Monarchy Questions

Questions of Origin:

• How did the monarchical family first gain power?
• Is the ruling power a conquering force, or have they always been there?
• What reason do they cite for their right to rule?
• Is the current royal family direct decedents of the original ruler?
• Has the power ever changed hands? If so why? Did the royal line die out? Was the a coup?
• Was this land always ruled by monarchy or was there an alternative system of government?
  

Questions of Rule

• How does the monarchy assert their power? Through the goodwill of the people or through military reinforcement?
• Who executes final judgement in the nation?
• How does the population feel under this ruler-ship? Are they oppressed or proud?
• How much power does the general populace have to affect events in the kingdom?
• How does the kingdom feel towards the current ruler?
• Are there different factions within the kingdom that support different heirs?
• Is there animosity within the kingdom between those with differing opinions about the monarchy?
• Are there any rebellious bodies? Are they a threat to the monarchy or merely a bother? How does the kingdom treat rebels?
  

Questions of Faith

• Does the monarchy support the dominant religion of the region?
• Is the monarch also the religious leader?
• Does religion support or deride the monarchy?
• To what extent does religious dogma impact the law of the land?
• Is the monarchy indifferent to, supportive of or against religious practice?
• How much power do religious leaders have in the kingdom?

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These questions are not intended as a checklist to get your monarchy up and running. They are merely what I feel are salient points to consider when establishing this body. You need only focus on the points that are relevant to your narrative.