| The Medieval World's High King |
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| The High King shares
the highest rank with that of the Lady of the Lake, only he rules
the main island while she rules the sacred isle. At times when he is
not available, the Lady fo the Lake is in charge and takes over as
His trusted advisor and dearest friend. The High King rules over all
his land with kindness and compassion for his people. He is wise,
and may also have a temper from time to time. His duties are as
follows: to meet with the other Kings on a regular basis to discuss
war strategy and, at times of peace, to check on how the kingdoms
are running. It is at the castle of the High King where all train to
go to other castles, so the High King must also make sure that the
training of all nobles is running smoothly. He must know wich are
ready to advance and wich are ready to transfer to other castles. He
must check on his food storage and make sure it is sufficient, hold
grand feasts and games for all of the island. The High King is the
only King that dubs knights. These duties MUST be posted in the
forum so that the Lady of the Lake may see that he is keeping up to
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| The Medieval World's Kings and Lords |
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| There are currently
three castles available within the Medieval World and therefore only
three Kings in addition to our High King. These Kings are to attend
meetings with the High King at times of war or peace to decide and
discuss the fate of their kingdoms. Each king owns a castle and
therefore runs it as he sees fit, untill such time as he may pass
on, or untill the High King sees a need for him to be demoted or
move on from our realm. This will only happen with just cause such
as abuse or neglect of their power or site. Of course fair warnings
will be given before such time. King and Lord Duties are: to check
with his Knights on a regular basis regarding training, stategy and
the kingdom, when the food storage is low he is to take a few
Knights and perhaps a squire or two and hunt, hold games and feasts
for the people of his kingdom to keep them entertained, electing
squires. He MUST record these things in his forum so that the High
King and the Lady of the Lake can see that he is maintaining his
duties. Lords of course are to do such as well but in regards to a
smaller scale if he owns a manor. The Kings are to be address as
Your Majesty, Sire, Your Grace, M'liege, by both Nobles and
servants. M'king was another address used by Nobles and servants.
M'lord for use by those of Nobility, or M'lord was also an accepted
address by someone who served. Highness is NOT one of the titles for
a King, to do so, you just demoted him. You never called him by his
first name, unless you are given expressed permission to. A Lord is
of course addressed by M'Lord or my Lord. A King is considered
second in rank after the High King, and a Lordship is considered
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| The Medieval World's Queens and
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only three Kings, it is only common sense that there are three
Queens within the Medieval World. The High King at this time prefers
to NOT take a Queen but remains taking concubines instead. The only
time that a woman may own one of our castles is if she was
previously Queen and the King has passed on or been asked to move on
from our realm at wich time she decided to stay. Ladies may own
manors however. Queen and Lady duties are: gossiping, spinning and
making clothes, overseeing that the manor or castle runs smoothly,
occationally shopping at the markets, raising children, helping to
throw feasts and games, and obeying their husbands. These Must be
logged in the forum at regular intervals so that the High King and
the Lady of Lake see that her home is taken care of and that she is
remaining true to her duties. Queens are addressed as Your Majesty,
or Your Grace. In the third person, the Queen can be referred to as
Her Majesty. Highness is NOT one of the titles for a Queen, to do
so, you just demoted her. You are never to call the Queen by her
first name unless you are given expressed permission to. A Lady is
of course refered to as M'Lady or my Lady. A Queen is considered
first rank for women, and a Lady is
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| The Medieval World's Knights |
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| Knights are next in
rank to Lordship. They are the noble and valiant men at arms that
safe guard our Kingdoms. The Kings and the High King may at times
move a knight from one castle to another as they see fit, so that
one castle does not have too many and another too few. A castle with
too many knights tends to run out of things for them to do. Remember
that there are four castles to be guarded, those of the Kings and
that of the High King. A Knights duties are as follows: train their
squires, attend hunts with the King, attend the feasts and
participate in the games, train for combat and consult with the King
on strategy, and train horses. The knight MUST make sure to log
these events in the forum so that the High King and the Lady of the
Lake may see that he is keeping up with his duties. Knights are
addressed as Lord, M'lord, m'Lord, Sir or Sire. If the Knight is a
Lady, I would refer to them as M'lady, Knight or Dame _____.
