Introduction to the Duchy of Wessex

[Azzerhoden Razeri]

Duchy Wessex Intro.pdf

[Azzerhoden Razeri]

Updated the pdf with the changes discussed for LIF

[Jaidyn Sothenic]

First paragraph there's a grammar mistake. In the Mayor part it mentions the exchequer.
I've read up to the clerks for now. I'll continue when I wake up.

[Randver Jormunrekson]

Found an error on page 14.

"The chain of command is thus: The Duke, Constable, Warden/Admiral,
Commander/Commodore, Captain, Marshal/Forester/First-Mate,
lieutenant/mate,Serjeant Major, First Serjeants, Serjeants, Armsman"

But besides that, it's a perfectly good little introductory guide.

[Altus Whyte]

Page 2

The key reason for the restructuring, and redefinition of certain positions,
was to accommodate Wessex as a multi-game clan instead of focusing
exclusively on one “flagship” game. This approach has opened up much
possibility for individuals to be involved in essential hands-on
management duties than ever before.

This is all about the multi-game community concept which Manus undid, so it needs to be removed.

Also a defunct concept from the kingdom era:

Wessex members are active in
various game worlds and each of those form part of one single shire.

This too:

COUNTY
Is the term used for the territory in a world in which Wessex has a
significant presence. The cabinet officers will usually appoint a Bailiff
to administrate it, if required. If a member holds a county specific
position, rank or title it is forfeit if he changes game, unless he is
specifically reappointed by the cabinet or Bailiff of his new county.

[Altus Whyte]

Page 3

I believe the following is a limitation to a landed knight's recruitment abilities that was introduced by the KoW regime. Whether it should be kept or not would be up for the current cabinet to decide.

FIEFS
Are the land grants given to vassals, but we specifically use this term for
the land granted to vassal knights. The administration of a fief, while
delegated to the knight, will still be supervised by the ducal court
especially as regards recruitment and ceremony. The power to grant full
member status will remain with the ducal court.

Page 4

Not all Lords are Magnates. I'd replace the following with "Lords (Nobility)"

Can also remove the multi-game related stuff

Gentry are those that hold any of the following titles:
· King (Rex)
· Lords (Magnates)
· Knights/thanes/baronets (Equites)
· Esquires/pages (Escutari)
Gentry’ titles are not county specific and will stay with a member
regardless of the game he or she is playing.

[Jaidyn Sothenic]

Yeah you're right. In Darkfall, Brockmoore recruited separately on some occasions yet they still followed the usual trial member rules.

[Altus Whyte]

Yeah you're right. In Darkfall, Brockmoore recruited separately on some occasions yet they still followed the usual trial member rules.

Okay. So I take it Brockmoore didn't need to wait for ducal court approval for each trial member they wanted to make into a full member.

[Azzerhoden Razeri]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I very much appreciate this feedback as this document will often be the first official piece of information other players review to get to know us. So it needs to be 100% accurate.

First paragraph there's a grammar mistake. In the Mayor part it mentions the exchequer.
I've read up to the clerks for now. I'll continue when I wake up.

Fixed. I did a search on the term and replaced all occurrences. Should have done this yesterday! Also ensured the term commodore and ranger is also only used where now appropriate EXCEPT for one section on page 5 under Baronet. It says:

A baronetcy is most often bestowed by the Duke onto skilled civil servants, successful burgesses or mayors and rangers that have made significant contributions to the Wessex community.

I think Ranger should be removed, as they would be made knights now, correct?

[Azzerhoden Razeri]

Page 2

This is all about the multi-game community concept which Manus undid, so it needs to be removed.

Also a defunct concept from the kingdom era:


This too:

OK, I rewrote that paragraph on page 2 to the following draft:

The key reason for the restructuring is our upcoming focus on Life Is Feudal and the overall trending of the game industry toward true sandbox focused games. In previous games we had to adjust to fit what the game would allow. With LIF we can revert back to the original vision of His Majesty and hope going forward to continue along the true path.

Removed the sentence under Shire on page 2.

I think we should discuss county a bit more, perhaps on teamspeak. There are 25 references to the term county in the doc and generally is used as an RP convention for 'game'. As an example:

The position of Burgess is county specific and if a player relocates to another his position would be forfeit until such time as he can re-establish himself.

My reading is that the title gentry travels from game to game with the player, but the title Burgess does not.