of formality.

Formal morning dress

The Shoian formal morning dress is worn by civilians at Court or for other very formal occasions permitting. It consists of:

• A scarlet Shoian tailcoat (a 'Guild coat') that is double-breasted with pointed lapels which are faced with red silk. The sleeves are cut deep and wide like Hanfu. There are six buttonholes at the front; red silk ribbon ties are inserted through them from the other side under the front side and a threaded through gold button buckles with the ribbons attached to the front side then tied in bows.
• Scarlet dress breeches.
• A black inner double-breatsed waistcoat with sleeves (a 'Guild jacket').
• A white outer double-breasted waistcoat.
• A white tunic shirt with a stiff straight collar.
• A white neckcloth or bow of linen.
• A 'square heart round collar'.
• White silk hose.
• Black court shoes with bows.
• Screen panels at the back sides and front of a multi coloured design. The back panel has cord tassels.
• A leather belt with jade panels.
• A pair of jade pendants hanging on each side.
• Either a black silk gauze cap or a high silk.

The Orders of Chivalry of the Kingdom of Sho

The High Emperor has the right to bestow titles and honours. Around half the honours use to be bestowed by the Temporal Emperor on the High Emperor's behalf.

The Order of the Clover

The Order of the Clover is the most ancient and senior of all Shoian honours being created by the Great Ancestor himself. Originally, there was only one level but the High Emperor added additional levels. The award is given only to those associated with the High Emperor personally. They are graded by 'leaves'. The five-leaf is always the Sovereign. Four-leafs tends to be the Sages, three-leafs are usually Worthies, two-leafs military or diplomatic people and one-leafs are usually counsellors or others.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia	Mantling	Hat
No postnominals	Causam cadere non habet eo	Those associated with or give service to the High Emperor and the Celestials.	For the Sovereign, a coronet in the Elvish style of silver-green with a 5 leaf clover at the center and the other leaf clovers around. If another headwear is worn, a gold collar with knots and the different Clover leaves in green with a badge suspended is worn instead.	None	None
			For a four-leaf, a silver-green wide band garter with a 4 leaf clover worn below the knee.
			For a three-leaf, a silver-green rosette bow with a 3 leaf clover worn at the right shoulder.
			For a two-leaf, a silver-green narrow armband with a 2 leaf clover.
			For a one-leaf, a 1 leaf clover suspended from a silver-green collar ribbon.

The Most Elusive Order of the Flying Star

Founded in ancient times, the Order is one of the most senior, being originally the only one left before the Refounding. Accolades are bestowed on the most important people of Sho, including members of the Imperial and Celestial Family, and Sages of the Celestial Court, Grand Ministers and other noteworthy personages. Not including the Imperial Family, the Celestial Court, etc, the membership of the order is limited to 26 members.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia	Mantling	Breast star	Riband	Hat
KFS/LFS	Lofty is our time	Shoians of the utmost greatest distinction and respect for the Kingdom and Empire.	A golden star with a void with white tsubasa wings encircled. A circlet of purple surrounds with the motto above which is the Crown of Sho with its tassels and cords circling. Suspended from a collar of interlocking stars, feathers and knotted tassels.	A imperial purple velvet Shoian mantle lined white silk satin. With sash and hood of white velvet and cordons of gold and purple. A breast star is attached on the left.	The insignia surrounded by silver and gold rays alternating.	A 5" imperial purple moiré sash with a bow with badge.	A Shoian crown without fore and aft falls.

The Most Fantastic Order of the Crystal Chalice

The Order of the Crystal Chalice was the first order to be founded by the High Emperor personally after the Battle of Tipa. The accolade is very restricted; being only awarded to those who know HMC&IM on a personal level and has committed great deeds in and for Tipa.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia	Mantling	Breast star	Riband	Hat
KCC/LCC	Cherish Our Memories	Those who aided the High Emperor in the Battle of Tipa and those who assist him after directly in Tipa and the League of Realms.	A crystal blue chalice profile around which a circle of pink with motto. Suspended from a collar chain of gold enameled blue chalices in a circle with gold knotted tassels in-between.	Crystal blue velvet Shoian mantle lined white silk satin. Breast star embroidered on the left breast.	Insignia upon a star with long rays emitting long from the cardinals.	Crystal blue moiré, 4" wide and with the insignia suspended from the bow.	A black silk top hat.

