Arch-Confessor

The rank of Arch-Confessor is a religious title given to Confessors of high rank. Confessors who posses this title are known as the voice of Garung and are tasked to deliver his divine wishes by means of speaking to him. Any Arch-Confessor who claims a command was delivered by Garung himself must be obeyed by all, including the Emperor of Visimar himself.

Similar to the election of the Emperor, the Arch-Confessor is appointed by a council of Grand Confessors who hold moderate church power within the Holy Empire of Visimar. In most cases, the title is given to anyone within this council and is rarely given to anyone of lower rank. This could mean that over 100 or more Grand Confessors could receive that title at one time during times of election. Holders of the title are considered Arch-Confessors for the rest of their lives and are expected to hold the titles until their death which is similar to the Emperor.

The Arch-Confessor's duties sometimes exceed the church as Arch-Confessors can be seen marching a church-led army into battle. This had been witnessed several times in the Holy Empire's history as the many civil wars and rebellions usually meant that the church involvement was sometimes necessary. During times of conflict, an Arch-Confessor would be seen donning the silver armour of Garung while also wielding the golden spear (which looks more like a lance) of Garung.

The Arch-Confessors of The Empire
Early Middle Ages (Age of Magic) High Middle Ages (Age of Iron) Early Medieval Period (Age of Steel)
 * Josef Kanner (538-570), First elected Arch-Confessor
 * Constantin Manninger (570-601)
 * Konstantin Neumann (601-650), Slain during a sermon in the Union of Maol-Moirel
 * Jean-Pierre Beaulne (650-687)
 * Estienne Bourseiller (687-710)
 * Dylan Vernier (710-752)
 * Gerino Mennella (752-800)
 * Vittore D'Aloisio (800-844)
 * Filiberto Lorello (844-888)
 * Woldemar Bodenstein (888-928), Murdered by Hartwig the Immortal during his reign
 * Einhard Kranz (1094-1155), first Arch-Confessor ever elected during Hartwig's reign
 * Benedict Krieger (1155-1204)
 * Karsten Grob (1204-)