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--- stolen_land:general:patents [2020/07/20 13:00] – [The Council’s Charter] johnb
+++ stolen_land:general:patents [2020/07/22 09:27] (current) – [March-Hold Charters] johnb
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 The council will appoint a King of Arms to be responsible for recording the grant and removal of patents and charters, as well as the coats of arms used by the various houses and institutions.
-__**Addendum**__
+__//Addendum//__
-No patent or charter may be removed without the express permission of The Council
+No patent or charter may be removed without the express permission of The Council.
-Greater Patents and Charters, may only be granted with the express permission of The Council.  These include:
+//Greater Patents// and Charters, may only be granted with the express permission of The Council.  These include:
   * Dukedoms (Dukes) (At the gift of the council)
   * Counties (Counts) (At the gift of the council)
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   * Charters or patents that have a national effect.
-**Lesser Patents and Charters** may be granted by Nobles and Administrators, on behalf of the Council, according to certain conditions.  These include:
+//Lesser Patents and Charters// may be granted by Nobles and Administrators, on behalf of the Council, according to certain conditions.  NOTE:  No lord may award a title at the same level as their own, or one that exceeds it. Nobles (without an administrative role) may only grant charters or patents that relate solely to land that they own.   These include:
-  * Lord – (requires land and must commit 10 Defence points to Brevoy)
+  * Lord – (requires land and must commit 10 Defence points to Brevoy)  (Viscount only)
-  * Lord Dominus – (must commit 5 Defence points to Brevoy)
+  * Lord Dominus – (must commit 5 Defence points to Brevoy) (Viscount, Baron, Governor or Lord-Mayor)
-  * March-Lord – (requires land and must commit 1 Defence points to Brevoy)
+  * March-Lord – (requires land and must commit 1 Defence points to Brevoy) (Viscount, Baron, Governor or Lord-Mayor)
-  * Charters or patents that have a regional effect  (the region for which the awarding Noble or Administrator is responsible).
+  * Charters or patents that have a regional effect  (the region for which the awarding Noble or Administrator is responsible). (Viscount, Baron, Governor or Lord-Mayor)
 Hereditary titles must have the source of the defence points and their location listed in the patent.  Loss or removal of those defence points will be a just reason for removal of the patent and title.
-**Lifetime Patents** should be awarded sparingly and for purposes recognised as ‘of value’ to the region or Brevoy as a whole.  These include
+//Lifetime Patents// should be awarded sparingly and for purposes recognised as ‘of value’ to the region or Brevoy as a whole.  These include
-  * Lord
+  * Lord (Viscount or Governor only)
-  * Lord-Dominus
+  * Lord-Dominus (Viscount, Governor or Lord-Mayor)
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 This charter grants the City of Tusk the right to appoint its own Lord Mayor who will be responsible for the City and its lands.
-  * The Lord Mayor will administer the city on a day to day basis.
-  * The city will be free of National Taxes
+The Lord Mayor has the following right sand responsibilities
+  * To administer the city on a day to day basis.
+  * The City will be free of National Taxes
+  * The Lord Mayor is entitled to collect taxes from the roads and businesses in the city.
+  * The Lord Mayor is entitled to create hereditary ++titles|(Laird, Dominus)++ for loyal followers who pledge their loyalty and support to the city.
   * The Lord Mayor may only be removed from office by the people of the city, or with the express consent of both the Noble Council and the Regent.
   * The Lord Mayor is required to provide adequate defences for the city. (Min 10 defence points)
+  * The Lord Mayor is required to patrol their lands and notify local Charter Holders of incursions.
   * The Lord Mayor will muster the city’s troops, when required by both the Noble Council and the Regent.
-  * The Lord Mayor is entitled to collect taxes from the roads and businesses in the city.
   * The Lord Mayor is required to encourage and support the development of March-Lordships in the undeveloped and unclaimed areas close to the city.
   * The city will respect the boundaries of the adjoining charter holders.
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   * The March-Lord is required to provide adequate defences for the province. (Min 1 defence points)
   * The March-Lord is required to patrol their March-Hold and notify local Charter Holders of incursions.
-  * The March-Lord will muster the province’s troops, when required by both the Noble Council and the Regent.
+  * The March-Lord will muster the March-Hold’s troops, when required by both the Noble Council and the Regent.
   * The March-Lord is required to encourage and support the development of March-Lordships in the undeveloped and unclaimed areas close to the province.
   * The March-Lord will respect the boundaries of the adjoining charter holders.
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+==== Specific Charters ====
+These documents  confirm specific administrative right on an individual or group, but don’t (generally) transfer land into their ownership.
