sneakybandit 1503 Share Posted July 2, 2023 The Ruriksting By the Authority and Will of the King of Norland This Edict is Issued on, 15th of Eirik’s Defiance, 462 FifAoSF FOREWORD The Kingdom of Norland has always maintained a form of the King’s Court throughout its history; from the fabled lands of Thales to these very shores we walk, known as Sólheim. For the welfare of his loyal subjects, the King of Norland has ever sought to bestow his favors, to venerate our valiant heroes, and to pass judgment upon the Unworthy. Thus, guided by the wisdom of the Chieftains of the Rurikkid, and with the sanction of the King of Norland, the establishment of the Ruriksting is solemnly decreed. CONTENTS RURIKSTING ASHEN COUNCIL TRIBUTE & TAXES RURIKSTING The Ruriksting of the King of Norland shall be the body of which the Chieftains, Baronage, and People of Norland can petition, give tribute, and be heard by the King of Norland. As the Ruriksting functions it shall be a beacon of unity and honor, a testament to the collective will of the Realm and the King. With the King to guide us and hear us, our ancient customs and laws shall remain. Let the halls of the Ruriksting resound with the weighty deliberations, the honorable arguments, and the resolute decisions that shape the very course of our Kingdom. AND SO IT SHALL BE the Ruriksting of the King of Norland shall be established for the Chieftains, Baronage, and People of Norland to have a voice. It shall be exclusively overseen by the KING OF NORLAND. BY THE WILL AN AUTHORITY OF THE KING OF NORLAND the Ruriksting shall consist of the following positions: The Royal Household of the King, being his wife and direct descendants The Rurikkid Chieftains, of Edvard, Eirik, and Frey’s sacred lineage The Chieftains of Norland, for their words must be heard Thanes, the most notable heroes of Norland The Court Alchemist, the most renowned alchemist within Norland The Court Huntmaster, the master of all beasts within the Norlandic Realm Huskarls, able warriors given the King’s favor Skjald, master bards given the King’s favor Scribe, learned men given the King’s favor ASHEN COUNCIL The Ashen Council of Norland shall be those most trusted and able to advise the King of Norland. As the Council is an integral part of the Ruriksting, being expected to attend the King as it is held, they shall offer wise counsel and unyielding loyalty. The Ashen Council shall aid the King in all matters and are often called on to take the place of the King in certain areas of expertise. AND SO IT SHALL BE the Ashen Council of Norland shall be established for the King to listen and deliberate. It shall be exclusively overseen by the KING OF NORLAND. BY THE WILL AND AUTHORITY OF THE KING OF NORLAND, the Ashen Council shall consist of the following positions: Hand of the King, as the second to the King High Keeper, as the Master of the Order of the First Flame Master of War, as the Warmaster of the Norlandic Host Master of Coin, as the Proprietor of Norlandic Trade Master of Keys, as the Chief Seneschal of the King TRIBUTE & TAX The system of tribute and taxation within the Kingdom shall now be directed through both the Ruriksting and the Master of Coin. For all Clan and Jarls, they shall pay their tax in the form of tribute to the King with as many of their number present as possible, so as to earn his favor and display their prowess to all. For Clans or Jarls who have been found guilty of wrongdoing, failed in word or deed, or brought the King’s ire, they shall pay weregild before the Ruriksting and make amends. All individual home owners shall continue to pay tax through the means provided by the Master of Coin. Any Clan or Jarl that fails to attend the Ruriksting for more than three years shall incur the ire of the King of Norland. AND SO IT SHALL BE the tribute and taxation of the Kingdom of Norland shall be reorganized through the Ruriksting. It shall be overseen by the MASTER OF COIN and the KING OF NORLAND. Our Will be known to all on the 15th of Caedric’s Kindling, 463 FifAoSF, at Vjardengrad, Kingdom of Norland, BY THE BLOOD OF THE HERALD, Balon Eiriksson Ruric, King of Norland, High Chieftain of the Rurikkid, Jarl of Vjardengrad, Defender of The Red Faith Hilda Eiriksson Ruric, Queen of Norland, Master of War 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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