savinia The Duchy of Savinia

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Establishment of the Duchy

Eagle's Rebellion Est. 1587

With a thunderous crash, the Empire splintered into a hundred pieces, brothers and sisters torn apart as petty squabbles turned into bloodshed. While standing amongst it all were two brothers, the founders of Savinia, their gaze lay upon crumbling stone - the product of their opposing allegiances - watching as the wind carried the cold dust over every blade of grass and leaf, watching as the showers of rain bled the sanguine stains deep into the dirt below. The brothers would find peace again, but not upon lands that shook their memories with the screams of pain and cries of terror, with that they parted ways. 
 
One would lay eyes upon the meadows of Veldin, a sea of fading green sprinkled with a cacophony of colours; blue orchids, red poppies, and tall alliums with their flamboyant purple petals, dancing along the cool beating of breeze from the Bay of Biscay. So upon the tumultuous aftermath of the Eagle’s Rebellion, and at the decree of the Royal Charter, the Barony of Savinia was granted a ducal seat on the eleventh of the Grand Harvest, 1598. 
 

Lay of the Lands

 

Palace of Veldin Est. 1603

 

Apart from the natural beauty of its lands, the Duchy serves as a strong commercial and strategic base for the Kingdom of Courland. Located due east of the Courlandian capital, Aleksandria, and bordering the Sultanate of Haria, it provides the capital's only access to the sea of Axios. As such there are a vast number of opportunities for commerce as well as for those who aspire to serve the Duchy and the crown.

 

The Duchy itself is composed of various marches, the most important of which is the march of Ponzan, within which lies the town of Castell. A quaint settlement that provides the goods and services necessary for any entrepreneur or visionary to make their steps. A fort belonging to an infamous mercenary group, The Mark, lies within the march of Seville, along the southern borders of the Duchy. The Ducal seat is sandwiched between these two marches, an illustrious monument that paid respect to the beauties of the natural land.

 

Perched upon staggering cliffs, overlooking the bay to the east, lay the palace of Veldin; a product of grand opulence and polished tastes, its walls adorned with etched white stone which glisten in the summer sun, its floors a mixture of refined marble and ornate mahogany planks, and its dwellings the most extravagant of any in Axios are embellished in exotic vibrant murals. Built upon the old ruins of Vilachia, of the defunct Principality of the Dreadlands, and the mysterious artifact of Veldin - of which the ancient and prestigious Order of Veldin is sworn to protect - the palace stands as a monument to all cultures and heritages, to the protection of the Duchy, and to the crown of Courland.

 

The palace has over fifty rooms and halls, a central quadrangle and an enclosure which houses the barracks of the Savinian Brigade. Additionally, it is the home to the House of de Savin, and the ducal court, while also containing all the amenities available for budding apprentices who wish to gain experience within the palace grounds. 

Ducal Court

 

 Ducal Court Est. 1605

Members of the court are representatives of the Duchy and its people, given the responsibilities and powers to administer the Duchy on the Duke’s behalf; although any and all legal motions made must still be passed through the Duke, or regent if circumstances permit such an arrangement, who has the right to veto any decisions made. Although, members are not bound to the peerage of the Duchy, and are not limited to race or gender, each member is a specialist with extensive knowledge and experience in their relevant fields. 
 
Duke of Savinia
The highest hereditary title provided by the crown of Courland. One which is inequitably analogous to the patriarch of House de Savin, sovereign of the Duchy and protector of its people. The title therefore grants upon the bearer the full responsibility for the Duchy, its laws and its inhabitants, as well as high power regarding motions and actions carried for the Duchy.
 
The current Duke of Savinia is:
His Grace, Abdes de Savin, GKV, SE, Duke of Savinia, Count of Veldin, Field Marshal of the Savinian Brigade, Lord Ambassador and Grand Justiciar of the Kingdom of Courland. 
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High Chancellor
The most senior minister of the ducal court, apart from the Duke himself, whose position allows them to exercise the commands and wishes of the Duke; thereby acting on their behalf. This position may be elevated to regent in circumstances when the Duke is absent or unfit; thus granting the bearer powers and responsibilities equal as that of the Duke as to administer the Duchy on their behalf. 
 
The current High Chancellor Of Savinia is:
His Excellency, Daedalus Taitale, CM, KV, OE, Duke Regent of Savinia.
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The current Vice Chancellor of Savinia is:

Ketevan Psellos Servetseza, CM.

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High Treasurer
Responsible for the ducal treasury, the bearer of this title is accountable for the management and acquirement of finances within the Duchy, whether it be monetary property, inventory or any other physical assets. The High Treasurer is not expected to have great wealth, but must be well versed in trade and productions, in order to carry physical duties if the circumstances see fit to do so.

The current High Treasurer of Savinia is:
Vacant
 
High Scrivener
Tantamount to the role of a privy seal, the High Scrivener is responsible for the engenderment of official ducal documents for the Duke and the court. In addition to handling the creation of such documents, the bearer is also to maintain administrative records and those regarding peerage within the Duchy. As such, the High Scrivener is expected to be experienced and well equipped in both the capacity to indite and interpret.

The current High Scrivener of Savinia is:
Varen'thal Ilmoriel, CM.
 
High Mage
The High Mage of Savinia is responsible for the administration of magical affairs within the Duchy’s territory. In order to carry out such duties, the bearer is expected to have a irrefutable wealth of magical knowledge and experience. Such a position will also be responsible for the wellbeing of the ducal family.
 
The current High Mage of Savinia is:
Filanir Ilmoriel, CM.

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[If you wish to fill one of the vacant positions, please send a pm or a bird to any of the members of the ducal court]
 

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