King's Oath

A ritual of becoming the new High King of Kalklea.

In case of death of the current High King the new ruler should be selected from their legal heirs starting with the oldest. If it's impossible at the moment - then the First General should be placed on the throne. And if there is no legal heir and the First General is incapable of ruling - then the special council should be created to resolve the issue.

Virtues

It is a set of items that the High King owns as a symbol of commitment.

Crown

Nine-pointed crown made of polished red marble. Every point represents one of the nine Thrones of Kalklea united on one band, one no more major than any other. Legend says, that if Kalklea will cease to be - points will break off the crown, destroying it.

Sword

Long sword made of polished white marble. It represents the ability to fence off the enemies of Kalklea. Legends say, that if High King's sword will turn against the people of his land - it's blade will shatter, leaving behind only the worthless handle.

Shield

Round shield made of polished black marble. It represents the ability to cover and care for people of Kalklea. Legends say, that if High King will fail to help his people - shield will become so heavy, that it will be impossible to lift off the ground, where it will crush itself under it's own weight.

Protocol

Usual flow - no matter if it's heir, First General or the third party - goes like this:

  1. Candidate should be presented with three virtues of Kalklea - a crown, a sword and a shield. Those virtues usually are kept by the previous High King, his First General, and king's heir if applicable.
  2. Candidate should publicly fashion said items, thus proving that he is accepted by the ruling party.
  3. Candidate should proclaim himself as a new High King before the people of Kalklea, who are being represented by the every other's Throne members.
  4. If there is one to stand against his claim - the oath is incomplete until the issue of said opposed force is solved, and the solution should be carried by candidate's party. If the resolve is practically impossible - there should be a vote of every Throne excluding the candidate, theme being "should be the candidate proclaimed as a new High King or not in this new light". if vote is negative or inconclusive - candidate is declined of such a position.
  5. If there is no one to stand against, or vote is carried in favor of the candidate - they become the new High King of Kalklea, and the king of Craftsman Crown.
  6. If candidate at the moment is a king of any other Throne - they should select the new King of their Throne in their place.