Kingdom of Valyria Wiki
In this encyclopedia of all things Valyria, you will find concepts and jargon used in Valyrian government and culture explained in depth. Whether you’re already a subject of Valyria , someone who is considering becoming one, or even a foreign visitor wanting to find your way around Valyrian customs, these pages should aid you in discovering everything you need to know! If you are considering taking the Royal Yeomann Exam to gain employment as an official of any of the feudal courts of Valyria, you will find it very helpful as a glossary containing all the specifics that you need to gain the necessary expertise to pass with a high score.
Table of Contents
The Great Powers of Valyria
- I. The Crown
- A. The King
- 1. The Royal Family
- a. HRH Princess Aletheia Valen
- b. HRH Prince Matthias Valen
- B. The Three Great Officers of State
- 1. Lord Privy Seal (Hand of the King)
- a. The Royal Privy Seal
- 2. Lord Chancellor
- a. The Great Seal of Valyria
- 3. Lord Constable
- a. The Valyrian Sword of State
- C. The Royal Cabinet
- 1. Cabinet Officers
- a. Lord Chamberlain
- b. Lord Admiral
- c. Lord Exchequer
- d. Lord Steward of Trade
- e. Lord Diplomat
- f. Lord Warden
- g. Lord Inquisitor
- h. Lord Intelligencer
- i. Lord Justiciar
- j. Lord Extoller of Arms
- 2. Yeomenn of the Court
- a. Clerks
- b. Pursuivants
- c. Envoys
- d. Reeves
- e. Rangers
- f. Storemenn
- g. Agents
- h. Attorneys
- i. Sinecures
- 3. Officers of the Court
- a. Aides
- b. Heralds
- c. Ambassadors
- d. Sheriffs
- e. Foresters
- f. Quartermasters
- g. Inspectors
- h. Barristers
- i. Equerries
- 4. Crown Branches
- a. Chancery
- b. Exchequer
- c. College of Heralds
- d. King's Bench
- e. Royal Chambers
- f. Army of Valyria
- g. Navy of Valyria
- h. Shadow Authority
- i. Royal Forest
- D. Royal Advisory Bodies
- 1. The Curia Regis
- 2. The Privy Council
- 3. Concilium Duxorum
- 4. War Council
- II. Parliament
- A. The House of High Lords
- 1. Lords Committees
- a. Foreign Intelligence
- B. The House Comitates
- 1. House Committees
- a. Agriculture
- b. Roads and Commerce
- C. Parliamentary Procedure
Government Documents and Definitions
- I. The Great Charter of Valyria
- A. Rights of Free Valyrians
- B. Rights of Gentlemen
- C. Rights of Nobility
- D. Rights of the King
- 1. Royal Assent
- 2. Royal Consent
- 3. Creation
- 4. Eyre
- II. The Common Law
- A. Feudal Law
- 1. Adulterine
- 2. Allod
- 3. Attainder
- 4. Banalities
- 5. Boroughs
- 6. Burgage
- 7. Cavalcade
- 8. Castleguard
- 9. Chevage
- 10. Corvee
- 11. Demesne
- 12. Disseisin
- 13. Easement
- 14. Escheat
- 15. Fee Simple
- 16. Fee Tail
- 17. Frankalmoin
- 18. Gersuma
- 19. Heriot
- 20. Hue and Cry
- 21. Leywrite
- 22. Livery
- 23. Manumission
- 24. Merchet
- 25. Posse Comitatus
- 26. Scutage
- 27. Serjeanty
- 28. Socage
- 29. Soke
- 30. Suzerain
- 31. Tallage
- B. Forest Law
- 1. Agistment
- 2. Assarting
- 3. Estover
- 4. Pannage
- 5. Turbary
- C. Martial Law
- 1. Desertion
- 2. Levy
- III. Fealty Contracts
- A. Sample Ducal Vassal Contract
- B. Sample Comital Vassal Contract
