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A [[Chapter]]
 
A [[Chapter]]
 
===What is a Duchy?===
 
===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.
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A duchy is an Amtgard [[Chapter|chapter]] larger than a [[Barony]] and smaller than a [[Principality]] or [[Kingdom]]. Generally average attendance for a Duchy would be around 30 to 40 people on a weekly basis.
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The exact size required to become a Duchy varies a bit from kingdom to kingdom.  The most common requirement is "40 unique sign-ins per month", though at least [[Dragonspine|one kingdom]] requires 30 sign-ins per week.
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The minimum required to keep this status likewise varies.
  
 
===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 wildly from one corpora to the next.  The author is unaware of any kingdoms that permit duchies to give out order masteries (rose, garber, warlord, etc).
  
 
===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 voted on, though many 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.
 
  
 
[[Category:Amtgard Terms]] [[Category:Chapter Sizes]]
 
[[Category:Amtgard Terms]] [[Category:Chapter Sizes]]

Revision as of 23:06, 8 July 2009

The Duchy

A Chapter

What is a Duchy?

A duchy is an Amtgard chapter larger than a Barony and smaller than a Principality or Kingdom. Generally average attendance for a Duchy would be around 30 to 40 people on a weekly basis.

The exact size required to become a Duchy varies a bit from kingdom to kingdom. The most common requirement is "40 unique sign-ins per month", though at least one kingdom requires 30 sign-ins per week.

The minimum required to keep this status likewise varies.

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 wildly from one corpora to the next. The author is unaware of any kingdoms that permit duchies to give out order masteries (rose, garber, warlord, etc).

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 voted on, though many corporas require that a champion be chosen by Right of Arms.