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 === Government === === Government ===
  
-There is virtually no stratification among the landed nobility of Aberfoyle, for, nobility in Aberfoyle has only three ranks: The ruler is a king or queen, anyone with land is an earl, and anyone else of noble lineage is simply a lord or lady. The monarch rules with the consent of the earls, who form a council that advises and, when necessary, controls the monarch. Among the earls, there is very little difference in status. While some are more prominent thanks to the larger territories they control or the richness of their territories, an earl is an earl. Each hold an equal voice on the council, and they treat each other with respect. There is no open warfare between earls, since this is seen as culturally taboo and other earls will come to the defense of the attacked party to right the perceived injustice.+There is virtually no stratification among the landed nobility of Aberfoyle, for nobility in Aberfoyle has only three ranks: The ruler is a king or queen, anyone with land is an earl, and anyone else of noble lineage is simply a lord or lady. The monarch rules with the consent of the earls, who form a council that advises and, when necessary, controls the monarch. Among the earls, there is very little difference in status. While some are more prominent thanks to the larger territories they control or the richness of their territories, an earl is an earl. Each hold an equal voice on the council, and they treat each other with respect. There is no open warfare between earls, since this is seen as culturally taboo and other earls will come to the defense of the attacked party to right the perceived injustice.
  
 The monarch of Aberfoyle is not heriditary. When the previous monarch dies or abdicates, the council convenes and elects a new monarch from among their ranks. The role of the monarch is mostly administrative, presiding over the council. The council decides on matters of national importance such as common law and international trade, but for the most part, the administration of each earl's land is left up to them. The only exception to this is during times of war, during which all earls must levy a portion of their peasants and the monarch becomes the absolute ruler of the united army. But once the threat is eliminated, the peasants return to their territories and the monarch returns to their usual role The monarch of Aberfoyle is not heriditary. When the previous monarch dies or abdicates, the council convenes and elects a new monarch from among their ranks. The role of the monarch is mostly administrative, presiding over the council. The council decides on matters of national importance such as common law and international trade, but for the most part, the administration of each earl's land is left up to them. The only exception to this is during times of war, during which all earls must levy a portion of their peasants and the monarch becomes the absolute ruler of the united army. But once the threat is eliminated, the peasants return to their territories and the monarch returns to their usual role
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 The majority of Aberflannish work in some sort of agricultural role, most serving as shepherds or farmers. Craftsmanship and refining is not looked down on per se, and there is certainly no shortage of mining and metallurgy thanks to the need for arms, but a shepherd is thought of as a much more noble profession than a blacksmith. Aberflannish have fair skin and usually brown or red hair. Most Aberflannish wear warm woolen clothing to fight the highland chill, with leather being used for sturdier outfits. Nobility keeps to this trend as well, with status and wealth generally being demonstrated by wearing fur instead of wool for warmth. The majority of Aberflannish work in some sort of agricultural role, most serving as shepherds or farmers. Craftsmanship and refining is not looked down on per se, and there is certainly no shortage of mining and metallurgy thanks to the need for arms, but a shepherd is thought of as a much more noble profession than a blacksmith. Aberflannish have fair skin and usually brown or red hair. Most Aberflannish wear warm woolen clothing to fight the highland chill, with leather being used for sturdier outfits. Nobility keeps to this trend as well, with status and wealth generally being demonstrated by wearing fur instead of wool for warmth.
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