The foremost Houndspriests, Chapter Kaptains command the ranks of these Greenweald warrior-priests in their pursuit of the cursed enemies of the Baronies. Chapter Kaptains act as mentor, battlefield commander, judge and archivist, having to account for a vast amount of concerns in their life or death decisions. There are few respected more by the commonfolk of the Baronies.
Election
The election time for Chapter Kaptains varies dependant on their Chapter (details below). Any Houndspriest may nominate themselves as a candidate for Chapter Kaptain. Only Houndspriests who are members of that Chapter may vote. In regions where there is only one Chapter, all Houndspriests from that region are members by default. In regions where there is more than one Chapter, Houndspriests must swear loyalty to one.
| Chapter Name | Chapter Location | Election Season |
| Kristov | Krezenberg Abbey, Resinderholz | Spring |
Term
Chapter Kaptains serve a term of two years, including the Summit where they are elected. They may immediately stand for re-election after this term if they wish. There is no term limit.
Powers and Responsibilities
Kaptain - Chapter Kaptains are the foremost Houndspriests within their Region. They have the power to oversee disputes between Houndspriests, they have the power to remove Houndspriests from their chapter and oversee the promotion of Houndspriest apprentices.Chapter Kaptains are not able to order members of their Chapter (All Houndspriest are in some way equal) but Chapter Kaptains instructions should be respected and followed where they are not entirely disagreed with. Chapter Kaptains should be afforded respect by layfolk and particularly Houndspriests, their appropriate title being ‘Kaptain’. The Chapter Kaptain is a member of Gildenrat.
The Lay of the Land - Chapter Kaptains receive a briefing each Summit regarding particular concerns of curses, monsters and other maladies of the Weald requiring their attention. Some of these briefings may include actions to be undertaken, while other may require further assistance. In regions where there are multiple Chapters, they will have to agree on territory.
The Chapters Hand - Each Season, the Chapter Kaptain may decree a project of their own choice, this reflects the Chapter dedicating efforts of Houndspriests, Adepts and other resources towards this end. Actions could include, but are not limited to:
- Research into the historic, arcane, alchemical or divine nature of an element of the Weald or an individual.
- Pursuit of a particular monster or malady of the world.
- Additional training or support for a particular group of Houndspriests or the discipline as a whole.
This project should be communicated, by letter, to the Chapters Steward, who will be in contact each Summit by letter to communicate the ‘Lay of the Land’ briefing.
Houndmaster - Chapter Kaptains are responsible for the skill, moral fortitude and courage of the Hounds under their sigil. In circumstances where Hounds fail, err or act with malice, it is appropriate for punishment to levelled against the Chapter Kaptain as well. Chapter Kaptains are empowered to punish and reward Houndspriests as they see fit, provided matters are not requiring the input of a Concordian Magistrate.
History
Chapter Kaptains have existed since the first Chapter was declared by Krisov Letzer. Leaders of these warrior priests, Chapter Kaptains have been some the greatest heroes of the Weald, and in other circumstance, perhaps their greatest villains.
During the collapse of the Baronies through the Shaman’s War and the Plague Crisis, one by one the Chapters (like the other Greenweald guilds) collapsed. It wasn’t until Summer 224 that Chapter Kristov was wrenched from decay by the heroes of the Greenweald and support of the Baronial seat of Resinderholz.
Historic Chapter Kaptains
Chapter Kristov
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Wenche Vanatoure | Spring 226 - Incumbent |
| Maria von Heimstad | Autumn 226 - Spring 226 |
| Volker Klein | Summer 224 - Autumn 226 (Deceased) |