Laverian Chronicles Entry 3
Houses of the Kingdom: Representatives
The noble families of the Laverian Peninsula are accorded far less power in current times than in years past. The aftermath of the Crownswar and the accompanying animosity of the the Claimant Warlords has left the Princess Regent with little faith in the nobility.
Current royal law requires all titled families desiring to be recognized as such to have a representative at the Court of Laveria. This liaison/diplomat/spy is chosen by the Court every season from a selection of candidates put forth by the House. If no candidate is selected, the noble family must do without a representative for a season.
The official Court representative is the only one that can put forth petitions to the crown on behalf of his or her represented party and vote on policy. This has made the position a coveted one that is almost as powerful as that of the head of the noble house. However, because it is chosen by the Court, individuals of obvious skill, charisma, and power are rarely elevated. Thus, a noble house is likely to select individuals who are reasonably competent but not likely to be viewed as a threat. This often backfires, and a weak or easily pliable individual is selected. However, sometimes a relative unknown can rise to prominence and garner great political power for a noble House.
The noble families of the Laverian Peninsula are accorded far less power in current times than in years past. The aftermath of the Crownswar and the accompanying animosity of the the Claimant Warlords has left the Princess Regent with little faith in the nobility.
Current royal law requires all titled families desiring to be recognized as such to have a representative at the Court of Laveria. This liaison/diplomat/spy is chosen by the Court every season from a selection of candidates put forth by the House. If no candidate is selected, the noble family must do without a representative for a season.
The official Court representative is the only one that can put forth petitions to the crown on behalf of his or her represented party and vote on policy. This has made the position a coveted one that is almost as powerful as that of the head of the noble house. However, because it is chosen by the Court, individuals of obvious skill, charisma, and power are rarely elevated. Thus, a noble house is likely to select individuals who are reasonably competent but not likely to be viewed as a threat. This often backfires, and a weak or easily pliable individual is selected. However, sometimes a relative unknown can rise to prominence and garner great political power for a noble House.