The Esrova Court 1478 Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) KURATELA TIZIV VE DWORY GERIBANKEN WARDSHIP IN THE ROYAL COURTS UKEN VE KRAWN I ROZZ Issued by the QUEEN’S COUNCIL On the 4th day of Jula ag Piov of 432 E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK Whilst wardship has been defined in the past and explained through the centuries, this guide is to expand upon what occupies the wards and children of the realm, as well as their tutors and other scholar-based courtly positions. This pronouncement is erected for the purpose of education and the implementation of a system for wardship, designed by the Queen-Consort, Amadea of Susa. The writings of this missive are to act as regulations, where there is not an excuse to unknowing loiter and attend what is not permitted. TUTORING & EDUCATORS It is crucial that the children of the Kingdom are held to a high educational standard, constantly evolving in their endeavours and gaining as much knowledge as they possibly can. This cannot be achieved without the assistance of the court tutors, the cardinal, and further established figures. COURT GOVERNORS The position of governor is reserved for only the most highly educated among the courts. It is their duty to take up the mantle of mentor, passing on their knowledge to the youth with enthusiasm. Educators of the nobility tend to be either distantly noble themselves, of the gentry class, or particularly well-educated commoners. Those who are well-blooded and of high prestige are unsuited to such a position, as to do so shows that one has little prospects elsewhere. Those who tend to the royalty are of the greatest intelligence and character with noble blood, though all governors are wholly knowledgeable, for they are hand-picked by the Queen herself. --- FURTHER STUDIES In matters beyond the sphere of general knowledge, children of high standing should expect to be educated by a tutor of outstanding aptitude in their subject. Unlike the more general knowledge required of a governor, these tutors are to teach one singular topic, so as to not spread their wisdom thin. Etiquette shall be taught by a tutor of the courts, religion by a cardinal, arts with the oversight of their Mistress, and so on and so forth. It is imperative the royal children, as well as those of the nobility, are taught by such individuals. They are further expected to be capable and comfortable with defending themselves and their kingdom should circumstances demand it. To ensure their competence, men of the Brotherhood and Knights of Hanseti-Ruska are often employed by noblemen and women as instructors of swordsmanship. EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS Whilst every child holds the right to an education, not all children are to receive the same level of mentoring, whether this be due to their status at birth, or their decisions in regards to employment and study. Education of the youth is vitally important to the preservation of the Kingdom, and it is expected that all classes of subject understand the importance of the separation of the classes in both education and the kingdom at large. ROYAL EDUCATION The education of the royalty is rightfully superior to that of their subjects, for it is they who are to rule Hanseti-Ruska and represent it abroad. All royal children are to be tutored by a court governor who will refine their social etiquette and ensure their manners are up to date with the guidelines released by the inner council. It must be noted that those born of the direct line are forbidden from serving on said council, namely in the positions of Grand Lady, Court Chamberlain, and Palace Custodian. The children of the monarch are expected to undergo training beneath the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, in order to prepare them to defend the kingdom over which their line rules. They are required to learn only the basics of swordplay, horsemanship, and archery, though should they wish to indulge further they are encouraged to do so. --- NOBLE EDUCATION The education of noble children shall be of a greatly higher quality to that of a lowborn, though still it shall not compare to that of the royalty. As such, they are forbidden, alongside their peasant counterparts, from intruding upon lessons intended for the royal children. The well-blooded shall be taught the latest on etiquette, and are encouraged to pursue positions on Her Majesty’s inner council. It must be noted that there is an exception to the aforementioned rules. All children of the Grand Lady, Court Chamberlain and Palace Custodian are entitled to receive lessons with the royal tutors, and are to be afforded the same respect a tutor would show to the royalty. --- COMMON EDUCATION Lowborn children shall not be afforded the luxury of a court tutor and do not hold the privilege of being