Spell Lord is an official title within the government of the city of Absalom. Held exclusively by powerful arcane spellcasters, spell lords are appointed by the primarch, and are tasked with overseeing the institutions of magical instruction within the city, regulating the casting of all spells, and overseeing the magical defense of the city. They work outside the structure of the Grand Council of Absalom or the district councils, reporting directly to the Primarch. There are currently four Spell Lords within the city, each with his or her own duties.