Baron/Baroness
Qualifications
They must have some form of schooling completed and have done an apprenticeship under their town/cities mayoral figure.
If possible, they will be trained into their duties from either the predessor or a neighboring Duke/Baron.
Must be born within the region they will be overseeing.
If possible, they will be trained into their duties from either the predessor or a neighboring Duke/Baron.
Must be born within the region they will be overseeing.
Requirements
They must be at least 17 years old.
Must be willing to live in their region of rule all of the time.
Must be willing to live in their region of rule all of the time.
Appointment
The region's population vote, often electing the town mayor or village chief, to vote for the nominee. Thus creating a 'town/village vote' and a person's vote, the former carrying the weight of the population within said town or village.
Once the vote has been cast and counted the nominee becomes the Baron/Baroness. This is followed by a census and an audit of town/village budget allotments.
Once the formalities have been taken care of a day's celebration is had.
Once the vote has been cast and counted the nominee becomes the Baron/Baroness. This is followed by a census and an audit of town/village budget allotments.
Once the formalities have been taken care of a day's celebration is had.
Duties
They ensure the census and audit are carried out correctly as their first official business. From then on they ensure that all under their 'rule' is given the resources they need, whether it's soldiers sent to aid as protection or monetary means for certain socio-economic needs.
Often, the Baron/Baroness will attempt to drive up populations in their respective regions or tourism to help the economy grow.
They collect taxes to be distributed to both the Kingdom and back into their region as well.
It is expected of the Baroness to give to their region in some way as well.
Often, the Baron/Baroness will attempt to drive up populations in their respective regions or tourism to help the economy grow.
They collect taxes to be distributed to both the Kingdom and back into their region as well.
It is expected of the Baroness to give to their region in some way as well.
Responsibilities
They are responsible for the safety of their entire region and expected to have an appropriate amount of soldiers at the ready.
Benefits
Pay is generous and land comes with the title.
Under the tutelage of either the predessor or a neighboring baron, they receive training particular to their region (coastal, in-land).
Under the tutelage of either the predessor or a neighboring baron, they receive training particular to their region (coastal, in-land).
Accoutrements & Equipment
Must adorn the crest of the Kingdom on their person somehow, and have a self-defense weapon within reach at all times.
Have a signet ring particular them as a baron.
Have a signet ring particular them as a baron.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
They can be removed immediately if they have commited a crime and the temple of Tanontem has called for their trial.
Type
Civic, Political
Form of Address
Lord or Lady
Equates to
A Baron and Duke have the same power but differ on the population they govern, Dukes taking the larger populations, and thus the amount of money the Kingdom gives to them is appropriate as well.
Source of Authority
Elected by the population of their region
Length of Term
Lifetime - limit of 200 years before they must step down
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