Hersir

Hersirs are respected leaders in The North, typically governing large cities and their surrounding territories. They serve as a crucial link between the common folk and the higher nobility, answering directly to their Thane while managing local affairs with considerable autonomy.

Powers

• Authority to pass and enforce local laws (subject to Thane's approval)
• Right to levy local taxes (within limits set by the Thane)
• Ability to appoint city officials and guild leaders
• Command over the city's defenses and militia

Symbols of Office

• The Hersir's Axe. A ceremonial weapon symbolizing their authority to enforce laws
• The City Key. A symbolic large key representing their governance of the city
• A cloak bearing the city's colors and emblem

Responsibilities

• Governance of a major city and its adjacent lands
• Maintenance of law and order within their jurisdiction
• Collection of taxes and management of local resources
• Command of the city guard and local militia
• Representation of their city's interests to the Thane

Type

Nobility, Household

Form of Address

Honored Hersir, Lord/Lady [Name] of [City]

Equates to

• Mayor
• Sheriff
• Castellan

Length of Term

Lifetime, but can be removed for incompetence or treachery

Related Organizations

• The North