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| − | [[ | + | A [[barony]] is an Amtgard [[chapter]] larger than a [[shire]], but smaller than a [[Duchy]]. A barony must hold an average attendance of 15-20 people during a six month period in order to retain its status. |
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| − | === | + | ===Privileges=== |
| − | A Barony is typically allowed to give [[ladder awards]] up to the 5th level. A barony is not typically allowed to bestow titles of nobility. | + | [[File:Alona Greenwood keep to barony.jpg|thumb|Elevation of [[Greenwood Keep]] to the status of barony, created by [[Alona Twotrees]] ]] |
| + | A Barony is typically allowed to give [[ladder awards]] up to the 4th or 5th level, depending on the kingdom it's apart of. A barony is not typically allowed to bestow titles of nobility. | ||
===Leadership=== | ===Leadership=== | ||
| − | The elected leader of a Barony is a [[Baron]], or the feminine [[Baroness]]. Other offices that may or may not be filled due to the needs of the park are [[Regent]], [[Prime Minister]] or [[Chancellor]] and [[Champion]]. Most of these offices are | + | The elected leader of a Barony is a [[Baron]], or the feminine [[Baroness]]. Other offices that may or may not be filled due to the needs of the park are [[Regent]], [[Prime Minister]] (or [[Chancellor]]), and [[Champion]]. Most of these offices are elected, sometimes with the exception of the [[Champion]], who can be chosen by right of arms. |
===Elections=== | ===Elections=== | ||
| − | In most places candidates declare and then a [[ | + | In most places candidates declare and then a [[quals]] is held. Qualifying candidates are then voted on by either the dues paid populous or all in attendance, depending on the rules of the park. Some kingdoms do not require baronies to hold a qual for office. |
| + | ===The next step=== | ||
| + | Baronies that meet their kingdom's requirements (usually 30-40 people a week for six months) can be elevated to a [[duchy]]. | ||
[[Category:Amtgard Terms]] [[Category:Chapter Sizes]] | [[Category:Amtgard Terms]] [[Category:Chapter Sizes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:22, 2 April 2016
A barony is an Amtgard chapter larger than a shire, but smaller than a Duchy. A barony must hold an average attendance of 15-20 people during a six month period in order to retain its status.
Privileges
A Barony is typically allowed to give ladder awards up to the 4th or 5th level, depending on the kingdom it's apart of. A barony is not typically allowed to bestow titles of nobility.
Leadership
The elected leader of a Barony is a Baron, or the feminine Baroness. Other offices that may or may not be filled due to the needs of the park are Regent, Prime Minister (or Chancellor), and Champion. Most of these offices are elected, sometimes with the exception of the Champion, who can be chosen by right of arms.
Elections
In most places candidates declare and then a quals is held. Qualifying candidates are then voted on by either the dues paid populous or all in attendance, depending on the rules of the park. Some kingdoms do not require baronies to hold a qual for office.
The next step
Baronies that meet their kingdom's requirements (usually 30-40 people a week for six months) can be elevated to a duchy.
