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The Lady of The Lake-.
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ℑ𝔫𝔱𝔯𝔬𝔡𝔲𝔠𝔱𝔦𝔬𝔫 𝔱𝔬 𝔓𝔞𝔩𝔞𝔱𝔦𝔫𝔢
𝔓𝔞𝔩𝔞𝔱𝔦𝔫𝔢 is a medieval feudal region loosely based on medieval Europe and it's mythology; a land where white castles tower over verdant fields and valiant knights quest through foreboding forests in search of strange beasts. The region operates as an aristocratic empire, with players taking the role of the ruler of a holding, earning prestige for their contributions and accomplishments to rise through the feudal ranks.
𝔉𝔢𝔲𝔡𝔞𝔩 𝔯𝔞𝔫𝔨𝔰
Social rank was a critical part of life in medieval Europe and so it is in Palatine. Here all players are assigned a rank which reflects their status in the region. The lowest of these ranks is that of Yeoman, the owner of a small farm. A Yeoman may rise to the rank of Gentleman by joining the regional discord. Further advancement beyond that requires players to participate in the region to earn prestige. You can learn more about the ranks in Palatine and the privileges they confer here
𝔓𝔯𝔢𝔰𝔱𝔦𝔤𝔢
Prestige is a measurement of your standing in the realm, and necessary to advance to the higher ranks of nobility. You can earn prestige by Joining the World Assembly, participating in regional events and festivals, participating in Nationstates events with the region Joining the World Assembly participating in regional events and festivals, participating in Nationstates events with the region and by holding positions in the government. You can learn more about prestige here It is administrated by the Herald.
ℌ𝔢𝔯𝔞𝔩𝔡𝔯𝔶
Palantine uses heraldry to honor and identify members of the region through the display of coats of arms. As players advance through the ranks of nobility they gain the right to a coat of arms, which are registered by the imperial herald. These arms are used to identify the player on the regional map, as well as for ceremonial purposes. An individual first becomes entitled to register a coat of arms when they reach the rank of knight or baron(though kings can grant them to gentlemen as well.)
Heraldry is administrated by the Collage of arms, under the office of the Herald.
ℜ𝔢𝔤𝔦𝔬𝔫𝔞𝔩 𝔪𝔞𝔭
Palantine's regional map marks the holdings of it's prestigious members. Unlike most regional maps it does not mark borders, as in medieval times borders did not exist in the way we think of them today. Any member ranked Baron or above may be granted a position on the regional map.
The regional map is administrated by the Cartographer.
𝔊𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔯𝔫𝔪𝔢𝔫𝔱
Palatine is an aristocratic elective monarchy, with players gaining greater political rights as they gain prestige and advance through the ranks of nobility; gaining the right to hold office in the government at the rank of gentlemen, the right to sit on the Peerage at the rank of Count, to sit on the Imperial Diet at the rank of Duke, and to stand as a candidate for the position of Emperor at the rank of King.
𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔈𝔪𝔭𝔢𝔯𝔬𝔯:
The Emperor is the head of state in Palatine. They are elected by the Imperial Diet twice a year from among the Kings of the realm. The Emperor holds the delegacy and is responsible for the imperial government, appointing members to administrate each Imperial Office.
𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔏𝔢𝔤𝔦𝔰𝔩𝔞𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔢:
ℑ𝔪𝔭𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔞𝔩 𝔇𝔦𝔢𝔱:
The Imperial Diet is made up of all players ranked Duke or above, and players holding Imperial Office. It introduces new regional legislation, votes in the imperial election and votes on Security Counsel proposals.
𝔓𝔢𝔢𝔯𝔞𝔤𝔢:
The Council of Peers, which is made up of all the players ranked Baron or above votes, on new legislation as well as General Assembly Proposals.
ℑ𝔪𝔭𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔞𝔩 𝔒𝔣𝔣𝔦𝔠𝔢𝔰
The Imperial offices are top level administrative offices appointed by the Emperor. Each is responsible for a part of the government's function and most have subdivision and staff to assist the Imperial officer in the execution of their duties.
The Chancellor; responsible for the regions recruitment, integration and diplomacy programs
The Exchequer; responsible for paying wages and administrating the economy system
The Seneschal; responsible for the internal cultural affairs, including social events
The Cartographer; responsible for managing the regional map
The Grandmaster; responsible for the operation of the regions military
The Herald; Responsible for the award, renown and heraldry programs
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