Marshal

The Salt-Kin of the Soul-Breaker Islands have a special title they confer on those who have earned the respect of their fellow citizens. The inhabitants of a given island can call for their island to install a Marshal by voting for one at their annual moot. Once the call for a Marshal passes the moot vote, there is a call for nominations, and then a final vote to confirm a nominee as the new Marshal.
Normally the results of a moot vote for Marshal is a forgone conclusion.  But history does record instances of contested Marshal votes. Unfortunately many of those ended in bloodshed.
The powers of a Marshal are comparable to that of a Baron in one of the duchies on the mainland.  Except instead of answering to a Duke, they answer to the islands inhabitants who elected them.  The position is held for life, and is not a hereditary title. 
After a Marshal dies, that island is without one until another is nominated and elected by a moot.  some islands go years or even decades between Marshals.  Most islands do not see a need for a Marshal.  There are currently three Marshals in the Soul-Breaker Islands.  They belong to the islands of Dezeir, Desepir, and Deston.

Qualifications

Inspire the residents of ones home island to nominate and elect one to the position of Marshal.

Duties

Keep their island prosperous and safe.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

While the title of Marshal is a lifetime appointment, there are records of Marshals having their terms 'cut short', often at the neckline.

Form of Address

His Honor

Alternative Naming

Marshal of the Sea, Salt Marshal

Equates to

Comparable to a Baron without the fealty to a Duke.

Source of Authority

Electing Citizens

Length of Term

Life

Related Locations

• Soul-Breaker Islands

Related Organizations

• Brotherhood of Free-Traders