+**The Sootscale Charter**
+This Charter grants Marik of Midmarch sole rights to act as intermediary between the Province of Midmarch and the Kobolds of the Sootscale tribe
+  * Marik of Midmarch will develop a permanent settlement at Sootcale that will act as a trade base, to allow the Sootscale Kobolds to export the produce of their mine.
+  * Marik of Midmarch, or his representatives, will be the initial channel for communications and negotiations between the leaders of Midmarch and Sootscale.
+  * Marik of Midmarch will respect the boundaries of the adjoining charter holders.
+++Note| (The Sootscale tibe have a settlement charter granting them   the right of self-government, that references and protects this charter)++
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+===== Patents =====
+A Patent is a legal document that assigns rights and privileges to individuals. It might confer a Noble Title or the right to Exclusive Trade (among other things) and is normally issued by the ruling monarch. However, the right to issue some patents may be delegated to lower ranking nobles or officials.
+==== Baronial Patents====
+This example below is an example of a Baronial Patent issued to any person elevated to the rank of Baron.  The first section is standard and applied to all Barons, while the second section contains specific clauses.
+**Baron Gates**
+This Patent recognises Henry leMaistre as Baron Gates, in respect of his holdings at Newgate, Eastgate and Westgate.  It may be inherited by his heirs, so long as the estate remains intact, is inherited with this title, and the new baron pledges allegiance to Brevoy.
+Baron Gates has the following rights and responsibilities.
+  * To administer the Barony on a day-to-day basis.
+  * The Barony will be free of National Taxes
+  * The Baron is entitled to collect taxes from businesses in the Barony.
+  * The Baron is entitled to create hereditary ++titles|(Laird, Dominus)++ for loyal followers who pledge their loyalty and support to the Barony.
+  * The Baron may only be removed from office with the express consent of both the Noble Council and the Regent.
+  * The Baron is required to provide adequate defences for the Barony. (Min 15 defence points)
+  * The Baron is required to patrol their lands and notify local Charter Holders of incursions.
+  * The Baron will muster the Barony troops, when required by both the Noble Council and the Regent.
+  * The Baron is required to encourage and support the development of March-Holds in the undeveloped and unclaimed areas close to the province.
+  * The Baron will respect the boundaries of the adjoining charter holders.
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+==== Lord’s Patents====
+This example below is an example of a Lord’s Patent issued to any person elevated to the rank of Lord or Lord Dominus.  The first section is standard and applied to all Holders, while the second section contains specific clauses.   There are slight differences between Landed Grants, Unlanded Grants and lifetime Grants.
+**Lord Ringbridge**  (Landed)
+This Patent recognises Cyrus Lebeda-Ondari as Lord-Dominus of Ringbridge, in respect of his holdings at Ringbridge.  It may be inherited by his heirs, so long as the estate remains intact, is inherited with this title, and the new baron pledges allegiance to Brevoy.
+The Lord has the following rights and responsibilities.
+  * To administer the Lordship on a day-to-day basis.
+  * The Lordship will be free of National Taxes
+  * The Lord is entitled to collect taxes from businesses in the Lordship.
+  * The Lord may only be removed from office with the express consent of both the Noble Council and the Regent.
+  * The Lord is required to provide adequate defences for the Lordship. ++Note|(10dp for Lord, 5dp for Lord-Dominus)++
+  * The Lord is required to patrol their lands and notify local Charter Holders of incursions.
+  * The Lord will muster the Lordship troops, when required by both the Noble Council and the Regent.
+  * The Lord is required to encourage and support the development of March-Holds in the undeveloped and unclaimed areas close to the province.
+  * The Lord will respect the boundaries of the adjoining charter holders.
+**Lord Adoven**  (Unlanded)
+This Patent recognises Adoven of Tusk as Lord-Dominus, in respect of his ++ holdings |(Fortified manor, Sword School, Military College)++ in the City of Tusk.  It may be inherited by his heirs, so long as the estate remains intact, is inherited with this title, and the new baron pledges allegiance to Brevoy.
+The Lord has the following rights and responsibilities.
+  * The Lord will muster his troops, when required by both the Noble Council and the Regent.
+  * The Lord is required to encourage and support the development of March-Holds in the undeveloped and unclaimed areas close to the province.
+  * The Lord will respect the boundaries of all charter holders.
+**Lord Andalon**  (Lifetime)
+This Patent recognises Andalon Lebeda as Lord-Dominus, in respect of his service to the communities of Tusk and Midmarch.    This patent will expire on  the death of the Incumbent.