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− | The Landsraad is the federal legislative body of [[Shireroth]]. It is primarily made up of the nobles of the land. The Landsraad is overseen by a [[Praetor]] who acts to organize, tally and close votes. | + | The Landsraad is the federal legislative body of [[Shireroth]]. It is primarily made up of the nobles of the land, with some commoners thrown into the mix. The Landsraad is overseen by a [[Praetor]] who acts to organize, tally and close votes. |
The word "Landsraad" is ultimately from the Danish, meaning 'council of the land'. It was imported via the ''Dune'' novels by Frank Herbert. In Dutch, a recognised language within [[Greater Audentior]], it has the same meaning as in Danish. | The word "Landsraad" is ultimately from the Danish, meaning 'council of the land'. It was imported via the ''Dune'' novels by Frank Herbert. In Dutch, a recognised language within [[Greater Audentior]], it has the same meaning as in Danish. |
Revision as of 03:50, 26 December 2015
The Landsraad is the name given to the federal legislative body within the Imperial Republic of Shireroth (if the Kaiser isn't counted in). The members of the Landsraad gather in the Palace of Fjǫrleif in Shirekeep.
The Landsraad
The Landsraad is the federal legislative body of Shireroth. It is primarily made up of the nobles of the land, with some commoners thrown into the mix. The Landsraad is overseen by a Praetor who acts to organize, tally and close votes.
The word "Landsraad" is ultimately from the Danish, meaning 'council of the land'. It was imported via the Dune novels by Frank Herbert. In Dutch, a recognised language within Greater Audentior, it has the same meaning as in Danish.
Current Composition
The Landsraad is currently composed of all (lower and higher) nobles of Shireroth. This means that every citizen with a county can vote and discuss matters in the Landsraad.
The older system only allowed the Dukes to vote. While there is a call to reintroduce that kind of composition, it's proposed to stay with the current composition of the Landsraad and introduce a council of Dukes which can veto Landsraad decisions.
The Landsraad has ruled (briefly) in place of the Kaiser
Preceded by: Letifer I |
Succession of the Shirithian Kaisership 1233–1238 |
Succeeded by: Nikkolo I |
Preceded by: Wylþeow I |
Succession of the Shirithian Kaisership 1767–1770 |
Succeeded by: Lacrymosa II |
Preceded by: Trantor IV |
Succession of the Shirithian Kaisership 5311-5323 |
Succeeded by: Kaiser Mo'll I |
Preceded by: Mors IV |
Succession of the Shirithian Kaisership 5499-5501 |
Succeeded by: Sehml |
Preceded by: Verion I |
Succession of the Shirithian Kaisership 5768-5773 |
Succeeded by: Daniel III |