Each Realm has one ruler, or Lord, who governs and controls the Realm in accordance with that Realm’s place in The Balance.  The Realm Lord is the pinnacle of power within that Realm and has unquestioned authority in all matters regarding the Realm and its relationship with the other Realms.  The Realm Lord is always chosen from the ranks of those who are currently Realm Masters.

Each Realm has their own unique way of determining which Realm Master ascends to the position.  No matter how the successor is chosen, the final step is bonding themselves to special Lani artifact that is reserved for the Realm Lord alone.  This artifact not only strengthens the existing De’Lani ability of the Realm Lord, but also gives them access to the other three Lani powers of the Realm and provides additional benefits as well.