Faction Job Descriptions

The following page lists in summary the duties and responsibilities of various faction officers and landed nobles. Whilst these job descriptions may be influenced by circumstance and character interaction they should provide guidance as to what is expected of each post and serve to make faction ranks more than simply titles.

The Office of the Lord Chamberlain

Lord Chamberlain

Responsibilities in the faction
To be responsible for the relationships with the guilds
To be responsible for faction monies and items
To be responsible for the agents of the Office of the Lord Chamberlain

Responsibilities on campaign
None

High Ambassador

Responsibilities in the faction
To be aware of the political situation between the Harts and all foreign powers
To report to the royal council any relevant political problems
To report to the lord marshal any political threat that could require military attention
To report to the lord provost any political threat that needs dealing with subtley
To organise the Ambassadors
To be responsible for the actions of your Ambassadors

Responsibilities on campaign
To be responsible for the well being and security of any foreign visitors.
To be responsible for the actions of your Ambassadors

Ambassador to the North

Responsibilities in the faction
To support the High Ambassador in their duties.
To be aware of an overview of the situation between the Wolves, Vipers, Tarantulas and Harts factions.
To organise the envoys for the Wolves, Vipers and Tarantulas.
To be responsible for the actions of your Envoys

Responsibilities on campaign
To be responsible for the well being and security of any Wolves, Vipers and Tarantulas present.
To be responsible for the actions of your Envoys

Envoy to the Wolves

Responsibilities in the faction
To aid the ambassador of the North
To act as a first line of communication between the Harts and the Wolves Faction
To be aware of any important situations in the Wolves Faction

Responsibilities on campaign
To be responsible for the well being and security of any Wolves present.

Envoy to the Vipers

Responsibilities in the faction
To aid the ambassador of the North
To act as a first line of communication between the Harts and the Vipers Faction
To be aware of any important situations in the Vipers Faction

Responsibilities on campaign
To be responsible for the well being and security of any Vipers present.

Envoy to the Tarantulas

Responsibilities in the faction
To aid the ambassador of the North
To act as a first line of communication between the Harts and the Tarantulas Faction
To be aware of any important situations in the Tarantulas Faction

Responsibilities on campaign
To be responsible for the well being and security of any Tarantulas present.

Ambassador to Britannia

Responsibilities in the faction
To support the High Ambassador in their duties.
To be aware of an overview of the situation between the Dragons, Bears and Harts factions.
To organise the envoys for the Dragons and Bears.
To be responsible for the actions of your Envoys

Responsibilities on campaign
To be responsible for the well being and security of any Dragons and Bears present.
To be responsible for the actions of your Envoys

Envoy to the Dragons

Responsibilities in the faction
To aid the ambassador of Britannia
To act as a first line of communication between the Harts and the Dragons Faction
To be aware of any important situations in the Dragons Faction

Responsibilities on campaign
To be responsible for the well being and security of any Dragons present.

Envoy to the Bears

Responsibilities in the faction
To aid the ambassador of Britannia
To act as a first line of communication between the Harts and the Bears Faction
To be aware of any important situations in the Bears Faction

Responsibilities on campaign
To be responsible for the well being and security of any Bears present.

Ambassador to the South

Responsibilities in the faction
To support the High Ambassador in their duties.
To be aware of an overview of the situation between the Unicorns, Jackals, Gryphons, Lions and Harts factions.
To organise the envoys for the Unicorns, Jackals, Gryphons and Lions.
To be responsible for the actions of your Envoys

Responsibilities on campaign
To be responsible for the well being and security of any Unicorns, Jackals, Gryphons and Lions present.
To be responsible for the actions of your Envoys

Envoy to the Unicorns

Responsibilities in the faction
To aid the ambassador of the South
To act as a first line of communication between the Harts and the Unicorns Faction
To be aware of any important situations in the Unicorns Faction

Responsibilities on campaign
To be responsible for the well being and security of any Unicorns present.

Envoy to the Lions

Responsibilities in the faction
To aid the ambassador of the South
To act as a first line of communication between the Harts and the Lions Faction
To be aware of any important situations in the Lions Faction

Responsibilities on campaign
To be responsible for the well being and security of any Lions present.

Envoy to the Gryphons

Responsibilities in the faction
To aid the ambassador of the South
To act as a first line of communication between the Harts and the Gryphons Faction
To be aware of any important situations in the Gryphons Faction

Responsibilities on campaign
To be responsible for the well being and security of any Gryphons present.

