Marquis
Spouse: Marquis
Children: the Heir - typically the firstborn - is a Marquis, remaining children are Lord or Lady
Requirements
Typically a Marquis is a hereditary title, with the oldest child eligible to take up duties once they've reached the age of majority. Often they will spend their late teens and early 20s shadowing their parents and assisting in more minor duties while their parents are in charge. It is rare for someone to be elevated to Marquis before they are 30 unless there is an unexpected death or ousting.
Duties
Ruler of a Border/March County. Either gender can be awarded the title and are equal in ruling
Responsibilities
Marquis are tasked with the management of marches - counties that are coastal. They are responsible for working with the Barons or Baronesses that govern the cities in their county, the rural communities that tend the land - either farmers, ranches, woodmen, ect - and are tasked with securing the area via the sea.
They need to make sure these three groups of civilians live in harmony with each other, and that the needs of all are met. Each March has a unit of knights to act as both security and first response to natural disasters.
Marquis are responsible for enforcing the laws of the land, as given to them by the governing Duke or Duchess, but in turn, are the voice of the people to said upper ranks.
They need to make sure these three groups of civilians live in harmony with each other, and that the needs of all are met. Each March has a unit of knights to act as both security and first response to natural disasters.
Marquis are responsible for enforcing the laws of the land, as given to them by the governing Duke or Duchess, but in turn, are the voice of the people to said upper ranks.
Accoutrements & Equipment
A Marquis is entitled to wear a coronet if they so desire. In the Eastern Gates Empire is still a common practice, while in the West Archway Kingdom it is typically only worn for the most formalist of occasions - state funerals, royal weddings, or coronations.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
Marquis is a lifetime position, that is held until one's death. However, often times, the noble may wish to hand responsibility over to their adult children and retire. This is usually after the adult child is at least 30 years old, an the Marquis is over 60.
A living but retired male Marquis would be called a Marquis Emeritus. A living but retired female Marquis would be called a Marquis Dowager
A ruling Duke/Duchess or Prince/Princess could also replace a Marquis as they see fit if they feel the family is not upholding their duties. they must be careful in doing so, because of they don't have the support of the citizens of the March, their replacements may be rejected. Often with violence.
Type
Nobility, Hereditary
Form of Address
Most Honorable
Equates to
Length of Term
life
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