Thanks for your input Arjen and Freyr.
Freyr Eberhardt wrote:
For example, the points that Sam has posted could be refined a little but could be used as a guideline for someone who is "applying" to become a King. Each part should be at least met for the majority and the final part would be the Council's final approval. Making it a guideline would help make things transparent for those wondering what would help them become a King only and would by no means suggest that someone that met all the criteria will automatically become a King.
Freyr, this was my thought too. Earlier in the thread here, I suggested that we refine the points made by Sam and others into one document, entitled (say) "Guidelines for Ascension to King/Queen", ratify that, and create a legal requirement that the Council consult that when making a determination. As you say, this allows for a transparent process where the prospective applicant knows pretty well what the Council is basing their judgment on, but also leaves some leeway for the Council to make their decision.
I suggested that we change the current legal language from this:
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Prospective King/Queen Applicant must have: 3 concurrent Duchies as voted on by the Council, and must gain 100% of the active Council Members votes to become a King/Queen.
To something like:
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The prospective applicant to the rank of King/Queen must satisfy the requirements of:
a) Having established 3 duchies, comprised of 9 counties, as determined in unison by the Council of the Crowned. (Build requirement may yet be changed, we need to discuss this. I'm in two minds about it, as we need Kingdoms to actually look like a Kingdom: large and varied)
b) Having established safe, secure, and extensive infrastructure as is serviceable for the prospective Kingdom, and as creates a safe and secure connection with the Empire via the Nether, as determined in unison by the Council of the Crowned.
c) Having proven themselves to represent the virtues of Hermertia and an outstanding member of Hermertia in the form of commitment, established personal lore, participation in Imperial lore and events, communal activity and relations, etc, as detailed in "Guidelines for Ascension to King/Queen", as determined in unison by the Council of the Crowned.
d) Having obtained a unanimous (100%) vote of assent from the Council of the Crowned.
Thoughts on this?