James Vipond (b. August 19th, 3369) is a Luthori politician and current Secretary of State for Colonies of the Holy Luthori Empire. Vipond was born in Utagia and became a prominent local lawyer before he went to found the Imperial Conservative Party in response to the lack of a conservative party in the Holy Imperial Diet. Vipond was appointed the Privy Council of the Holy Luthori Empire on November 1st, 3399 due to his expertise in colonial law and education.