The Most Glorious Order of the Wind Waker

This order was founded upon the incorporation of The Great Sea of Over Hyrule into the Empire of Sho. Like the Order of the Flying Star and of the Crystal Chalice, it pertains specifically to one dominion and is bestowed on those who do great deeds for The Hylian Dominions.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia	Mantling	Breast star	Riband	Hat
KWW/LWW	Where the wind blows, I follow	Those who commit great deeds for The Hylian Dominions.	A badge with green edged silver circle with the golden Triforce at the centre, gold motto on the circle. Suspended from a chain of gold knots and silver clouds.	Forest green silk Shoian mantle lined white silk satin. Breast star embroidery.	The badge with clouds surrounding it.	Blue-ish green silk moiré sash with badge suspended from bow.	Black silk top hat.

The Imperial Order of Tipa

This was instituted at the Incorporation of Tipa to be bestowed on noteworthy people of Tipa and beyond. It is the highest non-titular decoration.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia
IOT	Imperial Order of Tipa	For distinguish people of Tipa.	The Celestial Cypher in gold with pearls, encircled by the motto in gold with pink enamelling and surmounted by the State Diadem of Tipa in silver. Suspended from a ribbon collar or shoulder bow of crystal blue with a line of white running down the centre.

The Most Illustrious Order of the Bronze Sword

The honour is focused on military service and defence personnel. Also for those in the civil service.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia	Mantling	Breast star	Riband	Hat
GCBS	A Gentleman is not an implement	Shoian's who show great distinction in military and defence of the Kingdom and for civil service.	A full size bronze sword of the ancient Warring States pattern worn on the hip attached to a sword belt behind the riband sash. The badge be of a bronze sword in said pattern encircled by red with gold motto; this is for civil. For martial, as before but with two swords crossing to form and X. Badge suspended from a collar chain of golden links.	A red velvet Shoian mantle closed with gold and red cordons and with the badge on the breast.	As for the badge of the appropriate class with gold rays.	A 4" red moiré silk sash with bow, upon which the sword is suspended from.	A black velvet Shoian gentleman's cap.
KCBS/DCBS			Badge suspended from a neck ribbon on shoulder ribbon.	None prescribed.	As before but with silver rays.	None prescribed.
CBS			CBS: Badge suspended from a medal ribbon.		None prescribed.

The Most Magnificent Order of the TARDIS

Founded after the Battle of the Triple Eclipse, the accolade is awarded jointly with the High Emperor and The Doctor.

Initially, the acceptant must have assisted both the High Emperor and The Doctor (for the KTardis) but later, The Doctor may present candidates for admission to the Order to HMCM in his own right and judgement (who get the CTardis). Ever since the Battle of the Triple Eclipse, the KTardis has almost never been awarded since and because The Doctor rarely visits Sho (or proposes candidates for the CTardis) the Order has become dormant but called out of abeyance whenever the Tardis Garden Council meets.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia	Mantling	Breast star	Riband	Hat
KTardis	For The Doctor, I Assist	Those who assisted The Doctor and the Duke of Sho in the Battle of the Triple Eclipse and those who assist them, directly or indirectly, afterwards. KTardis is restricted to those who have assisted both the Duke and The Doctor in a significant way. CTardis is mainly for any assistant of The Doctor as he deems worthy.	A TARDIS blue dead-straight, around which encircles a square of gold with blue motto, suspended from a collar chain made of gold bows linked with Circular Gallefreyan of gold bearing the motto in blue enamel in-between.	Shoian mantle of dark blue silk, lined light blue silk, edged mid blue. Breast star on left side.	Insignia upon a star with gold and silver rays emitting long and short from the cardinals.	KTardises have the insignia suspended from a bow on a broad 4" riband of dark blue edged with light blue with mid-blue running down the light blue.	A silk top hat.
CTardis			The badge suspended from a collar ribbon or shoulder bow depending on sex.	None prescribed.

The Most Distinguished Order of the Triple Eclipse

Following on from the formal Incorporation of the Solitary City States into the Empire of Sho, a new Order was created to serve as state orders specifically for the people of these states as well as other realms not covered under the higher Orders and also for diplomatic service in general. It is also the Order foreign heads of state are usually made members of.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia	Mantling	Breast star	Riband	Hat
GCTE	Ode to a better Age	For those who distinguish themselves in the Solitary City States and other Realms. For diplomatic service.	A Triple Eclipse (one and two), around which encircles a circle of black with white motto, suspended from a collar chain made of silver bows linked with the Tree of Raputa and the Gate of Karaff in gold in between.	Shoian mantle of black silk, lined white silk. Breast star on left side.	Insignia upon a star with silver rays emitting long and short from the cardinals.	The insignia suspended from a bow on a broad 4" riband of black with three wide white bands equally spaced running down the centre.	A silk top hat.
KCTE/DCTE			The insignia suspended from a collar ribbon or shoulder bow of the same colour as the riband.	None prescribed.	As for the GCT but with very short rays.	None prescribed.
CTE			As for the KCT but worn on a medal ribbon.		None prescribed.

