The idea of having a group of people running the Warehouse was first started by Warehouse 2. The Regents serve as the protectors of the Warehouse and create the artifact protection procedures that are used. Over time as more and more artifacts became stored in the Warehouse the Regents not only became the Warehouse's govenors, but also the keepers of its secrets. The Regents have a higher position in the Warehouse than Mrs. Frederic. Every Regent had unique perspective, for example Jane Lattimer has insight into children.