The Royal Government of Aerthas

## The Crown and Court Structure
  The Kingdom of Aerthas operates under a monarchical system where the sovereign rules with the counsel of regional Lords and a small cadre of specialized advisors. While the three regional Lords—the Lord of Storms, Lord of Forests, and Lord of Deserts—hold permanent seats in the royal council, the practical necessities of governing their distant territories often require them to send trusted ambassadors in their stead.
 
 
  ## Royal Councilors and Advisors
  **The High Council (Senior Advisors):**

**Lord/Lady Chancellor** - Chief administrative officer and head of the royal bureaucracy

**Grand Treasurer** - Oversees royal finances and kingdom-wide economic policy

**High Marshal** - Supreme military commander coordinating all regional forces

**Royal Spymaster** - Intelligence chief managing information networks and security

**Court Wizard** - Chief magical advisor and overseer of arcane affairs

**Master of Laws** - Chief justice and legal policy advisor

  **Specialized Councilors:**

**Royal Architect** - Oversees major construction projects and infrastructure development

**Master of Trade** - Coordinates inter-regional commerce and foreign trade relationships

**Keeper of the Royal Seal** - Protocol officer and guardian of official documents

**Royal Physician** - Chief medical advisor and public health coordinator

**Master of Horse** - Oversees royal transportation and communication networks

**Court Historian** - Maintains official records and advises on historical precedents

  **Cultural and Religious Advisors:**

**High Priest/Priestess of the Crown** - Chief religious advisor (rotating between faiths)

**Master of Ceremonies** - Organizes state functions and diplomatic receptions

**Royal Bard** - Cultural advisor and keeper of kingdom traditions

**Ambassador to the Clans** - Specialized position for Sand Dwarf clan relations

  **Regional Liaison Positions:**

**Coastal Trade Coordinator** - Focuses specifically on maritime commerce

**Forest Resources Manager** - Oversees sustainable use of Elderglen products

**Desert Communications Chief** - Manages the challenging logistics of desert administration

  ## The Extended Royal Council (Minor Councilors)
  The royal court includes approximately 65 minor councilors and specialized advisors who handle the detailed administration of the kingdom's complex needs:
  ### Administrative Specialists (12 positions)

**Royal Secretary** - Manages correspondence and scheduling

**Keeper of Records** - Maintains government archives and documents

**Protocol Master** - Handles ceremonial procedures and diplomatic etiquette

**Royal Librarian** - Oversees the palace library and scholarly resources

**Chief Scribe** - Supervises document preparation and official copying

**Master of Petitions** - Organizes citizen requests and grievances

**Royal Herald** - Manages official proclamations and announcements

**Court Translator** - Handles communication in foreign languages

**Diplomatic Courier Chief** - Coordinates secure message delivery

**Royal Cartographer** - Maintains and updates kingdom maps

**Census Master** - Tracks population and demographic changes

**Records Archivist** - Preserves historical documents and precedents

  ### Economic and Trade Advisors (11 positions)

**Mint Master** - Oversees currency production and monetary policy

**Royal Tax Assessor** - Coordinates kingdom-wide taxation

**Trade Route Surveyor** - Monitors commercial pathway safety and efficiency

**Market Inspector General** - Ensures fair trading practices across regions

**Royal Banker** - Manages crown finances and investments

**Import/Export Coordinator** - Regulates international trade

**Caravan Security Advisor** - Oversees protection of merchant expeditions

**Commodity Price Monitor** - Tracks market values and prevents manipulation

**Royal Merchant** - Handles crown commercial interests

**Harbor Tax Collector** - Specializes in maritime revenue

**Desert Trade Specialist** - Focuses on nomadic and oasis commerce

  ### Military and Security Advisors (9 positions)

**Royal Guard Commander** - Leads palace security forces

**Intelligence Coordinator** - Manages information gathering networks

**Border Watch Captain** - Monitors kingdom boundaries and threats

**Siege Engineer** - Military fortification specialist

**Royal Weaponmaster** - Oversees armory and military equipment

**Cavalry Marshal** - Commands mounted forces and communications

**Naval Liaison** - Coordinates with coastal maritime forces

**Desert Patrol Captain** - Manages security in remote desert areas

**Royal Bodyguard Captain** - Personal protection for the royal family

  ### Infrastructure and Public Works (8 positions)

**Royal Engineer** - Oversees major construction and maintenance

**Water Rights Coordinator** - Manages kingdom-wide water allocation

**Road Warden** - Maintains transportation networks

**Bridge Inspector** - Ensures safe passage across the kingdom

**Public Works Supervisor** - Coordinates infrastructure projects

**Royal Surveyor** - Maps and measures crown lands

**Aqueduct Master** - Specializes in water transport systems

**Emergency Relief Coordinator** - Manages disaster response

  ### Legal and Justice Specialists (7 positions)

**Chief Court Clerk** - Manages legal proceedings and documentation

**Royal Prosecutor** - Handles crown legal cases

**Appeals Judge** - Reviews contested legal decisions

**Contract Arbitrator** - Resolves commercial disputes

**Royal Advocate** - Provides legal counsel to the crown

**Prison Warden** - Oversees royal detention facilities

**Legal Research Scholar** - Studies law and precedent

  ### Medical and Health Advisors (6 positions)

**Royal Surgeon** - Provides advanced medical care

**Plague Monitor** - Tracks and prevents disease outbreaks

**Royal Apothecary** - Manages medicinal supplies and remedies

**Court Healer** - Handles routine medical needs

**Poison Tester** - Ensures food and drink safety

**Royal Veterinarian** - Cares for palace animals and livestock

  ### Cultural and Educational Positions (5 positions)

**Royal Tutor** - Educates royal family members

**Court Musician** - Provides entertainment and cultural programs

**Royal Artist** - Creates official portraits and ceremonial art

**Academy Coordinator** - Manages educational institutions

**Cultural Exchange Director** - Promotes inter-regional understanding

  ### Religious and Ceremonial Advisors (4 positions)

**Shrine Keeper** - Maintains palace religious spaces

**Festival Coordinator** - Organizes religious and state celebrations

**Royal Chaplain** - Provides spiritual counsel to the court

**Ceremonial Guard Captain** - Handles ritual and state functions

  ### Specialized Regional Representatives (3 positions)

**Nomad Clan Liaison** - Maintains relationships with mobile desert populations

**Forest Folk Ambassador** - Represents non-human populations in the Wilds

**Fishing Fleet Coordinator** - Handles coastal maritime communities

  ## Council Meeting Protocols
  **Daily Briefings:** The King meets with the High Council each morning to review urgent matters and coordinate immediate responses.
  **Weekly Court:** Full sessions including Regional Ambassadors, where major policy decisions are debated and regional concerns are addressed.
  **Monthly Assembly:** Extended sessions when the Regional Lords themselves can attend, reserved for the most significant kingdom-wide decisions.
  **Seasonal Gatherings:** Major policy planning sessions aligned with the kingdom's agricultural and trade cycles, often including additional representatives from major settlements.
  ## Decision-Making Process
  The royal government operates on a consultative model where the King makes final decisions but is expected to consider the counsel of advisors and the needs of all three regions. The Regional Lords (or their Ambassadors) have the right to formally object to policies that would significantly harm their territories, triggering extended deliberation and compromise negotiations.
  This system ensures that no single region dominates policy-making while maintaining the unified authority necessary for effective governance across such diverse territories.