Parliament of Greater Bacland

In Times of crisis in Greater Bacland a Parliament is called.

## History

Before Vardon broke away to a separate Nation in 16 245, Bacland was a total monarchy with the understanding that Katos was mostly independent. It wasn't long until there needed to be a solid system put in place to make decisions for Greater Bacland.

In 16 251 a large number of allied Goliath and Aarakocra were causing trouble all around the three Nations. In decided how to deal with these issues the Leaders of Bacland, Katos and Vardon all got together and discussed it. Seven months later they decided to meet again, and draw up a proper constitution dictating how the continent was to be run. Since then they have met on overage every half year - barring long winters.

## Where does it Meet?

There is no offical meeting place of the parliament. By tradition, it is not held in any of the three capital cities of Primrose, Oaktown or Periston.

For the most part they meet in NorthMoor.

## Who is officially in the Parliament?

There are 323 official seats at a Parliament summit. The Holder of any seat gets a certain number of extras who are also given seats. The Holder of a seat may send someone in their place. In order for the parliament to sit three things must happen; (1) a representative of either William the younger or elder must be present, (2) at least one representative of the Vardish Council must be present and (3) either a representative of one of the six Dwarven Katos houses or the Governor must be there

No other person who is owed a seat may be denied entrance, and finally there is to be as little violence as possible.

There is a long list of other rules but. Most importantly, only those who are given a seat may speak. Scribes and other guests are welcome, but must be silent.

### Mainland Bacland Seats

* There is a seat for King William the Elder, His son William the Younger. The King has additional seats for 10 members of court, and ten of his choosing (usually a number of advisors, and sometimes honored gusts from overseas) and the Prince 5 (Usually knights or honored guests). There is also a seat for Favian Frost the royal treasurer, Atticus Wick the chief of post and General Victor Mowbray for a total of 30 King's seats.

* There are seats for the 4 stewards of state; Lord Arron Greyfield of the Eastern Valley, Her Ladyship the Mayor Esme Truegust of North Moor in the Heartland, Head Councilman Edward Chamberlain of Sadyn in the Lake Country, and the Governor of Westerlot, George Edwards. They are allowed to bring each 3 additional participants for a total of 16 seats affiliated with the stewards. The 4 Viscounts of the Stretch; Elizabeth Lunrune of Arrith Natel, Amas Dlarraithar of Millokos, Johnothan Igrimm of Muirtry and Thissa Emer of Last-Stop-West are also invited with 8 addition seats between them. This makes 28 seats total for the Stewards.

* There are a number of other local leaders who are given special invite, Mayors; Geddye Brown of Oaktown, Ichabod Crane of Owlview and Hwent Jull of Yelmic. Dane of Dane's Hill, The Dwarven Jarl's of Orsendal, Shivergate, Rosenhelm and Urrigvale. the Elven Steward's; Penlador Galamin of Mathnhil, Nimlalwe Yraudhen of Ellha Anore, Jan Kerrion of Sherwood, and Immirn Trellith of Teswoone. Who are all given one additional seat for 26 special Local seats.

* 5 seats that the Giants of Zephyr may fill as they like - often left empty. There are 3 seats each for facalty members of East Lenion and Haversum's Schools. There are also then 15 special seats that can be filled but other guests. These make 26 special seats.

* Final are the special invites for the two Cardinal's, Rishna and Ellis, and the 8 high bishops of mainland Bacland, they also have an additional 15 seats between them. As well as seat for the Warden of Last-Stop and 5 of their choosing. This makes 31 seats for the Church and jails.

These make for 28 named seats, and 141 total seats.

### Vardon Seats

There are seats dedicated for 16 of the Vardish high council, 6 wardens of the main cities; Primrose, Swelling Abby, Losthelm, Grimmwich, Ferronor, and Hydewind - whom are all allowed 5 extra seats. for a total of 52 government seats.

20 seats given for the Nomadic Woodelves, decided among themselves.

3 seats for each of the major Druidic circles makes 18.

This totals for 90 Vardish seats.

### Katos Seats

There are 6 seats for the House Lords, each with 5 extras to make 30 dwarven seats.

11 seats are given to the governor and other humans who live on Katos.

Totaling 41 Katos seats.

### Other Seats

There are a number of other seats given out to organisations to deal out as and if they will.

12 to the National Bank of Randore, 10 to the Merchants guild, 8 to the Union of starlight, 5 to the Mousefolk towns, 3 for the Drow Empire. These make 38.

There are also 13 seats honorarily left open for representatives of other nations of Randore. The North usually sends someone, otherwise these are often empty.

This counts for 51 other seats, however their have been exactly zero assemblies where they have all showed.