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||Quaestor ||Holds the position of Banker in game. This position does not grant a seat on the Senate. | ||Quaestor ||Holds the position of Banker in game. This position does not grant a seat on the Senate. | ||
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||Senate ||The governing body of the republic. Highest social rank. Mostly composed of regional lords. Also a Message Group in game, used only for select topics. | ||Senate ||The governing body of the republic. Highest social rank. Mostly composed of regional lords. Also a Message Group in game, used only for select topics. |
Revision as of 04:59, 15 April 2009
For those new to Melhed, you may find it useful to know the following frequently used terms.
Consul | First among equals. Holds the position of Ruler in game. Is responsible for communicating the will of the Senate to other realms. |
Conventus | The time of voting. The Senate Gathers to vote on issues once a week during Conventus. |
The Emperor | Not to be confused with the office of Emperor. The first emperor of Melhed, Tsu Sun during the Age of Blood. He ruled Melhed before the Senate was formed. |
Forum | The hall of the senate during public discussion. A place where political information gets disseminated. A Message Group in game. Open to all who want to know the political situation and the most commonly used group. |
Imperator | Holds the position of General in game. This position does not grant a seat on the Senate. |
Patrician | A noble of Melhed. Normal social rank. |
Plebian | A peasant of Melhed. This includes both Adventurers and nameless peasants attached to regions. Lowest social rank. |
Preator | Holds the position of Judge in game. This position does not grant a seat on the Senate. |
Quaestor | Holds the position of Banker in game. This position does not grant a seat on the Senate. |
Melite | Term for citizens of Melhed. |
Senate | The governing body of the republic. Highest social rank. Mostly composed of regional lords. Also a Message Group in game, used only for select topics. |
Sun | Symbol of second half of the Melhed culture. The enlightened, the civilized, the calm. The aspect of law, order, and knowledge. Both halves are considered of equal worth. |
Wolf | Symbol of one half of the Melhed culture. The brutal, the savage, the impatient. The aspect of blood, death and ignorance. Both halves are considered of equal worth. |