The Most Dignified Order of the Blue Rose

Initially, the Order was founded to award accolades to The Gay Knights of the Blue Rose, the Personal Guards of the High Emperor. Later, the Order was expanded to include any noteworthy gay personages who has assisted or made a significant contribution to the Celestial Court or the Duke. The Order still awards accolades to the, now renamed, Military Knights of the Blue Rose who recieve the KCBR.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia	Mantling	Breast star	Riband	Hat
GCBR	Protect Elusive Dignity	Those who are a part of the Personal Guards of the Sovereign known as The Military Knights of the Blue Rose as well as other personages that HMCM considers worthy or has assisted him and the Celestial Court.	A gold badge with a blue enamelled rose encircled with black and motto. On the eight cardinals, gold gingko leaves long and short. For GCBR, worn suspended from a collar chain of gold with blue rose devices like that of the badge on each chain link and between them the gold Celestial Cypher.	A silk velvet Shoian mantle of blue satin lined gold satin with black silk grosgrain shoulder ribbons. On the left breast is a embroidered breast star.	The insignia upon a eight pointed star for GCBR.	A wide silk moiré sash of blue with a gold stripe running down the centre, 4" wide for GCBR, 3" for KCBR. Badge suspended from bow.	A black silk top hat with a dark blue hat band for civil members, a black silk bicorne trimmed with dark blue silk ribbons and white feathers for martial.
KCBR/DCBR			The badge suspended from a blue ribbon edged in black worn around the collar men, said ribbon in a bow on left shoulder for women.	None prescribed.	As for GCBR but four pointed.
CBR			As KCBR but the badge is in silver rather than gold.		None prescribed.

Blue Rose Chain

Part of the Order but not accorded precedent, the Blue Rose Chain is bestowed on people who HMCM holds in high estimation. The holder receieves a chain composed of small blue roses interlinked with fig and ginko leaves from which is suspended the badge of the Blue Rose. The holder is not accorded any title or letters.

Blue Rose Garter

Similar to the Blue Rose chain but bestowed on people HMCM holds in good regard and friendship. Made of a garter of moire blue silk edged with black and trimmed with silk lace, worn on the left leg when wearing breeches.

Blue Rose Medal

Mainly accorded to those who are forbidden from receiving a knighthood or the CBR. The post-nominals BRM are used. The appearance is like the CBR but without the ginko leaves and in plain silver. Worn as a medal.

The Most Honorable Order of the Throne of Southmarch

The Order was created to award people from a wide range of backgrounds who have made a contribution to the Celestial Court and the High Emperor.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia	Mantling	Breast star	Riband	Hat
GCTS	In Our Most Honorable Company	Those who have contributed to the Celestial Court and the High Emperor.	A white enamelled gold five pointed star with a void and silver rays emitting, suspended from a chain of gold and silver never-ending knots.	A Shoian mantle of gold corded silk lined with gold shot silver silk taffeta. The star badge is embroidered on the left breast.	A gold five pointed star with a void and silver rays emitting, with further gold rays emitting from it.	A badge suspended from a 4" gold ribbon edged with dashes of silver on the edge.	For GCTS, a black velvet cap with badge and white ostrich feather.
KCTS/DCTS			The insignia but with reduced white enamel suspended from a gold collar ribbon edged with dashes of silver. For DCTS, from a shoulder bow.	None prescribed.	As for GCTS but with a reduced purple enamel and with silver instead of gold rays.	None prescribed.
CTS			As KCTS/DCTS but the star is silver.		None prescribed.
LTS			As for CTS but without the enamel and the insignia is suspended from a medel ribbon.
MTS			As LTS but in bronze.

The Order of Virtuous Merit

The OVM is for distinguished Shoians in the fields of Arts and Sciences. Membership is limited to 25 individuals.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia
OVM	For virtue	Shoians who are distinguished in the Arts and Sciences and are leaders in their repective areas.	A wreath of green angular leaves with the motto at the centre. Thorns on outside. Suspended from a collar or shoulder ribbon of half red and half green.

