Writ av Appointment

[Qaz_The_Great 1189]

Writ of Appointment

First Issued in the Twelfth of Snow's Maiden, Twenty Second Year of the Second Age

In the Name of King Sven Edvardsson

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Contents:

I. Appointments

II. Duties and Responsibilities

 

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PREAMBLE:

Those men and women, set forth in the name of King Halvar Edvardsson, shall constitute the King's Council of Norland and act in the stead of the King in the matters in which they are assigned and designated to. All appointees have exhibited notable skill, valor, and expertise in the fields which they have been assigned and entrusted by the King of Norland to see to their duties and uphold the Kingdom of Norland’s virtues.

 

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ARTICLE I: Appointments

Those listed hereafter are now officially appointed by King Halvar Edvardsson of Norland to the King’s Council:

 

Hand of the King - Caedric Edvardsson Ruric

 

Marshal of the Northguard - Donovan II Freysson

 

Chamberlain of Norland - Arthas II Edvardsson

 

Master of Keys - Sylvia Camian

 

Master of Coin - Vane Freysson Ruric

 

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ARTICLE II: Duties and Responsibilities

     The duties and responsibilities of the King’s Council are outlined so as to ensure each councilor understands their position and has an understanding of each position. The duties and responsibilities of each King’s Council member are outlined below:

          THE HAND OF THE KING

     Appointed by the King of Norland the Hand of the King is the primary authority charged with all Norlandic political efforts which the King does not personally take the lead on. They are tasked with maintaining the cohesion of the King’s Council and the Kingdom. The Hand of the King is appointed by the King and may be removed if the King deems such an action fit at any point.

The responsibilities of the Hand of the King are: 

     -To ensure the proper function of the Kingdom, and if needed, the functions of its holdings.

     -To resolve disputes between the Jarls, Chieftains, and Clans.

     -To assist in the continuation of military might and the defense of the Kingdom of Norland, all its holdings and its allies.

     -To see to the proliferation of all royal, legal, and public decrees to the peoples of the Kingdom of Norland and all its holdings.

     -To serve as an emissary for the Kingdom of Norland and ensure the maintenance of the Kingdom’s diplomatic ties and the protection of the Kingdom of Norland in all foreign matters.

     -To serve as the Hand of the King, taking the King’s place when the King is temporarily absent or otherwise occupied.

     -To aid in the education of the Norlandic peoples with religious, historical, and literary knowledge.

The authorities and powers of the Chancellor are:

     -The authority to assign Guardsmen, enforce laws and execute sentences determined by the Faith or Guard.

     -The authority to grant official clan status to prospective clans.

     -The authority to rally and direct the Guardforce and any Norlandic Militias of the Kingdom of Norland and all of its holdings.

     -The authority to write and propose treaties, pacts, and compacts with forign peoples, entities and nations.

     -The authority to make declarations, decrees and orders in the absence of the King, standing law or emergency.

 

          THE MARSHAL

     Appointed by the King of Norland the Marshal is the primary authority charged with all Nordlandic military efforts and Chief of the Northguard Tribunal. They are tasked with maintaining the Northguard as well as acting as the direct representative of the King in all issues regarding military actions. The Marshal is appointed by the King and may be removed if the King deems such an action fit at any point.

The responsibilities of the Marshal are:

     -To organize, attend and lead in guard training so as to better the capabilities of the Northguard.

     -To remain knowledgeable in all fields which they are expected to be proficient in.

     -To offer their aid to those in need within the Kingdom of Norland and all its holdings.

     -To fight the enemies of the Kingdom of Norland, be they human or monster.

     -To wear an issued uniform which corresponds to their rank and status in the Northguard and the Kingdom of Norland.

     -To enforce all laws, codes and other decrees of the Kingdom of Norland outlined in this document and subsequent documents pertaining to law.

     -To act as the first line of defense from traitors, ill-willed foreigners, and banditry against the Kingdom of Norland and all its holdings.