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| The Medieval World's Lady in Waiting |
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| Lady's in waiting
are next in rank after a Queen or a Lady. They are women in training
for position as a noble lady. Their duties are as follows: help the
Lady or Queen to run the house, help her dress, gossip, spin and
make clothes, make charms with their ladies or queen. A lady in
waiting MUST post these in the forum so that the High King and the
Lady of the Lake may see that they are keeping up to date with their
duties. When those who served spoke to each other, they often used
their first names. Sometimes sis, sister or brother was used. It was
common in Medieval times for those who served to address ones over
them as Master or Mistress. The Lady's in waiting are to be address
as Ma'am when spoken to by someone of a lower rank.
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| The Medieval World's Squires |
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| Squires are the
first step to one day becoming a knight and perhaps even King. These
are young men in training for knighthood and are ranked lowest in
this path. Their duties are: training, helping in the hunt, work in
the games and feasts, help the knight dress, taking care of the
horses. These duties MUST be posted in the forum so that the High
King and Lady of the Lake may see that the squire is keeping up with
his duties. When those who served spoke to each other, they often
used their first names. Sometimes sis, sister or brother was used.
It was common in Medieval times for those who served to address ones
over them as Master or Mistress.
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| The Medieval World's Maidens |
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| Maiden are those
girls that have decided they wish to pursue the path of nobility and
are on the lowest rank for this path. Thier duties are as follows:
clean the castle or manor, spin and make clothes, serve thier
Mistress, fetch eggs, feed the chickens, care for the fields.
Basically they are servants to the home during this time and it was
not beneath them to do servants chores. All of thier duties MUST be
posted in the forum so that the High King and the Lady of the Lake
may see that they are keeping up with their duties. When those who
served spoke to each other, they often used their first names.
Sometimes sis, sister or brother was used. It was common in Medieval
times for those who served to address ones over them as Master or
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| The Medieval World's Merlin and Lady of the
Lake |
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| These two members
are the high priest and high priestess that dwell upon the isle of
avalon. The high priestess takes rank of the high priest, but
attention is not called to such and is in fact treated as if both
were the of the same rank at most times. They are the advisors to
the High King and the wisdom seekers of The Medieval World. Thier
duties are: travel to the High King to act as advisor, train and
advance priests and priestess', check with each other on a regular
basis on the upkeep of avalon, initiate neophytes into the isle,
tell myths and songs, play instruments, make sure that the mysteries
of the isle are taught and upkept. Their duties MUST be recorded in
the forum so that the High King may see that they are keeping thier
duties up to date. The Merlin is addressed as "Merlin" and the Lady
of the Lake is addressed as "Lady", not
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| The Medieval World Priests and
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| These are members
that have chosen to dwell upon the sacred isle and are next in rank
to the high priest (merlin) and the high priestess (lady). They are
spiritual seekers and nature lovers. Thier duties are: learning the
mysteries, training the neophytes, craftwork, holding rites and
rituals, learning of the myths and songs, learning to play
instruments. These MUST be written in the forum so that the High
King and the Lady of the Lake may see that they are keeping up to
date on their duties. The priests and priestess' refer to each other
as brother and sister and are refered to others simply by their
first names. |
| The Medieval World's Neophytes |
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| Neophytes are lowest
rank upon the sacred isle path. They mostly spend their time
studying and learning of the ways of the isle. Thier duties are: to
study and complete the modules, to begin to learn of the mysteries.
