Alcazar - Revision history

Stephen: /* Western Church */

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Western Church

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	; Bishop Oriel Thorne		; Bishop Oriel Thorne
	: Urielite Bishop. A stern man weighed down by 50 years of sins and sentences. He has seen and judged it all - or so he believes.		: Urielite Bishop. A stern man weighed down by 50 years of sins and sentences. He has seen and judged it all - or so he believes.
			; Bishop Toribio
			: Gabrielite Bishop, middle-aged, Destinian.

	[[Category: Ranke]][[Category: City]]		[[Category: Ranke]][[Category: City]]

Stephen: /* Western Church */

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Western Church

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	; Bishop Thomas Bourchier		; Bishop Thomas Bourchier
	: Raphaelite, senior-most member of Western Church in Alcazar. An experienced and well respected politician.		: Raphaelite, senior-most member of Western Church in Alcazar. An experienced and well respected politician.
			; Bishop Oriel Thorne
			: Urielite Bishop. A stern man weighed down by 50 years of sins and sentences. He has seen and judged it all - or so he believes.

	[[Category: Ranke]][[Category: City]]		[[Category: Ranke]][[Category: City]]

Stephen: /* People of Note */

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People of Note

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	* Ouijen has started a gladiatorial school in Alcazar and the first intake will be in Summer 812.		* Ouijen has started a gladiatorial school in Alcazar and the first intake will be in Summer 812.

			=== Western Church ===
			; Bishop Thomas Bourchier
			: Raphaelite, senior-most member of Western Church in Alcazar. An experienced and well respected politician.

	[[Category: Ranke]][[Category: City]]		[[Category: Ranke]][[Category: City]]

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	The city has an extroidinary range of people resident but there are some of note to those who are making more than cursory stays in the city. The following list is not extensive but what has come to mind to date.		The city has an extroidinary range of people resident but there are some of note to those who are making more than cursory stays in the city. The following list is not extensive but what has come to mind to date.

	;Previous details (As at Mid Winter 811) - Dayrne has become the Captain of 'The Countesses Own', a personal guard for her ladyship, Countess Chenaya, Harlston has become personal valet to Countess Chenaya, Dendur has been made Castellan of Ranke Castle by Countess Chenaya, Dismas has been made 2nd assistant secretary to the Lord Chancellor of Ranke, Gestus has been made 2nd assistant secretary to the Treasurer of Ranke, Père ~~FranÃ§ois~~, the court sage to Countess Chenaya, Leyn has been made a Lt in the City guard recognizing his martial inclinations and aspirations, Ouijen has started a gladiatorial school in the City, Several deeply cowled and hooded mages from the Sanctuary Mage Guild (SMG) have arrived in the City and become the countesses Intellectual Advisors on magical matters. Names have yet to be provided.		;Previous details (As at Mid Winter 811) - Dayrne has become the Captain of 'The Countesses Own', a personal guard for her ladyship, Countess Chenaya, Harlston has become personal valet to Countess Chenaya, Dendur has been made Castellan of Ranke Castle by Countess Chenaya, Dismas has been made 2nd assistant secretary to the Lord Chancellor of Ranke, Gestus has been made 2nd assistant secretary to the Treasurer of Ranke, Père François, the court sage to Countess Chenaya, Leyn has been made a Lt in the City guard recognizing his martial inclinations and aspirations, Ouijen has started a gladiatorial school in the City, Several deeply cowled and hooded mages from the Sanctuary Mage Guild (SMG) have arrived in the City and become the countesses Intellectual Advisors on magical matters. Names have yet to be provided.

	* Marechal Davout - Grand Constable of Ranke. He is the commander of the Rankene Royal Guards		* Marechal Davout - Grand Constable of Ranke. He is the commander of the Rankene Royal Guards
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	* Dismas is the 2nd assistant secretary to the Lord Chancellor of Ranke		* Dismas is the 2nd assistant secretary to the Lord Chancellor of Ranke
	* Gestus is the 2nd assistant secretary to the Treasurer of Ranke		* Gestus is the 2nd assistant secretary to the Treasurer of Ranke
	* Père ~~FranÃ§ois~~ is the court sage.		* Père François is the court sage.
	* Leyn is a Lt in the City guard reporting to the Castallen and Grand Constable		* Leyn is a Lt in the City guard reporting to the Castallen and Grand Constable
	* Ouijen has started a gladiatorial school in Alcazar and the first intake will be in Summer 812.		* Ouijen has started a gladiatorial school in Alcazar and the first intake will be in Summer 812.

