The Councillors of Genetsa are elected by the citizenry. One seat on the council is up for election each year, thus one term lasts eight years.
The Councillors of the Republic of Genetsa
The longest-sitting councillor in the history of the republic, and he aims to keep it that way. Mr. Westall-Burgess is rich off his family's vineyards as well as trade in fine goods. He mainly upholds the status quo for the good of the republic, protecting the wealth and vices of the city's rich.
A former soldier with wealth from the production of military equipment, vehicles, and ships. Marc Isley has funded a great deal of the new fortifications and military guard of both the city and the nearby forts. Mr. Isley is an open proponent of war with Avelon, not content with the republic simply staying an economic powerhouse.
A figure of many rumours and unknown sources of wealth. Isa Finley is believed to have stakes in many economic ventures, though rumours often circulate about him.
An industrialist to the core with tens of factories in the city producing a host of various goods, Mr. Winthrop has even acquired the sole rights to produce the arcanomatons of the city.
A woman of the people who has pulled herself up by her bootstraps to force the council to enact the actual will of the people. The charismatic Ms. Wills is known to often give impassioned speeches to crowds in the city.
A war hero of the navy who rose to fame through his book Adventure on the High.. Skies! who is now quite the hit in the city’s high society. When not attending social gatherings and regailing the rich with tales of his adventures, Mr. Sandow is known to have invested in the production of sky ships.
The young head of an old family in Genetsa, Mr. al-Khidara can trace his roots to the founding of the oldtown. Now the young orphan to old money has been said to have been giving great donations to the poor.
The head of one of the few ancient Elven houses that managed to retain power after the rise of the Genetsan Republic, Mr. Blayre has grown his wealth by the production of authentic Elven craftsmanship. The Old Elf was elected back onto the council a few years ago after having lost his seat for a cycle.