Britannian Peerage 1
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Title: Britannian Peerage 1
Author: Starfire
The Heraldic Lodge of Britannia
The acting Governor-Regent, and the acting Governor-Regent alone has the power to ceremoniously bestow and revoke titles of nobility upon members of the Britannian Protectorate at the suggestion or petition of members of the Protectorate, or as a result of conduct on behalf of the subject, deemed unfit of a Lord or Lady of Britannia. Special events and hunts will be organized for the Heraldic Lodge of Britannia. The Governor-Regent shall only grant titles to Protectorate Loyalists. The Governor-Regent In Britannia the Governor-Regent acts as overseer of the Kingship of Lord-British and by default is the general ruler by proxy of Britannia and its holdings. Thus, he acts as head of the heraldic-order of nobility within Britannia by proxy. This title is non-hereditary, upon retirement, the Regent would be granted the honorary title of Governor-Regent Emeritus. Addressing The Governor-Regent:
• Begin: Your Majesty •
Address: His Majesty, _____, Governor-Regent of Britannia •
Speak to as: Your Majesty
Dukes
In Britannia a duke is – with the exception of the monarch and immediate Royal Family – the highest-ranking hereditary title in the Britannian peerage, sometimes referred to as "the nobility" or simply as "Lords and Ladies.". The wife of a duke is known as a duchess. Their children hold the title of Lord or Lady.
Addressing Dukes: • Begin: My Lord Duke •
Address: His Grace the Duke of _____ •
Speak to as: Your Grace
Count
In Britannia, a count is said to hold a "countship" or "county", or (more as the area of his jurisdiction) a "county". The female equivalent of a count is a countess. Their children hold the title of Lord or Lady. The title is hereditary, and is passed on at the death of the Count.
Addressing Counts: • Begin: My Lord/My Lordship •
Address: ¬¬¬¬Lord ______ the count of _____ •
Speak to as: My Lord
Baron
In Britannia, the rank of baron is a rank related to feudal nobility of Britannia and refers to a holder of a feudal barony, the wife of baron is known as a Baroness. It is a hereditary title and can be passed down to heirs when taking possession of the Barony. Their children hold the title of Lord or Lady. The title is hereditary, passed on at the death of the Baron.
Addressing Barons: •
Begin: My Lord Baron •
Address: The Honorable Baron ¬____ •
Speak to as: My Lord
Noble
As a reward for some service to the grown loyalists may be granted a noble title at the discretion of the Governor-Regent or be made a Knight of the court of King British while they hold no land.
Such titles are not passed down to their children, but their spouse is granted a title as well until her death.
Addressing Untitled Lords:
• Begin: My Lord •
Address: His Lordship •
Speak to as: Sir/My Lord
Titles of Honor
For a feat of particular bearing, the Governor-Regent and his council may confer an honorary title of achievement on any loyalist as a result of their efforts. Examples: The Great/The Brave/The Honest/The Humble/The Wise These titles are non-hereditary and do not carry with them the title of “Lord” or “Lady”
Military Structure of the Protectorate
The Legions of the Britannian Protectorate In a continuing effort to ensure the safety of the Britannian Protectorate, her allies and her holdings, to ensure efficient policing and in a continuing mission to bring the full protection of Protectorate Legislation to the people of Britannia former Governor-Regent Adrien Garnier has decreed the following:
I. The entirety of the Protectorate’s allied territory shall be divided into five military-sectors.
II. Each military-sector shall contain within it a Protectorate-Legion composed of the united armies of Protectorate Loyalists and Allies residing in that military-sector.
III. Each Legion shall have a Legionary-General appointed to it from the ranks of the united armies of the Protectorate Loyalists and Allies residing in that military-sector. The Legionary-General shall lead, plan, execute and operate all military endeavors. The Legionary-Generals report to the Governor-Regent directly.
IV. Citing the people’s constitution, the Governor-Regent states his right by the merit of his lawful and legal election to assume the mantle of Supreme Commander of the allied military
Supreme Commander of the Allied Protectorate Armies:
The First-Legion:
Legionary General- The First-Legion shall be responsible for any tactical military efforts or policing (if Protectorate controlled) in the following regions: Nu’jelm (Protectorate Capitol City) (Trammel/Felucca) Magincia, (Trammel/Felucca) Buccaneer’s Den Region (Trammel)
The Second-Legion:
Legionary General- The Second-Legion shall be responsible for any tactical military efforts or policing (if Protectorate controlled) in the following regions: Yew (Trammel/Felucca) Honor’s Landing (Felucca) Mazewood (Felucca)
The Third-Legion:
Legionary General- The Third-Legion shall be responsible for any tactical military efforts or policing (if Protectorate controlled in the following regions: Skara Brae (Trammel/Felucca) Serpent’s Hold (Trammel) Moonglow (Trammel/Felucca)
The Fourth-Legion:
Legionary General The Fourth-Legion shall be responsible for any tactical military efforts or policing (if Protectorate controlled) in the following regions: Sanctus (Malas) Luna (Malas) Stormhaven (Trammel)
The Fifth-Legion:
Legionary General- The Fifth-Legion shall be responsible for any tactical military efforts or policing (if Protectorate controlled) in the following regions: The Tokuno Islands (Tokuno)
Eight Tablets
The Eight Tablets (Laws) The following laws are written on eight sacred tablets for all members of the Protectorate to follow.
Tablet I (On Treason)
-The Governor Regent is the lone leader of the Protectorate acting in the stead of Lord British and Dayel Stormcrow. Their names may not be put to public slander.
-Should a member remove his city or land from the Protectorate the act is tantamount to treason against the crown of Lord British. -Secretly aiding a person or group hostile to the Protectorate is tantamount to treason against the crown of Lord British -Should one break the laws on the first tablet once can expect the military of the Protectorate to descend upon one’s person and land.
Tablet II (On Declaration)
-Each noble and land holding lord within the Protectorate may not declare war on another.
-Each noble and land holding lord within the Protectorate may not declare war for the purpose of land gain without the blessing of the Governor Regent.
-Should one break the laws on the second tablet one can expect the payment of severe fines and the possible involvement of the Governor Regent’s armies in order to quell the conflict.
Tablet III (On Trade)
-None shall engage in scams or cons
-Commercial business can not be exchanged within sight of a free standing ankh -Prostitution is only allowed in harbors and docks, this being true only for women. They then must wear an orange belt to ease their identification. -Should one break the laws on the third tablet one can expect a fine and a day in prison
Tablet VI (On Severe Crimes)
- Murder, the killing of another outside the boundaries of declared warfare or duel is forbidden.
- The forced taking of a woman in order to claim her sex is forbidden.
- Should one break the laws of the fourth tablet one can expect to be put to the blade. Should a child be murdered the criminal is to be first tortured in the most severe manner then cut into five equally weighed pieces and tossed to the Great Sea. A most gruesome and justified punishment.
Tablet V (On Lesser Crimes)
- The taking of another’s property is an illegal act
- Public nudity outside a designated event or outside the proximity of baths is lewdness
- Disorderly conduct including riotous behavior and vandalism are not tolerated -Should one break the laws of the fifth tablet one can expect to be put to a fine and spend days in prison.
Tablet VI (On Military Conduct)
- The army, and the guard, must be respectful to commoners and must not overuse their weapons in carrying out justice.
- The army may not engage in looting.