Chellearenth Government

Chellearenth is ruled by an absolute monarchy or diarchy, thereby meaning that one or two people have complete control over Chellearenth. Each new ruler will rule alone (with the assistance and guidance of the Council of Chellearenth) unless they choose to marry, then the couple will rule together.

*Examples: Queen Charlotte of Chellearenth took the throne alone but married soon after.*

As long as the King and Queen remain in good standing with the people and the Council then they keep their power and role.

## **Order of Heirs**

The throne is passed down to the eldest child, a system known as primogeniture. If the eldest child at any point becomes incapable of ruling (debilitating illness, death, impeachment by the Council of Advisors, ect.) or decides to forfeit the throne it will be passed down to the next eldest child. The gender of the heir does not matter, only that they are 18. In most cases the heir does not inherit the throne when the current holder(s) of the throne die(s). Much of the time the current king and/or queen will step down from the throne as a sort of retirement, allowing the heir to prepare for the exact moment in which the current rulers will step down and be ready to step up. Past rulers who have retired take position on the High  Council of Chellearenth to assist the new ruler and offer advice.

### **Exceptions**

In order to inherit the throne the heir must be at least 18 years old and If no suitable heir is found from the previous ruler then the throne is passed onto the next eldest and their children. In the example tree of lineage shown above, if the first heir (after receiving the throne) is unable to rule or dies and neither of their children are above 18, it is then passed onto the 2nd child (4th heir) and their children become next in line. Also, if the current royal family has no more children and cannot produce another suitable heir before they die and lose the throne then the entire family loses the throne and it is passed onto the Head Advisor of the Council of Chellearenth and their family.

Also, if the next heir to the throne has committed any of the Unpardonable Acts he/she automatically forfeits their claim to the throne and cannot inherit the throne unless the current ruler pardons him/her.

## **Marriage of Royalty**

When a member of royalty marries, primary heir excluded, their title will change from Prince or Princess to High Prince/Princess. They are no longer Princess/Prince. They become a Grand Prince/Princesses of Chellearenth (2nd heir) and then Grand Prince/Princesses of *Aeberuthy* (all preceding heirs). However once the 1st heir has taken the throne all of their siblings assume the title of Grand Prince/Princess.

*Examples: Grand Prince Nathaniel Kinsley of Chellearenth and his wife Grand Duchess Marissa Peroke-Kinsley of Chellearenth. Grand Princess Madeline Kinsley of Aeberuthy. Prince Charles Kinsley of Chellearenth (Queen Charlotte’s son)*

### **Traditions**

#### ***Naming of a Royal Child***

It has been tradition for every member of the royal family for the name of their first child to begin with a C. This does not just include the first heir but is often continued with every heir.

*Examples: High Duchess Catherine of Chellearenth, Queen Charlotte of Chellearenth, Prince Charles of Chellearenth, Duchess Courtney of Aeberuthy*

*Olson Kinsley, was almost named Christopher as his mother was fearful that his sister (the current queen) wouldn’t be allowed to take the throne. She wanted to ensure that whoever took the throne continued the naming tradition. Fun fact though, Olson was the first, second child, to not have their name begin with a C.*

### ***Passage of Last Names***

If a woman of the royal family marries she will not take the last name of her husband. Instead her husband will take her last name in order to keep the family name in-tact.

*Ex. King Daniel Wellard-Kinsley of Chellearenth and Lord Alexander Dearisid-Kinsley of Chellearenth.*

## **Current Queen and King of Chellearenth**

### **Queen Charlotte Kinsley and King Daniel Wellard-Kinsley**

Queen Charlotte of Chellearenth was born to the current High Lady Catherine and  High Lord Alexander of Chellearenth, at that time Queen Catherine and King Alexander. Raised as Princess Charlotte of Chellearenth until her 22nd year where she took over the role of Queen.

She married,  Daniel Wellard of Vladena, a year later. Charlotte met Daniel at Hawthorne where he was in the hero track. Although he held no title they became good friends and when Charlotte was pressured towards choosing a husband she reached out to him and he accepted. *Let me tell you, the nobles and Council were none too happy about that. But, there was nothing they could do.*

King Daniel of Chellearenth spent his first few years as king learning what he needed to know about ruling before stepping up to assume full kingly responsibilities within the last year and a half and has made a lot of progress towards becoming a strong ruler of Chellearenth.

They currently have a son, **Prince Charles** **of Chellearenth**. *Who is the absolute cutest thing the entire world.* Charlotte is also pregnant.

## **Previous Rulers of Chellearenth**

* **Queen Catherine and King Alexander**
	+ Catherine was the first female to assume the throne after her older brother died before he could  take the throne. For centuries a female was not permitted to take the throne but after the Disease swept throughout Chellearenth and killed both the current King and her older brother, Catherine assumed the throne.
	+ Despite being the only available heir to the throne and the current climate of Chellearenth (currently recovering from the Disease which killed an estimated 25% of the population) she still received opposition from the Council of Chellearenth who didn’t feel a woman could rule on her own. To combat this she married Count Alexander Dearisid of Moling. They had five children together: Charlotte, Olson, Nathaniel, Madeline, and Natalie.
	+ Most noted accomplishments: Helping the kingdom recover from the aftermath of the Disease, reinstalling contact with Stoniel, and redefining the role of women in Chellearenth.

* **King Cargan and Queen Gloria**

* **King Christopher**

* **King Clemens Kinsley**
	+ First King of the Kinsley family, took over after King Landor III was forcibly removed from the throne by the Council of Chellearenth.

