AOKP | Court of Caledonia

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The Court and Kingdom of Caledonia
The Kingdom The nine baronies which comprise the Kingdom of Caledonia each hold varying environs, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds, contributing to a diverse medieval society.
	Carlisle	Corbenic	Falkirk
	Glamorgan	Liddington	Skara Brae
	Somerset	Tortuga	Tottenham

In addition to these nine baronies, two other regions hold significant interest. The capital city of Caer Leon sits on an island at the confluence of the two major rivers of the kingdom, and is connected to mainland Falkirk by a narrow causeway. It is in this island fortress at the heart of the kingdom that the sovereign typically holds Court, though it remains the sovereign's prerogative to change the venue from time to time, as suits his whims. There is also the mystical island of Avalon, the source and focus of the Light in these lands. Avalon remains shrouded in mystery, not least because it only appears where and when it is needed most. As such, though it is an island, it has been found midst rivers, streams, in the middle of the ocean, in fields and forests alike, and even floating above the ground.
The Regency Council The Companions of the Light are the nobility, the ruling class of the kingdom. At the head of this group are seven Regents, comprising the sovereign and his cabinet of advisors.
	Title: King or Queen Honorific: His/Her/Your Majesty Symbol of Office: Crown Token of Office: Crown The Sovereign... Is the absolute authority in Caledonia. His word is law (in-Matrix). Runs all Court meetings. May elevate others in rank (Page to Squire, Squire to Knight, etc.). Accepts and presides over all Oaths sworn on the Court Sword. Controls all Baronies not currently held by a Companion (those "held by the crown"). Sovereign's Second: Sovereign's Champion The King's (or Queen's) Champion takes the Sovereign's place in challenges of honorable combat, and is generally responsible for defending the Sovereign's honor and good name. Many Champions take this duty one step further and act as bodyguard for their Sovereign, although this is not officially part of the job description.
	Title: Duke or Duchess Honorific: His/Her/Your Grace Symbol of Office: Scepter Token of Office: Gold Chain The Premier... Is in charge of scheduling where and when Court is to be held. Is responsible for storing and transporting the trappings of Court. May perform Knightings, Squirings, and swear in Pages in the Sovereign's absence. Premier's Second: Sheriff The Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer of all Caledonia. Some Sheriffs choose to have one or more assistants, which are known as Deputies.
	Title: as normal Honorific: Most Trusted, followed by the individual's normal title (e.g.: Most Trusted Sir) Symbol of Office: Key Token of Office: Chain of Office with Key The Exchequer... Is responsible for the coinage and economy of the realm Manages the Court's Treasury (in and out of character) Exchequer's Second: Clerk The Clerk aids the Exchequer in his duties, or fills in as needed in the case of the Exchequer's absence.
	Title: as normal Honorific: His/Her/Your Excellency Symbol of Office: Horn Token of Office: Horn The Herald... Is the recording secretary for the Court. Is responsible for maintaining the legacy and image of the Court. Is the gate keeper of who is admitted into the Court room. Herald's Second: Magistrate The Magistrate aids the Herald in his many duties, including record keeping and publications.
	Title: as normal Honorific: Most Noble, followed by the individual's normal title (e.g.: Most Noble Sir) Symbol of Office: Scroll Token of Office: TBD The Seneschal... Is responsible for recruiting and public relations for the Court Is responsible for coordinating the training of new Companions, known as Pages Tests Pages on the rules and customs of the Artorian Order, to ascertain their progress toward squiredom. Seneschal's Second: Bailiff The Bailiff acts as the Seneschal's assistant, lackey, and additional contact person for the Pages.
	Title: as normal Honorific: Most Honorable, followed by the individual's normal title (e.g.: Most Honorable Sir) Symbol of Office: Knight's Helm Token of Office: White Belt The Grand Knight... Is the ultimate authority during combat events, ensuring safe conduct by all Officiates tournaments and martial challenges Approves all weapons and armor for use in combat Is General of the Army and Admiral of the Navy of the Caledonian military Grand Knight's Second: Bruiser The Bruiser assists the Grand Knight and stands in during the Grand Knight's absence.
	Title: as normal Honorific: His/Her/Your Eminence Symbol of Office: Mandala Token of Office: Gray Stole The High Druin... Is the ultimate authority on spiritual and magical matters Ordains initiates into new ranks of Druinhood Performs rituals such as consecrations, benedictions, ordinations, and the erecting of the Court Wards High Druin's Second: Talisen The Talisen aids the High Druin in his duties.