Envoy to the Jackals

Responsibilities in the faction
To aid the ambassador of the South
To act as a first line of communication between the Harts and the Jackals Faction
To be aware of any important situations in the Jackals Faction

Responsibilities on campaign
To be responsible for the well being and security of any Jackals present.

High Ritualist

Responsibilities in the faction
To organise the faction’s rituals
To make sure the ritual’s are done well and for the benefit of the faction
To liaise with ritual groups in what they are going to create
To be able to provide a list of all ritual groups in the faction

Responsibilities on campaign
To be aware of who can ritual transport, perform rituals and contribute
To be able to organise ritualist to transport out in an emergency
To be able to organise ritual groups to perform any rites or rituals

Deputy High Ritualist

Responsibilities in the faction
To report to the High Ritualist
To complete any of the High Ritualist’s duties as he assigns
To keep the High Ritualist informed

Responsibilities on campaign
To support the High Ritualist in his duties

Steward of Albion

Responsibilities in the faction
To be responsible for the actions of the High Mage, Incantors, Armourer, Healer, Merchant, Bard and Alchemist.
To chair the Privy Council meeting in the absence of a member of the royal council.
To be a first point of contact for information.
To make sure that information is directed to the correct person.
To make sure that relevant information is circulated to everyone in the faction
To collect information from the people under their command.

Responsibilities on campaign
To make sure that the jobs of the High Mage, Incantor, Armourer, Healer, Merchant, Bard and Alchemist are completed.
To temporarily assign people to fulfil the roles of High Mage, Incantor, Armourer, Healer, Merchant, Bard and Alchemist in the absence of the official appointees or their deputies.

High Alchemist

Responsibilities in the faction
To be able to provide a list of all alchemists within the faction
To be able to organise apprenticeship for the faction’s alchemists
To keep the faction informed of the actions of the Alchemists Guild
To liaise between the Alchemists Guild and the faction
To make sure the faction is provided with potions and poisons
To be a point of communication between command and the alchemists in the faction
To pass information to the other alchemists in the faction
To make sure that all alchemists in the faction are involved
To be responsible for the actions of the Deputy High alchemist

Responsibilities on campaign
To be able to provide a list of all alchemists present
To be aware of what potions and poisons are present and who has them
To deal with any problems of an alchemical nature

Deputy High Alchemist

Responsibilities in the faction
To report to the High Alchemist
To complete any of the High Alchemist’s duties as he assigns
To keep the High Alchemist informed

Responsibilities on campaign
To support the High Alchemist in his duties

High Armourer

Responsibilities in the faction
To be able to provide a list of all armourers within the faction
To be able to organise apprenticeship for the faction’s armourers
To keep the faction informed of the actions of the Armourers Guild
To liaise between the Armourers Guild and the faction
To be aware of where all faction items are and who has them
To make sure that the faction gets all the faction items back
To be a point of communication between command and the armourers in the faction
To pass information to the other armourers in the faction
To make sure that all armourers in the faction are involved
To be responsible for the actions of the Deputy High Armourer

Responsibilities on campaign
To be able to provide a list of all armourers present
To be able to provide a list of all skilled armours
To be aware of where all faction items are and who has them
To make sure that the faction gets all the faction items back

Deputy High Armourer

Responsibilities in the faction
To report to the High Armourer
To complete any of the High Armourer’s duties as he assigns
To keep the High Armourer informed

Responsibilities on campaign
To support the High Armourer in his duties

High Bard

Responsibilities in the faction
To be able to provide a list of all bards within the faction
To be able to organise apprenticeship for the faction’s bards
To keep the faction informed of the actions of the Bards Guild
To liaise between the Bards Guild and the faction
To co-ordinate faction research at the Bards Guild
To find out any items of lore or history that is of importance
To provide Testaments with articles
To be a point of communication between command and the bards in the faction
To pass information to the other bards in the faction
To make sure that all bards in the faction are involved
To be responsible for the actions of the Deputy High Bard

Responsibilities on campaign
To be able to provide a list of all bards present
To find out any items of lore or history that is of importance
To pass information to the other bards in the faction
To make sure that all bards in the faction are involved

Deputy High Bard

Responsibilities in the faction
To report to the High Bard
To complete any of the High Bard’s duties as he assigns
To keep the High Bard informed

