The Council of Hiraeth

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Lordship of Adunia

Adunia has become a place for all races and walks of life. The only people to be turned away are those that seek to inflict harm upon the citizens or upon the nation itself. Those seeking solitude or somewhere peaceful are welcome as are all people. To make the way to the capital of Adunia, Hiraeth, one must board a vessel to Urguan and then to the island upon which Adunia lies. Travelling inland from the docks the walled city of Hiraeth will be found. Entrance can be granted by speaking to a Ranger or one of the Councilors.

Currently there are two settlements; there is the capital, Hiraeth, and the port settlement known as Dockton. People will have the option of taking residence in either place.

Council of Hiraeth

In the decline following the disappearance of the Lord Josiah Elendil, the remaining members of the Circle decided to reform the government as a council. There was quite some time between the disappearance and this reorganization as many did not know what to do or if the Lord would return. A singular heir to the House Elendil remains, the last ruling house of Adunia. The Circle has decided to reinstitute the Council of Hiraeth to rule over the people in the absence of a Lord. Said council will rule over all matters that incorporate and include the Lordship of Adunia until the Council of Hiraeth establishes a new Lord to rule over the Lordship. This new Lord will be deemed to be proper, successful, and competent to rule by the Council.

Councilors

Chancellor

Robert Fenwick (gangrel1230)

Grand Marshal

Aron Santorski (SacredTrout)

High Steward

Ella Chirreth (Nightmare260)

High Justicar

Marienne Ilesca (Minst46)

High Consul

(vacant)

Archfather

(vacant)

Lore-Keeper

Maevis Ilesca (Bangi)

 

Responsibilities of the Councilors

All legislation made by the Lord of Adunia must be brought before the Council of Hiraeth before enactment of legislation. However, the Lord does not need any sort of approval from the Council of Hiraeth. In certain cases, if the Council of Adunia find it necessary, they may hold a vote to nullify legislation after two elven weeks of its passing with the approval of at least five of the seven Councilors.

In the absence of a Lord the Chancellor proposes legislation to the Council of Hiraeth and will enact the laws in stead of the Lord. In order for legislation to be passed in the absence of a Lord, the Chancellor requires the majority of support from the rest of the Councilors.

During the reign of a Lord, each Councilor will have responsibilities appointed to them by the Lord under their jurisdiction of position entitled to them as a Councilor. A Councilor may not enact legislation without the full approval and signature of the Lord nor can they propose legislation to the Lord unless it falls under their jurisdiction of responsibility.

In the absence of a Lord, the Councilors take on full responsibility of their jurisdiction as defined by later articles as seen fit. However, in the case of enacting legislation, they must first bring it to the Chancellor before the Chancellor may propose it to the Council of Adunia.

A removal of a Councilor is allowed without the consent of the Council of Adunia by the Lord of Adunia without discretion. When a Councilor is removed, he is relinquished of all duties and responsibilities entitled to him, forthwith, unless reinstated by the Lord of Hiraeth.

In the absence of a Lord, a Councilor may be removed by the unanimous support of all other Councilors of the Council. However, the Chancellor must first propose the removal of a Councilor of the Council before a vote can be held.

 

Responsibilities of Councilors

Chancellor:

The Chancellor presides over the Council of Hiraeth at all times. His powers vest him the second most powerful man in the realm and answers only to the Lord. In the case that the Lord might not be available, he will take on full responsibilities of the Lord until his return.

In the absence of a Lord, the Chancellor rules over the Council of Hiraeth and proposes and passes legislation as he sees fits, along with the majority support of the Council. During this time, he also takes the Lord's stead as the head of all military affairs along with the Grand Marshal.

The Chancellor’s jurisdiction revolves around the entirety of the jurisdiction of each and every member of the Council of Adunia. He is the superior to each Councilor in the council and is responsible for each Councilor in their individual jurisdiction.

A Chancellor may only be removed of his position through resignation or direct removal by the Lord of Adunia.

In the absence of a Lord, the Chancellor may be removed forcefully by the support of the Adunian people, in its entirety.

The Chancellor’s jurisdiction also presides over all foreign affairs and diplomatic events in accordance with the Lord.

In the absence of a Lord, the Chancellor takes over all authority for the Lordship of Adunia when dealing with foreign entities, including entities within the Lordship itself.

Grand Marshal:

The Grand Marshal overlooks the military forces of Adunia and is the highest command of all armed forces of Adunia below the Lord.

In the absence of a Lord, the Grand Marshal is second in command to the Chancellor.

The Grand Marshal dictates the drills, organization, and hierarchy of any armed forces within the Lordship of Adunia. In the enactment of an official military force, it is the Grand Marshal’s responsibility to aid the Lord in the creation and institution of  this military force. In the case of the absence of a Lord, the Chancellor will aid the Grand Marshal in the creation of the military force.

The Grand Marshal’s jurisdiction is the upkeep of all armed forces and must ensure the organization and complete prowess of the all soldiers or forces of the Lordship of Adunia are at top capabilities as is possible.

