Rex Carta, 1087
Upon the 17th of the fifth season of the year 1087, Dominion Reckoning, the Council of Peers of the prestigious kingdom of Seahaven did proclaim the following, for the good of the kingdom’s peoples, the prosperity of their lands and the accomplishment of their dreams.
With the end of the Royal Line of Seahaven’s first king, Rossiam, who became King Stalwart I, the Council has determined that certain neccesary changes must be made unto the kingdom: changes made that the next Line of succession may be one which insures that the kingdom is run properly and smoothly as this new era unfolds around it, with this glorious nation as the centerpiece of success in a troubled time.
ON THE MATTER OF Rulership, the Council of Peers has determined that there shall be henceforth a noted difference between the descendants of Rossiam and those who are elected to the throne by the will of the Council. Both titles may be colloquially referred to as ‘King’, ‘Queen’, ‘Monarch’, or ‘Crown’, as well as possessing the title ‘Marquis de Seahaven’ or ‘Marchioness de Seahaven’, however, in the text of the law, those rulers descended from Rossiam shall be known as Rex Dynastum, while those ascending to the throne otherwise shall be known as Rex Regis or Rex Regina, styled ‘His/Her/Your Majesty’. The two shall possess absolute similarity, except as noted here in this charter, and except as determined by future Councils with further Rex Carta’s.
While Rex Regis has no power to change this charter, or other charters initiated by the Council of Peers under the titling of ‘Rex Carta,’ (s)he does have absolute power in other regards. As sole ruler of the realm, Rex Regis is charged with nuturing, strengthening, and securing the kingdom of Seahaven in all matters political, economic, and military. Should Rex Regis prove unable to fulfill their duties as ruler, a vote of no-confidence may be initiated by any member of the Council of Peers. Should a unanimous vote be reached by all members of the Council of Peers, the Rex Regis must resign his seat and allow the Council to choose another Elector. Should even one Council member vote in support of the Rex Regis, those who have voted against will be obligated to rescind their seats on the Council.
The Rex Regis may not otherwise force the removal of a member of the Council of Peers and in turn, the Council, may make no moves to initiate changes in the ‘Rex Carta’ legislation except during periods where there is no Rex Regis, nor Rex Dynastum.
ON THE MATTER OF Succession, the Council of Peers has determined that Rex Regis’ natural heir shall be granted the throne, initiating another dynasty, unless a unanimous vote of no-confidence is called in emergency after the death or resignation of the previous Rex Regis.
Should such come to pass, the title shall not pass through blood. Instead, further needs for electing a Rex Regis shall be determined by organized elections by the Council of Peers alone. Candidates for the throne shall come from, and only from, Elector families. The following shall initiate the initial pool of Elector families, and create the base pool by which further Rex Regis shall be picked:
- Legitimate descendants of any Elector family may place before the council, their claim to the throne as an Elector themselves.
- Those who have been recognized in their throne claims, though unsuccessful, as well as their families may place, before the council, their claim to the throne as an Elector.
- Those who are related to the lines holding the titles of Marquis de Bregh, Marquis de Aruta, Marquis de Wolfwood or Marquis de Seahaven, though not the title itself, may place, before the council, their claim to the throne as an Elector.
- Any member of the Council of Peers, by majority vote of that very same Council, as well as the approval of the current monarch, if one lives, may be ascended to Elector status, and may then place, before the council, their claim to the throne.
- Any citizen of common or noble blood who does not qualify to present themselves as an Elector in another way may place a claim before the council IF they are of pure Aartiran descent, can meet the demands of electorship, and obtain the support of at least 50 percent of the members of the Council of Peers.
Upon the death or resignation of a Rex Regis, should there be no acceptable heir, the Council of Peers will meet to determine the next Rex Regis from amongst the pool of Elector claims. An Elector need not press his claim, nor can he be nominated against his own will.
For an elector to submit his claim, he must provide a donation of 50L to the city’s well-being, as well as gather the support of no less than 5 citizens of Seahaven, be they noble or not.
Upon a successful claim to the throne, the potential Rex Regis must sign this charter, to signify his compliance with the restricting terms implied upon him by the words written here.
ON THE MATTER OF Counsel, the Council of Peers has requested that the Rex Regis shall keep a company of 9 advisors, at all times. Four to be chosen by the Rex Regis himself, and two to be picked by the Council of Peers, and three to be assigned to the post by virtue of position:
- The top military official other than the Rex Regis himself shall be placed in one such position, to offer counsel with their expertise in the arts of battle.
- The head of the city’s largest mercantile organization shall also be placed in one such position, to offer counsel with their expertise in the knowledge of markets and coin.
- The head of the city’s court bards shall be assigned to the third such position, to offer counsel using their knowledge of the people’s hearts.
These nine shall offer all the wisdom, knowledge and advice that can be mustered from them, with the intent of aiding the Rex Regis in making the most educated decisions possible.
