Bauxigt (Bw-a-eeT)

A Bauxigt is an Aderian nobility title, second in power only to the King of Ader himself. A bauxigt is responsible for a branch of the kingdom's government, advising to the king on their area of expertise. While most bauxigt reside in Ammand or at least nearby, some (most notably the Lord Admiral of Ader) are given land to rule over as part of their duty.

Appointment

Becoming a bauxigt is practically the only way for a commoner to become a noble, as most successors are chosen due to their skills and achievements; for example, the Lord Bauxere is almost always a former traders guild master, as these have administrative experience and a profound understanding of economics.

History

Bauxigt was a title given to members of The Candelabrum when it was first formed by Isolda Artzmit. Over the centuries it became less exclusive, though there are still no more than a dozen.

Etymology

Believed to be compounded from "Bauxer (old Aderian for bringer, container) of Light" to "Bauxerlight"; verbally shorted to "Bau-Light", and then miswritten as "Bauxigt" in a version of an Andorian Church Breviary.

Current Date: 2^nd of Latsum, 1572

Type

Nobility, Non-hereditary

Form of Address

His Brightness

Alternative Naming

Lord Bauxigt

Equates to

Seneschal

Source of Authority

Royal appointment

Length of Term

Varies

Current Holders

• Agisto Pielefier
• Auguste Arsenault
• Crespin Boissieu
• Guermundus Carré
• Sicart Rouanet

Reports directly to

Sovereign of Ader

Related Organizations

• The Candelabrum
• Kingdom of Ader