Responsibilities on campaign
To support the High Bard in his duties

High Healer

Responsibilities in the faction
To be able to provide a list of all healers within the faction
To be able to organise apprenticeship for the faction’s healers
To keep the faction informed of the actions of the Healers Guild
To liaise between the Healers Guild and the faction
To advice the faction on how to deal with any mass threat to the people of Albion
To be a point of communication between command and the healers in the faction
To pass information to the other healers in the faction
To make sure that all healers in the faction are involved
To be responsible for the actions of the Deputy High Healer

Responsibilities on campaign
To be able to provide a list of all healers present
To be able to provide a list of all the physicians present
To be aware about how much power the healers have
To organise tactics of the healers in a combat situation
To make sure that all healers in the faction are involved

Deputy High Healer

Responsibilities in the faction
To report to the High Healer
To complete any of the High Healer’s duties as he assigns
To keep the High Healer informed

Responsibilities on campaign
To support the High Healer in his duties

High Incantor

Responsibilities in the faction
To be able to provide a list of all incantors within the faction
To be able to organise apprenticeship for the faction’s incantors
To keep the faction informed of the actions of the Incantors Guild
To liaise between the Incantors Guild and the faction
To advice on any ancestral threat to Albion or the people of Albion
To be aware of the situation with the ancestors of Albion
To be a point of communication between command and the incantors in the faction
To pass information to the other incantors in the faction
To make sure that all incantors in the faction are involved
To be responsible for the actions of the Deputy High Incantor

Responsibilities on campaign
To be able to provide a list of all incantors present
To be aware about how much ancestral power the incantors have
To advice on any ancestral or unliving threat to the people present
To organise tactics of the incantors in a combat situation
To organise the incantors to deal with any unliving threat
To make sure that all incantors in the faction are involved

Deputy High Incantor

Responsibilities in the faction
To report to the High Incantor
To complete any of the High Incantor’s duties as he assigns
To keep the High Incantor informed

Responsibilities on campaign
To support the High Incantor in his duties

High Mage

Responsibilities in the faction
To be able to provide a list of all mages within the faction
To be able to organise apprenticeship for the faction’s mages
To keep the faction informed of the actions of the Mages Guild
To liaise between the Mages Guild and the faction
To advice on any magical threat to Albion or the people of Albion
To be a point of communication between command and the mages in the faction
To pass information to the other mages in the faction
To make sure that all mages in the faction are involved
To be responsible for the actions of the Deputy High Mage

Responsibilities on campaign
To be able to provide a list of all mages present
To be aware about how much magical power the mages have
To advice on any magical threat to the people present
To organise tactics of the mages in a combat situation
To organise the mages to counter any magical threat
To make sure that all mages in the faction are involved

Deputy High Mage

Responsibilities in the faction
To report to the High Mage
To complete any of the High Mage’s duties as he assigns
To keep the High Mage informed

Responsibilities on campaign
To support the High Mage in his duties

High Merchant

Responsibilities in the faction
To be able to provide a list of all Bank Guild members within the faction
To be able to organise apprenticeship for the faction’s merchants
To keep the faction informed of the actions of the Bank Guild
To liaise between the Bank Guild and the faction
To keep track of all rank within the faction
To be able to inform anyone of who holds which rank – when required
To be a point of communication between command and the armourers in the faction
To pass information to the other armourers in the faction
To make sure that all armourers in the faction are involved
To be responsible for the actions of the Deputy High Merchant

Responsibilities on campaign
None

Deputy High Merchant

Responsibilities in the faction
To report to the High Merchant
To complete any of the High Merchant’s duties as he assigns
To keep the High Merchant informed

Responsibilities on campaign
To support the High Merchant in his duties

The Office of the Lord Chancellor

Lord Chancellor

Responsibilities in the faction
To be responsible for the inner circle and workings of the Albion court
To be responsible for the agents of the Office of the Lord Chancellor

Responsibilities on campaign
None

Royal Seneschal

Responsibilities in the faction
To be responsible for the well being and safety of members of the royal council present
To make the royal council aware of any threats that could endanger them
To make the Knight Commander aware of any possible threats to the royal council
To make sure everyone in court is well looked after and respected
To enforce any breaches of etiquette
To be responsible for the actions of the people under his command

Responsibilities on campaign
To be responsible for the well being of the members of the royal council present
To make the royal council aware of any threats that could endanger them
To make the Knight Commander aware of any possible threats to the royal council
To be responsible for the actions of the people under his command

Captain of the Gate Guard

Responsibilities in the faction
To be the first line of defence to faction camp
Ensuring that only those permitted enter camp
Enforcing camp lock down if and when declared
To liaise with the High Sheriff, Captain of the Knights Protector and High Scout in respect of potential threats to the faction or the throne
Keeping track of key members of faction command structure – taking messages if and when they are out of camp or unavailable.
Keeping track of when Merchant Establishments are open for business (i.e. ensuring that when people come to gate asking to go to these establishments they are taking business)
To be responsible for the actions of the Gate Sergeant

