LB: III B-F are to be revoked entirely.
A to be changed as follows
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ToA: Requirements and Definitions
1. Citizenship Requirements
a. A Noble of Shireroth must be a citizen of Shireroth.
b. A Noble of Shireroth shall not be a minor as defined by the Ministry of Immigration and Naturalization.
2. Definition
a. The Kaiser, as outlined in the Imperial Charter, is the Supreme Noble of Shireroth and is thus considered a Noble.
b. A Duke is a Noble, below the rank of Kaiser.
c. A Lesser-Noble, without regard for particular title, is a Noble below the rank of Duke..
d. Those without the rank of Lesser-Noble, or higher, are not considered Nobles..
G to be changed as follows:A: Requirements and Ranks
1. Citizenship Requirements
a. A Noble of Shireroth must be a citizen of Shireroth.
b. A Noble of Shireroth shall not be a minor as defined by the Ministry of Immigration and Naturalization.
2. Noble Rank
a. There shall exist a tier of Noble Ranks in Shireroth and all individuals who are bestowed a title within these ranks shall be considered a Noble.
b. The Kaiser shall be at the apex of this tier, as the Supreme Noble of Shireroth, as outlined in the Imperial Charter.
c. The rank of Patrician shall exist directly beneath the rank of Kaiser
d. The rank of Equestrian shall exist directly beneath the rank of Patrician
e. The rank of Civitas shall exist directly beneath the rank of Equestrian and shall be the lowest of all noble ranks.
From:
ToG. Ruling Nobles and Honourary Nobles.
1. Ruling Nobles.
a. All Dukes and lesser nobles appointed by the procedures listed in sections C and D shall be known as the "Ruling Nobles" of their respective subdivisions.
b. A Ruling Noble may override any decision or action made by any of his Honourary Nobles.
2. Honourary Nobles.
a. The spouse of a Ruling Noble may be granted a title of Nobility of the same level and power over the same realm as the Ruling Noble. Such nobles shall be known as "Honourary Nobles".
b. Honourary Nobles may have all the powers of their Ruling Noble except the Landsraad vote.
c. In the case of a Ruling Noble's abscence, if he has any Honourary Nobles, the primary shall be automatically considered his emissary if no emmissary has been previously established.
d. These clauses may vary due to pre-nuptual agreements.
H Shall be modified as followsG. Ruling Nobles and Honourary Nobles.
1. Ruling Nobles.
a. Any Noble appointed by the Kaiser, or who inherited their title, shall be known as the "Ruling Noble" of their respective House and associated lands.
b. A Ruling Noble may override any decision or action made by any of his Honourary Nobles.
2. Honourary Nobles.
a. The spouse of a Ruling Noble may be granted a title of Nobility of the same level and power over the same realm as the Ruling Noble. Such nobles shall be known as "Honourary Nobles".
b. Honourary Nobles may have all the powers of their Ruling Noble except the Landsraad vote.
c. In the case of a Ruling Noble's absence, if he has any Honourary Nobles, the primary shall be automatically considered his emissary if no emissary has been previously established.
d. These clauses may vary due to prenuptial agreements.
ToH. Multiple Titles of Nobility.
1. No Shirithian shall hold multiple titles of nobility at or above the rank of Lesser-Noble, except when said titles are in a direct line of precedent within a single Duchy or fief.
2. A Shirithian is allowed to hold multiple titles below the rank of Lesser-Noble even if said titles are not in a direct line of precedent within a single Duchy or fief.
The following Shall be added to LB: IIIH. Multiple Titles of Nobility.
1. No Shirithian shall hold multiple titles of nobility.
C shall be created
D shall be created:C. Titles
1. Lands
a. Titles may have lands associated with them, held in fief.
b. These lands will pass with the title, to an heir, if the title itself can be inherited.
2. Duke
a. Duke is a title that holds the rank of Patrician and can be passed to a designated heir.
3. Margrave
a. Margrave is a title that holds the rank of Patrician but cannot be passed to a designated heir.
4. Baron
a. Baron is a title that holds the rank of Equestrian and can be passed to a designated heir.
5. Thane
a. Thane is a title that holds the rank of Equestrian but cannot be passed to a designated heir.
6. Count
a. Count is a title that holds the rank of Civitas and can be passed to a designated heir.
7. Jarl
a. A Jarl is a title that holds the rank of Civitas but cannot be passed to a designated heir.
E shall be createdGranting and Revoking titles
1. Granting Titles.
a. Only the Kaiser may grant a title of Patrician rank.
b. The Landsraad may bestow a title of rank up to that of Equestian.
2. Revoking Titles
a. Only the Kaiser may revoke a title of Patrician rank.
b. The Landsraad may revoke a title of rank up to that of Equestian.
All enumerations shall be corrected as needed.E. Powers and Restrictions
1. Powers
a. A Noble has complete power to do whatever zie wishes within zir fief, within zir restrictions.
b. Any Noble may place restrictions upon nobles of lesser rank within zir fief.
c. All Noble are members of the Landsraad, with the privileges and duties enumerated in the Procedures of the Landsraad.
d. A Noble may relinquish all or some of zir powers to the internal institutions or individuals of zir fief. Should a duke remove powers in so far as to not be able to regain them through those powers remaining, only the Kaiser may reinstate the relinquished powers, unilaterally.
2. Restrictions
a. No Noble may violate Imperial law.
b. No Noble may conduct significant foreign policy.
c. No Noble may call for the overthrow of the government.
d. No Noble may secede from Shireroth.
e. A Noble's powers affect only zir fief and those within.