Margrave
Spouse: Margrave
Children: the Heir - typically the firstborn - is a Margrave, remaining children are Lord or Lady
Requirements
Typically a Margrave is a hereditary title, with the oldest child eligible to take up duties once they've reached the age of majority. Often they will spend their late teens and early 20s shadowing their parents and assisting in more minor duties while their parents are in charge. It is rare for someone to be elevated to Margrave before they are 30 unless there is an unexpected death or ousting.
Duties
Ruler of a Border/Mark County. Either gender can be awarded the title and are equal in ruling
Responsibilities
Margraves are tasked with the management of marks - counties that border another kingdom. They are responsible for working with the Barons or Baronesses that govern the cities in their county, the rural communities that tend the land - either farmers, ranches, woodmen, ect - and are tasked with securing the area along the borders.
They need to make sure these three groups of civilians live in harmony with each other, and that the needs of all are met. Each Mark has a unit of knights to act as both security and first response to natural disasters.
In West Archway Kingdom, Margraves are only stationed along the Marks that border Eastern Gates Empire, while in the Eastern Gates Empires, counties that border each individual internal kingdom are also considered Marks.
Margraves are responsible for enforcing the laws of the land, as given to them by the governing Duke or Duchess, but in turn, are the voice of the people to said upper ranks.
They need to make sure these three groups of civilians live in harmony with each other, and that the needs of all are met. Each Mark has a unit of knights to act as both security and first response to natural disasters.
In West Archway Kingdom, Margraves are only stationed along the Marks that border Eastern Gates Empire, while in the Eastern Gates Empires, counties that border each individual internal kingdom are also considered Marks.
Margraves are responsible for enforcing the laws of the land, as given to them by the governing Duke or Duchess, but in turn, are the voice of the people to said upper ranks.
Accoutrements & Equipment
A Margrave is entitled to wear a coronet if they so desire. In the Eastern Gates Empire is still a common practice, while in the West Archway Kingdom it is typically only worn for the most formalist of occasions - state funerals, royal weddings, or coronations.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
Margrave is a lifetime position, that is held until one's death. However, often times, the noble may wish to hand responsibility over to their adult children and retire. This is usually after the adult child is at least 30 years old, an the Margrave is over 60.
A living but retired male Margrave would be called a Margrave Emeritus. A living but retired female Margrave would be called a Margrave Dowager
A ruling Duke/Duchess or Prince/Princess could also replace a Margrave as they see fit if they feel the family is not upholding their duties. they must be careful in doing so, because of they don't have the support of the citizens of the Mark, their replacements may be rejected. Often with violence.
Type
Nobility, Hereditary
Form of Address
Most Honorable
Equates to
Length of Term
life
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