The Prince

The Principality of Sylvestria is an elective monarchy. The Prince, or Ardhal, is selected for a life term by the Ancient and Celestial Order of Tel Kappa, which consists of several senior political and religious figures. The Prince carries out public rituals, represents the people of Sylvestria, and is the fons honorem from which all titles, awards, and honors are bestowed. In cooperation with the Council of Rodhs, or Lords, the Prince oversees the administration of justice.The government is organized into six bureaus each reporting to the Director General. The Prince appoints the Director General in consultation with the Ancient and Celestial Order of Tel Kappa. The Prince is officially styled "Prince of the Sylvestrians", highlighting the responsibility and role of the prince as leader and protector of the people.

The Director General

The Director General is the Head of Government of the Principality of Sylvestria and oversees the daily governance of the nation on behalf of the prince. All government bureaus report directly to the Director General. The Director General frequently represents Sylvestria internationally in his capacity as senior diplomat and ambassador plenipotentiary. The current Director General is His Illustrious Excellency, Toth of Highdenn.

Treasury

Budget development and oversight, postage stamps and currency, digital and physical archives

Foreign Affairs

Sovereignty, foreign policy, international partnerships, protocol

Culture, Arts, & Heritage

Arts and crafts, holidays, festivals and sports, sumptuary code

Orders and Awards

In Sylvestria, individuals who serve the prince, government, or people with distinction are highly regarded and respected. The Prince of the Sylvestrians has the exclusive right to confer all awards and titles of honor. Nominees may be made to the Prince by the Director General, Council of Rodhs, or members of the Ancient and Celestial Order of Tel Kappa. The honors granted by the prince include the Sylvestrian Order of Merit, medals of commendation in Arts & Sciences, Sports, and diplomacy, as well as medals of achievement. On rare occasion, the prince may elevate individuals to the Council of Rodhs in consultation with the Ancient and Celestial Order of Tel Kappa.

Royal Sylvestrian Order of Merit

The Order of Merit is a prestigious award that recognizes individuals who have made significant, sustained, lifetime contributions to Sylvestria. It is the highest civil honor that can be bestowed upon an individual and is limited by statute to just 20 living recipients. Awardees may use the post-nominal letters SOM. The design is being finalized.

Order of Friendship and Peace

The Order of Friendship and Peace is awarded to Sylvestrians and foreign nationals for special merit in strengthening peace, friendship, cooperation, and understanding between nations, or supporting and promoting Sylvestrian interests in an distinguished way. The silver medal is suspended from a black and white drape.

Civil Commendation Medal

The Civil Commendation Medal is a decoration designed to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the Arts, Sciences, Sports, or Diplomacy that are of considerable benefit to the nation or world. The color of the drape from which the medal is suspended denotes the field in which the medal was earned: black/ white for Diplomacy, green/ white for Science & Agriculture, blue/ white for Arts & Letters; red/ white for Sports

Civil Achievement Medal

The Civil Achievement Medal is awarded for notable actions not warranting award of the Civil Commendation Medal. Like the Civil Commendation Medal, the color of the drape from which the medal is suspended denotes the field in which the award was received.