able to attend lessons with the nation’s premier educators unless the session is broadened to include peasantry. Most often, peasant children are educated solely by their parents or relatives. Should they wish to serve in the courts of Hanseti-Ruska, they may do so as an apprentice to a lady’s maid, kitchen servant, or similar occupation. They are strictly prohibited from attending the private tutoring of the nobility and royalty, and shall be punished accordingly should they be found to have done so. INTRODUCTION TO THE COUNCIL The Queen’s Council holds many seats within it, with each varying greatly in prestige and duties. With these positions are the unified duty of the council to plan and host events throughout the kingdom, which will ensure the morale of His Majesty’s subjects are consistently high. Whether it be the Grand Lady or a waiting maid, each of these positions are most essential to the function of the realm. WARDSHIP Wardship begins the very moment a child has their fifth nameday, and shall start them down the path they wish to follow in life. One may choose from a variety of paths, such as service beneath the Queen’s Council, an Aulic Councillor, the stewards, a knight, or the Brotherhood of Saint Karl. The more a child shows eagerness to learn in their field, the more favour they shall curry with their mentors. Such will surely bode well for them in future endeavours. A ward of the Queen’s Council shall have full access to the seated members of said council, as well as the Queen herself. Each member of the inner council is particularly expected to aid in the raising of the kingdom’s children, for the Queen and tutors already bear much of the burden. The Queen is expected to draft a set of tasks for each ward, which they are to complete and report to Her Majesty. Such a list will consist of achievable and entertaining tasks and goals to reach, befitting the age and ability of each individual ward. --- LADIES-IN-WAITING On the eighteenth nameday of a female ward, she shall become suitable to be selected by Her Majesty as one of her many ladies-in-waiting. It is expected that girls who excel in their efforts serving as a ward are afforded much favour in the selection process, and most often are raised into Her Majesty’s entourage. These girls may, once selected as a lady-in-waiting, compete amongst themselves for a seat on the inner council or, even, a place on the most esteemed Aulic Council. It should be noted that ladies of any class may become a lady-in-waiting, but only those of noble or gentry birth may move forward to become a Grand Lady, Court Chamberlain, or Palace Custodian, while others can become another position in the Inner Council. Ladies-in-waiting are to be held in high regard, as questioning their character is to question the Queen herself, as she blatantly gave them her favour. They were chosen for their greatness and should be treated accordingly. --- EVENT COLLABORATORS The position of Event Collaborator is one that any subject of His Majesty is encouraged to take up. Under the direction of the Queen’s Council they are to assist in the hosting of festivities throughout the kingdom, and to a limited degree, the planning of such. One who performs exceptionally shall surely find themselves poised to begin climbing the hierarchy of the Queen’s Council. This path is most commonly taken by young wards that have freshly reached their eighteenth nameday who were not selected by the Queen to become a lady-in-waiting. IV JOVEO MAAN Her Royal Majesty, AMADEA OF SUSA, Queen-Consort of Hanseti and Ruska, Princess-Consort of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duchess-Consort of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margravine-Consort of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Countess-Consort of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, and Toruv, Viscountess-Consort of Varna, Baroness-Consort of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant, Venzia and Astfield, Lady of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera. Her Excellency, Georgina Sofiya Barclay, Grand Lady of Hanseti-Ruska, Princess of Sutica, Duchess-Dowager of Reinmar, Margravine-Dowager of Vanderfell, Countess-Dowager of Freimark and Kretzen, Baroness-Dowager of Madvon, Freising and Sigradz Her Royal Highness, Dorothea Isabel Barbanov-Bihar, Court Chamberlain of Hanseti-Ruska, Princess of Hanseti-Ruska, Duchess-Dowager of Schattenburg Spoiler OOC: To involve yourself in the courts as a ward, governor, or an event collaborator, join our Royal Courts discord and send a message to one of the following: Shay#1111 kayla#9479 celina#0222 MotherLay#4785 https://discord.gg/Wwdx8raWH9 Edited June 30, 2022 by The Nikirala Court 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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