AD&D - Lands of Intrigue - Expansion (2e)

realm. This is a thankless, high-stress position, though it carries enormous power. Duties Chancellor: (Lord Dancon Riiklass, Count of Varyth) The duties chancellor oversees the counties’ tax collections of coins and goods. This office reports problems with tax collection (embezzlement, rotten crops, etc.). This position is well respected by the populace, who appreciate this chancellor’s light hand and unexpectedly warm personal manner. Lord Royal Durbland: (Lord Llachior Blackthorn, Duke of gnomes, through their representative Lady Samnilith SiCape Velen) “Durbland” is one of Tethyr’s native terms. The monne Whitebrow, have refused to accept these charities out royal durbland controls and administers the money of the of pride; their communities care for their own indigent. Crown Ecclesiastic: (Vacant) This post, by ancient tradition, is held by a lesser member of the royal house. At present, it remains vacant, though the Countess Morninggold and her Order of the Silver Chalice have temporarily assumed its duties of acting as official liaison between the monarch and the heads of Tethyr’s religious houses at the request of the queen. This office also commands religious knightly orders within the larger Tethyrian army during wartime, answering to the royal warlord. When one of the royal children comes of age, the task shall fall to her, and the order may then become an honor guard for the crown ecclesiastic. Estate Chancellor: (Lord Zelphar Thann, Count of Rivershire) This office is among those most highly admired by the people, as it is responsible for all public works. The estate chancellory builds and maintains the trails and roads, bridges, and other works shared by all Tethyrians. Since these works are also of great interest to the army, the royal warlord is a frequent visitor to this office and may push for priority on certain projects. Fleet Chancellor: (Lord Krimmon Amethystall, Count of Queen’s Minister: (Lady Harlaa Assumbar) A newly created court position, this is simply the keeper and primary priest of the queen’s chapel within Faerntarn. As the monarch’s primary priest, she enjoys a bit more prestige and influence than the Court Minister, who is officially the senior prior for all six Vintor) Her Majesty’s navy keeps its ships, crews, and equip- chapels (to Azuth, Chauntea, Deneir, Ilmater, Mystra, and ment in working order thanks to the fleet chancellor’s main- Siamorphe) within the royal palace. tenance of its funding. While a battalion chancellor once existed as well, the royal warlord has absorbed all such responsi- Terms of Address Among the Nobility of Tethyr bilities for the armies. Strangely, the current fleet chancellor is afraid of deep water and cannot swim, but he loves working with the navy. Guild Chancellor: (Lord Oxsal Keeneyes, Count of Monteshi) Guilds, while still fairly new in Tethyr, are gaining strength and influence. The guild chancellor controls that growth and mandates rules of conduct and trade. While individual mayors decide upon the actions and limits of guilds within villages and towns, the guild chancellor keeps guilds from becoming local political powers beyond their mercantile influences. Trade Chancellor: (Lord Ellem Sunspear, Count of Bardshyr) The trade chancellor controls and monitors exports, outgoing trade, and the monies involved with such trade. This chancellor acts as a primary contact between Tethyr and the Lords’ Alliance, whose members receive favored export status with Tethyr. Purse Chancellor: (Lord Ondul “Warhammer” Jarduth, Count of Firedrake) The purse chancellor exercises control over imported goods, incoming trade, and the monies therein. The purse chancellor is also in close contact with members of the Lords’ Alliance in his regular work. Lord High Ambassador: (Lady Marilyn Haresdown, Duchess of the Purple Marches) The high ambassador is Tethyr’s greatest official representative and advisor on foreign affairs, as well as the overseer of the ambassadorial corps. Aside from the monarch and other members of royalty, the high ambassador is the only courtier empowered to sign treaties with other nations in Tethyr’s name. The current high ambassador is involved in serious disputes with the lord investigator over foreign policy, though few speak of this openly. Alms Chancellor: (Lady Pearl Grannox) While partially under the purview of the lord durbland, the alms chancellor administers to the poor and destitute across Tethyr. Alms come from donations and gifts from nobles and merchants. Traditionally, alms went solely to the Church of Ilmater and its abbeys, but now are equally distributed to the parishes and shrines of many different gods of the races of Tethyr, including the elven gods of Tethir and the halfling deities of the Purple Hills. The Hereditary Titles Monarch King Queen Prince/Princess: Heir Prince/Princess Kin/Non-Succession Duke/Duchess Mate Children Kin/Non-Succession Count/Countess Mate Children Kin/Non-Succession Appointed Titles Court Officer Mate Children Lord Mayor Mate Sheriff Knight Title Notes Widowed Title-Holder “Courtesy Titles” Succession of Titles Family Head/Generation Elder Heir of FH/GE Addressed as Sire (King); Dam (Queen) Title; Majesty; Royal Highness Title; Majesty; Royal Highness Title; Grace; Royal Highness Title; Grace; Highness Lord/Lady Title; Eminence Title; Consort Lord/Lady; Lordship/Ladyship Lord/Lady Title; Excellency Title; Consort Lord/Lady; Lordship/Ladyship Lord/Lady Addressed as Title; Lord/Lady Lord/Lady; Court’s Consort Sir/Lady Title; Master/Mistress Consort Title; Sir/Lady Sir/Lady; Religious Title (by faith) Addressed as Dower + Title; also “the Bereaved” (during mourning) Adopted titles by foreigners by preference of addressee Highest title Next senior title (if unclaimed by sibling of FH/GE) 32