Dukes and Duchesses

These are the highest nobles under the king or queen.  They hold title to a large amount of land (ruled in their name by lesser lords).  Their domains typically include entire cities or large rural areas.  They may have up to 5 counts and barons as vassal.  Some serve their king or queen as diplomats, travelling throughout the land on missions of import and subtlety.  In wartime, dukes and duchesses act as generals and marshals of their monarch's forces, serving as commanders-in-cheif of specific armies.

Dukes and duchesses are addressed as "Your Grace."


Ducal Treasures
: Dukes and duchesses possess signets that allow them to sign treaties, assign lands, make proclamtions and issue writs.  These contracts are legally binding only within ducal fiefs.  They also possess hearthstones that allow them to draw energy from any hearths in their fief.  Finally, they carry weapons that symbolize their right to command royal armies.

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