Giliath Osborne—better known as the Blood and Iron Chancellor—essentially ran Erebonia for decades. As the country's chancellor and head of the Ironbloods, he held near-total control over domestic policy, international diplomacy, and military operations until his death in S.1206, all with the emperor's blessing. The nickname came from his famous assertion that "Our nation's peace must be built on a foundation of blood and iron," a philosophy that defined his entire tenure.
What made Osborne effective—and dangerous—was his talent for reading people. He had a gift for uncovering his opponents' weak points through intelligence gathering and exploiting behind-the-scenes negotiations to get what he wanted. Even early in his career as a civilian imperial army employee, it was clear he was destined for power. Those around him recognized his gifts almost immediately.
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