Nine Royal Tribes of Lyonesse

As the Principality of Lyonesse was developed as a governmental body, it was determined that strict Laws had to be written into affect to protect our culture and protect those things established making them virtually unchangeable except by one ruling body, The Royal Court.  The Royal Court consist of the first nine houses of Lyonesse, known as the Nine Royal Tribes.  All listed here in order as to age of the Tribe and in order of precedence.
==The Nine Royal Tribes==
1. Lyonesse
2. Armorique
3. Ys
4. Skaghane
5. Salay
6. Pomperol
7. Mausheld
8. Troicinet
9. Dahaut
The Seneschal Duke of each Royal Tribe serves as the Head of that Family and Rules their individual Duchies without question.  Both the Name and Arms of these Royal Tribes are set in stone and cannot be changed nor altered in any fashion.  The Armorial Court of Lyonesse determines the next in line Heir Apparent of the Nine Royal Tribes as well. Any so named  into that Royal Tribe, assumes the surname of that Royal Tribe.  Some bloodlines are matriarchal when the Armorial Court looks for the Heir. Note: Whatever the surname is of the ruling Family of a Royal Tribe, that Family MUST adopt the Royal Tribe's Name and Arms upon their ascension to it. At no time may the Royal Tribal Name nor the Arms be altered without a 2/3 majority vote of the existing Royal Court. 
==Royal Tribe of Lyonesse==
The Royal Tribe of Lyonesse is the only exception to these Laws.  The Seneschal Duke of Lyonesse, the Royal Tribe, is the Prince of Lyonesse, therefore special exceptions must be made so, the Prince may serve the Realm, independent of the Royal Court.  If an Heir Apparent is of age, and so named, he/she shall serve as Seneschal of the Royal Tribe of Lyonesse.  If no heir apparent is of age nor one exist, the Prince of Lyonesse may name a Regent Seneschal of Lyonesse to serve as the active member within the Royal Court.