Government (Ranks)

Atheirdin's government has various ranks that each fulfil their own duties for the kingdom.

## 0 - Royals

The highest rank in the government is the Royal family.

First appointed in the year 1000 at the arrival of the Europeans, the kingdom has been through various Kings, Queens, and Royals that have held their status at the top of the administration board.

The royals' main duty is to oversee the country, ensure that everything is working orderly, and to be the deciding factor in political events such as new law passings and high-priority crime cases. All changes to Atheirdin must be run by and approved by the reigning royal before proceeding.

## 1 - Esequois

(pronounced eh-seh-koy). Esequois are the highest government rank below royals.

**Requirements** for becoming an Esequois:

* Have been active in the government for 50 or more years.
* A blood native to Atheirdin (i.e. born in the kingdom).

**Jobs** that Esequois do:

* Aid and advise the reigning royalty.
* Attend board meetings with royals.
* Pass new laws or revise old ones upon request.
* Manage and direct lower ranks.

**Gains** that Esequois get:

* The 'Esq.' title. (i.e. someone named Aldor Maron can call themselves Esq. Maron rather than Miss./Mr. Maron).
* Become right-hand staff of royals.
* Higher wages than lower ranks.

## 2 - Tiequois

(pronounced tee-yuh-koy). Tiequois are the second highest rank.

**Requirements** for becoming a Tiequois:

* Have been in the government for 40 or more years.
* A blood native to Atheirdin (i.e. born in the kingdom).

**Jobs** that Tiequois do:

* Support and aid the Esequois.
* Manage paperwork regarding laws and prison sentences.
* Train lower ranks.

**Gains** that Tiequois get:

* The 'Tiq.' title. (i.e. someone named Aldor Maron can call themselves Tiq. Maron rather than Miss./Mr. Maron).
* Higher wages than lower ranks.

## 3 - Mynequois

(pronounced min-ah-koy). Mynequois are the third highest rank.

**Requirements** for becoming a Mynequois:

* Have been in the government for 30 or more years.
* A blood native to Atheirdin (i.e. born in the kingdom).

**Jobs** that Mynequois do:

* Maintain and run the prisons of Atheirdin.
* Act as the highest authority in the prison system.
* Train lower ranks.

**Gains** that Mynequois get:

* The 'Myn.' title. (i.e. someone named Aldor Maron can call themselves Myn. Maron rather than Miss./Mr. Maron).
* Higher wages than lower ranks.

## 4 - Lesequois

(pronounced less-ah-koy). Lesequois are the fourth highest rank.

**Requirements** for becoming a Lesequois:

* Have been in the government for 20 or more years.
* A blood native to Atheirdin (i.e. born in the kingdom).

**Jobs** that Lesequois do:

* Manage and take feedback from the civilians of Atheirdin.
* Hold town meetings and act as the spokesperson for the higher ranks.
* Forward messages to higher ranks.

**Gains** that Lesequois get:

* The 'Les.' title. (i.e. someone named Aldor Maron can call themselves Les. Maron rather than Miss./Mr. Maron).
* Higher wages than lower ranks.

## 5 - Yanequois

(pronounced yan-uh-koy). Yanequois are the lowest rank.

**Requirements** for becoming a Yanequois:

* Aged 40 or older (converts to age 20 for us).
* A blood native to Atheirdin (i.e. born in the kingdom).

**Jobs** that Yanequois do:

* Attend town meetings, events, and festivals as security/representatives for the government.
* Pass small messages up to the Lesequois.

**Gains** that Yanequois get:

* The 'Yan.' title. (i.e. someone named Aldor Maron can call themselves Tiq. Maron rather than Miss./Mr. Maron).

## Notes

* In terms of 'years' in the requirements, that is in Atheirdinian years. Since their calendar is quicker than ours, this means that 20 years for them is only 10 years for us. If you become a Yanequois at the minimum age, you'd only need to be 30 (our age) to get the next rank up.
* Required years of service can be in *any* rank. You could serve as a Yanequois for 50 years then immediately be promoted to Esequois if you apply for the position.
* To be eligible to apply for the lowest rank, you need to have completed the Working School qualification 'Government Official'. You need to have passed the highest level of that degree, which takes 9 years to achieve.