King

"The first lines in the tale of kings" A once hereditary title by all means the new monarch a king Lion Shiredown, was "Divinely" Chosen by his successor King Brendanel Rodrick. And Blessed By Former Queen Val'Von Rodrick.
This change in tradition, much like the nation itself was succeeded by the times and people the grow and changes of the course of history... "A continues read Shows Feudal Kings and wars before The new monarchy"- With on excerpt reading, "If we are all kings, then we all own the nation." The small nation could not survive with Multiple Rulers, Thus the old was destroyed and a new Rule was Governed, By one Act and One Immortal Devine intervention. Lead to The new King & Queen.

Qualifications

Leadership skills, And ability to see the bigger world and issues beyond the nations.

Requirements

Usually a family bloodline,

Appointment

Appointed by former bloodline and nobles. alike, Rarely The people unless by divine or Greater Acts

Duties

The land, The people, and keeping the nation steady. by means of vessels and tidings.

Responsibilities

The king's responsibility was to establish order and keep the peace, by force if necessary. This included the duty to fight foreign invaders, to keep the nobles from fighting each other when possible, and to suppress crime and banditry.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

By Vote, The peoples and nobles. Or by great deed or act.

Type

Nobility, Non-hereditary

Form of Address

My Lord! Sir!

Equates to

Emperor, High Ruler, Or any Leader To a nation with vessels

Source of Authority

The People, And Former Kings and Queen Rodrick

Length of Term

Lifetime, Or given Vote. Minimum 10 year rule.

Current Holders

• Lion Shiredown

Related Locations

• HillShire Castle
• Hillshire Nation