The Order of the Star of Triumph

The Star of Triumph was created to award anyone that have committed a brave or courageous act. The Medal is awarded for gallantry.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia
ST	Triumphant and Victorious	Those who have shown bravery, valour and courage in the face of adversity who which the Sovereign deems worthy.	A round gold medal with the Sovereign's profile. Motto of gold encirled in blue. The insignia is mounted upon a star of wavy silver rays, worn in the same manner of a breast star. It does not count towards the limit of four stars worn.
MT		Those who have shown gallantry in the face of adversity who which the Sovereign deems worthy.	As for the Star but smaller and suspended for a ribbon of gold with blue edging.

The Most Brilliant Order of the White Crane

The Order honours Shoians and citizens from the Empire from all walks of life. Ministerial advice based on public nomination is sought for this honour.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia	Mantling	Breast star	Riband	Hat
GWC	For the Kingdom and Heaven	Citizens of the Kingdom and Empire of Sho who are distinguished in many aspects of culture and contribution to society.	A white crane with spread wings encircled by silver with silver motto on an eight pointed cross. Suspended on a silver collar chain with silver knots and gold enameled white cranes.	White Shoian mantle lined silver satin with cordons and breast star badge.	Badge on a bed of silver flame rays.	A 4" white moiré sash edged with dark silver with bow and badge suspend.	A black velvet Shoian cap with silver trimming.
KWC/DWC			A smaller badge of frosted silver suspended on collar or shoulder ribbon.	None prescribed.	As before but with shorter rays.	None prescribed.
CWC			As for KWC/DWC but with a white enamel four pointed cross; suspended from medal ribbon.		None prescribed.
OWC			As before but with smaller silver four pointed cross.
MWC			As before but with smaller silver frosted cross.

The Order of the Orb of Estate

This was created after the Fourth Estates-General. Issued as a token of friendship and to those who played a major role in the Estates-General.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia
OOE	None	A token of friendship to those members of the Estates-General and other relating people.	The Orb of Estate in gold with a central cross. Suspended from a ribbon of blue and gold in a bow form. The Sovereign and Governor-General wears it suspended from a chain of smaller orbs of gold.

The Order of the Companions of High Distinction

The CD is for Shoians who are leading members of society. Membership is limited to 50 members.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia
CHD	Honour and Glory	Those that assist and are distinguished in the preservation of Shoian society and culture.	An oval of gold with motto, in the centre a star within diamond with the Celestial Arms, silver. Suspended from collar or shoulder ribbon of gold edged silver.

The Most Imperial Order of the Hidden Crown

Founded for monarchs who lost their titles, hence 'hidden crown'. The CHC was introduced diplomats of ex-monarchies that are not allowed to accept titles of dignity. Republican heads of state usually are bestowed an honour of the Order of the Triple Eclipse.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia	Mantling	Breast star	Riband	Hat
KHC/DHC	We are as one	Foreign ex-sovereigns.	A gold square with the Imperial Arms embossed, encircled by another square of cream with gold motto suspended from a gold collar chain.	A cream silk mantle with black and gold cordons and breast star badge.	Badge with gold rays.	A 4" cream silk sash with bow with badge suspended.	A black silk Shoian crown.
CHC			As KHC/DHC but smaller, suspended from a collar or shoulder ribbon.	None prescribed.

The Order of Rites and Music

The Order was created to award those who have excelled in the area of arts, culture and music. They are also regularly conferred on foreigners.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia
CRM	Excel	Those who are leaders in their field of arts, culture and music.	A round gold medal with an enamelled plum blossom in purple. Motto of gold encircled in purple. Suspended from a collar or shoulder bow ribbon of purple with a thick gold line down the centre.
ORM		Those who are highly regarded in their field of arts, culture and music.	As for the CRM but smaller with no enamelling and worn from a medal ribbon.
MRM		Those who are rendered excellent service in their field of arts, culture and music.	As for the ORM but in silver.

The Celestial Service Order

A military decoration bestowed on those who held a distinguished military service with the Sovereign. The insignia is that of Recipients may use the post-nominal CSO.

Levels	Motto	For	Insignia
CSO	None	Those who have served for more than 15 years in distinguished military or civil service.	A round gold medal with the profile of the Sovereign upon it with the words 'Celestial Service' encircled. On top is the flying starvoid. Suspended from a ribbon: black edged with silver and gold dashes.

