Steward of Elwynn
The legal term Steward of Elwynn denotes the individual who holds the reins of government when the Ruler of Elwynn is a minor, ill, absent, indisposed, or when the White Orchid Throne is vacant. A Steward of Elwynn is considered a ruler in his own right in the event that there is a vacancy in the rulership and in case of the holder of the White Orchid Throne being a minor. In such case the Steward of Elwynn is referred to as a Ruling Steward.
Steward Hallbjörn's Daily Morning Ride
Ever since His Imperial and Royal Highness the Storjarl Hallbjörn Haraldsson of the Ayreon-Kalirion and of the Descendants of Freyja took up the Stewardship of Elwynn in the year 1629 to protect the rights and interests of his sons His Riverine Majesty King Noah of Elwynn, and His Riverine Highness Prince Audun Joel of Elwynn, he quotidianly made a ride on horseback through the streets of the Kingly City of Eliria or whatever Elwynnese locality he was in residence.
During the aforesaid ride, which took place in the morning, the Storjarl Hallbjörn was totally unaccompanied and in full armour. The purpose of this daily forenoon ride was to demonstrate his willingness, ability, and determination to uphold the birthright of his sons as well as the ancient rights, liberties and free customs of the People of Elwynn.
Throughout the aforesaid quotidianly morning ride Storjarl Hallbjörn was loudly cheered and enthusiastically waved by nobles and commoners alike. The citizenry always turned out en masse, lining the streets in the hope to catch a glimpse of the Steward of Elwynn or even shake his hand.
In the event that the daily foreday ride took place on a public holiday the burghers honoured the Steward of Elwynn, in addition to their cheering, with loud merry music from lyre, pipes and drums, as well as the throwing of rice and confetti. Upon arrival at Eliria Castle or any other place within the borders of the Flower of the North where he was lodged, the Storjarl Hallbjörn was sprayed with sparkling mead.
