Incorrect; an heirloom, purpose forgotten and used only as a 'sign' that one is 'chosen' to be emperor.
Estellise was the candidate the council chose. Ioder was the candidate the Imperial Knights chose. One had to gain either Dein Nomos, or the support of the other half.
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Estellise was the candidate the council chose. Ioder was the candidate the Imperial Knights chose. One had to gain either Dein Nomos, or the support of the other half.