King

Written by Pookas Kreations

King is the title given to a male monarch, the female is called a Queen. He is the highest authority in most countries. They oversee the government and have the final say over most laws and to act as a military leader.

Some kings are only figureheads, while others are basically dictators. They can be hereditary, elected, or win the right to rule as a result of a trial by combat.

Depending on the country, he could be the law in all that he says, or he could be beholden to a constitution, council, or to his own nobility. This varies from country to country. Some examples of nobility are emperor, king, prince, duke, marques, earl/count, viscount, baron. Freemen: baronet/lord, knight, squire/esquire, gentleman, commoner.

Qualifications

Inheritance, election, or right of contest/conquest. 

• Liberality: contribute generously towards the welfare of the people.
• Morality: Don't lie, steal, adulter, overindulge. Everything with moderation.
• Self-sacrifice, public service, charity
• Integrity
• Kindness
• Austerity
• Control of yourself: anger, violence, wisdom.
• Follow the law

Requirements

Royal blood, first male child of a king or queen.

Appointment

If his father dies and he’s the heir, then he inherits the crown.

Duties

Running the government, making laws, judging the most serious offenses, signing treaties, knighting soldiers, leading wars, etc.

Responsibilities

The King is supposed to protect the kingdom, make good trade deals that increase wealth in the kingdom, redistribute taxes for the poor, and upkeep the kingdom. Protect the citizens, provide a stable, prosperous economy.  Defend the church, keep the peace, oversee justice, uphold the laws. Participation in religious rituals.

Benefits

To live in the royal castle, hunting lands, servants, royal guard, access to the treasury, etc.

Accoutrements & Equipment

Robes, crown, hereditary sword, rod, or staff, royal seal, and book of laws.

Type

Nobility, Hereditary

Form of Address

His highness, your magesty, your highness

Length of Term

Life