These MUST be recorded in the forum so that the High King and the
Lady of the Lake may see that they are keeping up to date on their
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| The Medieval World Merchants |
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| The merchants are
those that have chosen the township path. Here there are no ranking
and things tend to be somewhat disorganized at times. A merchant is
someone that has chosen their field to be of trade. They have two
separate forms to fill out, those of the postings for the forum, and
those of the want adds. Thier dutes are: keep the want adds up to
date on their items that are currently for sale and those that have
been sold, buy and sell goods, heckle, even dabble in the black
market from time to
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| The Medieval World's Blacksmiths |
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| These are those that
have chosen the township path. Here there are no ranking and things
tend to be somewhat disorganized at times. The blacksmiths duties
are twofold as well, they must use the forum and the want ads. Their
duties are: make armor, shoe horses, make swords, make iron pots and
pans, and any other form of iron work they may think off, make sure
to keep up to date on the want ads with items they may have for
sale. |
| The Medieval World Craftsmen |
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| The merchants are
those that have chosen the township path. Here there are no ranking
and things tend to be somewhat disorganized at times. The craftsmen
are those that work any craft other than blacksmithing, for example:
wicker workers, clay and fireing workers, and painters ect. Their
duties are also two fold, one in the forum and one with the want
ads. They are listed as: working on their craft, and posting in the
want ads any items for sale or
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| The Medieval World's Tavern Owners |
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| The merchants are
those that have chosen the township path. Here there are no ranking
and things tend to be somewhat disorganized at times. The tavern
owners must be firm at times with their customers and employees so
they must be able to take a stand. Thier duties are also twofold,
one in the forum and one in the want ads. They are listed as: clean
the tavern, serve customers, stock the tavern, rent out rooms and
hire servers. The listing of rooms for rent and the ads for the
hiring of servers are of course listed in the want
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| The Medieval World's Brothel Owner |
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| The merchants are
those that have chosen the township path. Here there are no ranking
and things tend to be somewhat disorganized at times. The brothel is
the whorehouse of the Medieval World. They are there to "entertain
the guests" and keep the men happy and relaxed. Their duties are:
post in the want ads for new girls if needed, and mainly cybering
with customers. They are available to just talk to if need be.
Whatever may happen within a brothel.... STAYS within the brothel.
The brothel owner is addressed as
Madam. |
| The Medieval World's Captains |
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| These are members
that live within the town but mostly spend their lives on their
ships. They are the members that have chosen the path of Navy. Thier
duties are twofold, one in the forum and the other in the want ads.
They are listed as: sail from port to port carrying goods, sell
goods to merchants or outlaws or traders, buy goods. Their listing
of available goods and those sold must be posted in the want ads. A
Captain is addressed as
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| The Medieval World Jesters |
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Jesters ensure that
nothing is taken too seriously. They are our entertainment and fun
within the Medieval World. There is to be only one male and one
female jester at a time.
Duties:
-have fun and increase
enjoyment here as well as laughter
-attend family meetings in a
serious tone
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| The Medieval World's Outlaws and
Traders |
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| These are the
members that choose to live a lawless life in the mountains and
forests. They may visit towns often but are very rarely ever seen at
castles or manors. They may attack those traveling from one city to
another and also those on hunts of any sort. They steal from others
and at times may even bind a woman and take her to his camp so that
she may please him and work for him. There are women also that may
bind a man and take him to her camp to use and please her. Thier
trading is done within the black market most times. If you wish to
find one the best place to look is at the local
taverns. |
| The Medieval World's Townsfolk |
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| These are the common
folk in The Medieval World, they have either not chosen wich path
they wish to take yet, or are choosing to stay as common town folk.
They are addressed by their first
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| The Gods and Goddess' |
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unpredictable factor within the Medieval World. They are who cause
floods, wars, famine's and fatalities. These members are the ones in
total control of the Medieval World and very rarely if ever take
council with commoners. It is them you email when asking for
membership to our realm. They are above all ranks and very rarely
ever seen within the realm. If you are lucky enough to come withing
the presence of a God or Goddess make sure to treat them with deep
respect. Any who are such have the tags of "MEDIEVAL WORLD DIETY" in
their profile. Anyone pretending to be a God or Goddess with these
tags will be banned from the site immedietly without warning.
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| Heirarchy |
| The heirarchy in the
Medieval World neutralizes aggression, reduces conflict and promotes
social order. Change of rank in the Medieval World is more frequent
in the lower rank positions. A member must have been here at least
one month to hold a rank. No matter what the rank, higher or lower,
each member deserves total respect. The ranks are jobs and
responsibilites. If a member is not fullfilling those that they are
expected to, they will be taken from that rank or if a member is
showing qualities of a position, they may gain that rank. Your rank
should not be taken lightly, for it will be
watched. |
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