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A Rose In The Wind: A Saga of the Halmae -- Updated June 19, 2014
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<blockquote data-quote="ellinor" data-source="post: 5188540" data-attributes="member: 14561"><p><strong>Sidebar: The Ringed Circle -- Sovereign Government</strong></p><p></p><p><strong><u>The Wise and Righteous Circle that Encompasses the Whole of the Lord’s Government</u></strong></p><p></p><p>The formal government of the Sovereignty, often referred to simply as The Circle, is divided into seven separate divisions, known as Rings:</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Ring of Inquisition into the Lord's True Faith</strong> (Inquisitors) </p><p>The religious police. In the old days, they were in charge of rooting out heresy and worship of the godlings; now they preserve the proper worship of Kettenek and, at least ostensibly, protect followers of the godlings from persecution by overzealous Kettenites.</p><p></p><p>The Inquisitors have power over: </p><p>Borders- Review of foreign appointees, ability to revoke any diplomatic privileges on religious grounds </p><p>Peerage- Inquisitors can put Peers under criminal/moral investigation, and, if warranted, seize their assets</p><p></p><p><strong>The Ring of Guidance Beyond the Lord's Borders</strong> (Borders)</p><p>Foreign relations. They maintain relationships with heathen nations outside of the Sovereignty, establishing diplomatic missions, trade agreements, and arranging for missionary services.</p><p></p><p>Borders has power over: </p><p>Peerage- They can draft members of peerage into foreign service</p><p>Military- Borders is required to approve all military actions outside of Sovereign territory</p><p></p><p><strong>The Ring of Judgment for the Lord's Chosen Peers</strong> (Peerage) </p><p>Peerage serves as the governing body of, for, and by the Nobility of the Sovereignty. They settle disputes between Nobles and manage all other affairs of the upper class.</p><p></p><p>Peerage has power over: </p><p>Military- Peerage sets the levee levels among the nobility required to maintain military forces</p><p>Interior- Peerage is responsible for granting the land and easement rights required by Interior to establish for roads and agricultural lands</p><p></p><p><strong>The Ring of Security of the Lord's Holy Might</strong> (Military) </p><p>The Military. In times of war, they are the main fighting force. In times of peace, they maintain the peace within the Sovereignty, which often means patrolling the roads from incursions by creatures of the Ketkath.</p><p></p><p>Military has power over: </p><p>Interior- Military allocates manpower for works projects and road protection </p><p>Priesthood- The military is also responsible for providing escorts and security for Churches and to missionaries</p><p></p><p><strong>The Ring of Stewardship of the Lord's Blessed Lands</strong> (Lands) </p><p>Department of the Interior. They are in charge of maintaining the roads and way stations, developing agriculture, and transporting goods throughout the Sovereignty.</p><p></p><p>Lands has power over: </p><p>Priesthood –Lands sets the level of tithes given from the public stores to supply the priesthood Adepts- Lands also sets the level of tithes given to supply the Adepts</p><p></p><p><strong>The Ring of Priesthood of the Lord's Sacred Word</strong> (Priesthood)</p><p>The Priests. They hold services, interpret the Word of Kettenek, and carry out religious rites.</p><p></p><p>Priesthood has power over:</p><p> Adepts- Priestly blessing is required to officially anoint Adepts when their vows must be renewed</p><p>Inquisitors- Priesthood can demand the Inquisition launch an investigation of a given individual, or they can pardon an individual under suspicion or investigation by the Inquisition.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Ring of Adepts of the Lord's Favored Arts</strong> (Adepts) </p><p>Artisans, loremasters, notaries public, and arbiters. The Adepts are masters of all arts, often serving as teachers and entertainers. However, they also have powerful legal status as unbiased, unimpeachable observers and recorders of important events. </p><p></p><p>The Adepts have power over:</p><p>Inquisitors- An Adept is required to bear Witness in any significant investigation (particularly against any important individual) </p><p>Borders- Scholars of the Adepts are required to review and approve language on all treaties made by Borders.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ellinor, post: 5188540, member: 14561"] [b]Sidebar: The Ringed Circle -- Sovereign Government[/b] [b][u]The Wise and Righteous Circle that Encompasses the Whole of the Lord’s Government[/u][/b][u][/u] The formal government of the Sovereignty, often referred to simply as The Circle, is divided into seven separate divisions, known as Rings: [b]The Ring of Inquisition into the Lord's True Faith[/b] (Inquisitors) The religious police. In the old days, they were in charge of rooting out heresy and worship of the godlings; now they preserve the proper worship of Kettenek and, at least ostensibly, protect followers of the godlings from persecution by overzealous Kettenites. The Inquisitors have power over: Borders- Review of foreign appointees, ability to revoke any diplomatic privileges on religious grounds Peerage- Inquisitors can put Peers under criminal/moral investigation, and, if warranted, seize their assets [b]The Ring of Guidance Beyond the Lord's Borders[/b] (Borders) Foreign relations. They maintain relationships with heathen nations outside of the Sovereignty, establishing diplomatic missions, trade agreements, and arranging for missionary services. Borders has power over: Peerage- They can draft members of peerage into foreign service Military- Borders is required to approve all military actions outside of Sovereign territory [b]The Ring of Judgment for the Lord's Chosen Peers[/b] (Peerage) Peerage serves as the governing body of, for, and by the Nobility of the Sovereignty. They settle disputes between Nobles and manage all other affairs of the upper class. Peerage has power over: Military- Peerage sets the levee levels among the nobility required to maintain military forces Interior- Peerage is responsible for granting the land and easement rights required by Interior to establish for roads and agricultural lands [b]The Ring of Security of the Lord's Holy Might[/b] (Military) The Military. In times of war, they are the main fighting force. In times of peace, they maintain the peace within the Sovereignty, which often means patrolling the roads from incursions by creatures of the Ketkath. Military has power over: Interior- Military allocates manpower for works projects and road protection Priesthood- The military is also responsible for providing escorts and security for Churches and to missionaries [b]The Ring of Stewardship of the Lord's Blessed Lands[/b] (Lands) Department of the Interior. They are in charge of maintaining the roads and way stations, developing agriculture, and transporting goods throughout the Sovereignty. Lands has power over: Priesthood –Lands sets the level of tithes given from the public stores to supply the priesthood Adepts- Lands also sets the level of tithes given to supply the Adepts [b]The Ring of Priesthood of the Lord's Sacred Word[/b] (Priesthood) The Priests. They hold services, interpret the Word of Kettenek, and carry out religious rites. Priesthood has power over: Adepts- Priestly blessing is required to officially anoint Adepts when their vows must be renewed Inquisitors- Priesthood can demand the Inquisition launch an investigation of a given individual, or they can pardon an individual under suspicion or investigation by the Inquisition. [b]The Ring of Adepts of the Lord's Favored Arts[/b] (Adepts) Artisans, loremasters, notaries public, and arbiters. The Adepts are masters of all arts, often serving as teachers and entertainers. However, they also have powerful legal status as unbiased, unimpeachable observers and recorders of important events. The Adepts have power over: Inquisitors- An Adept is required to bear Witness in any significant investigation (particularly against any important individual) Borders- Scholars of the Adepts are required to review and approve language on all treaties made by Borders. [/QUOTE]
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