Reikhalder

Reikhalder was the title given the “Holder of the Realm.” This post was theoretically the chief minister of the Diet of Säula, though in reality, the Reikhalder acts as sovereign above it.

The Reikhalder inherited his post from his predecessor, usually through murder and treason. The Reikhalders went back all the way to the Great Hund, who could have been considered the first Reikhalder.

Stronghold
The stronghold, or "capital" of the Reikhalder was the Kaltmark.

Throne
The Reikhalders had a special throne constructed from the bones of several animals and adorned over the back of the seat with the completely preserved skeleton of a raven.

Guarded secrets
The Reikhalders and their close subordinates are the only ones capable of performing the Realm Walk. Additionally, they are among the few that know the arts of the Fleischkraft.

Known Reikhalders

 * the Great Hund
 * Ilnel
 * Ulf's grandfather