Responsibilities on campaign
None

Gate Sergeant

Responsibilities in the faction
To deputise for the Gate Captain when required.
To be the first line of defence to faction camp
Ensuring that only those permitted enter camp
Enforcing camp lock down if and when declared
Keeping track of key members of faction command structure – taking messages if and when they are out of camp or unavailable.
Keeping track of when Merchant Establishments are open for business (i.e. ensuring that when people come to gate asking to go to these establishments they are taking business)

Responsibilities on campaign
None

Captain of the Knights Protector

Responsibilities in the faction
To make sure that all members of the royal council are protected
To make sure that all members of the faction are protected when needed
To liaise with the High Sheriff, High Scout and Gate Captain in respect of potential threats to the faction or the throne
To act as impartial in any trial or dispute
To perform any executions at the end
To be responsible to the actions of knights protector

Responsibilities on campaign
To make sure that all members of the royal council are protected
To make sure that all members of the faction are protected when needed
To be responsible to the actions of knights protector

Knight Protector

Responsibilities in the faction
To obey the orders of the Captain of the Knight Protector without question
To make sure that all members of the royal council are protected
To make sure that all members of the faction are protected when needed
To act as impartial in any trial or dispute

Responsibilities on campaign
To obey the orders of the Captain of the Knight Protector without question
To make sure that all members of the royal council are protected
To make sure that all members of the faction are protected when needed

Seneschal of Albion

Responsibilities in the faction
To be responsible for the well being and safety of members of the royal council present
To make the royal seneschal aware of any threats that could endanger the royal council
To make sure everyone in court is well looked after and respected
To make sure all guests are looked after

Responsibilities on campaign
To be responsible for the well being and safety of members of the royal council present
To make the royal seneschal aware of any threats that could endanger the royal council
To make sure all guests are looked after

The Office of the Lord Marshall

Lord Marshall

Responsibilities in the faction
To be aware of where all Harts' armies and navies are and what they is doing
To co-ordinate the movement of all Harts' military forces
To advise on any military threat to Albion
To be responsible for the actions of Albion's generals

Responsibilities on campaign
To lead all military forces
To organise military leadership of the Harts
To remain aware of the military situation at all times
To be aware of the combat capabilities of all people under their command
To be responsible for the actions of their Generals

General

Responsibilities in the faction
To be aware of where their army is and what it is doing
To advise on any military threat to Albion
To be responsible for the actions of their Captain

Responsibilities on campaign
To lead groups of men under the orders of the highest ranking General
To remain aware of the military situation at all times
To be aware of the combat capabilities of all people under their command
To be responsible for the actions of their Captain

Captain

Responsibilities in the faction
To support and deputise for the General of their army

Responsibilities on campaign
To support and deputise for the General of their army

Admiral

Responsibilities in the faction
To be aware of where their fleet is and what it is doing
To advice on any threat to Albion via the sea

Responsibilities on campaign
None

High Ranger

Responsibilities in the faction
To be able to provide a list of all rangers and archers within the faction
To be able to organise apprenticeship for the faction’s rangers and archers
To keep the faction informed of the actions of the Archers Guild
To liaise between the Archers Guild and the faction
To be aware of all current threats to the land of Albion
To be a point of communication between command and the rangers and archers in the faction
To pass information to the other rangers and archers in the faction
To make sure that all rangers and archers in the faction are involved
To be responsible for the actions of their rangers

Responsibilities on campaign
To be able to provide a list of all rangers and archers present
To provide scouting and tactical information for the military command
To provide trackers and scouts when needed
To be responsible for the actions of their rangers

Ranger of Duchy

Responsibilities in the faction
To support the High Ranger in their duties
To be able to provide a list of all rangers and archers within the duchy
To be aware of all current threats to their duchy
To be aware of all troop movements in their duchy
To pass information to the other rangers and archers in the duchy
To make sure that all rangers and archers in the duchy are involved

Responsibilities on campaign
To provide scouting information and tactical information
To support the High Ranger in their duties

Ranger

Responsibilities in the faction
To support the High Ranger and Rangers of duchies in their duties

Responsibilities on campaign
To provide scouting information and tactical information
To support the High Ranger and Rangers of duchies in their duties

