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Vengeance. Justice. Fire and Blood.

 

Today is a great day in the history of Planet Orbis as once again the Seven Kingdoms takes up the mantle of greatness and vow to bear it with honour, integrity, and purpose. From this day forward the Seven Kingdoms stand as one. 
 
Seven Kingdoms has a long history and draws members from many places and 'verses, where we've participated with other alliances, held friendships, grudges, and enmities. We lay aside all these past issues, leaving them in the pages of history in which they belong. We step step forward today holding no grudges and pre-judging none.  
 
The Charter of the Seven Kingdoms: 
 

 

Charter of the Seven Kingdoms

 

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Introductory Clause


 

The following is the Charter of the Seven Kingdoms, hereafter referred to as the SK.

 

Article I: Membership


 
Section I: Alliance Membership


All members of the SK must apply to join the Seven Kingdoms alliance in-game. Any nation whose alliance is neither “Seven Kingdoms†nor “Seven Kingdoms Applicant†has voided their membership in the SK.


 

Article II: Government


 
Section I: Structure


The SK will be governed by a King assisted by the King’s Hand and the Small Council.


Section II: King


The King is the ruler of the SK

The King has binding veto power over all treaties and Declarations of War; binding vetoes cannot be overturned.

Other restrictions and privileges of the King are spelled out in this document and the appendices. On all matters not specifically restricted or excepted, the King’s decision or veto may be overridden by a 4/5 vote of the Small Council.

The King may be removed from power by a 4/5 vote of the Small Council.


Section III: King’s Hand


The King’s Hand is the designated successor to the King.

He assumes the throne if the King resigns or is removed by the Small Council.

The King’s Hand is chosen by the five members of the Small Council. The King’s Hand is selected by majority vote. The King’s Hand must be a current member of the Small Council.

The King’s Hand retains his title and duties on the Small Council in addition to his title as King’s Hand.

The King’s Hand may be removed from his position by a 3/4 of the other members of the Small Council.

If the King’s Hand is removed from his position, he retains his position and duties on the Small Council.


Section IV: Small Council


The Small Council is a 5 member council that advises the King and runs the alliance departments.

The members of the Small Council are as follows:

  • Master of Whispers: Head of Foreign Affairs
  • Master of Law: Head of Internal Affairs
  • Lord Commander: Head of the War Department
  • Master of Coin: Head of the Economics Department
  • Master of Communications: Head of Public Affairs

The members of the Small Council are nominated by the King and confirmed by the current council members. A majority vote of the Small Council is required to defeat the King’s nomination.

Council members may be removed in two ways.

  • 50% of the other Small Council members and the King vote for removal.
  • The other Small Council members vote unanimously for removal.

Council authorization is required to sign treaties and declare war. In these matters, a simple majority vote of the council is sufficient to defeat the proposal.

On all other matters not specifically excepted in this document, the vote and recommendation of the Small Council to the King is non-binding, with the exception of a properly called override vote.

For an override vote, all members of the Small Council must be present. The vote must be officially requested by one of the Small Council members, and the King must be notified beforehand that an override vote will be taking place. A 4/5 majority of the Small Council is required to override the King.

Further details, including departmental responsibilities and organizational structure are available in Appendix 1.
 

Article III: Other SK Organizations


 
Section I: Peers of the Realm


Certain SK members may be designated Peers of the Realm. This is a non-governmental title, conveying social status and gratitude to long-serving and outstanding members. Further details may be found in Appendix II.

 
 


Article IV: Miscellaneous


 
Section I: Charter


The Charter may be amended, at any time, by a unanimous vote of the King and Council combined.


Section II: Interpretation


If the meaning of any sections of this document are questioned, the Small Council and King will issue an interpretation, to be posted as an Appendix. Interpretations require a majority vote of the Small Council to become law. Normal veto procedure applies to promulgated interpretations. An override requires a unanimous vote of the Small Council.


Section III: Appendices


Appendices provide further information, explanation and interpretation of parts of this Charter. They are binding law. However appendices only require a simple majority vote of the Small Council to change, unless specifically excepted. Normal veto procedure applies to appendices. An override requires a unanimous vote of the Small Council.


Section III Symbols


All symbols of the entire SK, including but not limited to the peace-time and war-time flags, must be approved by the King. Any symbols of individual
departments may be designated by the department head without seeking further approval.


Section IV: Awards and Medals


At any point, the King or Council may choose to award medals, graphics or other designations (excluding the title of Peer of the Realm) that it deems merited. These awards may be given to any member, for any reason. Such awards follow the normal veto and override process.


Section V: Name


The alliance name, The Seven Kingdoms, may be changed with a unanimous vote of the King and Council combined, and with the approval of 3/4 of the alliance membership as a whole.


Signed September 12, 2011
 

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Amendments to the Charter of the Seven Kingdoms


 

Amendment I

 
The Education Department shall be restructured and renamed the Economics Department. Departmental responsibilities as spelled out in Appendix I shall be altered accordingly.
Passed December 11, 2013
 

Amendment II

 
Article III: Section II of the Charter of the Seven Kingdoms is hereby repealed.
Passed December 11, 2013
 

Amendment III

 
Article II: Section IV of the Charter of the Seven Kingdoms is hereby amended alongside Appendix I to reflect updated Councillor Titles. 
Passed July 14, 2014
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The current government of the Seven Kingdoms: 

 

FLjBs.png King: Cody_K, Archduke of House Blackfyre

qOh1X3C.pngKing's Hand & Lord Chancellor: RagnarBuliwyf, Duke of House Targaryen
9A14ghY.pngGrand Maester: Valdoroth, Duke of Drox 
ILKHU7y.pngLord High Steward: Cow, Duke of House Bulwer
yr62xoZ.pngLord Commander: Solomon, Duke of House Star

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We, the citizens of the Knight's Republic of Palladium Solaria, are pleased to affirm our membership in the Seven Kingdoms! Long live the King!

 

Yours in Sunlight,

Knight-Royal Christopher Palatine

 

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Ni, civitanoj de la Knight Respubliko Paladio Solaria, Äojas aserti nia membriÄo en la Sep ReÄlandoj! Vivu la reÄo! 

 
Viaj en Sunlight, 
Knight-Royal Christopher Palatino
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I don't think I ever mentioned that that's one sexy flag you have there, SK. :)

 

Thanks! We appreciate it. 

 

Unfortunately it wasn't always so. For instance, that image on our Charter was our first flag. Horrendous isn't it!?  

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Kadin's flag was better

 

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The thing I've never liked about SK's flag is that it's not a flat image.  It looks like a background with a 3d type shield on top, which is further pushed from the surface by the shadow under it.

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The thing I've never liked about SK's flag is that it's not a flat image.  It looks like a background with a 3d type shield on top, which is further pushed from the surface by the shadow under it.

 

Yea, get outta here with that embossment and drop shadow!

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There haven't Dragons in Westeros in a very long time.  Dragons are for pathetic underachievers who wish they could conquer but instead have to beg their giant reptile pets to do the work for them.

We need less dragons, to the extent that less then 0 is even possible!

Duke of House Greyjoy

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But the dragons will be coming to Westeros...

 

...and our gods aren't drowned.

 

The Drowned God takes all, Taureg, whether you believe in him or not :).

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I am the storm, my lord. The first storm, and the last.

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Thanks! We appreciate it. 

 

Unfortunately it wasn't always so. For instance, that image on our Charter was our first flag. Horrendous isn't it!?  

 

It's  our second flag in that charter image ffs. I expect original founders to know this Cody.  ;)

 

Also where are our sexy sigs? I leave and it all goes to !@#$. Typical.

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