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Sir William Ælric, 1st Earl of Treague
'Qui audet, vincit' ~ Who dares, conquers.
The County of Wessex is a triple county located in the Duchy of Ashira, within the Kingdom of Kairos on the US-East server. Wessex is a militarily driven county, providing troops, arms, and armor to the Duchy, as well as the Kingdom. Wessex will play a pivotal role in contributing to the defense of the Duchy of Ashira, and the Kingdom of Kairos. Wessex is ruled by Lord William Ælric, from the capitol city of Winchester.
The First Minister is the elected head of government, charged with the responsibilities of overseeing the County Council, and the various governmental ministries and departments. The First Minister is elected, and presides over the House of Commons.
The County Council is a bicameral legislature, made up of the House of Commons, and the House of Peers. Parliament meets bi-monthly, to deliberate on legislation. Parliament will be entrusted with the power to pass county ordinances, laws, taxes, as well as the allocation of resources and funds.
The government shall include various ministries and departments, headed by a Minister, which are appointed at the pleasure of the Earl/Count of Wessex. Each ministry is responsible for certain aspects of government. Headed by the First Minister, the ministries work under the direction of the County Council.
Wessex serves as the sword and shield of the Duchy of Ashira. Charged with providing troops, and material resources to the Duchy, the county of Wessex stands at the forefront of military operations within the Duchy. Wessex bolsters a well organized, and disciplined army, which prides itself on its long military traditions and heritage. Barons and Mayors are asked to provide able recruits for the Duchy's Military, as well as upkeep their own city/town guards. Expenses for the training and equipment of a standing army will be covered by the state. The Military stands ready to face all foreign and domestic threats to the Duchy, and the Kingdom, striving to protect and uphold the sovereignty of Kairos. The Military is under the Ministry of Defense, which handles the allocation of funds for the military, and veteran affairs.
Wessex strives to flourish commercially and economically, providing a safe, and prosperous environment for merchants to sell their wares. Wessex offers benefits for all merchants, including tax reductions, and a tariff-free market for all domestic traders. As a military driven county, Wessex will attract all sorts of adventurers, as well as soldiers from across the Duchy, both eager to sell items that they bring home, and purchase new items for their use on their many adventures or campaigns. Merchants will find it easy to sell their products in Wessex, and do so in the safety and security that Wessex provides.
Wessex pledges to support its local lords, barons, and mayors, both financially, and militarily. As a collective state, charged with the defense of the duchy, Wessex will subsidize military infrastructure, such as the construction of forts, and outposts, as well as troop costs. Wessex shall provide barons, and mayors the support they will need to flourish, and develop.
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The County of Wessex strives to serve as the sword and shield of the Duchy of Ashira, being the headquarters of most military operations within the Duchy. The County of Wessex boasts an organized government, and military, ready to face the challenges that Elyria has to offer. With an elected governing body, the people of Wessex can be confident that their opinions are of the utmost importance. We welcome all Elyrians to settle within Wessex, merchants to sell their wares, and the bold to join the few and the proud. We hope that you will make Wessex, your home, and experience all we have to offer.
Semper Paratus, Semper Vigilantes ~ 'Always Ready, Always Vigilant'
'Qui audet, vincit' ~ Who dares, conquers.
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