In this way it was hoped the impending dangers would be effectually guarded against. With these objects in view the Grand Cyclops of the Pulaski Den sent out a request to all the dens of which he had knowledge, to appoint delegates to meet in convention at Nashville, Tenn., in the early summer of 1867.[37] At the time appointed this convention was held. Delegates were present from Tennessee, Alabama, and a number of other States. A plan of reorganization, previously prepared, was submitted to this convention and adopted. After the transaction of some further business, the convention adjourned, and the delegates returned home without having attracted any attention.
At this convention the territory covered by the Klan was designated as the "Invisible Empire." This was subdivided into "realms" coterminous with the boundaries of States. The "realms" were divided into "dominions," corresponding to Congressional districts; the "dominions" into "provinces" coterminous with counties; and the "provinces" into "dens."
To each of these departments officers were assigned.
Except in the case of the supreme officer, the duties of each were minutely specified.
These officers were:
The Grand Wizard of the Invisible Empire and his ten Genii. The powers of this officer were almost autocratic.
The Grand Dragon of the Realm and his eight Hydras.
The Grand Titan of the Dominion and his six Furies.
The Grand Cyclops of the Den and his two Night Hawks.
A Grand Monk.