Difference between revisions of "Baron"
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| − | Baron/Baroness is a title of honour, often hereditary | + | Baron/Baroness is a title of honour, often hereditary and marks the transition from low to high [[Noble Titles|nobility]], being higher in rank than [[Lord]], but lower than [[Viscount]]. The title is granted by a kingdom's [[Regent]] to rule over a small fief which usually remains property of the Kingdom. |
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| + | To become a Baron, you don't need to meet any in game mechanical requirements. A Regent can appoint up to 2 Barons/ Baronesses for each castle the Kingdom owns. The title can also be customized to reflect a regional or roleplay equivalent. The crown icon seen above can also be altered, making it harder for others to recognize the rank. | ||
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''This role is mainly for Role Playing purposes. '' | ''This role is mainly for Role Playing purposes. '' | ||
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kingdoms can decide for themselves wether and which duties or privileges they want to give with the title. | kingdoms can decide for themselves wether and which duties or privileges they want to give with the title. | ||
| − | For reference, those may include | + | For reference, those may include among others: |
* administrative duties | * administrative duties | ||
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* award for exemplary loyalty, efforts for the kingdom's benefit, etc. | * award for exemplary loyalty, efforts for the kingdom's benefit, etc. | ||
* come with a salary | * come with a salary | ||
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[[Category: Roles]] | [[Category: Roles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:53, 11 July 2021
Baron/Baroness is a title of honour, often hereditary and marks the transition from low to high nobility, being higher in rank than Lord, but lower than Viscount. The title is granted by a kingdom's Regent to rule over a small fief which usually remains property of the Kingdom.
To become a Baron, you don't need to meet any in game mechanical requirements. A Regent can appoint up to 2 Barons/ Baronesses for each castle the Kingdom owns. The title can also be customized to reflect a regional or roleplay equivalent. The crown icon seen above can also be altered, making it harder for others to recognize the rank.
This role is mainly for Role Playing purposes.
[edit] Duties
kingdoms can decide for themselves wether and which duties or privileges they want to give with the title. For reference, those may include among others:
- administrative duties
- military duties
- award for exemplary loyalty, efforts for the kingdom's benefit, etc.
- come with a salary
- exemption from certain laws