Celestial Family Orders

These are bestowed on any person as the High Emperor sees fit; normally on members of the Celestial Household that have a high standing and often representing him in official business. It consists of an effigy of the current High Emperor painted on an oval ivory disc mounted on a frame of silver and diamonds suspended from a ribbon rosette (for men) or bow (for women) which is worn on the left shoulder.

If one possessed more than one order then the most recent is worn above the old ones.

There are two classes awarded to different people for the current order. The 1st class is as described above and is awarded to immediate Celestial Family members. The 2nd class has the Celestial cypher in place of the oval disc effigy made of silver with pearls and enamel and is awarded to officers and helpers in the Celestial Household.

Sovereign	Ribbon colour
Kazuhiko, The Great Ancestor	Clover green
Keaneo, The First Keeper	Half blue and half white
Charles, The High Emperor	Red, edged with white with a thin black line running down the white.

The only person who possesses all three orders is the King Consort, Felix Wolfenbloode.

Peerages

The High Emperor may create peerages of any noble rank. They are all hereditary in a sense they may be passed on to a designated heir but it varies depending on the nature of the peerage.

In the case of the celestial peers, the peerage is inherited or passed onto an heir of their choosing. Others go by the system of absolute primogeniture (eldest offspring, born or adopted).

The top four ranks of the peerage generally are reserved for high officers of state and the imperial family whilst the lowest rank of baron and baroness are given to nobles that sit in the upper chamber of the various parliaments within the Empire of Sho.

Baronet and Baronetess

Same as knights and dames bachelor but it is hereditary (to the eldest son or daughther). They use the suffix Bt.

Knights and Dames Bachelor

Like the British system, the Emperor may knight someone but not under the main Orders. They may also, unlike the British system, make someone a dame not under the main orders. Knights and dames have the right to wear swords in public. The insignia is a circular gold pendant bearing the motto with a jade cartouche with a sword design at the centre. This is worn on a collar ribbon for knights or a shoulder bow for dames of gold edged with jade green. If the knight or dame holds a knighthood of an Order, they may use the suffix Kt. or De.

Member of the Councils

A Councillor of the Privy Council of the Kingdom and Empire of Daisho are entitled to the title The Right Honourable ('The Rt. Hon.' for short), unless they hold a higher title. The post-nominals is PCD and are only used to avoid confusion in the case of those who hold more than one position or it is not automatically clear by virtue of office/standing/etc. Generally, all government ministers and officers of state of Daisho are made PCDs and as well as other.

Members of the Order of the Blue Rose automatically become MBRCs expect for those in the third class (CBRs) who must be invited to join the Brethren Council of the Blue Rose, in which case they use MBRC to distinguish themselves from those who are not. After the reconstitution of the Council, all members use MBRC as members are drawn not only from the Order of the Blue Rose but outside of it.

The Crown Jewels of Sho

Crowns and coronets

• The Sacred Coronet
• The Imperial Crown of Sho
• The Tipian State Diadem
• The Elven Circlet of Imladris
• The Naval Crown of the Hylian Dominions
• The Crimson Cap
• The Coronet of the Blue Rose

Swords

• The Sword of State (of Sho)
• The Ragnarök (of Tipa)
• The Master Sword (of the Hylian Dominions)
• The Sword of Shaoran
• The Sacred Bronze Sword

Sceptres and wands

• The Sceptre of the Flying Star
• The Sceptre of the Rising Sun
• The Sceptre of the Falling Moon
• The Ruyi Sceptre
• The Jade Tablet
• The Wind Waker
• The Four Staves of Tipa
• The Master Wand
• The Sceptre of the Blue Rose
• The Staff of Estate

Seals

• The Great Seal of the League of Realms
• The Imperial Seal
• The Privy Seal of Sho
• The Privy Seal of Tipa
• The Privy Seal of the Hylian Dominions

Robes

• The Robe Celestial
• The Imperial Robe of State
• The Tipian Robe of State
• The Hylian Dominion Robe of State
• The Ceremonial Robes
• The Cloak of Invisibility
• The Blue Rose Robe of State
• The Robes of the Estates-General

Others

• The Crystal Chalice of Primus
• The Crystal Chalice of Tipa
• De Nam's Headband
• The Crystal Chronicle
• The Mirror of Ribbons
• The Jewel of the Sea
• The Stone of Resurrection
• The Orb of Estate

Thrones

• The Chair of Estate
• The Coronation Chair
• The Throne of Sho

The League of Realms

The League of Realms is composed of the Kingdom and Emprie of Sho and other nations, worlds, realms, dimensions, etc that have common ground with each other.