- C. Sample Baronial Vassal Contract
- D. Sample Colonus Vassal Contract
- IV. Charters
- A. Town Charter
- B. Letters Patent
- C. Order Charter
- D. Commissions of Array
- V. Parliamentary Acts
- VI. Royal Decrees
- VII. Custumals
- VIII. Court Orders
- A. Writs
- 1. Acceleration
- 2. Pone
- B. Permits
- C. Warrants
Social Classes
- I. Rex
- II. Magnates
- A. Dukes
- B. Counts
- III. Domini Minores
- A. Barons
- B. Lords Mayor (Chartered)
- C. Courtesy Lords
- 1. Cabinet Officers
- 2. Noble Relatives
- IV. Equites
- A. Baronets
- B. Knights
- C. Squires
- D. Gentlemenn
- V. Homines Liberi
- A. Burgesses
- B. Franklins
- C. Yeomenn of the Court
- D. Free Adventurers
- VI. Coloni
- A. Socagers
- B. Sergeants
- C. Servants
- D. Villeins
Military
- I. Military Ranks
- A. Enlisted Ranks
- 1. Pedes
- a. Footmann
- b. Bowmann
- c. Seamann
- d. Matross
- 2. Miles
- a. Mann-at-Arms
- b. Archer
- c. Marine
- d. Bombardier
- 3. Serviens
- a. Sergeant
- b. Archer Sergeant
- c. Marine Sergeant
- d. Battery Sergeant
- e. Hobelar
- 4. Warrant Officers
- a. Shipmaster
- B. Non Commissioned Officers
- 1. Color Sergeant
- 2. First Sergeant
- a. Ventenar
- b. Midshipmann
- c. Gynour
- d. Corporal of Horse
- 3. Sergeant Major
- a. Centenar
- b. Master's Mate
- c. Battery Sergeant Major
- d. Staff Corporal
- 4. Regimental Sergeant Major
- a. Millenar
- 5. Sergeant Major General
- C. Commissioned Officers
- 1. Cadet
- 2. Cornet/Ensign
- 3. Subaltern/Second Mate/Skipper (Cavalier)
- 4. Lieutenant Captain/First Mate
- 5. Captain
- 6. Lieutenant Colonel/Commodore (Constable)
- 7. Colonel/Admiral
- 8. Lieutenant Captain General (Lord Warden)
- 9. Captain General (Lord Constable)
- II. Military Unit Organization
- A. Retinue
- 1. Lance
- B. Company
- C. Regiment
- 1. The Cavalry Squadron
- a. Lance
- 2. The Colour Guard
- D. Battle Standards
- 1. Pennons
- 2. Banners
- 3. Colours (Flags)
- III. The Court Martial
Ceremonial Protocols
- I. Oaths of Office
- A. Herald Oath
- B. Reeve Oath
- II. Precedence
- III. Forms of Address
- IV. Court Protocol
- V. The Accolade
- VI. Salutation of Officers
Territories of Valyria
- I. The Royal Duchy of Valence
- II. The Duchy of An'ayr
- A. The County of Redbight
- B. The County of Endelos
- C. The County of Perity
- III. The Duchy of Ashira
- A. County of Cambria
- B. County of Orissa
- IV. The Duchy of Amberlands
- A. County of Paith Affalon
- B. County of the Silver Sun
- C. County of Urth
- V. The Duchy of Calador
- A. County of Droth
- B. County of Seadon
- C. County of Montfire
- VI. The Duchy of Haverlands
- A. County of Terrasen
- B. County of Aldwych
- C. County of Platdon
- D. County of Milovia
- E. County of Eij’irrh Bay
- F. County of Warmcorner
- G. County of The Leffit
- VII. The Duchy of Ki’Est
- A. The County of Viridiana
- VIII. The Duchy of Prismatia
- A. County of Lumina
- B. Count of Crosseagle
- C. County of Peneagle
- IX. The Duchy of Wessex
- A. The County of Elba
- B. The County of Launceston
- C. The County of Yorkshire
- D. The County of Kubai
- E. The County of Cavalari
- F. The County of Hospingham
- X. The Duchy of Ashside