Mewnistry

The Mewnistry is the administrative body of the Butterfly Queendom that serve under and in the name of the Queen of the Butterfly Queendom. The Mewnistry is divided into 9 houses that administer different aspects of the Queendom , they are, the 6 original houses House Redbird, House Flowers, House Stone, House Forest, House Waterson, House Fields, and the 3 newer houses, House Firefly, House Cross, House McKnight.

### History

The 6 original houses were founded with the founding of the Queendom, with command giving to Urania Butterfly's Mewnipendence generals. The purpose of these houses was to administrate the Queendom's certain aspects so the aspect could have full attention rather than the divided attention of the Queen. Over the years 3 new houses were added as the Queendom grew. The newest being House McKnight. These houses have remained a staple in the history of the Butterfly Queendom.

### Powers

The Mewnistry the de jure advisory body of the Queen of the Butterfly Queendom. Each Mewnister is appointed and serves at Her Majesty's pleasure. Currently there are 9 Mewnisters each given a specific area of focus. By precedence and tradition, each Mewnister is appointed from one of the 9 noble houses of the Queendom. These houses have always held the same Mewnistry position and do not alternate. These houses with their positions include House Redbird for Mewnister of Security, House Flowers for Mewnister of Justice, House Forest for Mewnister of Borders, House Fields for Mewnister of Agriculture, House Waterson for Mewnister of the Navy, House Stone for Mewnister of Treasure, House Firefly for Mewnister of Culture and Education, House Cross for Mewnister of Health, and House Stone for Mewnister of the Army. Along with being the advisor for their respective areas, the Mewnister is often given some power over that area, such as regulatory or command powers. For example, the Mewnister of Security is often appointed as Colonel-in-Chief of the Red Capes or the Mewnister of the Navy being appointed as Colonel-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Navy.

The Queen typically has Royal Audiences with the Mewnistry every week where they discuss matters of State and Government. Oftentimes The Queen consults with her Mewnistry before making a Royal Decree or other decision. Apart from the Royal Family, the Mewnisters typically hold the highest precedence and privilege in the Queendom however this is the decision of The Queen. The power of the Mewnistry varies from monarch to monarch. Under some monarchs, the Mewnistry acts strictly as an advisory body while under others it acts as a regulatory and legislative power. Typically The Queen will grant the Mewnistry some legislative power with the ability to create laws, however these laws require the consent of The Queen. The Mewnistry also has the power to appoint an acting queen since decrees issued by Queen Vesper Butterfly. The criteria for this appointment are very specific. When The Queen is absent with no knowledge of her location for at least a period of 1 year or The Queen is clearly absent with no chance of returning, the Mewnistry must achieve unanimity on appoint an acting queen. The vote of the Royal Princess, Queen-Mother, and The Queen's Consort is also required.

## Houses

### House Redbird

**Headquarters- Red Nest**

**Title-** Mewnister of Security

**Administers-** Public safety and security of the Butterfly Queendom, Red Capes (Mewni Police), Investigators, Spies, The Mewni Warriors.

**Current Mewnister-** Falcon Redbird

### House Flowers

**Headquarters- Flowers Capitol**

**Title-** Mewnister of Justice

**Administers-** Justice and Courts of the Butterfly Queendom, lawyers, judges, magistrates, prosecutors, jurists

**Current Mewnister-** Jasmine Flowers

### House Forest

**Headquarters- Forest Watchtower**

**Title-** Mewnister of Borders

**Administers-** Border protection, rangers, border guards, customs and immigration

**Current Mewnister -** Juniper Forest

### House Fields

**Headquarters- Fields Manor**

**Title-** Mewnister of Agriculture

**Administers-** Agriculture of the Butterfly Queendom, economists, trade regulation, labor rights, agricultural administration

**Current Mewnister-** Jordan Fields

### House Waterson

**Headquarters- Waterson Port**

**Title-** Mewnister of Navy

**Administers-** Navy of the Butterfly Queendom, sailors, navigators, port surveillance, marine guard

**Current Mewnister-** Marine Waterson

### House Stone

**Headquarters- Stone Mines**

**Title-** Mewnister of Treasure

**Administers-** Treasury of the Butterfly Queendom, bankers, jewelers, accountants

**Current Mewnister-** Ruby Stone

### House Firefly

**Headquarters- Firefly Library**

**Title-** Mewnister of Culture

**Administers-** Masters, academics, librarians, notaries

**Current Mewnister-** Berenice Firefly

### House Cross

**Headquarters- Cross Sanitorium**

**Title-** Mewnister of Health

**Administers-** Health of the Butterfly Queendom, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and health agents

**Current Mewnister-** Carice Cross

### House McKnight

**Headquarters- McKnight Fort**

**Title-** Mewnister of the Army

**Administers-** Army of the Butterfly Queendom, knights, military science and service in general

**Current Mewnister-** Percy McKnight

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