Ranks of the Warhost

Ranks are titles bestowed by the High Monarch to people within the Albion Warhost to represent different roles. There are many Ranks held, and those that hold these ranks act as points of contact for specific ideals or roles in both the Church and the State.

The Curia Regis

The Curia Regis are a council of roles that act as advisories to the High Monarch in matters of Church and State. It consists of the following ranks:

Seneschal of Albion : Currently held by Queen Elizabeth of Norholt
The High Arbiter of Law : Currently held by Prince Richard of Norholt
The Plenipotentiary/Head Diplomat : Currently held by Lady Arion Rubeus, The Emerald of Elmet
The High Mage : Currently held by Duchess Lianne Oakes of Norwich, Anglia
The Euskod/Archbishop of the Unified Church : Currently Held by Prioress Helena Ward of Sussex
The Peredur/First Knight : Currently held by Sir Aggravaine of The Order of the Crone
The Marchant Royal/Master of Trade: Currently held by Rothwell of the Order of the Crone
The Hands of Weyland/Head of Crafting: Currently held by Tyberius Greenfield of House Greenfield

The Royal Concord

The Royal Concord are a council of voices for each of the Realms who meet to discuss the state of the realms and their purview:

Voice Of Anglia : Currently held by Sir Bowyn, The White Dragon of Anglia
Voice Of Bernicia : Currently held by Syr Lanval Knarrsmed, Lord of Ulnaby
Voice Of Cornwall: Currently held by Helghor of Cornwall
Voice Of Deira : Currently held by Sir Rippon of Deira
Voice Of Elmet : Currently held by Tamar of Bridgetown
Voice Of Essex : Currently held by Alice of Essex
Voice of Norholt : Currently held by Professor Merlin Ambrosius of Norholt
Voice Of Oxford : Currently held by Regent Kathryn Charles of House Swan
Voice of Sussex: Currently held by Sister Artoria of the Knights Hospitaller
Voice Of Wessex: Currently held by Knight Brother Michael appointed by the Low Council of Wessex

Other Ranks Within the Warhost

The following ranks do not sit upon any Councils but perform Vital functions amongst the Warhost:

The Champion of the Gods of Law : Currently held by Syr Ailah Accelus of Cornwall
Gwalchmai/Hawk of May : Currently held by Sir Bryndevier Of House Blakewood
Magician's Apprentice : Currently held by Sir Sam Jobe of Oxford
The Occultist Adept : Currently held by Syr Corrus Imitos, Raven of Wessex
The High Chancellor : Currently held by Bartimus of Wessex
Dryhten / War Leaders : Currently held by Sir Caedric of Sussex, Lady Katherine the Cast of Vengeance and Sir Aldryn of Oxford
Meister of the Hunt : Currently held by Jeeoh of Norholt
Ritual Laureate : Currently held by Professor Merlin Ambrosius of Norholt
Herald of the Warhost : Currently held by The Fool of Bridgetown
Weyland's Apprentice: Currently held by Baron Johrik of the Sentinels
Wardein (Warden): Currently held by Cale of the Sentinels
Justicar: Currently held by Baron Diggory of Essex
Confessor: Currently held by Sir Wilmot
Myrghag (Mist-Weaver): Currently held by Lady Verity Greenfield

The Seneschal of Albion

The Seneschal sits as the Steward of Albion; they lead the Royal Concord and see that the High Monarch is kept informed of all happens within Albion and further afield. They speak with the authority of the High Monarch when they or the hands are not present. Their presence on the Curia Regis acts as a voice of reason to the High Monarch and their Hands.

Currently held by Queen Elizabeth of Norholt

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The High Arbiter

The High Arbiter Stands as Judge Over the state of Law and Order in Albion. They act along with their Justiciars looks to settle disputes in and out of the Warhost and sit upon the Curia Regis to advise the High Monarch upon points of Law.

Currently held by Prince Richard of Norholt

The Plenipotentiary / Head Diplomat

The Plenipotentiary leads on Diplomacy within the Lions; They have a seat on the Curia Regis and are to speak with the voice of the High Monarch on diplomatic issues. This includes but are not limited to understanding other nations, resolving peace talks and keeping information flowing of a political and diplomatic nature.

Currently held by Lady Arion Rubeus, The Emerald of Elmet

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The High Mage

The High Mage acts as the leading voice on matters of a magical nature. They sit upon the Curia Regis, acting as a point of contact for all casters within the faction and to see that the magic within the Lions is done correctly and diligently. A master of magic themselves, it is often within their responsibility to be the voice of the Arcane when it comes to trouble in Albion.

Currently held by Duchess Lianne Oakes of Norwich, Anglia

The Euskod / Archbishop of The Unified Church

The Archbishop sits upon the Curia Regis as the voice on ecumenical matters. Points of religion and religious sanctity of the United Church sits with the Archbishop. They will uphold the tenets of the Church in meetings with both the Warhost and High Monarch, and acts as the Representative of the Church in the Warhost.

Currently held by Knight Prioress Helena Ward of Sussex

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The Peredur / The First Knight

The First Knight is a paragon of Knighthood- they represent all that a Knight should be and should aspire towards in their duty. A point of contact for all knights to rely on for support in their navigation through Knighthood, the First Knight is who all Squires hope to be, and who all Knights follow the example of. They hold a seat on the Curia Regis.

