Government System

Whether the ruler of the greatest empire to ever exist, or the lowliest peasant in a strange new land, the government system will change how you carry out your day to day actions.

Monarchy

The monarchy is a firmly established system of a strong King on the throne, checked in power by the Judge. These men, along with the other councillors, have all the say in the realm. It is these people who will decide the fate of men and realm alike.

Some kings are more benevolent than others; ranging between allowing each their voice to all but forbidding anything but following orders.

Of course, in a monarchy there is no voting. The king is voted for once, and they remain until they abdicate, are overthrown or die. The judge is subject to the same fate. Once elected for, the king will appoint the banker and the general. Prestige carries with it great weight when voting for a new king; the most prestigious and aristocratic have far more say then the common soldier. For judges, all votes are equal.

A monarchy can be very good or very bad for Lords; taxes on regions can range anywhere from slightly more than half to all but a pittance.

Monarchy Titles

Ruler: King

General: High Marshall

Judge: Arch Priest

Banker: Royal Treasurer

Tyranny

The ultimate power trip for a ruler, Tyranny ensures that there is one person with the vote, with true power in the realm. This person is the ruler. Other council positions still exist but are much reduced compared to other governments. The destiny of the realm, in the end, lies on the rulers shoulders.

As with monarchy, the ruler is elected just once. Once elected, the ruler appoints all other positions in the realm.

The slight benefit for the common solder is that all voices are equal; no matter rank or prestige. However, since all power ultimately lies with the ruler, it is not as much of a blessing as it would seem.

Lords will love or hate a tyranny. Depending on the whims of their ruler, they may have to give up all their region's earnings to the realm, or give up less than half and keep the rest for themselves.

Tyranny Titles

Ruler: Dictator

General: General

Judge:

Banker:

Republic

The republic is one step before true equality between people. Power is shared amongst people; however the older and more experienced recieve their due by having greater power. Rulers have to make sure to keep their people happy, for they and their judge undergo monthly elections.

Lords and those with positions enjoy a greater voice in who they choose to lead their realm compared to others. For judges, all are equal. In return for this power, lords are expected to send anywhere between just over half to almost all of their region's income to the treasury.

Republic Titles

Ruler:

General:

Judge:

Banker:

Democracy

Let the citizens rejoyce, for all free men are given equal voice! Notice that this does not include women, slaves, peasants...

All positions are elected for once a month, which each man's vote being equal to the next. Lords are expected to provide over half to the greater part of their region's income for the greater good of the realm.

Democracy Titles

Ruler:

General:

Judge:

Banker:

Theocracy

A theocracy is ruled by the church. Thus, the ruler is expected to be most pious and provide example in spiritual matters for the rest of the realm. The flock also elects monthly their priests of war and money; the general and the banker. However, the judge, as the protector of the faith, is too important to be disturbed from his solemn duty by petty political feuds in the realm, and is thus under direct appointment of the ruler.

Clearly whatever powers the realm worships will bless the worthy, and they will rise to greater station. Thusly, those of greater station will have greater say in who guides the productivity and safety of their realm. However, for rulers, all men are equal before the powers.

Lords are blessed with having to give up only half to a maximum of three-quarters of their region's income to the realm and church. The lord who tends to his people will be well rewarded.

Theocracy Titles

Ruler: Pontifex

General: Paladin Primus

Judge: Haruspex Maximus

Banker: Fiduciary

Anarchy

Unfortunately, as realms rise and fall, they often descend into states of anarchy. No rule, no guidance, no hope.

See Also

• Government Positions