Litz Cjantscheir
Dame Erschéveþ (Litz) Cjantscheir LL.B, LL.M, ChRTB, UrN, GST (Elizabeth "Lilly" Naylor, b. 24 October 1985), is a Talossan who served as the 37th and 38th Seneschal (Prime Minister) of Talossa from 18 January 2011 to 19 July 2012.
A citizen of Talossa since 25 April 2010/XXXI, Cjantscheir was appointed Seneschal by King John on the recommendation of the RUMP after that party prevailed in the elections for the 42nd Cosa. Before taking office, S:da Cjantscheir entered into the Chancellorship of the Royal Talossan Bar, where she has since overseen legal affairs and professional standards within the Talossan legal community.
Seneschal
Dame Litz Cjantscheir served as Seneschal during the 42nd and 43rd Cosas, with her terms commencing on 18 January 2011 and concluding on 19 July 2012. Her administration focused on judicial reform and increasing ministerial activity. Notably, her second term was marked by the "modest proposal" from the Talossan Republic, leading to the Reunision process. This culminated in granting citizenship to former Republicans on 20 April 2012 and the creation of the province of Fiôvâ on 1 June 2012, shortly before the end of her tenure.
Legal Career and Judicial Appointments
- Chancellor of the Royal Talossan Bar: Appointed on 21 May 2010, Dame Litz has overseen the practice of law in Talossa, ensuring the legal profession upholds the highest standards.
- Senior Judge of the Cort Pü Inalt: Nominated by the Ziu and appointed by the King, she served as a Senior Judge from 1 March 2014 until her removal on 22 January 2025.
Honours and Recognitions
- Dame of the Order for the Nation (UrN): Admitted on 8 September 2012 by King John, in recognition of her years of service to the Nation as a two-term Seneschal and as Chancellor of the Royal Talossan Bar. Elevated to the rank of Dame Grand Cross by King Txec on 30 November 2024.
- Member of the Privy Council (GST): Serving as a trusted advisor to the King, she holds the honorific initials 'GST' as a Guaír del Sabor Talossan.
Heraldic Achievement
- Coat of Arms: Granted during the 2010 St. Aaron's Day Honours, her arms are described as: "Per pale azure and argent a fleur-de-lis within an orle of ten passion nails counterchanged."
Personal Life
Litz Cjantscheir was born on 24 October 1985/VI, in King's College Hospital, London, to her parents, Bernard and Catherine Naylor. She has one brother, Christopher (Chris) Naylor, and currently lives about five miles from her family home in London, UK.
She attended local schools in South London and developed an early interest in public speaking, winning several regional debating competitions as a teenager. Her passion for law led her to study at the University of Greenwich, where she obtained an LL.B (Hons) in Law. She then pursued a Master of Laws (LL.M) at Queen Mary University of London and University College London (UCL).
Professionally, outside of Talossa, she works in a well-established London law firm, specialising in public law, human rights, and regulatory compliance. She has also undertaken pro bono work, particularly in cases concerning social justice and civil liberties.
Beyond her legal career, Cjantscheir has a strong interest in history, particularly mediaeval and Tudor England. She frequently visits historic sites across the UK and Europe, with Florence, Edinburgh, and Bruges among her favourite destinations. She is fluent in French and has studied Latin, which she occasionally references in legal writings.
A keen reader, she enjoys classic political theory and philosophy, with works by Cicero, Machiavelli, and John Stuart Mill among her favourites. She also has a love for British detective fiction, particularly Agatha Christie's Poirot series.
Cjantscheir is a supporter of the arts, regularly attending West End theatre productions and Shakespearean plays. During her university years, she took part in student theatre, performing as Portia in "The Merchant of Venice" and Lady Macbeth in "Macbeth". She also enjoys classical music, especially the works of Vivaldi and Elgar.
An animal lover, she has two cats, Themis and Apollo, named after figures from mythology, and a rescue Labrador-cross named Winston. She supports several animal welfare charities and has been involved in fundraising for rescue shelters.
Despite her professional and political achievements, she is known for her dry sense of humour and sharp wit. She enjoys countryside walks at the weekend, browsing second-hand bookshops, and a well-made cup of tea. Though she remains happily unmarried, she has often joked that "the law is my one true love."
Offices
| Preceded by Alexandreu Davinescu |
Seneschal 18 Jan 2011/XXXII - 19 Jul 2012/XXXIII |
Succeeded by Baron Hooligan |
| Preceded by Danihel Forestal |
Minister of Finance 29 January 2011/XXXII - 22 July 2012/XXXIII |
Succeeded by Istefan Perþonest |
| Preceded by John W. Woolley |
Chancellor of the Royal Talossan Bar 21 May 2010/XXXI - Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Danihel Teziun |
Minister of Stuff 02 October 2012/XXXIII - 25 April 2013/XXXIV |
Succeeded by Alexandreu Davinescu |
| Preceded by Prince Patrick |
Constable of Florencia 13 July 2011 - Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Timoþi T.M. Asmourescu |
Senior Judge of the Cort Pü Inalt 1 March 2014 - 22 January 2025 |
Succeeded by Vacant |