Hedgehem Ownership in Question

Indications from within the Imperial Tribunal suggest that the territorial claim to the township of Hedgehem is currently in question. The Tribunal previously understood that Hedgehem fell firmly under the influence of House Zahir, and in doing so was subject to the local laws and jurisdiction of that House.

However, documents and rumors have surfaced that claim that the current Grand Chamberlain Tomassa Zahir - her status also in question due a prolonged absence from the Royal Palace without indication of nature or location - supposedly "gifted" Hedgehem to the then Emperor's Blades several months before they became the Imperial Watch.

Those within the Nobility with connections to the Imperial Tribunal believe that the matter will eventually go before the Crown Regent for a final ruling. It is expected that the Crown Regent will consider the territory still within the influence of House Zahir, rather than an Imperial Freehold, dismissing all legislation and rumor to the contrary.