Archmaester

The Archmaester is the leader of the Librean Union, and overseer of the Grand Archives.

"Archmaester" is the title given to the oldest and most accomplished Maester among his peers and has absolute control over the Union's government. A new Archmaester is generally only chosen after the last one dies or is in such a state of health that he is no longer fit to lead. The role itself is chosen, rather than enforced, as a strong sense of duty is required in the name of the pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment.

There have been more than a few Maesters in history that have turned down the position, stating themselves to either be unworthy of the title or in the case of one Maester, "just rubbish when it comes to leadership and organization".