BM - notable Governors of Black Marsh

[Deeza]

Notable Governors of Black Marsh

Exactly how many Imperial officials have ruled Black Marsh in the name of the Emperors over the centuries is a matter of some debate. At various times the whole province has been ruled by a single Governor, as it is today, at others by individual Governors of each city. Records are poor, and tenures frequently overlap, making it hard to tell who (if anyone) was in charge at many points in history. Nevertheless, some famous characters distinguished themselves enough to earn a place in Black Marsh's history.

Gideon Praxatel, 1st Governor of Stormhold - deserves special mention as the first ever and longest-serving Governor in history, appointed by Reman Cyrodiil to oversee the construction of the city of Stormhold, and later, further expansion into the province. A hard-working and stern man, Gideon was rarely seen outside his offices during the day, and had uncompromisingly brutal attitudes towards discipline and justice. Exactly how long he served as Governor is uncertain. Records are so poor that an untrained scholar could gain the false impression that his tenure lasted almost three centuries! The city of Gideon in western Black Marsh was named in his honour.

Rupert "Rumpus" Merrant, 22nd Governor of Black Marsh - one of only two Governors who was actually born in the province, Merrant was raised in Soulrest, where his father was a high-ranking official. Ambitious and with a healthy respect for the local culture, Merrant was one of the most popular Governors in history following his rapid rise through the civil service. However he proved financially incompetent, and was replaced after just four years. Crowds of commoners in Archon and Blackrose rioted in protest.

Ijjux-Leiz - though he held no official title, following the deaths of the 38th Governor and all his staff in an outbreak of plague, Ijjux-Leiz became the de facto ruler of the province as the highest-ranking Imperial official remaining. The only Argonian ruler of Black Marsh in over six hundred years, Ijjux-Leiz kept order in the province for twelve months. In recognition of his services he became the first ever beast-man to be awarded the honour of Knight of the Imperial Dragon.

Prismates Jumilie, 43rd Governor of Black Marsh - a Breton mathematical and chessplaying genius, Jumilie masterminded fiscal reforms which still form the basis of much of the province's administration today. However he is noted chiefly for the legend that he once played a game of chess against Sheogorath, who turned up at Stormhold Castle in the guise of a beggar. The game is said to have involved "ten-dimensional boards, and screaming, shapeshifting pieces that could move forward and back in the same move". Though he did in fact defeat the Mad God in a best-of-three chess match, Jumilie went completely insane in the process. However, Sheogorath is said to have rewarded his vanquisher with an enchanted fairy cake which gives the bearer superhuman strength.

[Ibsen's Ghost]

Good good. One for the Castles and UC dwellings, methinks.