TRMN:Membership Handbook:PeerageLands
Peerage Lands
Each Peer, including Steadholders, will be permitted to set up an Administrative Unit commensurate with their Peerage. These will be known as Peerage Lands, and will function as Civilian Chapters. These will not be open to join, however, you can request to be assigned to them. Note that all references to stipends are for Roleplay purposes only, and no Member of TRMN draws a salary for their membership activities, unless they are also an actual employee of the Corporation.
The following will describe each type of Peerage Land, and their primary Staffs. Additional Staff, such as Peerage Land specific Staff (vintners, brew masters, craftsmen, etc.). Staffs are listed by order of seniority within the household:
Keep
A keep is a small castle. This is granted to those who have received the rank of Knight, Most Noble Order of the Star Kingdom, which is the only hereditary order available within TRMN. As a Knight, Most Noble Order of the Star Kingdom, you are also permitted to draw a stipend equal to an F-1 as per Admiralty Order 1504-01.
Keep Staff
- Major Domo–This person is the head of household, effectively the executive officer of the household. He or she runs the estate and the rest of the staff reports to them.
- Chef–This person manages the kitchens of the estate.
- Pastry Chef–Prepares pastries and light snack such as tea for the family and guests, as directed by the chef.
- Valet/Lady’s Maid/Footman–This person attends to the knight/dame directly. They also manage the schedule of the Knight.
Barony
A barony is a land granted to a baron/baroness. It comes with a small estate which requires a small staff to run. Additionally, it comes with a stipend equal to an F-2 as per Admiralty Order 1504-01.
Baronial Estate Staff
- Major Domo/Butler–This person is the head of household, effectively the executive officer of the household. They run the estate and the rest of the staff reports to them.
- Estate Security–This person is a member of the armed forces who has taken additional role to act as security for the baron/baroness. For this role *only* this does not count against the hat rule as described by Admiralty Order 1602-02.
- Head Valet/Lady’s Maid–This person attends to the baron/baroness directly. They also manage their schedule.
- Valet/Lady’s Maid–This person assists with the attending of the baron/baroness as needed.
- Aircar Pilot–Provides transport for the baron/baroness. Reports to estate security.
Baronial Kitchen Staff
- Chef de Cuisine–This person manages the kitchens of the estate.
- Sous Chef–Prepares the dishes as directed by the chef de cuisine.
- Pastry Chef–Prepares pastries and light snacks such as tea for the family and guests, as directed by the chef de cuisine.
- Footman–Ensures proper service during meals and events.
County
A county is a land granted to an earl/countess. It comes with a mid-sized estate which requires a staff to run. Additionally, it comes with a stipend equal to an F-3 as per Admiralty Order 1504-01.
County Estate Staff
- Major Domo/Butler–This person is the head of household, effectively the executive officer of the household. He/she runs the estate and the rest of the staff reports to them.
- Housekeeper–This person is the head of the house, effectively the bosun of the household and maintains the physical estate and is responsible for the General Lady’s maids and maids.
- Head of Estate Security–This person is a member of the armed forces who has taken additional role to act as head of security for the earl/countess. For this role *only* this does not count against the hat rule as described by Admiralty Order 1602-02.
- Estate Security Officer–This person is a member of the armed forces who has taken additional role to act as security for the earl/countess, as directed by the head of estate security. For this role *only* this does not count against the hat rule as described by Admiralty Order 1602-02.
- Under Butler–This person does jobs as directed by the butler.
- Head Valet/Lady’s Maid–This person attends to the earl/countess directly. They also manage their schedule. This person reports into to the butler/housekeeper.
- Valet/Lady’s Maid–This person assists with the attending of the earl/countess as needed, or as directed by the head valet/lady’s maid. The county staff may contain up to two of these.
- Senior Aircar Pilot–Provides transport for the earl/countess. Reports to head of estate security.
- Aircar Pilot–Provides transport for the earl/countess. Reports to senior aircar pilot.
- Footman–Controls access to the estate. Reports to the under butler.
- Maid–Maintains the cleanliness of the estate. Reports to the housekeeper.
County Kitchen Staff
- Chef de Cuisine–This person manages the kitchens of the estate.
- Sous Chef–Prepares the dishes as directed by the chef de cuisine. The county staff may contain up to two of these.
- Pastry Chef–Prepares pastries and light snacks such as tea for the family and guests, as directed by the chef de cuisine.
- Footman–Ensures proper service during meals and events. The county staff may contain up to two of these.
Duchy / Steading
A duchy is the land granted to a duke/duchess. A steading is land granted to a Grayson steadholder. They are equivalent from an administrative purpose and both come with a large estate which requires a large staff to run. Additionally, it comes with a stipend equal to an F-4 as per Admiralty Order 1504-01.
