Decrees of the King of the Germans

[m_1512]

Decrees - The Laws of the Land

In the dark ages, realms had no system of written laws, with the exception of a few. Quite literally, the lord's word was law.
And so it shall be in the game. Decrees can be made by rulers unless they decide to reduce (or reduce by mistake) their power by future decrees. However, decrees can be made by rulers who have substantial importance and power.
Therefore only the following people can make decrees with the area of effect.
-> Kings: Decrees binding in their respective kingdoms.
-> Emperor: Decrees binding in the whole empire and it's subject realms. This decree also has precedence over decrees made by subject kings.

So, what can you do in a decree? For that, I would ask you to be creative in that regard. However, I will provide a small list of them to give an idea.
- Increase his power,
- Decrease his power,
- Create offices,
- Abolish offices,
- Create, or Abolish, or Transfer titles,
- Promote nobles,
- Demote nobles,
- Proclaim new laws,
- Abolish old/existing laws.
That's pretty much all I could think of. Also, the offices created by decrees will be titled according to their hierarchy. That is, the offices created by Kings will have the prefix "Lord", Lord Chancellor for example. On the other hand, the offices created by the Emperor will have the prefix "High" or "Grand" depending on the office, High Chancellor for example.

Lastly, something to keep this interesting. Moderators can and might, by discretion, have rolls done for controversial and revolutionising decrees.

[m_1512]

Otto III (996 - 1002)

Decree I - Succession Law, 1000 AD The Frankish tradition of electing the King of the Germans is hereby made a law. The succession law of the kingdom will be Agnatic Elective. That is, the future king shall be a male noble of the realm, and shall be elected and crowned at the cathedral of Aachen. Decree II - Office of the Lord Chancellor, 1000 AD This decree hereby confirms the creation of the Office of Lord Chancellor. The Lord Chancellor of the Germans shall be appointed by the King from among the nobles of the realm. The Lord Chancellor shall assist the king in the administration of the kingdom, ensure that the king receives all tribute due to him from his vassals, and act as regent to the kingdom at the death of the king, and until a new king is crowned. The Lord Chancellor shall get an annual income of 600 florins. Promotion, 1001 AD By the order of this decree, the County of Holland is henceforth promoted as the Duchy of Holland.

[Gandalfus]

Robert I (Rolf)

Decree I - Voting. Only Nobles of the Rank of Duke or higher can elect the next king of the Germans, with their vote counting towards a certain amount: Former King's son - 3 Votes. Kings Relative by blood - 2 votes Archduke - 2 votes Duke - 1 vote Decree II - Promotions. The following people are hereby promoted to these Ranks: King Robert I is to hold the Secondary title of Archduke of Saxony Heinrich of Franconia is to hold the title Archduke of Franconia. Decree III - Great Council. An Annual great council will be held in Dresden, with all the lords of Germany to be invited.

[Gandalfus]

Robert I (Rolf)

Decree IV - Kingship. My eldest son and heir Richard de Contentin is hereby appointed to the title of "King of the Romans and Germans" to be held in conjunction with his Father, king Robert. The title shall be taken over fully by one or the other should either pass away suddenly.