The authorities of the Marshal are:

     -The authority to issue gear from the Northguard Armory.

     -The authority to man the gate of Varhelm and search foreigners who seek entry.

     -The authority to search citizens of the Kingdom of Norland.

     -The authority to assess, enforce and judge all conventional laws, if a Keeper is not requested to hold trial.

     -The authority to issue bounties for known criminals.

     -The authority to exercise militarily with other peoples, entities, and nations, if the King has not declared them an enemy.

     -The authority to recruit citizens into the Northguard.

     -The authority to call for a meeting of the Northguard Tribunal.

     -The authority to promote or demote a Warden of the Northguard.

     -The authority to discharge a Guardsman from the Northguard.

     -The authority to draft able bodied citizens times of dire need.

 

          THE CHAMBERLAIN

     Appointed by the King of Norland the Chamberlain is the primary authority charged with familial and social efforts which the King does not personally take the lead on. They are tasked with maintaining the Royal Household and any official documents.  The Chamberlain is appointed by the King and may be removed if the King deems such an action fit at any point.

The responsibilities of the Chamberlain are:

     -To act as the Chief Scribe of Norland and draft all documents for the King of Norland.

     -To act as the Chief of all laborers, servants, and private workers of the Royal Household. 

     -To ensure the maintenance of the Palace and its surrounding property.

The authorities and powers of the Chamberlain are:

     -The authority to remove individuals from the Palace.

     -The authority to alter the Palace and commission alteration to the property.

     -The authority to host events in the Palace and its surrounding property.

     -The authority to approve and deny non-state events in the Palace and its surrounding property. 

     -The authority to hire and discharge laborers, servants and private workers.

 

          THE MASTER OF KEYS

     Appointed by the King of Norland the Master of Keys is the primary authority charged with infrastructural and citizen housing efforts which the King does not personally take the lead on. They are tasked with maintaining the infrastructure and steward registries. The Master of Keys is appointed by the King and may be removed if the King deems such an action fit at any point.

The responsibilities of the Master of Keys are:

     -To enforce the Building Codes and maintain the buildings, houses, and structures of Norland.

     -To act as the Chief Steward, directing all stewards in their day to day duties and tasks.

     -To ensure all citizens of Norland who request a home are reviewed.

     -To oversee the construction of new structures and renovations.

     -To plan expansions of structures and physical settlements within Norland.

The authorities and powers of the Master of Keys are:

     -The authority to recruit and discharge Stewards.

     -The authority to evict citizens from houses, shops, and other structures.

     -The authority to approve and deny construction of new buildings, houses and structures.

 

          THE MASTER OF COIN

     Appointed by the King of Norland the Master of Coin is the primary authority charged with economic and fiscal efforts which the King does not personally take the lead on. They are tasked with maintaining the economy and any economic matters the King does not personally take the lead on. The Master of Coin is appointed by the King and may be removed if the King deems such an action fit at any point.

The responsibilities of the Master of Coin are:

     -To review and legislate on fiscal matters which impact the Kingdom of Norland.

     -To recommend charges, taxes, and tariff rates to the King of Norland. 

The authorities and powers of the Master of Coin are:

     -The authority to temporarily enact and enforce charges, taxes and tariffs in the absence of the King.

     -The authority to recruit and discharge tax collectors.

     -The authority to issue bounties to those suspected of tax evasion, if a Keeper has not.

 

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Signed,

 

Caedric Edvardsson, Hand of the King of Norland

 

Donovan Freysson, Marshal of the Northguard

 

Arthas II Edvardsson, Prince of Norland, Chamberlain of the Kingdom of Norland

 

Sylvia Camian, Norlandic Master of Keys

 

Vane Freysson, Chief of Clan Freysson, Norlandic Master of Coin

 

In the name of,

 

Sven Edvardsson, King of Norland, Duke of Varhelm, Chief of Clan Edvardsson, Protector of Highlanders

Edited April 29, 2021 by Qaz_The_Great

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