Duchy of Riviä

Duchy of Riviä Coat of arms of the Duchy of Riviä Capital: Retenburg Languages: Common High Imperial (only in official documents) Riviän Religion: Canonism Duke: Thomas I Duchess: Antoinette de Hartcold Heir: James Frederick de Hartcold Regent: Richard de Hartcold

The Duchy of Riviä was an independant Human Duchy, located on the islands of Atlas. The Duchy is made up of a primarily Heartlander majority, with some Highlanders living there aswell. Riviä is ruled by House de Hartcold, with the current Duke being Thomas de Hartcold.

History

Formation

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The Fall of Riviä and the Rise of the Barony of Pyrmont

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Geography

Riviä is located by the great icewall down in the south east. The snowy mountains and great ice wall give up cover to the city from wild predators. And the frozen sea gives out water and fish. A long road was constructed from Haense, Markev to Riviä, in order to make the travel safer and ensure people from not getting lost on the way.

In Riviä it seems to be night all the time, as 80% of the time the sun is down and it's dark. Snowstorms are more than common in the location, as is the freezing coldness and wind that blows from the great seas.

Ducal Court

Members of the court are representatives of the Duchy and its people, given the responsibilities and powers to administer the Duchy on the Duke’s behalf; although any and all legal motions made must still be passed through the Duke, or regent if circumstances permit such an arrangement, who has the right to veto any decisions made. Although, members are not bound to the peerage of the Duchy, and are not limited to race or gender, each member is a specialist with extensive knowledge and experience in their relevant fields.

Duke of Riviä: The title held by the patriarch of House de Hartcold, sovereign of the Duchy and protector of its people. The title therefore grants upon the bearer the full responsibility for the Duchy, its laws and its inhabitants, as well as high power regarding motions and actions carried for the Duchy.

The current Duke of Riviä is: His Grace, Thomas de Hartcold, Duke of Riviä, Baron of Adylith and Lord of Blackden.

Arch-Chancellor: The most senior minister of the ducal court, apart from the Duke himself, whose position allows them to exercise the commands and wishes of the Duke; thereby acting on their behalf. This position may be elevated to regent in circumstances when the Duke is absent or unfit, thus granting the bearer powers and responsibilities equal as that of the Duke as to administer the Duchy on their behalf.

The current Arch-Chancellor Of Riviä is: The Honourable, Wilhelmus de Hartcold-Yorke.

Lord Treasurer: Responsible for the ducal treasury, the bearer of this title is accountable for the management and acquirement of finances within the Duchy whether it be monetary property, inventory or any other physical assets. The Lord Treasurer is not expected to have great wealth, but must be well versed in trade and productions, in order to carry physical duties if the circumstances see fit to do so.

The current High Treasurer of Riviä is: The Honourable, Robert Berium.

Grand Marshal: The head of the Rivian Army. He is tasked with the protection of the realm from external and internal threats. Other than the Duke himself, the Grand Marshal is the sole office with the authority to create and destroy military orders and lead the Duke's armies into battle.

The current Grand Marshal of Riviä is: The Honourable, Theresa de Hartcold

High Magistrate: asked with to ensure that all legislation and law signed by both Crown and Parliament is upheld. It is their prerogative to call trials and pass judgement onto individuals. It is imperative that the High Magistrate holds fair trials.

The current High Magistrate of Riviä is: The Honourable, Lanre de Hartcold.

Notable Figure's

Thomas de Hartcold - The Duke of Riviä. He is the current patriarch of the House de Hartcold. He bought the Duchy from its last owner, Alison Skion.

Coat of Arms

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