The Office of the Lord Provost

Lord Provost

Responsibilities in the faction
To be responsible for the law of Albion
To be responsible for the agents of the Office of the Lord Provost

Responsibilities on campaign
None

High Quaesitor

Responsibilities in the faction
To be responsible for the actions of all Queasitors in the faction
To liaise and advice all involved in a trial
To make sure that all nobles are aware of the law when needed
To make sure that the sheriff’s department are aware of the law
To record legal precedent
To make sure that the law is updated as it is required
To suggest appropriate punishment to nobles in a trial

Responsibilities on campaign
None

Quaesitor

Responsibilities in the faction
To liaise and advice all involved in a trial
To make sure that all nobles are aware of the law when needed
To make sure that the sheriff’s department are made aware of the law
To record legal precedent are inform the High Quaesitor
To suggest appropriate punishment to nobles in a trial

Responsibilities on campaign
None

High Scout

Responsibilities in the faction
To be able to provide a list of all scouts within the faction
To be able to organise apprenticeship for the faction’s scouts
To keep the faction informed of the actions of the Scouts Guild
To liaise between the Scouts Guild and the faction
To be a point of communication between command and the scouts in the faction
To pass information to the other scouts in the faction
To make sure that all scouts in the faction are involved
To liaise with the High Sheriff, Captain of the Knights Protector and Gate Captain in respect of potential threats to the faction or the throne
To be responsible for the actions of the Deputy High Scout
To make sure any threats to the throne are dealt with
To provide any information or items that would be of importance to the throne

Responsibilities on campaign
To pass information to the other scouts in the faction
To make sure that all scouts in the faction are involved
To make sure any threats to the throne are dealt with
To provide any information or items that would be of importance to the throne

Deputy High Scout

Responsibilities in the faction
To report to the High Scout
To complete any of the High Scout’s duties as he assigns
To keep the High Scout informed

Responsibilities on campaign
To provide scouting information and tactical information
To support the High Scout in his duties

High Sheriff

Responsibilities in the faction
To be responsible for the actions of all sheriffs in the faction
To keep the faction informed of the actions of the Militia Guild
To liaise between the Militia Guild and the faction
To liaise with the High Quaesitor to make sure all sheriffs are aware of the law
To liaise with the High Scout, Captain of the Knights Protector and Gate Captain in respect of potential threats to the faction or the throne
To make sure that prisoners are treated safely with due respect
To uphold the law of Albion
When camped on foreign soil, to liase with the relevant envoy to ensure awareness of the laws of that land
To suggest recommended punishment to nobles in a trial
To try to mediate in the case of a complaint being raised
To lay complaint where a crime has been committed and no complaint has been raised
To suggest recommended punishment to nobles in a trial

Responsibilities on campaign
To ensure the internal security of the mission

Sheriff of Duchy

Responsibilities in the faction
To be aware of all known criminals in the duchy
To try to mediate in the case of a complaint being raised in your duchy
To make sure that prisoners are treated safely with due respect
To uphold the law of Albion
To suggest recommended punishment to nobles in a trial
To bring criminal in your duchy to justice.
To lay complaint where a crime has been committed and no complaint has been raised
To suggest recommended punishment to nobles in a trial
To liase between the High Sheriff and the nobles of your duchy.

Responsibilities on campaign
To support the High Sheriff in his duties

Sheriff

Responsibilities in the faction
To lay complaint where a crime has been committed and no complaint has been raised
To arrest people where complaint has been raised
To make sure that prisoners are treated safely with due respect
To uphold the law of Albion
To suggest recommended punishment to nobles in a trial

Responsibilities on campaign
To support the High Sheriff in his duties

Landed Nobility

Duke / Duchess

Responsibilities in the faction
To take a seat on the Royal Council
To keep all your earls informed
To be aware of any problems in your duchy
To make sure any group based in your duchy are involved
To be responsible for your earls
To keep the Royal Council informed of any information about your duchy
To keep the Royal Council informed of any problems in your duchy

Earl / Countess

Responsibilities in the faction
To take a seat on the Privy Council
To keep all your barons informed
To be aware of any problems in your earldom
To make sure any group based in your earldom are involved
To be responsible for your barons
To keep your Duke informed of any information about your earldom
To keep your Duke informed of any problems in your earldom

Baron / Baroness

Responsibilities in the faction
To keep all players in your barons informed
To be aware of any problems in your barony
To make sure any group based in your barony are involved
To be responsible for players in your barony
To keep your Earl informed of any information about your barony
To keep your Earl informed of any problems in your barony