It is clear that I have butted heads with some of the nobility in the past. I wish to avoid this in the future. I believe it would be best to create some form of avenue for the nobles of the realm to present their issues and advise me on matters that are pertinent to them. Thus I have decided to create the Cortz d'Aragón, which should serve in this matter. I will leave it up to the nobles of the realm to decide who shall serve on it. I believe three members should do for now.
- His Majesty, Ferran II de Trastámara, King of Aragon and Naples, and Protector of the Greeks
((I've been working on ducal titles and decided to go with an alternative. Granting traditional ducal titles would be too complex since I'd have to find a way to tie it to land and find a way to balance it. Instead I've gone with a more of an advisory body that represents the interests of the nobility. All members will become dukes and receive more voting power. Here are more details that I've added to the rules:
Cortz d'Aragón
The Cortz is a body or council consisting of nobles that represent the interests of the nobility. A specific number of nobles are selected by their fellows to serve on the Cortz, with the total number of members being chosen by the king and usually being roughly a quarter or fifth of the total number of counts. All members serve for life and receive the title of duke, although this position and title are not hereditary. The Cortz is purely an advisory body that advices the king on matters pertaining to the nobility. It does not have the power to pass laws or create plans like the Council does. It is more for roleplaying purposes, although the members of the Cortz receive extra voting power to represent their prestigious positions. Members of the Cortz are selected by as process of nomination and voting. When there is an opening on the Cortz, any noble may nominate themselves for the position. All nobles will then vote on the nominees and the one with the most votes will receive the position.
I will open nominations up to Sunday at 12pm PST to coincide with the minister's plans. Any noble may nominate themselves for the position. The nobles will then vote on who will serve on the Cortz if there are too many nominees once the nomination period is done.))
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