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	The city has an extroidinary range of people resident but there are some of note to those who are making more than cursory stays in the city. The following list is not extensive but what has come to mind to date.		The city has an extroidinary range of people resident but there are some of note to those who are making more than cursory stays in the city. The following list is not extensive but what has come to mind to date.

	;Previous details (As at Mid Winter 811) - Dayrne has become the Captain of 'The Countesses Own', a personal guard for her ladyship, Countess Chenaya, Harlston has become personal valet to Countess Chenaya, Dendur has been made Castellan of Ranke Castle by Countess Chenaya, Dismas has been made 2nd assistant secretary to the Lord Chancellor of Ranke, Gestus has been made 2nd assistant secretary to the Treasurer of Ranke, ~~PÃ¨re~~ FranÃ§ois, the court sage to Countess Chenaya, Leyn has been made a Lt in the City guard recognizing his martial inclinations and aspirations, Ouijen has started a gladiatorial school in the City, Several deeply cowled and hooded mages from the Sanctuary Mage Guild (SMG) have arrived in the City and become the countesses Intellectual Advisors on magical matters. Names have yet to be provided.		;Previous details (As at Mid Winter 811) - Dayrne has become the Captain of 'The Countesses Own', a personal guard for her ladyship, Countess Chenaya, Harlston has become personal valet to Countess Chenaya, Dendur has been made Castellan of Ranke Castle by Countess Chenaya, Dismas has been made 2nd assistant secretary to the Lord Chancellor of Ranke, Gestus has been made 2nd assistant secretary to the Treasurer of Ranke, Père FranÃ§ois, the court sage to Countess Chenaya, Leyn has been made a Lt in the City guard recognizing his martial inclinations and aspirations, Ouijen has started a gladiatorial school in the City, Several deeply cowled and hooded mages from the Sanctuary Mage Guild (SMG) have arrived in the City and become the countesses Intellectual Advisors on magical matters. Names have yet to be provided.

	* Marechal Davout - Grand Constable of Ranke. He is the commander of the Rankene Royal Guards		* Marechal Davout - Grand Constable of Ranke. He is the commander of the Rankene Royal Guards
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	* Dismas is the 2nd assistant secretary to the Lord Chancellor of Ranke		* Dismas is the 2nd assistant secretary to the Lord Chancellor of Ranke
	* Gestus is the 2nd assistant secretary to the Treasurer of Ranke		* Gestus is the 2nd assistant secretary to the Treasurer of Ranke
	* ~~PÃ¨re~~ FranÃ§ois is the court sage.		* Père FranÃ§ois is the court sage.
	* Leyn is a Lt in the City guard reporting to the Castallen and Grand Constable		* Leyn is a Lt in the City guard reporting to the Castallen and Grand Constable
	* Ouijen has started a gladiatorial school in Alcazar and the first intake will be in Summer 812.		* Ouijen has started a gladiatorial school in Alcazar and the first intake will be in Summer 812.

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	* Marechal Davout - Grand Constable of Ranke. He is the commander of the Rankene Royal Guards		* Marechal Davout - Grand Constable of Ranke. He is the commander of the Rankene Royal Guards
	* Pierre de Rochfort - Lord Chancellor of Ranke. He is the main channel for politics and finance. The chancellor is assisted in his tasks by the Keeper of the Seals.		* Pierre de Rochfort - Lord Chancellor of Ranke. He is the main channel for politics and finance. The chancellor is assisted in his tasks by the Keeper of the Seals.
	* Moreau du Guesclin ~~â€“~~ The Marshall of Ranke. He is the senior officer in command of Rankene forces except for the Royal Guards		* Moreau du Guesclin – The Marshall of Ranke. He is the senior officer in command of Rankene forces except for the Royal Guards
	* Victor Gravin is the High Steward of Ranke. He is the head of the Ducal Household aka the Royal Court of Ranke		* Victor Gravin is the High Steward of Ranke. He is the head of the Ducal Household aka the Royal Court of Ranke
	* Jean-Baptiste Perry is the Admiral of Ranke. He is the officer in command of Rankene naval forces		* Jean-Baptiste Perry is the Admiral of Ranke. He is the officer in command of Rankene naval forces

