Principalities of Glantri

Glantri is a magocracy; that is, the princes and princesses who rule the state are all high level wizards. They live in Glantri City most of the time, though each ruler also has a castle hidden in some remote wilderness area. Actually, the rulers are more concerned with magical research than with ruling. Most decisions are left to the princely stewards and the various local councils of elders. The princes and princesses do not trust each other and live in a state of uneasy truce. In the face of invasion or rebellion, however, they are quick to unite. In extreme emergencies, they select one of their number as “dictator,” who serves for one year.