• The Empire of Daisho and its other Dominions and Protectorates

• The Kingdom of Sho

• The Metropolis of Sho
• Sylvania
• High Antiquity
• Pocket Gate
• Hokaida

• The Realm of Tipa

• Tipa Peninsula
• Lynari Isles

• The Dominions of Hylia By Right of Sho

• The Great Sea
• The Old Ocean Kingdom
• Termina

• The Protectorate of the Solitary Cities

• Raputa
• D'ni and Riven

• The Kingdom of Poketomia

• The Kingdom of (Old) Hyrule
• The Principality of New Hyrule

• The Lylat Federation
• The Mobian Union

• The Kingdom of Kinoko

• The Protectorate of Rogue Island

• The Principality of Alfitaria

• The Vale of Alfitaria, Marr and Fum
• Shella

• The Reunited Kingdom of Gondor and Arnor and its other Dominions and Protectorates

• Gondor
• Arnor
• Rohan
• Rhovanion

The Judical Courts of Sho

The judical courts in the Kingdom of Sho are great and many.

Court of the Stone Tower

The highest court in the Land (not including the Celestial Court) is the Court of the Stone Tower. This is located at the inner bank corner of the Grand Moat, south western corner, in the Inner City. Built in an ancient Shoian style, the Court is sometimes referred to just as the Stone Tower. The Stone Tower consist of one large court room a many prison cells and various other rooms including the living quarters of the jury. The court is charged with trying very serious crimes such as war crimes and also hold power and jurisdiction on all the countries, planets and kingdoms of the League. The judges consist of five Justices that are appointed by the Emperor or are ex-officio members. Each are the chief justices of the five main branches of Shoian Law: Imperial, Military, Chancery, Civil and Criminal.

• The Lord High Justice of the Imperial Bench Lyndsey MacDonald, IC
• The Lord High Steward of the Military Bench Thomas Sharpe-Ben, IC
• The Lord High Chancellor of the Chancery James Gosford-Fleming, IC
• The Lord High Chamberlain of the Civil Division Paul Robert-Henry Tuckborough, IC
• The Lord High Marshall of the Criminal Division Emma Thornton-Gynd, IC

The cases tried at the Court must be done with all five Justices present and with a jury consisting of no fewer than 250 members selected from all realms of the League. Some members outside the League maybe called if the case concerns a realm outside the League. The jury stays and lives inside the Stone Tower at all times during the trial and may not leave unless granted leave on sufficient grounds by all five Justices to avoid outside public/media influence.

The Judges during proceedings wear full court dress of their respective degrees plus their chain of offices.

Court dress

Originally, court dress according to the Ming Standard was used together with Court dress. However, after the Law and State Separation Act under Sho Kaiwen, the issue of proper judical court dress arose. Together with the Emperor, the Duke outlined what the court dress for law courts should be. The dress comprises of a mix between Western and Eastern aspects of dress.

Advocates

There are five levels of advocacy in Shoian law: Solicitor, Junior Barrister, Utter Barrister, Imperial Counsel, Serjent-at-Arms.

Judges

The University of Daishou

The University of Daisho is the oldest University of the Kingdom. The University is split into Colleges and Academies.

Colleges

General colleges that teach a variety of subjects (with some specialisms).

• Commoners' College (Humanities)
• Kyujo College (Divinity)
• Wildebloode College (Common Arts: Media, Business, etc)
• Imperial College (Chemistry)
• College of the Temple of Time (Biology)
• Levenson's College (Laws)
• Gyllenhaal College (Politics and Economics)
• Wolfenbloode College
• Duke's College
• Henry-Jones's College (Art & Design)
• Shoaran College (Mathematics)
• Watanuki & Nikami College (Education)
• Baskerville & Brindley College
• Collegium Primus (Archeology, Classics and Ancient Languages)
• King's College
• Warren-Blue College (Musical and Performance Arts)
• Southmarch College
• Buckland Hall College (Languages)
• Guildhall College (Decorative Arts)
• Turing College (Computing)
• University College

Academies

Specialist academies teaching only one or two subject areas.

• Imperial Confucian Academy (of Civil Law and Philosophy)
• Imperial Academy of Arts
• Imperial Academy of Music
• Imperial Tibetan and Burmese Academy
• Imperial School of Horticultural
• Imperial School of Medicine
• Imperial School of Physics