There are three classes of Tri-etherealians: Unamorphs, commoners and Trimorphs.
A Unamorph can be of the noble class – those who inherited their wealth and status – or a civil aristocrat – those who possess wealth but are not nobility. Civil aristocrats control most of the wealth in Tri-ethereal. They are the bankers, the lawyers, the landlords, the shipbuilders and those who own businesses that contribute greatly to the economy of the district in which they are located.
The second class of citizens are the commoners. They are the working class. They work for the Unamorphs, both nobles and civil aristocrats. There are some commoners who own their own businesses but these businesses are small, such as bakers, blacksmiths, shoe repairs, butchers and the like. Individually they do not contribute very much to the overall economy of the district in which they are located.
About eighty-five percent of the population of Tri-ethereal are commoners.
Finally there are Trimorphs. They are the outcasts. It is against the law to be a Trimorph. When one is discovered she or he is exiled or put to death.
The royal council of Tri-ethereal makes the laws. The royal council is headed by the Presiding Officer, who assumes the title of Count upon taking office. When the Count cannot perform his duties then the Keeper of the Records heads the royal council. With the exception of the Count, the royal council is composed of Lords of the noble class.
A new Presiding Officer is elected every seven years by the civil aristocrats from among themselves. He is chosen because of his great wealth and political influence. He cannot be re-elected. However, he can serve one second, non-consecutive term in office. He looks out for the rights of the civil aristocrats.
The Keeper of the Records is held by Lord Kennington. He inherited the position from his father. His son will inherit it from him when he retires. The Keeper of the Records decides what laws will be debated and when the council is in session. He holds the real power in the royal council.
The royal court hears legal matters and interprets the laws. Seven Lords from among the noble class are chosen at random every six months to serve on the royal court to act as jurors – one Chief Juror and six jurors. Once a Lord has served as a juror he is then free from serving for two years. The Keeper of the Records is exempt from serving.