The Grand Marshal may create a personal counsel to aid him and advise in military matters as he sees fit. However, these advisors hold no power unless directed so by the Lord and in the absence of a Lord, by the majority of the Council of Hiraeth.

The Grand Marshal aids the Lord in any sort of military affair and in the absence of a Lord, the Chancellor.

High Consul:

The High Consul presides over all international matters of the Lordship of Adunia.

The High Consul serves as a dignitary for the Lordship, keeping tabs on all international matters that may affect the Lordship.

In the absence of a Lord, the High Consul has full responsibility over the upkeep of foreign ties, along with the aid of the Chancellor.

The High Consul may appoint Consuls to aid them in maintaining relations with other nations and, independent guilds and orders. These Consuls will be appointed with the approval of the Lord.

In the absence of a Lord, the High Consul may appoint Consuls with the approval of the majority of the Council of Hiraeth.

High Steward:

The High Steward presides over all economic and managerial affairs of the Lordship of Adunia.

The High Steward overlooks all economic matters within the Lordship of Adunia along with those outside of the Lordship of Adunia that concerns the Lordship, such as trade.

The High Steward manages all civilian and non-civilian settlements within the Lordship of Adunia in accordance with the Lord.

In the absence of a Lord, the High Steward has full responsibility to upkeep all settlements and any sort of land held by the Lordship of Adunia in full, along with the aid of the Chancellor.

The High Steward may appoint Stewards to aid them in overlooking settlements and land within the Lordship of Adunia along with the approval of the Lord.

In the absence of a Lord, the High Steward may appoint Stewards with the approval of the majority of the Council of Hiraeth.

High Justicar:

The High Justicar overlooks all legal matters within the Lordship of Adunia or concerning it. The High Justicar acts as a judge in any trial that concerns the well-being of the Lordship.

The High Justicar may also appoint Justicars with the approval of the Lord to preside over smaller matters in his stead.

In the absence of a Lord, the High Justicar may appoint Justicars with the approval of the majority of the Council of Hiraeth.

The High Justicar aids the Lord in any sort of legal matters that might occur and in the absence of the Lord, they will aid the Chancellor.

Archfather:

The Archfather presides over all religious activity within the Lordship of Adunia regarding the Old Faith. The Archfather is to be held as the utmost knowledgeable in the ways of the Old Faith and is deemed to the most zealous.

The Archfather acts as a guide of the Old Faith to the Lord so as to make sure he stays true to the faith.

The Archfather has all powers and capabilities given to him in religious views as concerning the creation of Fathers and Sons into the Old Faith.

Lore-Keeper:

The Lore-Keeper provides over all things concerning the history and record-keeping of the Lordship of Adunia. He acts as the personal scribe to the Lord and the Council of Hiraeth, if need be.

The Lore-Keeper is expected to be the most knowledgeable when it comes to the lore of the Lordship of Adunia.

 

The Military Organizations of Adunia

 

Ridire of Hiraeth

The Ridire, otherwise known as knights, are a ceremonial force in Adunia. Men are often inducted into this portion as a sign of their commitment to defending the lands or for deeds that they have done. Ladies in Adunia can also be inducted for their deeds. Sometimes select members of the Ridire will serve as bodyguards for visiting dignitaries during their stay. The Ridire are under the command of the Grand Marshal unless assigned to a dignitary then they are with the Chancellor.

 

First Ridire: Ceremonial leader of the Ridire and often the most experienced or most notable Ridire.

Ridire: A ceremonial title held by few in Adunia. Given out either by the Lord or leading Councilor.

 

Rangers of Hiraeth

The rangers are lead by a Ranger Captain, and it is their duty enforce the law and keep peace in Adunian lands. They also serve as a defense force when the lands come under attack from inside and out. The Rangers answer to both the Grand Marshal and the High Justicar depending on the matter. Often Rangers might serve as Justicars to further implement the law in areas where persons might not be able to make it to the capital to present themselves before the High Justicar.

 

Ranger Captain: Commander of the rangers.

First Ranger: The Captain's most trusted ranger, and therefore the second in command.

Ranger Sergeant: First-rate rangers that have proved themselves worthy of command.

Ranger: The primary rank of the Rangers of Hiraeth. Rangers serve as the law keepers of Adunia. They are tasked with keeping peace within the lands.

Initiate: The recruit rank of the rangers.

 

Adunian Bannerforce

These men and women are the general populace within Adunia. They are drawn from the various settlements and will be known as militias. Each settlement may specialize their militia as they please but must do so with the consent of the Grand Marshal or Chancellor going to the former before the latter. The bannerforce will only be called in defense of Adunia or when the Council has voted to call the militias to arms.

 

Captain: These are the commanders of the militias. Often it will be the leader of the settlement unless otherwise chosen.

Sergeant: A person who occupies this position is likely a trusted or experienced member of the settlement.

Bannerman: These are the remaining people of the militia.

 

((Anyone looking to join Adunia should PM any of the council members))

 

[SazzyP260 3]

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