The Grand Council of Anor is the collective body which advises the Duke of Anor and also institutes policy at their command. It is the inner council of the Duke, essentially forming the ‘Government Cabinet’ of Anor. Members are appointed to their position by the Duke himself. The Duke serves as the head of the Grand Council of Anor and takes note of its recommendations in a multitude of fields.
MASTERS OF THE COUNCIL
Each Council member is pledged to serve in the best interests of the Duchy and it's people. Each Council Member has been placed in charge of a social/economic sector. Making use of financial budgets given to them by the Duke, each Council member will focus on development within their designated sectors.
ROLES OF EACH COUNCIL MEMBER
Duke
Duke Arthuras Alduin
Ruler of the Duchy of Anor. Ruler of the Quadruple Grand County of Anorath. Mayor of the Capital City of Dawn's Reach. Husband of Duchess Adley.
Job Description:
Supreme ruler of Anor.
Grand protector of the realm.
Military budgeting
Purchase and maintenance of military assets; weaponry, armour, siege constructs etc.
Recruitment and training of military personnel
Military payroll
Strategy during times of war and advising council on all matters of war.
Responsible for retention of adequate military force and reserves.
Responsible for Knights when employed in military duties.
Master of Laws Duchess Liana Adley
Wife of Duke Alduin. Ruler of the County of Isilme. Baroness of the Barony of Isilme. Second in Command of the Duchy.
Job Description:
Law-making in conjunction with or without approval from the council/Duke.
Ensuring laws are fair and enforced correctly and fairly across the Duchy including Nobility where necessary.
Supervising local sheriffs and town watches including budgets.
Overseeing judicial system and providing direction/mediation in legal disputes as required.
Dealing with such breaches of law and order that warrant a higher level intervention/enforcement/resolution.
Responsible for the day to day safety of the Duchy's citizens. - Responsible for Knights when employed in civil duties
Master of Coin Master Sador Olgwein
Job Description:
Tax collection from counts.
Oversight of all tax matters
Reports infractions to Master of War/Law depending on level. If intervention is required from the Master of War then approval must first be granted by the council or Duke directly.
Responsible for the trade and sale of all resources.
Sets budgets after considering requests from relevant Master/responsible person.
Responsible for keeping track of top level accounting, debts owed and credits due and negotiating payments
Master of Education Master Miothadil Eruwaen
Job Description:
Ensuring the basic educational needs of citizens are met
Procuring and maintaining items of interest for study
Building up a library of interesting and useful texts for the benefit of all Anorians
Advising council members on educational and research matters Oversight of all educational and research facilities within the Duchy
Managing collaboration with foreign bodies on research projects where deemed beneficial
Budgeting for educational and research matters including setting and collecting fees where appropriate
Master Mason
Lord Arethos Baron of the Barony of Hiero
Job Description:
Building and maintaining adequate central reserves of stone/iron etc.
Building and upkeep of essential defensive structures and carriageways.
Monitoring effectiveness of masons and mines.
Ensuring welfare of masons/miners and fair treatment.
Development of relevant supporting infrastructure.
Master of Industry
Count Ossian Silfversvärd
Ruler of the Triple County of Alayviel Baron of the Barony of Achelon
Job Description:
Setting contracts for local tradesmen as per requirements of the Duchy.
Monitoring/quality control of all goods and services from contracts.
Ensuring fairness of contracts whilst ensuring favourable terms for the Duchy.
Ensuring fair tender/distribution process for all Duchy contracts.
Management of contract delivery and deadline negotiations.
Master of Grain
Count Eladriel Quinlesti Ruler of the Double County of Sweetwater Mayor of the City of Liss Nenlaire
Job Description:
Building and maintaining adequate central reserves of grain.
Monitoring effectiveness of farmers and crops.
Monitoring livestock and local animal populations/breeding.
Ensuring welfare of farmers/animal keepers and fair treatment.
Development of relevant supporting infrastructure.
High Priestess of Virtori High Priestess Evelyn Morgan
Supreme Religious Leader of the Anorian Virtori Church. Resident of the Grand Cathedral of Virtori of Dawn's Reach. Job Description:
Budgeting for upkeep and development costs of the church as well as wages or food etc. as appropriate.
Raising donations to assist with the funding of the church.
Medicine and the physical welfare of citizens, hospitals etc.
Keeping records of the history of the realm.
Keeping the required resource reserves to fulfil above duties.
Oversight/supervision of all church officials within the Duchy.
Maintaining relationships with other "foreign" Churches following the Virtori faith.
Advising council members on all matters concerning religion.
Maintaining relations between the council and the common-folk.