Herald

The Herald is the Prince's mouthpiece. When the Prince makes a decreee, the Herald's job is to make sure that all of the city's Kindred hear of it (assuming it's meant for all ears...). When the Prince convenes an unscheduled court, the Herald is responsible for alerting those who must attend. The Herald hands down judgement, represents the Prince in proxy when she cannot (or will not) make a personal appearance, and otherwise serves as something of a "secretary of state." The Herald is assumed to speak with the Prince's voice at all times. Some trecherous or ambitions Heralds use this fact to direct other Kindred to their won liking, making suggestions that others assume (incorrectly) carry the weight of the Prince's orders. Some Heralds who were less subtle than they believed have been executed for this very thing, so most wise Heralds remain more or less honest.
The Herald is a positon that is often absent in small cities. In many such cases, the Seneschal (or less frequently the Sheriff) handles these duties in addition to his other responsibilities.

Type

Civic, Diplomatic

Alternative Naming

Minister, Runner, Mouthpiece, Spokesman, Secretary

Reports directly to

Prince