ChrisC: /* The royal Palace */

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The royal Palace

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	Alcazar boast a milder climate than would be expected from one so far inland and above sea level but this is partially attributed to the thermal activity nearby and a lucky confluence of geographic factors. The city is known for its thick fogs that blanket the city many times each year and sometimes for days on end covering everything, leaving high towers and the surrounding hills poking through the thick fog. <br/>		Alcazar boast a milder climate than would be expected from one so far inland and above sea level but this is partially attributed to the thermal activity nearby and a lucky confluence of geographic factors. The city is known for its thick fogs that blanket the city many times each year and sometimes for days on end covering everything, leaving high towers and the surrounding hills poking through the thick fog. <br/>

	== The ~~royal~~ Palace ==		== The Royal Palace ==
	The Royal Court of Ranke which is otherwise known as â€˜'''The Red Palace of Ranke'''â€™ is an imposing sight with high Redstone walls surrounding a large area of elevated ground that houses numerous palaces, bureaucratic offices, towers, storage facilities, royal guard barracks, parade grounds, royal cavalry stables, scriptoriums, extensive gardens, seraglioâ€™s and the like encompassed in an area measuring about 2500ft in length by 700 ft. at its greatest width. It extends from west-northwest to east-southeast and covers a vast area. The court is home to most the functionaries and bureaucrats that run the Duchy of Ranke in a way that has continued for hundreds of years. <br/>		The Royal Court of Ranke which is otherwise known as â€˜'''The Red Palace of Ranke'''â€™ is an imposing sight with high Redstone walls surrounding a large area of elevated ground that houses numerous palaces, bureaucratic offices, towers, storage facilities, royal guard barracks, parade grounds, royal cavalry stables, scriptoriums, extensive gardens, seraglioâ€™s and the like encompassed in an area measuring about 2500ft in length by 700 ft. at its greatest width. It extends from west-northwest to east-southeast and covers a vast area. The court is home to most the functionaries and bureaucrats that run the Duchy of Ranke in a way that has continued for hundreds of years. <br/>

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	== The Royal Palace ==		== The Royal Palace ==
	The Royal Court of Ranke which is otherwise known as ~~â€˜~~'''The Red Palace of Ranke'''' is an imposing sight with high Redstone walls surrounding a large area of elevated ground that houses numerous palaces, bureaucratic offices, towers, storage facilities, royal guard barracks, parade grounds, royal cavalry stables, scriptoriums, extensive gardens, seraglio's and the like encompassed in an area measuring about 2500ft in length by 700 ft. at its greatest width. It extends from west-northwest to east-southeast and covers a vast area. The court is home to most the functionaries and bureaucrats that run the Duchy of Ranke in a way that has continued for hundreds of years. <br/>		The Royal Court of Ranke which is otherwise known as ''''The Red Palace of Ranke'''' is an imposing sight with high Redstone walls surrounding a large area of elevated ground that houses numerous palaces, bureaucratic offices, towers, storage facilities, royal guard barracks, parade grounds, royal cavalry stables, scriptoriums, extensive gardens, seraglio's and the like encompassed in an area measuring about 2500ft in length by 700 ft. at its greatest width. It extends from west-northwest to east-southeast and covers a vast area. The court is home to most the functionaries and bureaucrats that run the Duchy of Ranke in a way that has continued for hundreds of years. <br/>

	Rankene poets have described the palace and precincts as "''a pearl set in rubies and emeralds''," in allusion to the colour of its buildings and the extensive park around them. The palace complex was designed with the lowland site in mind and many forms of technology were considered. The palace garden are overgrown with wildflowers and grass in the spring and was planted with roses, oranges and myrtles as well as a dense stand of elms that were brought there by King Sigismund in 475WK. The gardens have a multitude of nightingales and are usually filled with the sound of running water from several fountains and cascades which are supplied through conduit into the local lakes and rivers. <br/>		Rankene poets have described the palace and precincts as "''a pearl set in rubies and emeralds''," in allusion to the colour of its buildings and the extensive park around them. The palace complex was designed with the lowland site in mind and many forms of technology were considered. The palace garden are overgrown with wildflowers and grass in the spring and was planted with roses, oranges and myrtles as well as a dense stand of elms that were brought there by King Sigismund in 475WK. The gardens have a multitude of nightingales and are usually filled with the sound of running water from several fountains and cascades which are supplied through conduit into the local lakes and rivers. <br/>
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	The city has an extroidinary range of people resident but there are some of note to those who are making more than cursory stays in the city. The following list is not extensive but what has come to mind to date.		The city has an extroidinary range of people resident but there are some of note to those who are making more than cursory stays in the city. The following list is not extensive but what has come to mind to date.

