Kingdom of Arandal
Structure
The social and political structure in the Kingdom of Arandal is largely consistent with Feudalism. Political power is dominated by noble houses who in turn are sworn to the King of Arandal.
In Arandal's system of nobility, above knights and below the king there are only lords, some greater and some lesser, some sworn to others, but all with the same title. Nobility is hereditary, expressed through vassalage which connect between them the various owners of strongholds. Each lord has vassals; sometimes vassals have vassals.
The lords on the Royal Council have the highest ranks in their regions, and are vassals only to the king. Petty lords at the bottom have a few villages. It is the Lord's responsibility to govern his lands, keep the king's peace, enforce law and justice on local matters, and ensure that taxes due to the king are collected in a timely manner.
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