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"For Honour, Stability and Glory" ~ King Zultra 1
The Nobility of Zygethia
The Nobility of this land is of a familiar structure to many you've seen previously. Ranging from the King himself, his Jarls with their Duchies, and finally to the honored Huscarl knights of Zygethia.
The Noble Responsibilities can include: The ownership of land
whether it be a plot or an entire region of Zygethia; appointment
of the lower nobility below them from Baron's to Huscarls and
Chiefs to Mayors; entrustment with the safety of the realm in
times of war; the duty of rallying their lands when the marshal calls for more soldiers in far off lands or for the defense of the kingdom; the responsibility of maintaining the prosperity of the lands by the necessities needed from the greater kingdom; and finally, the general representation of Zygethia in their biddings and other pursuits. A noble is not as much a servant to the king or ruler of their land as much a representation of who and what Zygethia means and represents to it's community. It's in this light that only the greatest of Zygethians are entrusted with such honor as noble rank.
The duties of the nobility is vital and it is our honor to serve the people of Zygethia in these areas of responsibility and leadership. We hope that many members of the community will desire to climb the noble ranks by commiting great deeds in the name of the Kingdom for the health, safety, and the livelihood of Zygethians for generations to come. Ask other nobility within the Discord chat for more information on how you can climb the ranks from Huscarl to Jarl.
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The Royal Heirarchy
The Noble ranks are the structure in which the King and Queen can rule over their land. From the closest and most trusted Jarls to the valient and strong Huscarls, the ranks are there to award great deeds and give power to those who desire to bring honour, stability, and glory to their lands. They are the weavers of our fate as a nation.
The Council of Lords
The Jarls of the land come together in order to organize greater kingdom trends, strategies, and to intercommunicate so that the Kingdom can grow stronger. During these greater meetings in the Hall of Lords only the closest advisors who have sworn fealty to the king may enter and meet with the other Jarls of the land. Whether these advisors be Counts or possibly not even nobility. It is during these meetings that the greater narrative of Zygethia is born.
Jarl and Frue
Appointed by the King, Jarls and Frue are the most powerful and influential people in the lands of Zygethia. They hold great responsibility and are granted large regions of land called Duchies in order to allow the King to rule more effectively.
Count and Countess
Appointed by a Jarl or Frue, a Count is given charge of a County. This land usually consists of enough space for a county seat and it's surrounding villages. Whether this seat develops into a town or city is up to the prosperity of the land and it's management. This noble position is the lowest rank at which one can grant someone as a Huscarl and accordinly Land them.
Mayor
Appointed by a Count, the Mayor takes charge of the county seat, whether a small town to a city. It's these crafty and driven individuals who control the greater narrative of the city. They control land, security, markets, and secure prosperity by creating a fluid system for the populous to grow economically and in population.
Baron and Baroness
Uniquely appointed by all at or above the rank of Count and Countess, Baron's are of military nature and hold control over points of tactical interest such as fortresses and castles. They hold distinct power of the regional military and the security of the lands. These individuals are great minds of battle and war and provide such for the regions they inhabit. They are the leader in times of war as they call forth the legions of citizens within their realm to arms.
Chief and Chieftess
Appointed by a Count, a Chief and Chieftess hold dominion over their respective village. They are honorable and trusted members of their communities who have risen to a seat of trust over their people. It's these men and women who serve as the kingdoms closest connection to the people and the ones that the common citizen will go to in times of strife.
Landed Huscarl and Dame
Granted land by a Count or higher, it's the duty of a Landed Huscarl or Dame to secre their lands of danger in times of peace and to represent their people around the land they have been granted in times of war. The land they inhabit gives them the leader unto which they serve whether a chief, baron, or mayor.
Huscarl and Dame
Given this honor by a Count or greater, these powerful, influencial, or tactful men and women are the most abundant but strongest force when drawn together. They are the very fiber that creates the engine of power that is Zygethia as they uphold honor and valiance in the face of all danger. Whether through prowess in combat, intelligence in the market, and so many other means of importance, these individuals have set themselves apart from the common citizen and have taken the first steps in rising through the ranks of Zygethia's nobility.
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