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For instance, perhaps you have a talent for strategy, diplomacy, statesmanship, organization, combat, or simply a knack for boosting morale with humor?

All new members of the Duchy of Wessex start as trial members. If you are formally inducted, you will begin at the starter rank called "villein". From there, you immediately have five possible options to advance yourself in status and rank: becoming a soldier, pursuivant, burgess, clergyman or yeoman of the court. Soldiers gain in rank by how best they arm themselves and how skilled they become in combat. Soldiers can become knights. Soldiers have less financial obligation than ordinary villeins, but soldiers are required to drill. Even those who are not soldiers still fight for the duchy, though! Pursuivants immediately apprentice to a herald and learn the art of heraldry, which is very important in Wessex for keeping track of land ownership. Burgesses try to save their money to buy a building within town and pursue a trade. Friars are initiate members of the clergy, a social class made up of ecclesiastics devoted to the Auran faith who have taken vows not to pursue worldly advancement and possessions, instead choosing a life of service to Auros and the faithful. Yeomen of the Court must pass the Yeoman Exam on our site and then can become government officials. Yeomen can be promoted to the Duke's Cabinet.

Most Noble Duke of Wessex, I, the undersigned wish to bind myself in fealty to you as a humble villein. I will not marry without your consent including rights of livery and ius primae noctis, I will wear the colors you ask of me, and I will work in return for your protection and largesse until circumstances should allow me to advance from my present station.

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