	;Previous details (As at Mid Winter 811) - Dayrne has become the Captain of ~~â€˜The~~ Countesses Own', a personal guard for her ladyship, Countess Chenaya, Harlston has become personal valet to Countess Chenaya, Dendur has been made Castellan of Ranke Castle by Countess Chenaya, Dismas has been made 2nd assistant secretary to the Lord Chancellor of Ranke, Gestus has been made 2nd assistant secretary to the Treasurer of Ranke, PÃ¨re FranÃ§ois, the court sage to Countess Chenaya, Leyn has been made a Lt in the City guard recognizing his martial inclinations and aspirations, Ouijen has started a gladiatorial school in the City, Several deeply cowled and hooded mages from the Sanctuary Mage Guild (SMG) have arrived in the City and become the countesses Intellectual Advisors on magical matters. Names have yet to be provided.		;Previous details (As at Mid Winter 811) - Dayrne has become the Captain of 'The Countesses Own', a personal guard for her ladyship, Countess Chenaya, Harlston has become personal valet to Countess Chenaya, Dendur has been made Castellan of Ranke Castle by Countess Chenaya, Dismas has been made 2nd assistant secretary to the Lord Chancellor of Ranke, Gestus has been made 2nd assistant secretary to the Treasurer of Ranke, PÃ¨re FranÃ§ois, the court sage to Countess Chenaya, Leyn has been made a Lt in the City guard recognizing his martial inclinations and aspirations, Ouijen has started a gladiatorial school in the City, Several deeply cowled and hooded mages from the Sanctuary Mage Guild (SMG) have arrived in the City and become the countesses Intellectual Advisors on magical matters. Names have yet to be provided.

	* Marechal Davout - Grand Constable of Ranke. He is the commander of the Rankene Royal Guards		* Marechal Davout - Grand Constable of Ranke. He is the commander of the Rankene Royal Guards
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	* Jerome de Maudreou is the Garde des Sceaux (the Keeper of the Seals) and he is an assistant to the Chancellor		* Jerome de Maudreou is the Garde des Sceaux (the Keeper of the Seals) and he is an assistant to the Chancellor
	* Lowan Vigiles is the Lord Chamberlain to Countess Chenaya, looking after the Countess's personal quarters and chambers and nominally reporting to the High Steward.		* Lowan Vigiles is the Lord Chamberlain to Countess Chenaya, looking after the Countess's personal quarters and chambers and nominally reporting to the High Steward.
	* Dayrne has become the Captain of ~~â€˜The~~ Countesses Own', a personal guard for her ladyship, Countess Chenaya		* Dayrne has become the Captain of 'The Countesses Own', a personal guard for her ladyship, Countess Chenaya
	* Harlston has become personal valet to Countess Chenaya and assistant to the Lord Chamberlain		* Harlston has become personal valet to Countess Chenaya and assistant to the Lord Chamberlain
	* Dendur is the Castellan of Ranke Castle.		* Dendur is the Castellan of Ranke Castle.

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	== Winter 811 ==		== Winter 811 ==
	Duchess Meredithis announces that Ranke shall be governed in her name by Countess [[Sanctuary_Nobles#Chenaya\|Chenaya]] Vigiles until she has a child that can be made Duke or Duchess of Ranke in her stead. Courtiers from ~~Chenayaâ€™s~~ circle of associates start taking up shared roles and positions within the Royal Court of Ranke and current courtiers and functionaries begin becoming more noticeable (one way or the other) when they are assessed for their competency by a committee of Rankene and Western Kingdom Auditors. <br/>		Duchess Meredithis announces that Ranke shall be governed in her name by Countess [[Sanctuary_Nobles#Chenaya\|Chenaya]] Vigiles until she has a child that can be made Duke or Duchess of Ranke in her stead. Courtiers from Chenaya's circle of associates start taking up shared roles and positions within the Royal Court of Ranke and current courtiers and functionaries begin becoming more noticeable (one way or the other) when they are assessed for their competency by a committee of Rankene and Western Kingdom Auditors. <br/>
	* 1st Snow 811 - Duchess Meredithis has decreed that the city shall return to its old name of Alcazar		* 1st Snow 811 - Duchess Meredithis has decreed that the city shall return to its old name of Alcazar
	* 3rd Snow 811 - The Count of has been unmasked as a slaver in contravention of ~~Rankeâ€™s~~ laws on slavery and his county and title have been removed back to the Duchess who has appointed in his place. The ~~Countâ€™s~~ family have been exiled from Ranke after the public flogging and hanging of the Count.		* 3rd Snow 811 - The Count of has been unmasked as a slaver in contravention of Ranke's laws on slavery and his county and title have been removed back to the Duchess who has appointed in his place. The Count's family have been exiled from Ranke after the public flogging and hanging of the Count.