Currently held by Sir Aggravaine of The Order of the Crone

Marchant Royal / The Master of Trade

The Master Trade seat upon the Curia to give the economic and voice to any those engaged in the arts of merchant or trade. They will advise the High Monarch accordingly .

Currently held by Rothwell of The Order of the Crone

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The Hands of Weyland/Head of Crafting

The Hands of Weyland is in control of crafting and all matters that relate to it within the Warhost. They sit on the Curia Regis and advise the crown on such things and ensure that the Warhost is properly equipped to face the many evils of this world.

Currently held by Tyberius Greenfield of House Greenfield

The Champion of Law

Where the High King is seen as a link to the Gods, the Champion is the closest a mortal can come to their representative. They are the epitome of what it is to follow the Gods’ teachings to the fullest. With the voices of the Gods beckoning them ever forward, the Champion will be found at the forefront at the fight against evil and chaos, whether that fight be spiritual, physical or mental. In order to fortify them, it is believed the Gods bestow upon the Champion great powers and even greater responsibilities.

Currently held by Syr Ailah Accelus of Cornwall

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Gwalchmai / Hawk Of May

The Gwalchmai is a role that is selected each year though a tourney held amongst the Lions Warhost and their allies. They are chose as they represent the embodiment of chivalry and valour, and act as an example of such to their fellows.

Currently held by Sir Bryndevier Of House Blakewood

Magician's Apprentice

The Magician's Apprentice, or apprentice to the High Mage, is just that - a servant to the meister of magics that serves the crown. It is their place to assist the High Mage with any and all projects that they see fit.

Currently held by Sir Sam Jobe of Oxford

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The Occultist Adept / Meister of Conjoined Magic

The Occultist Adept is the Master of Conjoined Magics; a point of contact for those practicing Thaumaturgy, Demonology or Necromancy. They oversee who is practicing what and provide assistance or advice on these matters, encouraging those who can use it to use it well and within the laws for the good of Albion.

Currently held by Syr Corrus Imitos, Raven of Wessex

High Chancellor, Keeper of the Privy Purse

As the Keeper of the Lion's War Chest, the High Chancellor acts as funding and supply to the Lions Warhost with what they need. They also handle taxation of those with rank within the Warhost and making sure that the Warchest is kept safe and secure from anyone who may seek the Lions' funds unlawfully.

Currently held by Bartimus of Wessex

Dryhten / War Leaders

The 3 Dryhten lead the Lions Warhost in matters of war, bearing many duties and responsibilities. They ensure the interests, morals and beliefs of the Lions are represented at the War Council of the Allied Nations. The Dryhten assign Captains and Leftenants to manage the organisation of Lions forces on the battlefield as well as gathering necessary battlefield intel.

Currently held by Sir Caedric of Sussex, Lady Katherine the Cast of Vengeance and Sir Aldryn of Oxford

The Meister of the Hunt

The Meister of the Hunter is the leader of the Scouts, liaising with the Dryhten and other nations' scouts to manage scouting missions; They scour for threats in the field ahead of time and guide the Warhost in how to handle enemies with stealth and information gathering in advance.

Currently held by Jeeoh of Norholt

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Ritual Laureate

This Rank sits as a point of contact for the organisation and facilitation of rituals within the Lions Warhost. They will book and gather timings of rituals for each event, and be a point of contact for ritualists looking to help with appanages and various other rituals.

Currently held by Professor Merlin Ambroisus of Norholt

Herald of the Warhost

The Herald is the announcer of the faction weather this is opening or closing of Parliament, informing the people of the Warhost upcoming meetings, or heralding the arrival of people of importance. Clear and concise, the Herald is responsible for making sure information is widely known throughout the Lions Warhost if and when it is needed.

Currently held by The Fool of Bridgetown

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Wardein (Warden)

The Wardein is the link from those of the warhost back to Albion, wherever they may travel to across the wide world. They are the long-strider, the knower of the lost ways - they hear and see things that few others do and bring that experience to warleaders and others of high station that travel far from home.

Currently held by Cale of The Sentinels

Weyland's Apprentice

Similar to the Magician's Apprentice, Weyland's apprentice serves the Head of Crafting on the Curia Regis and assists with the creation of weapons and relics for the Lions warhost.

Currently held by Baron Jhorik of The Sentinels

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Confessor

Those that travel with the warhost experience many tragedies and horrors that test their souls. The Confessor attends to them, hearing the dark truths that they hold close to them and offering comfort and counsel.

Currently held by Sir Wilmot

Justicar

The Justicar serves under the High Arbiter. They are the keeper of the laws, offering wise council and guidence to those of the warhost on matters of justice and legislation.

Currently held by Baron Diggory of Essex

Myrghag (Mist-Weaver)

We live in a time where the tale of Albion frays and the Mythwalkers intervene perhaps more than any other point in the hisory of this blessed land. The Mistweaver is tasked to understand them better than any other and decypher their sometimes cryptic lessons and instructions.

Currently held by Lady Verity Greenfield of House Greenfield

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