Warden

Warden (female equivalent being Wardeness) is a title given to the head of a Great House by the King of Aqoris, with the exception of the Great House of the Marches who receive the title of Lord Protector of The Marshes and the Lord of the Kraken Islands, which are equivalent to a Warden in status. The Wardens are in charge of the region they command and that includes the region's army and vassals, making the Warden the most powerful noble in the region. It can be given to any house in the region however it is typically tradition to grant it to the Head of a Great House as giving it to a lesser lord would be an offensive move. A Great House status and a Warden title are typically mutually inclusive. 
There are only Four Wardens as the Domainlands is ruled by the King and has overall control and the Marshes do not have a Warden. In some cases when a Head of a Great House is too young, the title may be given to a more capable Lord. This is called a Regent Warden as they are standing in until the Lord comes of age to rule the region. In some extreme cases if a Lord is too incapable to command an army then the military responsibility of the title will be granted to another Lord but they will not be called Lord.
== Current Wardens of the Kingdom of Aqoris ==
* Warden of The Lake: Title Traditionally held by the Lord of Ravenglass and Head of House Rocke, since King Jaxar Rocke submitted to King Barden Boyce. Lord Kayl Rocke is the current Warden of the Lake after his father, Lord Anron Rocke's death. 
* Warden of The North: Title Traditionally held by the Lord of Carlisle and Head of House Carlisle, since the founding of House Carlisle by Sir Carl during the Foundation Wars. It has been held by Lord Daltas Carlisle since he became Lord during the War of the Bears and the execution of his father, Lord Ethon Carlisle.
* Warden of The South: Title Traditionally held by the Lord of Sunderly and Head of House Ross, since House Ross' were granted the title after the Foundation War. Currently held by Lord Ruban Ross.
* Warden of The Border: Title Traditionally held by the Lord of Greycrest and Head of House Slait, since the establishment of the Borderlands during the expansion. Currently held by Lord Randar Slait. 
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