	== 812 WK ==		== 812 WK ==
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	The city also boasts a market precinct called the Cazar Rows where several levels of the exterior buildings are used and merchants climb stairs to buy and sell product in the various stores in the rows as well as moving through the large open market/bazaar in the central area. <br/>		The city also boasts a market precinct called the Cazar Rows where several levels of the exterior buildings are used and merchants climb stairs to buy and sell product in the various stores in the rows as well as moving through the large open market/bazaar in the central area. <br/>

	The ~~cityâ€™s~~ proximity to the Bluestone Mountains has other benefits in that thermal pools have been found on the western edge of the city and then these waters are directed into the central city via aqueducts where the Alhama Bathhouses use them along with a few other select locations such as the palace. <br/>		The city's proximity to the Bluestone Mountains has other benefits in that thermal pools have been found on the western edge of the city and then these waters are directed into the central city via aqueducts where the Alhama Bathhouses use them along with a few other select locations such as the palace. <br/>

	The city has high walls along the river that have been built on levees built up over successive centuries to avoid mass flooding in times of rain and storm and this gives the city a distinct feeling of distinct districts including the Royal Court or Palace district in the centre of the city. <br/>		The city has high walls along the river that have been built on levees built up over successive centuries to avoid mass flooding in times of rain and storm and this gives the city a distinct feeling of distinct districts including the Royal Court or Palace district in the centre of the city. <br/>
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	== The Royal Palace ==		== The Royal Palace ==
	The Royal Court of Ranke which is otherwise known as â€˜'''The Red Palace of Ranke'''~~â€™~~ is an imposing sight with high Redstone walls surrounding a large area of elevated ground that houses numerous palaces, bureaucratic offices, towers, storage facilities, royal guard barracks, parade grounds, royal cavalry stables, scriptoriums, extensive gardens, ~~seraglioâ€™s~~ and the like encompassed in an area measuring about 2500ft in length by 700 ft. at its greatest width. It extends from west-northwest to east-southeast and covers a vast area. The court is home to most the functionaries and bureaucrats that run the Duchy of Ranke in a way that has continued for hundreds of years. <br/>		The Royal Court of Ranke which is otherwise known as â€˜'''The Red Palace of Ranke'''' is an imposing sight with high Redstone walls surrounding a large area of elevated ground that houses numerous palaces, bureaucratic offices, towers, storage facilities, royal guard barracks, parade grounds, royal cavalry stables, scriptoriums, extensive gardens, seraglio's and the like encompassed in an area measuring about 2500ft in length by 700 ft. at its greatest width. It extends from west-northwest to east-southeast and covers a vast area. The court is home to most the functionaries and bureaucrats that run the Duchy of Ranke in a way that has continued for hundreds of years. <br/>

	Rankene poets have described the palace and precincts as "''a pearl set in rubies and emeralds''," in allusion to the colour of its buildings and the extensive park around them. The palace complex was designed with the lowland site in mind and many forms of technology were considered. The palace garden are overgrown with wildflowers and grass in the spring and was planted with roses, oranges and myrtles as well as a dense stand of elms that were brought there by King Sigismund in 475WK. The gardens have a multitude of nightingales and are usually filled with the sound of running water from several fountains and cascades which are supplied through conduit into the local lakes and rivers. <br/>		Rankene poets have described the palace and precincts as "''a pearl set in rubies and emeralds''," in allusion to the colour of its buildings and the extensive park around them. The palace complex was designed with the lowland site in mind and many forms of technology were considered. The palace garden are overgrown with wildflowers and grass in the spring and was planted with roses, oranges and myrtles as well as a dense stand of elms that were brought there by King Sigismund in 475WK. The gardens have a multitude of nightingales and are usually filled with the sound of running water from several fountains and cascades which are supplied through conduit into the local lakes and rivers. <br/>
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	The city has an extroidinary range of people resident but there are some of note to those who are making more than cursory stays in the city. The following list is not extensive but what has come to mind to date.		The city has an extroidinary range of people resident but there are some of note to those who are making more than cursory stays in the city. The following list is not extensive but what has come to mind to date.

