Aldersberg

Posters are pinned about the county of Aldersberg, and they display a short announcement. These posters read... "The Festival of St. Owyn In less than an Saint's week, the county will be hosting the Festival of Saint Owyn. Here, new members of the esteemed Advisory will be promoted, and there will be a tournament! The winner of the tournament will receive 150 minae as a gift from the county, along with a special item (to be announced). This festival is held in honor of the great Saint Owyn, who is known primarily for his martial skill. The Census of Aldersberg If you are a citizen living within Aldersberg, you are required by law to submit a census form. After one or two Elven weeks, any land-owning citizens without census forms submitted may face fines. The census is simply to keep a standing roster of guardsmen, to know the size of different groups, such as vassal houses or guilds, within the county, and to keep documents on all citizens. After you submit your census form, you will be assigned a serf number, also." There are many census forms kept in a goatskin folder under each notice. They read... "What be your name? - What is your profession? - What is your age, gender, and ethnicity? - Who are you aligned with (house, guild, or none)? - Are you of noble descent within the Imperium? - What pieces of property do you own, if any? - Are you a current resident of Aldersberg? - Do you wish to join the Guard? -" [Out of Character: Copy, paste into a private message to this account, then fill out and send this form. Please do not post it as a reply to this thread; this stuff is supposed to be private, in character.]

Sets of three posters are hung about Oren: in the bustling capital of Petrus; throughout the forests and wilderness; and in various small counties. These posters read... “The County of Aldersberg Index Recruitment - Some information on how you can become a resident of Aldersberg. Titles - Various titles of officials within the county. Events - Scheduled things that happen often, from festivals to council meetings. Note When filling out a census form, mail it to an official. Even if you were a member of the militia, already own land, or were previously registered as a serf, fill out a form again. After an Elven week, those who own property that are not registered may have property seized. Recruitment Are you interested in joining the militia, or even the esteemed Count’s bodyguard? Maybe, you would like to be a simple resident of the county, a serf… or perhaps you want a chance at striking it rich, and are interested in joining a guild! Regardless of your personal interests, Aldersberg surely has something for you. Guard Recruitment Guild Recruitment Serf Recruitment Titles The Count, Olivier de Savoie - The Count is the sole leader of the county. He is a noble of Oren, and answers to the Emperor. His word is law within the county. While the Advisory is able to suggest changes or other things to him, he has full right to veto anything they suggest. On top of this, he is the Master at Arms of the Militia, and all Officers answer to him. The Advisory - These men are, under the Count, the leaders of Aldersberg. They are tasked with the management of domestic affairs within the county, and are meant to govern the county for the Count. Their duties may vary, and are largely small. They may handle anything from the upkeep of the Count’s physical household - his keep - to the maintenance of roads or other things within the county. The Officers - Grizzled veterans of war, these people lead the Militia. While the official rank is Officer, each Officer has a specific title, and is tasked with the management of a specific force. As a result, some Officers are of a higher prestige than others. However, within Militia meetings, all Officers hold equal power. Sergeants or other second in commands of different forces formally have a third as much power as an Officer. The Grandmasters - While these leaders of the guilds do not hold official power, they have the potential to influence common dictation of the county. Grandmasters are meant to upkeep specific, niche guilds that promote economic activity within the county. A guild could be for anything from general craftsmen - stonemasons or blacksmiths, for example - to gatherers - farmers or lumberjacks. Guilds are able to negotiate various benefits for being registered within the county with the officials. Events Festivals - These are various celebrations held often in Aldersberg. Meetings - The Advisory or the Officers’ discussion and decision on important topics. Mostly, they are public. "