* **King Landor III**
* First and only King of Chellearenth to be a headmaster at Hawthorne Institute of Legends. Wasn’t necessarily the greatest King or Headmaster. Was eventually removed from the position of headmaster and shortly after returning full-time to Chellearenth, found himself overthrown by the Council and Head Advisor Clemens Kinsley of Edona took over the throne

## **Council of Chellearenth (aka Council of Advisors)**

### **Attire**

A member of the Council of Chellearenth can be identified by two distinct pieces of clothing. A **blue cloak** and a **white circlet**. The blue representing Chellearenth and the white representing honesty, privilege, purity, and virtue, traits that are meant to represent the Council. *Whether or not everyone always upholds those traits is another thing entirely.*

In addition to the normal required attire for all Council of Chellearenth members, a blue jewel is added to the circlet to symbolize the unity between Chellearenth and the Council.

### **Positions**

* ***High Council***
	+ Composed solely of the previous rulers of Chellearenth. Offer guidance to the new king/queen until they themselves die and the High Council will cease to exist until the current king and queen resign from the throne and move to the High Council.
	+ Do not actively participate in the Council of Chellearenth meetings but when they do it is often to bestow wisdom and past knowledge of their own mistakes to the general group. Usually have a private meeting with the King and/or Queen once a week.
	+ Current members of the High Council include **High Lord Alexander Dearisid-Kinsley** and **High Lady Catherine Kinsley of Chellearenth**.

* ***Head Advisor***
	+ The most trusted advisor of the king and/or queen. A highly regarded spot on the Council and will often lead the discussions alongside the king/queen. Accompanies the king/queen for a good portion of the day and keeps them updated on the happenings of the kingdom, reports, emergencies, as well as the happenings of other kingdoms. Offers advice and their thoughts on the matter.
	+ Past holder(s) of this position: Duke Jacoby Duvall of Edona, Grand Princess Madeline Kinsley of Aeberuthy.
	+ Current holder of this position: **Councilman Flynn Keelan** This is the first commoner to hold the position of Head Advisor, hence why he has no title other than Councilman.

* **Advisor**
	+ The general title for those who serve on the Council of Chellearenth. When in Council attire or while meetings are in session the proper title for members is either Councilman (Last name) or Councilwoman (last name).
	+ *Example: Grand Princess Madeline Kinsley of Aeberuthy becomes Councilwoman Kinsley. Count Grayson Maydolis of Runswick becomes Councilman Maydolis. This eliminates the need for lengthy titles and facilitates conversation as it allows for all to be at the same level and negates the need for general rules of Chellearenthin conversation.*

* **Advisor of Interkingdom Relations**
	+ Specializes in foreign affairs, foreign policy, diplomacy, and interkingdom relations. Directs ambassadors, diplomats, and is in charge of communications between kingdoms.
	+ Current holder of this position: **Grand Princess Madeline Kinsley of Aeberuthey**

* **Advisor of Intrakingdom Relations**
	+ Specializes in how the kingdom itself is doing as a whole. Works closely with advisor of interkingdom relations. In charge of the postal system.
	+ Current holder of this position: **Councilwoman Creighton**

* **Advisor of Economy and Trade**
	+ Focuses on the economy of Chellearenth and directs imports and exports with permission of king/queen.
	+ Current holder of this position: **Councilman Provinski**

* **Advisor of Law and Order**
	+ Head of the justice system and directs the Royal Court. Gathers information from the “police” forces around Chellearenth as to how the kingdom is doing in terms of maintaining order and on crime trends.
	+ Current holder of this position: **Councilman Locke**

* **Advisor of Science and Technologies**
	+ In charge of all scientific prospects and technological developments in Chellearenth.
	+ Current holder of this position: **Councilwoman Esquivel**

* **Advisor of Military Forces**
	+ Advises King and/or Queen on matters of national security and military. Directs the General of the Chellearenth military forces.
	+ Previous holder(s) of this position:  **Jacoby Duvall of Edona**
	+ Current holder of this position: **Count Grayson Maydolis of Runswick**

* **Advisor of Agriculture and Natural Resources**
	+ In charge of helping the king/queen make decisions based upon knowledge of how Chellearenth agriculture is doing as well as the state of the natural resources they have to offer.
	+ Current holder of this position: **Councilman Kaplan**

### **Power**

Can only advise the King and/or Queen. Do hold a special standing in the kingdom though and are generally members of nobility and well-respected by all. Considered higher than nobles but lower than the royal family.

### **Special Circumstances**

If something happens to both the King and the Queen (illness, get stuck in another kingdom, death, ect.) then the Head Advisor with assistance of the High Council can overrule the power of the King and the Queen and make emergency decisions for Chellearenth on a voting system. 2/3rds approval from the Council of Chellearenth is required for any decision to be made without the King or the Queen’s approval.

### **Selection**

Selected by the rulers themselves. Usually highly educated. Many times the regular advisors will not change when a new ruler takes over but the Head Advisor often times will. Occasionally if the ruler has built a strong relationship with the previous Head Advisor they will stay but often times a different Head Advisor is chosen from the ranks of Advisors already on the Council.

The time right before a new leader takes over is one of the most important times for a Council member because if the new ruler does not like the advisor then they will most likely be replaced by somebody else. Council members have been known to significantly improve their behavior and try their best to create a good impression with the future king/queen. There have also been rumors of Council members using this time to make other members that they aren’t particularly fond of look bad.

## **Council Aids**

This position is an introductory role to the Council. Often times held by someone who aspires to become an official Council member or is looking for a career in the government. Councilaids can either be assigned to a specific advisor (typically those who hold an official title such as Head of Foreign Affairs) or be assigned to the general Council. Their duties may include passing out papers, taking notes, helping whomever they are assigned to, setting up meetings with other Council members, or observing. Council aids are not permitted to speak during Council meetings unless spoken to or asked to speak.

#### **Attire**

They wear similar cloaks to the Council members except that they are grey.

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