	;Previous details (As at Mid Winter 811) - Dayrne has become the Captain of â€˜The Countesses ~~Ownâ€™~~, a personal guard for her ladyship, Countess Chenaya, Harlston has become personal valet to Countess Chenaya, Dendur has been made Castellan of Ranke Castle by Countess Chenaya, Dismas has been made 2nd assistant secretary to the Lord Chancellor of Ranke, Gestus has been made 2nd assistant secretary to the Treasurer of Ranke, PÃ¨re FranÃ§ois, the court sage to Countess Chenaya, Leyn has been made a Lt in the City guard recognizing his martial inclinations and aspirations, Ouijen has started a gladiatorial school in the City, Several deeply cowled and hooded mages from the Sanctuary Mage Guild (SMG) have arrived in the City and become the countesses Intellectual Advisors on magical matters. Names have yet to be provided.		;Previous details (As at Mid Winter 811) - Dayrne has become the Captain of â€˜The Countesses Own', a personal guard for her ladyship, Countess Chenaya, Harlston has become personal valet to Countess Chenaya, Dendur has been made Castellan of Ranke Castle by Countess Chenaya, Dismas has been made 2nd assistant secretary to the Lord Chancellor of Ranke, Gestus has been made 2nd assistant secretary to the Treasurer of Ranke, PÃ¨re FranÃ§ois, the court sage to Countess Chenaya, Leyn has been made a Lt in the City guard recognizing his martial inclinations and aspirations, Ouijen has started a gladiatorial school in the City, Several deeply cowled and hooded mages from the Sanctuary Mage Guild (SMG) have arrived in the City and become the countesses Intellectual Advisors on magical matters. Names have yet to be provided.

	* Marechal Davout - Grand Constable of Ranke. He is the commander of the Rankene Royal Guards		* Marechal Davout - Grand Constable of Ranke. He is the commander of the Rankene Royal Guards
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	* Victor Gravin is the High Steward of Ranke. He is the head of the Ducal Household aka the Royal Court of Ranke		* Victor Gravin is the High Steward of Ranke. He is the head of the Ducal Household aka the Royal Court of Ranke
	* Jean-Baptiste Perry is the Admiral of Ranke. He is the officer in command of Rankene naval forces		* Jean-Baptiste Perry is the Admiral of Ranke. He is the officer in command of Rankene naval forces
	* Louis de Mole is the Grand Ecuyer - the officer in charge of the ~~Dukeâ€™s~~ stables		* Louis de Mole is the Grand Ecuyer - the officer in charge of the Duke's stables
	* Jerome de Maudreou is the Garde des Sceaux (the Keeper of the Seals) and he is an assistant to the Chancellor		* Jerome de Maudreou is the Garde des Sceaux (the Keeper of the Seals) and he is an assistant to the Chancellor
	* Lowan Vigiles is the Lord Chamberlain to Countess Chenaya, looking after the ~~Countessâ€™s~~ personal quarters and chambers and nominally reporting to the High Steward.		* Lowan Vigiles is the Lord Chamberlain to Countess Chenaya, looking after the Countess's personal quarters and chambers and nominally reporting to the High Steward.
	* Dayrne has become the Captain of â€˜The Countesses ~~Ownâ€™~~, a personal guard for her ladyship, Countess Chenaya		* Dayrne has become the Captain of â€˜The Countesses Own', a personal guard for her ladyship, Countess Chenaya
	* Harlston has become personal valet to Countess Chenaya and assistant to the Lord Chamberlain		* Harlston has become personal valet to Countess Chenaya and assistant to the Lord Chamberlain
	* Dendur is the Castellan of Ranke Castle.		* Dendur is the Castellan of Ranke Castle.