Similar and yet oh, so different. Though not indifferent to what plagues Regis's mind, Elidibus knows that it is rather more polite at the moment to remain silent on it. And silent on what he already knows of the king's world.

"A senate would be similarly described, yes, but only to a point. Each individual in the Convocation was the head of their respective field. From Igeyorhm, the Rhetorician, who was the auditor of debate and collator of knowledge, to Mitron, the Mariner, who was magister of nautical affairs and surveyor of aquatic creations. Each filled a need of our people, wise sages all, and reflected our values more than most, I think."

It was true. What was important to his kind could be found in each seat, all of the fourteen stations required to make life better for all.

"Between us all, we strove to direct our Star and our people upon the best possible path. To enrich all our lives for the better."