Segnoria of Balian

[Kingdom of Balian 730]

THE SEGNORIA OF BALIAN

The Noble Assembly

51 B.A.

 

PREAMBLE

 

His Royal Majesty, Alexander I, alongside both his Royal Duana and the noble Peerage of Balian, hereby establish a higher level of Government involvement from the Peers of Balian in directing the efforts that shape the future of Balian. This newfound entity will be called The Segnoria. The purpose of establishing the Segnoria is to create a legislative body that votes on petitions presented to the Crown by any citizen of Balian. Each peer, along with the Syndic of Atrus will have one vote within the Segnoria.

 

 

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I. ON THE STRUCTURE OF THE SEGNORIA

 

The Segnoria of Balian is made up of the Peers of Balian and the Syndic of Atrus who are granted the title of Grandee, or Most Grand Noble of Balian. The Segnoria shall serve as an advisory council for the Crown, offering counsel to the monarch of Balian directly on matters pertaining to both the state and the nobility.

 

Among themselves they will select one of their own to organize meetings and present the outcomes of the votes to the Monarch of Balian. This position will be known as Al Gran Don/Dona or the Grand Lord or Lady. The position is held for 8 years, before the Grandees gather and hold another election. 

 

The Al Gran Don/Dona is responsible for organizing meetings for the Segnoria, reporting the outcome of votes to the monarch to give final assent to any legislation proposed, tracking attendance of the peers, and maintaining order while the Segnoria is in session.

 

The inaugural Al Gran Don shall be The Most Hon. Peter d’Arkent, Count of Salia.

 

 

 

II.  POWERS OF THE SEGNORIA

 

Acting as an advising council to the monarch, the Segnoria is given powers and responsibilities in many areas of importance to the function of Nobility and State. These powers include:

 

• Introducing legislation to the Kingdom of Balian.

 

• Furthering the national identity of Balian.

 

• Mandating and naming national holidays for the kingdom.

 

• The identification and naming of surrounding Balianese territory.

 

• Providing consensus and opinions on Royal Letters Patent.

 

• Giving charter to any royal guild or company.

 

• Discussing the status and elevation of those who have shown themselves to be Balianese in which they may be declared a Verdalgo. These men and women in the Balianese aristocracy are honored in society, granting them the privilege to stand on the dais with the King and refer to him as Primo or Prima.

 

The monarch of Balian may also bring important matters of state before the Segnoria to receive council and opinion from the peers of the kingdom. 

 

 

III. GRANDEES OF BALIAN

 

All landed peers of the kingdom are granted the position of Grandee of Balian. Attending and providing sound advice to the Crown shall be considered one of the responsibilities of the Peers.

 

 The Syndic of Atrus holds the position of Grandee for their time in office, acting as the voice of the people of the Capital.

 

The following individuals are Grandee of the Realm:

 

Countess of Aquilae

Count of Salia

Viscount of Pompourelia

Viscountess of Renduzzo

Baron of Castelorena
Baron of Marsana

Baron of Tuvia

Syndic of Atrus

 

 

HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Alexander I, by the Grace of GOD, King of Balian, Count of Monteres, Viscount of Eflen, Baron of Brucca and Valens, Lord of Atrus and Monterosa, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera.

 

HIS LORDSHIP, The Most Hon. Peter d’Arkent, Count of Salia, Constable of the Crown, 

Lord Commander of the Company

 

Edited April 2, 2023 by Kingdom of Balian