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testing formatting stuff, nothing really special

The term “knight” comes from the Alt-Regalian “Knecht” which loosely translates to bondsman or vassal. Presumably, the word dates back to the old Ceardian “kniucht” which loosely translates to superior warrior. In the days of the old Ceardian Humans, proto-knights were the warlords who ruled smaller fiefs and waged wars on one another in a period that is generally viewed as Humanity’s forgotten age. When the states formed, or the Regalian Kingdom more specifically, these warriors became distinguished titleholders who ruled in the King’s stead much like how the nobility does in the present day. Eventually, Julian de Montverrat fought on behalf of the Five Families, using his military skills to seize the city gates which ultimately ended the Rebellion. This is when Knight became synonymous with ‘trained warrior’, and the first of the Knightly Military Orders were established. The term chivalry comes from the Ithanian word “chevalerie” which can be translated as horse soldier. Before Ithanian pacifism became prevalent, Ithanians cultivated the most talented horse riders. Owning a horse usually implied one’s wealth, and with wealth one was expected to distinguish themselves from the peasantry by courteous and honorable behavior.

The Bancroft Chancellery is a group of offices established by Lord Chancellor Jared I during his tenure, itself a continuation of the New Model style of Government used by Dietrich I. The Chancellory serves as the decision-making apparatus for the Regalian State, enacting laws and regulations to the Regalian citizenry. The Cabinet itself is made up of a mix of Advisors (In Proto-Regalian, Kanzlerrat) and Ministers (In Proto-Regalian, Reichsrat). All Reichsrat Ministerial positions are applied for directly at the Lord Chancellor. This can be done by sending a letter to the Chancellery ((by forum PM'ing LumosJared)) and "writing to impress" for the position. All government positions are beholden to the Lord Chancellor, and Ministers can be removed at any time, for any reason. Every office (except the Kanzlerrat) may appoint their own unofficially registered assistants, clerks and stewards, but these will not be officially recorded or given official power. Ministers may be given a stylized title, such as the Finance Minister being known as the Treasury Secretary.

List of Government Positions

Finance Minister

Baroness Madelyn de Azcoissia

The Financial Ministry oversees the allocation of finances, as well as the set levels of taxes and other financial incomes or expenses of the Regalian Empire as a whole. They set the budgets for the other ministries, and provides finances for carrying out government missions. A list of the Finance Ministry’s full rights and responsibilities are as follows.

The right to allocate government finances on behalf of the State
The right to set taxation levels for the State
The right to maintain the State budget
The right to carry a weapon for ceremonial and self-defense scenarios

Logistics Minister

Sir Ardige Viduggla

The Logistics Minister is charged with managing the logistics that directly relate to the military and state-controlled assets. A list of the Logistics Ministries full rights and responsibilities are as follows.

Dictates the forced conscription of soldiers within the Regalian Archipelago.
Dictates the allocation of troops, ships, and additional logistics to the Regalian Military.
The duty to maintain a ledger of state agents for specific roles, with their noted skillset.
- As an example, this would record an Allar with knowledge of Hadar's geography.

Foreign Minister

TBD

The Foreign Ministry largely involves itself with making deals and contracts with foreign nations, as well as suzerain states such as the Ithanian Sovereignty, Kingdom of Nordskag, or other smaller clients. They would arrange safe passage for armies through neutral states during wartime, and negotiate peace treaties on behalf of the State. The Foreign Ministry operates with an interior Diplomacy Core, often being sent out on diplomatic missions abroad, and are rumored to also be tasked with organizing less than savory government missions. A list of the Foreign Reichsrat's full rights and responsibilities are as follows:

The right to create and send diplomatic missions on behalf of the Regalian State, provided they have funding from the government
The right to negotiate with foreign nations on behalf of the Regalian State
The right to carry a weapon for ceremonial and self-defense scenarios
The right to create ad hoc committees focused on a specific diplomatic mission

Arcane Minister

Countess Vivana Avalorn

The Arcane Minster is responsible for overseeing and managing the supernatural activities of the Regalian State. While focused mostly on the Crown Isle, the Minister does have some duties that go beyond the borders of the Regalian Capital.

The right to investigate Occult events on the Crown Isle on behalf of the State
The right to safely secure Occult objects on behalf of the State
The right to register all Noble Court Mages
The right to grant White Status permits to Occult Persona on the Crown Isle.
The right to declare Black Status on Occult Persona on the Crown Isle with adequate and presented proof of severe Occult-related crimes against the Regalian Empire.
The right to declare a public area of the Crown Isle permissible for Occult Ability usage.

Whip Minister

Baron Klaus Typhonus

The Whip Minister is the successor of the old Government Whip position, inheriting a heavily altered list of responsibilities and rights to fit the needs of the new model of government. A list of the Whip Reichsrat Minister's full rights and responsibilities are as follows.

The right to dictate the performance of an Imperial Summons. This is a 1 on 1 accusation inquest by the Whip in front of the Chancellor, wherein the Whip singles out a Minister or state agent they believe should be fired or disciplined, and try to convince the Chancellor by performing an accusation in front of him at the Regalian Senate Hall.
The right to dictate search warrants on Noble Estate to the Old Guard Charter.
The right to call noble titleholders to answer for their actions where the Regalian State has an interest.
The right to call for a Diet of the Nobility without the consent of the nobility, provided that a justification can be provided in the interests of the State. As an aside note, this still requires three days notice to be given ahead of time.
The right to assemble ad hoc committees and tribunals to handle minor matters in the Regalian Capital.

Belliard Representative

Grand Duke Dietrich von Drachenburg

The Belliard Representative is responsible for the regulation of Puretek on the Crown Isle. The position must always be held by a member of the Guilds of Saint Belliard, be that honorific or otherwise. A list of the Belliard Representative's full rights and responsibilities are as follows:

The right to issue Puretek Permits on the Crown Isle
The right to keep a private registry of all registered Puretek users and owners
The right to carry a weapon for ceremonial and self-defense scenarios
The right to carry and use Puretek on the Crown Isle