Ducal Estate Staff
- Major Domo / Butler–This person is the head of household, effectively the executive officer of the household. They run the estate and the rest of the staff reports to them.
- Housekeeper–This person is the head of the house, effectively the bosun of the household. This person maintains the physical estate and is responsible for the General Lady’s maids and maids.
- Head of Estate Security (Duchy)–This person is a member of the armed forces who has taken additional role to act as head of security for the duke/duchess. For this role *only* this does not count against the hat rule as described by Admiralty Order 1602-02.
- Chief Armsman (Steading)–This person is a member of the armed forces who has taken additional role to act as head of security for the steadholder, with the rank of brigadier. For this role only this does not count against the hat rule as described by Admiralty Order 1602-02.
• Estate Security Officer (Duchy)–This person is a member of the armed forces who has taken additional role to act as security for the duke/duchess, as directed by the head of estate security. A duchy may have up to three of these. For this role *only* this does not count against the hat rule as described by Admiralty Order 1602-02.
- Armsman (Steading)–This person is a member of the armed forces who has taken additional role to act as security for the streadholder, as directed by the head of estate security. A steading may have up to forty-nine of these, up to a maximum rank of colonel. For this role *only* this does not count against the hat rule as described by Admiralty Order 1602-02.
- Under Butler–This person does jobs as directed by the butler.
- Head Valet/Lady’s Maid–This person attends to the duke/duchess/steadholder directly. They also manage their schedule.
- Valet/Lady’s Maid–This person assists with the attending of the duke/duchess/steadholder as needed. The county staff may contain up to four of these.
- Senior Aircar Pilot–Provides transport for the duke/duchess. Reports to head of state security.
- Aircar Pilot–Provides transport for the duke/duchess. Reports to senior aircar pilot. A duchy may have up to two of these.
- Footman/woman–Controls access to the estate. Reports to the under butler. A duchy may have up to three of these.
Ducal Kitchen Staff
- Chef de Cuisine–This person manages the kitchens of the estate.
- Sous Chef–Prepares the dishes as directed by the chef de cuisine. The duchy staff may contain up to two of these.
- Pastry Chef–Prepares pastries and light snack such as tea for the family and guests.
- Cuisinier–Prepares the dishes as directed by the sous chef. The duchy staff may contain up to two of these, one for each sous chef.
- Footman/woman–Controls access to the estate. The duchy staff may contain up to five of these.
Grand Duchy
A grand duchy is the land granted to a grand duke/grand duchess. It comes with a palatial estate which requires a significant staff to run. Additionally, it comes with a stipend equal to an F-5 as per Admiralty Order 1504-01.
Grand Ducal Estate Staff
- Major Domo/Butler–This person is the head of household, effectively the executive officer of the household. They run the estate and the rest of the staff reports to them.
- Housekeeper–This person is the jead of the jouse, effectively the bosun of the household. This person maintains the physical estate and is responsible for the General Lady’s maids and maids.
- Head of Estate Security (Duchy)–This person is a member of the armed forces who has taken additional role to act as head of security for the grand duke/grand duchess. For this role *only* this does not count against the hat rule as described by Admiralty Order 1602-02.
- Estate Security Officer (Duchy)–This person is a member of the armed forces who has taken additional role to act as security for the duke/duchess, as directed by the head of estate security. A duchy may have up to five of these. For this role *only* this does not count against the hat rule as described by Admiralty Order 1602-02.
- Under Butler–This person does jobs as directed by the butler.
- Head Valet/Lady’s Maid–This person attends to the grand duke/grand duchess directly. They also manage their schedule.
- Valet/Lady’s Maid–This person assists with the attending of the grand duke/grand duchess as needed. The grand duchy staff may contain up to six of these.
- Senior Aircar Pilot–Provides transport for the grand duke/grand duchess. Reports to head of estate security.
- Aircar Pilot–Provides transport for the grand duke/grand duchess. Reports to Senior Aircar Pilot. A Grand Duchy may have up to four of these.
- Footman / woman–Controls access to the estate. Reports to the under butler. A grand duchy may have up to five of these.
Grand Ducal Kitchen Staff
- Chef de Cuisine–This person manages the kitchens of the estate.
- Sous Chef–Prepares the dishes as directed by the chef de cuisine. The grand duchy staff may contain up to four of these.
- Pastry Chef–Prepares pastries and light snack such as tea for the family and guests.
- Cuisinier–Prepares the dishes as directed by the sous chef. The duchy staff may contain up to eight of these, two for each sous chef.
- Footman/woman–Controls access to the estate. The duchy staff may contain up to seven of these.