Golden Mask

In Uskala, most of the dukes and Counts have a Steward but King Drosst does not.  He has a Golden Mask.   The Golden Mask is a priest or priestess of the Masks that is also part of Drosst's royal court.  A position of great power.  The Golden Mask has legal and audit authority over all Stewards in Uskala and she is not afraid to use this oversight (the current Golden Mask is a priestess).   Technically, the Golden Mask is loyal to Phidas first and King Drosst second, but the Masks do not want to lose such a potent ally as King Drosst.  King Drosst only created the position of the Golden Mask about a century ago, and the Masks do not want to mess up their golden opportunity.   The Masks a whole, are very dedicated to making sure the Golden Mask always looks good, so what Drosst wants, Drosst gets. Drosst's vassals, do not get this leeway. A visit from the Golden Mask is pretty much akin to a mafia shakedown.  The Golden Mask can inflict terrible damage but if you bribe her enough she might go away and leave you in peace.