Holy Roman Emperor (Der Kaiser)

Holy Roman Emperor is in play. The Imperial crown will rotate between de Bohemie (131) and von Bayern (181). One player will play both positions, being switched by the game's Sysop when the current emperor dies, or there can be two separate players. When the Emperor's other position is unplayed, it is considered like any other non-active position. The Emperor may only keep fiefs in the unplayed position that he has personally conquered.

Things the Emperor can do (all handled off code) are:

Imperial Tournament: Imperial Tournaments are to Hold Court and Reaffirm a Vassal. This means any player with HRE fiefs, including the kings of France and England, can host the Emperor with a Grand Tournament. This costs 6 million ducats for purses, payable to the game Sysop, who will then award the purses. The Grand Tournament must be announced a year in advance, with a fief specified and a truce arranged, if necessary, so nobles can attend. The top three finishers get 3, 2 and 1 million ducats respectively, and the Emperor must show up. A Herald must attend. The noble hosting this Grand Tournament in the Emperors honor receives 2 stature points. Only one of these Imperial Tournaments can be held a year and the Emperor decides which one he will grace his presence with if more than one are proposed.

Transfer of Imperial Magnate Titles: Allow, or disallow the transfer of Imperial magnate titles between nobles. The game's Sysop handles the actual transfer. The noble who wishes to take a title must hold more fiefs in the province in question than the current holder of the title.

Knighting: Approve the knighting of three men each year, from among those in the service of Imperial nobles.

Disposition of Imperial Disputeds: Decide who gets Imperial fiefs that become disputed; it has to be someone besides the Emperor. Bribes are allowed.

Outlaw: Declare Imperial nobles outlaw. This doesn't have the same effect as the French or English king doing it, as there is no stature loss, but it sounds impressive just the same.