The Voivode |
Hereditary monarch of the nation. Head of state. |
The Amir/Amirah |
The spouse of the Voivode. Derives power primarily by influence or proximity, but has little legal power. |
Khagan Bey / Khagan Beya |
The first-born child of the Voivoide and monarchal heir. |
-Bey |
Suffix added to any non-inheriting sons of the Voivoide as well as brothers of the Voivode. |
-Beya |
Suffix added to any non-inheriting daughters of the King or Queen, as well as sisters of the Voivode. |
Sahib / Sahiba |
Large land-holding vassals of the Voivode. There are four Sahibs of Kuskar. |
Zamindar / Zamindara |
Semi-independent “princelings” holding parcels of land throughout Kuskar. Beholden only to the Sahibs and the Voivode. Similar to a Midron “Baron”. |
Jagir/Jagira |
The lowest noble title for a land-holding person of a noble bloodline. Lords hold various parcels of land throughout Kuskar and within city districts. Similar to a Midron “Lord”. |
Sardar/Sardara |
Not to be confused with a Cavalier or Paladin, an aristocratic knight is the first rung on the ladder of nobility. |
The Vizier |
Mystical adviser to the Voivode. Appointed by the monarch. |
The High Field Marshal |
Head of the Kuskar Army. Appointed by the monarch. |
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Marshals: Lead war groups |
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Harbormasters: Oversee/Protect waterways |
The Exalted Treasurer |
Runs the national bureaucracy (taxation, census rolls, etc.). Appointed by the monarch. |
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Chamberlains: Supervisors |
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High Clerks: Managers |
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Clerks: Workers |
The Illustrious Magistrate |
Enforces the monarch’s laws and oversees the lesser magistrates. Appointed by the monarch. |
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High Magistrates: Oversee the legal system of a city or region. |
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Magistrates: Oversee the legal system of a city district or village. |
The Ever-Seeing Eye |
Enforces the monarch’s laws and oversees the Commanders of the Watch |
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Commanders of the Watch: Enforce the monarch’s laws in the cities and villages |
The Voivode’s Hand |
Head of the Royal Household and personal security. Appointed by the monarch. |
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The Lion’s Claws : Elite guards that protect the Voivode day and night. |
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Clerks: Workers |
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Royal household staff |
The Master of Horse |
Head of the Voivode’s stables and the stables of the army in times of war. Appointed by the monarach. |
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Stablemasters: Supervisors |
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Stablehands: Workers |
The Royal Falconer |
Head of the Voivode’s Aerie and Lord of the Hunt. Appointed by the monarch. |
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Hands: Workers |
The Vizier, The High Field Marshal, The Exalted Treasurer, The Illustrious Magistrate, The Ever-Seeing Eye, and the Voivode’s Hand form the Golden Council that advises the monarch on matters concerning the state.