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The [[Constitution of Lucrecia]] stipulates the role of the Grand Duke in Lucrecian society, which is to promote the cultural and traditional identity of Lucrecian society through non-political means. They are also afforded the right to serve in a diplomatic manner in the realm of foreign relations. However, the Grand Duke is not the {{wp|head of state}} of Lucrecia as that role belongs to the [[Consuls of Lucrecia|consuls]]. It is because of that that Lucrecia is still considered a republic both officially and internationally despite the existence of an active royal family. Another role of the Grand Duke as stipulated in the constitution is the Grand Duke's status as the designated dictator. What this means is that in the event of a crisis, the consuls may bestow the role of dictator upon the Grand Duke, effectively establishing a {{wp|royal dictatorship}} for a span of twelve months, giving the Grand Duke unlimited authority to do whatever is necessary to handle the crisis swiftly and effectively. | The [[Constitution of Lucrecia]] stipulates the role of the Grand Duke in Lucrecian society, which is to promote the cultural and traditional identity of Lucrecian society through non-political means. They are also afforded the right to serve in a diplomatic manner in the realm of foreign relations. However, the Grand Duke is not the {{wp|head of state}} of Lucrecia as that role belongs to the [[Consuls of Lucrecia|consuls]]. It is because of that that Lucrecia is still considered a republic both officially and internationally despite the existence of an active royal family. Another role of the Grand Duke as stipulated in the constitution is the Grand Duke's status as the designated dictator. What this means is that in the event of a crisis, the consuls may bestow the role of dictator upon the Grand Duke, effectively establishing a {{wp|royal dictatorship}} for a span of twelve months, giving the Grand Duke unlimited authority to do whatever is necessary to handle the crisis swiftly and effectively. | ||
The designated dictator role dates back to the year 1685. In the late 17th Century, Lucrecia was under a period of intense political strife between the nascent [[Courtier Party|Courtier]] and [[Countrymen Party|Countrymen]] parties. Prior to 1685, it was custom for the consuls to bestow the role of dictator onto a [[Senator of Lucrecia|senator]] for a span of twelve months. However, because of the intense political climate at the time, it became increasingly apparent that bestowing such a role to any of the senators may risk said senator using those powers to purge political rivals and consolidate power, dooming Lucrecia to monarchical rule. To preserve the republic, the consuls opted to, ironically, look outwards and find a member of a royal family to not only serve as a non-political ceremonial figure, but to also serve as the permanent designated dictator for the consuls to bestow the role onto. The search went far, going through each of the prominent royal houses found in the [[Occident]]. Candidates from the [[House of De Pardo|House of Pardo]], the [[House of Marialianus]], and the [[House de Donne]] were considered before the designation ultimately went to a member of the [[House de Weluta]], [[Neill, Grand Duke in Lucrecia|Archduke Niall of Urcea]]. | The designated dictator role dates back to the year 1685. In the late 17th Century, Lucrecia was under a period of intense political strife between the nascent [[Courtier Party|Courtier]] and [[Countrymen Party|Countrymen]] parties. Prior to 1685, it was custom for the consuls to bestow the role of dictator onto a [[Senator of Lucrecia|senator]] for a span of twelve months. However, because of the intense political climate at the time, it became increasingly apparent that bestowing such a role to any of the senators may risk said senator using those powers to purge political rivals and consolidate power, dooming Lucrecia to monarchical rule. To preserve the republic, the consuls opted to, ironically, look outwards and find a member of a royal family to not only serve as a non-political ceremonial figure, but to also serve as the permanent designated dictator for the consuls to bestow the role onto. The search went far, going through each of the prominent royal houses found in the [[Occident]]. Candidates from the [[House of De Pardo|House of Pardo]], the [[House of Marialianus]], and the [[House de Donne]] were considered before the designation ultimately went to a member of the [[House de Weluta]], [[Neill I, Grand Duke in Lucrecia|Archduke Niall of Urcea]]. | ||
Due to the fact that Lucrecia was under the suzerainty of the [[Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth]] at the time, and because of Lucrecia's commitments to republicanism, the new royal title was dubbed "Grand Duke ''in'' Lucrecia" instead of "Grand Duke ''of'' Lucrecia", creating a {{wp|legal fiction}} designed to ensure Lucrecia's continuity as a republic as well as to not anger their suzerain. | Due to the fact that Lucrecia was under the suzerainty of the [[Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth]] at the time, and because of Lucrecia's commitments to republicanism, the new royal title was dubbed "Grand Duke ''in'' Lucrecia" instead of "Grand Duke ''of'' Lucrecia", creating a {{wp|legal fiction}} designed to ensure Lucrecia's continuity as a republic as well as to not anger their suzerain. | ||