It's a little known fact that Brance is not, in fact, the ruler of Astrum.
2011-03-21 Brance Elected as Ruler in Astrum.
2012-05-11 Brance Stepped down from rulership.
I didn't say "current" ruler, I said long-time ruler. He ruled for over a year, and held immense power before then and still holds immense power. And as he lacks my own bias against the crusade, I tend to have faith in his judgement regarding these church matters.
