Imperial Proclamation AII-1: Regarding the Counties
Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 3:00 pm
Imperial Proclamation AII-1
Regarding the Counties
I have for quite some time been trying to wrap my head around the counties issue. Under the old subdivision system, all counties were distributed among the various duchies and baronies without any regard to the level of development, the claim the subdivision might have over the county or who was its lord, if any. Most counties went undeveloped for quite some time. Many still are. When a new citizen joined Shireroth, they were automatically given a Countship and a county to rule. Many made important contributions to Shireroth and progressed through the ranks, while others did nothing with their county. It was just a line in their signature. You couldn't even really tell whether or not a duchy or barony had many developed counties without doing a deep dive through the various sub-boards.
This new system is, however, very different. Counties will no longer be awarded to citizens without any regard to their level of commitment to the development of said county. This applies to both new and old citizens. Neither will any House have any authority or claim over a county that it, or its members, have no connection with. The system I want to put in place was partly inspired by Andreas post in the IAC, partly inspired by Ric when I've discussed with him, partly from Erik and partly from myself. Under this system, each House would get one core county, their capital. It could never be removed from the House, except in extreme circumstances, and would serve as the core of the House territory. In addition to this, the current members of the House could claim any county that they have been involved in developing. With involved I mean preferably a Shirewiki entry, as well as a large percentage of posts in said county, as well as cultural work. Having visited or posted there once or twice, or made some small contribution, does not count. The claim would be filed with the Arbiter and they would then review the claim and its merits.
If the person that the county is connected to leaves the House, the counties connected to zie leaves the House as well. This means that if you develop counties, they will also follow you. This could potentially make a very messy map, but I don't see that as much of a problem. Most Houses are very tight, and this gives the head of the House much incentive to treat zir underlings in a good way. This part is open for discussion though. When it comes to new citizens though, no counties will be given based solely on the number of members there are in a House. I thank Andreas for this part. A citizen may apply to the Arbiter for a specific county to develop, and will then be granted it. If it is not developed, it will be revoked. This will also apply to current and former citizens. Sentimental attachment or tradition will count for nothing from now on. If you hold a county that you have developed, you will keep it. If you hold a county you have done nothing with, you will lose it.
This basically means that the territory of a House will depend to a great extent on previous and present cultural work by its members.
Regarding the Counties
I have for quite some time been trying to wrap my head around the counties issue. Under the old subdivision system, all counties were distributed among the various duchies and baronies without any regard to the level of development, the claim the subdivision might have over the county or who was its lord, if any. Most counties went undeveloped for quite some time. Many still are. When a new citizen joined Shireroth, they were automatically given a Countship and a county to rule. Many made important contributions to Shireroth and progressed through the ranks, while others did nothing with their county. It was just a line in their signature. You couldn't even really tell whether or not a duchy or barony had many developed counties without doing a deep dive through the various sub-boards.
This new system is, however, very different. Counties will no longer be awarded to citizens without any regard to their level of commitment to the development of said county. This applies to both new and old citizens. Neither will any House have any authority or claim over a county that it, or its members, have no connection with. The system I want to put in place was partly inspired by Andreas post in the IAC, partly inspired by Ric when I've discussed with him, partly from Erik and partly from myself. Under this system, each House would get one core county, their capital. It could never be removed from the House, except in extreme circumstances, and would serve as the core of the House territory. In addition to this, the current members of the House could claim any county that they have been involved in developing. With involved I mean preferably a Shirewiki entry, as well as a large percentage of posts in said county, as well as cultural work. Having visited or posted there once or twice, or made some small contribution, does not count. The claim would be filed with the Arbiter and they would then review the claim and its merits.
If the person that the county is connected to leaves the House, the counties connected to zie leaves the House as well. This means that if you develop counties, they will also follow you. This could potentially make a very messy map, but I don't see that as much of a problem. Most Houses are very tight, and this gives the head of the House much incentive to treat zir underlings in a good way. This part is open for discussion though. When it comes to new citizens though, no counties will be given based solely on the number of members there are in a House. I thank Andreas for this part. A citizen may apply to the Arbiter for a specific county to develop, and will then be granted it. If it is not developed, it will be revoked. This will also apply to current and former citizens. Sentimental attachment or tradition will count for nothing from now on. If you hold a county that you have developed, you will keep it. If you hold a county you have done nothing with, you will lose it.
This basically means that the territory of a House will depend to a great extent on previous and present cultural work by its members.
Not too sure what this is all about yet, but i'm gonna try to learn fast! Also this gives me a chacne to show off this cool avatar I just made, what do you guys think? 