Lights of Illios

Overview
The Lights of Illios is the Vitian Empire's premier organization based around three basic principles: defense of the emperor, hierarchs, and arbiters; defense against hostile foreign agents; and engagement with foreign states. Although the Lights of Illios came into being during the War for the Flame through the mandate of Annarach, "The Uniter" and first emperor, it was not a formal organization until after the War had concluded. Furthermore, its other sub-organizations only came into being after Khemba, "The Peacemaker" and fourth emperor, created them during the Great Hunger. The Lights of Illios is led by the Council of Officers with the following organizations under their purview:

Organization Breakdown
Office of Dawn Office of Dusk Office of Day
 * The Office of Dawn is composed mainly of the emperor's Honor Guard and also the guards for all of the emperor's organizational leaders.
 * The Office of Dusk is the clandestine intelligence organization of the Empire and ensure that foreign agents are not unduly influencing the Empire's affairs.
 * The Office of Day is the front-facing diplomatic corps of the Empire abroad and is in charge of ensuring the Empire's foreign interests are being managed.