Kingdom of Tyria

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Our pledge to the citizens

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Our pledge to the players

We are a kingdom of balance, holding to the principles of both aristocracy and meritocracy, where talented and capable individuals who have proven their loyalty and skill can put their own talents to work for the benefit of the community will be rewarded with greater authority and potentially a place in the feudal hierarchy.

We invite you to come, experience Tyria for yourself, to see if this is a kingdom that you can call home too. We are made up of many individuals, coming together for the common goal of a strong community, the enjoyment of the Chronicles of Elyria and fair treatment of individuals within our kingdom. Whereas the royal duchy encourages roleplay, not all duchies will be doing so, because we know that it takes all varieties of individuals to make a community. So if you are interested in joining, then contact us via Our Discord Channel or the forum through this post.

Please keep in mind we may have to change some areas of this document due to changes that SBS may implement and this should be considered a living and breathing document.

Political and religious position

Freedom of Religion with the Crown officially Virtorian

Organization of the Kingdom

Important facts

Sovereign: His Royal Majesty, King Archibold I (von Rothe)

Two Councils: Curia Regis (King & Advisors); Curia Ducis (King & Dukes)

Capital: Rothenburg City; Whiteheart Castle

Core Values: Loyalty, Integrity, Noblesse Oblige, & the Rule of Law

Crown Faith: Virtorian (Freedom of Religion is recognized)

Coat of Arms: A Sword of Balance, with the Wings of Lady Victory, which represents victory over the waring people to help bring peace. Dual peacocks face each other across the blade represents the kingdom’s Glory, Vision, Royalty, Spirituality, Awakening, Immortality, Refinement and Incorruptibility; surrounded by flora filigree, representing the beautiful vines that binds us as a community.

Hierarchic chart

The Councils

The Curia Regis handles the day to day affairs of running the Kingdom. The Curia Ducis is convened on important matters that require the attention of the Dukes.

Note: Advisor Positions are intended for non-Dukes, since Dukes will have their own role to play. Living in the capital city is highly preferred, so nobility may apply as long as they are willing to live at court, which would require delegating some management of their own holdings. Substitute Lady for Lord as appropriate

Lord Steward: Responsible for the Kingdoms economic development

Lord Chancellor: Responsible for the Kingdoms political and diplomatic affairs

Lord Treasurer: Responsible for the Kingdom’s tax collection and distribution

Lord Justiciar: Responsible for overseeing the integrity of the justice system

Lord Scholar: Responsible for overseeing the Kingdom's research and academies

Lord Chamberlain: Responsible for managing the Royal household

Lord Marshal: Responsible for the Royal Army

Lord Admiral: Responsible for the Royal Navy

Positions of Esteem (non-Council):

Lord Protector: Responsible for safeguarding the life of His Majesty the King Lord

Lord Commander: Responsible for leading the royal orders of knighthood

The Duchies

Upon their Oath of Fealty and Homage sworn to the Crown:

The Dukes shall be given all rights and privileges as a member of the Curia Ducis to advise the Crown in all matters as of right, even during times when the Curia Ducis has not been formally convened.

The Dukes shall, when convened as the Curia Ducis, have full authority to question the policies of the Crown both existing and proposed.

The Dukes shall agree to enforce those laws deemed neccessary by the Crown upon the advice and mandate of the Curia Ducis.

The Dukes shall retain all lawful jurisdiction within their Duchies, both civil and criminal, not otherwise retained by the Crown.

The Dukes shall be assured that the Crown shall not impute their honor and dignity.

The Dukes shall be protected by the Crown against incursion or insurrection, so long as their oaths remain true.

The Dukes shall likewise guard the Crown against all usurpations, and shall be expected to declare for the Crown upon penalty of forfeiture.

The Dukes shall not be levied taxes above that which is reasonable to contribute to the prosperity of the Kingdom as a whole.

The Dukes shall have a right to petition the crown for a writ of assistance from any agents of the Crown under the Curia Regis should the need so arise.

The Dukes shall during times of war be expected to provide for the common defense of the kingdom, in coordination with the Lord Marshal.

The Dukes shall during times of peace permit the royal army to send reasonable patrols along the Kingdom's borders and along the Crown's highways, but shall in no wise be required to provide sustenance or quartering without just compensation

Our People

The People of Tyria enjoy the freedom to explore whatever skills or trades they find most appealing to them. It is believed among the people that each vice must be balanced by each virtue, that either vice or virtue in excess is unhealthy. And so it is, with Greed & Charity. Thus, the People of Tyria are driven to profit both themselves as well as their fellow mann by the works of their hands.

The King’s Justice (pending mechanics from SBS)

Nobles enjoy the right to a jury of their peers (nobles of the same rank)

All capital crimes have the right to a trial (by judge).

Appeals available to the Crown on a case by case basis on recommendation of the Lord Justiciar

History of the Kingdom

Kingdom-wide lore is currently a work in progress. For more information at this time, please visit our Duchies pages.

Our Discord

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