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==The Duchy==
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A [[duchy]] is an Amtgard [[chapter]] larger than a [[barony]], but smaller than a [[Principality]] or [[Kingdom]]. A barony must hold an average attendance of 30-40 people during a six month period in order to retain its status. The exact size required to become a Duchy varies from kingdom to kingdom.
A [[Chapter]]
 
===What is a Duchy?===
 
A duchy is an Amtgard [[Chapter|chapter]] larger than a [[Barony]] and smaller than a [[Principality]]. Generally average attendance for a Duchy would be around 30 to 40 people on a weekly basis. A duchy must hold an average attendance of 30 people during a six month period in order to retain it's status.
 
  
 
===What can a Duchy do?===
 
===What can a Duchy do?===
A Duchy is typically allowed to give [[ladder awards]] up to the 6th level. A duchy is not allowed to bestow titles of nobility.
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A Duchy is allowed to give [[ladder awards]] up to the 6-8th level, depending on their kingdom's [[corpora]]. The ability to grant noble titles and class masteries varies between corporas, with most reserving this right for kingdoms.
  
 
===Leadership===
 
===Leadership===
The elected leader of a Duchy is a [[Duke]] or [[Duchess]]. 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 voted on, with the exception of the [[Champion]], who is chosen by right of arms.
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The elected leader of a Duchy is a [[Duke]] or [[Duchess]]. 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 exclusively elected, though some corporas require that a champion be chosen by [[Right of Arms]].
  
 
===Elections===
 
===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.
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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.
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===The next step===
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Duchies that meet their kingdom's requirements (usually 60+ people a week for a period of time, as well as other requirements) can be elevated to a [[principality]].
  
 
[[Category:Amtgard Terms]] [[Category:Chapter Sizes]]
 
[[Category:Amtgard Terms]] [[Category:Chapter Sizes]]

Latest revision as of 00:29, 2 April 2016

A duchy is an Amtgard chapter larger than a barony, but smaller than a Principality or Kingdom. A barony must hold an average attendance of 30-40 people during a six month period in order to retain its status. The exact size required to become a Duchy varies from kingdom to kingdom.

What can a Duchy do?

A Duchy is allowed to give ladder awards up to the 6-8th level, depending on their kingdom's corpora. The ability to grant noble titles and class masteries varies between corporas, with most reserving this right for kingdoms.

Leadership

The elected leader of a Duchy is a Duke or Duchess. 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 exclusively elected, though some corporas require that a champion 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.

The next step

Duchies that meet their kingdom's requirements (usually 60+ people a week for a period of time, as well as other requirements) can be elevated to a principality.