Seneschal

The Prince’s right hand, the Seneschal is responsible for many of the night-to-night details of running a government. While the Prince concerns himself with conflict in the city and making certain the Masquerade goes unbroken, the Seneschal makes sure that things run smoothly in the government itself. He is responsible for keeping track of the Prince’s assets (and possibly those of the Primogen or other ruling bodies). He makes schedules and appointments and handles the many logistics required so that no elder feels that another is given preferential treatment. The Seneschal holds substantial power in the domain, for he often decides whose petitions are passed on to the Prince, who receives a court audience, and in what order. In some few but noteworthy domains, the Seneschal's power is so complete, and he is so much better informed of happenings among the elders than the Prince himself, that it's actually a tossup as to who is the true ruler.

Type

Civic, Political

Alternative Naming

Amanuensis, Chamberlain, Majordomo, Secretary, Assistant

Reports directly to

Prince