The Concord is a young organisation and for many, the fact that it has not collapsed from bureaucratic failings or logistical nightmares is a minor miracle. The Civil Service that acts as the grinding gears across the five Realms would point to a constant drive to improve and a willingness to change (within reason) as the pliability that allows The Concord to continue.
Over the Summer a number of changes have been proposed, trialled and debated in the halls of power, with a handful even being adopted. Information on titles and changes to old ones, as well as the full list of available titles this Summit can be found within.
Hand in Hand
Since the founding of The Concord, the fledgling Foreign Service has done its best to ensure an image of strength and purpose to the varied nations of Southern Esterra and beyond. A difficult task that has been made easier over time through the investment of the Senate into additional embassies, spy networks and titles.
But the Foreign Service frequently clashed with one of the greatest powers in Southern Esterra; The Concordian Church of the Divine Spheres. The last three years are littered with the missteps of ambassadors, the clumsy swipes of the Church and endangerment of both The Concord’s reputation and the immortal souls of its citizens.
With the growing presence of heretics within The Concord and the continued contact with heathen foreign nations, the words of the first Concordian Voice of the Church, Jacques De Zisseau ring true; “To expose the workers of the Foreign Service to this heretical beliefs is to endanger their souls, regardless of the content or nature of these beliefs.” The Foreign Service has seen fit to reach out to the Church to rectify the situation.
The solution is the Concordian Consular, a titled position that bridges The Church and the Foreign Service. Acting as the religious guide to the Foreign Service and the foreign advisor to The Church. The hope is that the Consular not only ensures that both groups work in unison, but also that The Concordian faith can be better shared with the wider world.
Game Information
The Following title has been created and will be available for election this Summit:
Tour of Duty
The role of Champion is one enshrined in the function of the War Chamber. When the Concord was founded, there were significant fears that those nations without standing armies would not be represented in the conquests of this would-be empire. As The Concord has matured, the role has become the voice of the Realm on matters military, ranging from defence, logistics and beyond.
However the role was hamstrung by its transient nature. Attempts by Realms to retain institutional knowledge of the War Chambers function were lost in a single season turnover. New Champions were thrown to the lions of the War Chamber, their ambitions either consumed by the barrage of knowledge required to navigate the war map, or absorbed into the schemes or more established generals and admirals.
In a similar manner, the strange hybrid that is the Field Marshall has also fallen under scrutiny. Both a title and not, as temporary as the mayfly, but festooned with more responsibility than many. Concordian fortunes balanced on a razor's edge of unaccountability and a title unable to defend itself.
The Civil Service is not idle in observing these phenomena, and moves to correct it.
Game Information
The Champion title has had its term extended to two Summits. All Champions are up for election at this Summit and will serve the full term provided they do not die, step down or have the title stripped from them.
The intent behind this change is to provide Champions more time to make an impact in the War Chamber, to provide appropriate gravitas to the role and to change power dynamics within the War Chamber.
Field Marshall has been made a full title and received a complete rewrite, gaining new powers and responsibilities. It can be found here.
Agent of The Crown
The Kings Rangers of Bordevar are a force of fighters, spies and agents who serve The Crown, striking out far against its enemies and pursuing its local foes. With the gradual decline of the prominence of ‘The Crown’ while it rests in the hands of The Wise Council, the Rangers lost their central command. The Wise Council did not feel that it was within their capabilities to name a new ‘Royal Ranger’ and so the organisation floundered. Many turned to a life of mercenary work, others retired, some sold their skill to the noble houses of the Realm while many more simply perished against the Onyx Aristocracy.
In 223, the Ducal Council of Weiland faced this issue and considered their options. Final agreement was reached and the decision was supported by The Wise Council. The Crown has reinstated the title of Royal Ranger from the year 224 onwards. As news of this filters out through the Realm old bow-arms look over at their Gryphon Bracers with pride. There will be a new generation of rangers with purpose and drive. They will once again serve their realm and ensure that the Royal Gryphon once again flies proud over all of Bordevar. And their enemies will learn to watch their backs and clear their tracks.
In a move less dramatic and less public, The Wise Council has formalised the process of Kings Rangers offering their services to Noble Houses. Kings Rangers are permitted to join a Noble House as yeofolk and wear that Houses livery as standard. However, Kings Ranger will require written dispensation from the Royal Ranger that they are aware of their twin loyalties (to The Crown and their House) and the Kings Ranger is expected to still offer support to the Royal Ranger where required.
Game Information
Following player decisions, a new Bordevarian title has been created: The Royal Ranger.
While the Royal Ranger exists as the head of the archetype ‘Kings Ranger’ they do not command it, rather acting as a mentor and facilitator for the archetype. It is expected that the Royal Ranger will need support from other Kings Rangers to pursue their goals and the goals of The Crown, but they cannot legally compel other Kings Rangers to act.
Kings Rangers joining Noble Houses as Yeofolk has also been clarified, allowing characters of this archetype to pursue a role within noble houses.
Civil Service Report
Titles available for election this Summit, their candidates and their election are as follows:
| Title | Eligible Candidates | Election Time | Election Method |
| Admiral of Liberty’s Fist | Any Lerona Mere who has not held a title in a year. | Lerona Mere People's Assembly, Day 1 | Popular Vote |
| Admiral of The People’s Gift | Any Lerona Mere who has not held a title in a year. | Lerona Mere People's Assembly, Day 1 | Popular Vote |
| Ambassador to the Dendarr Nations | Any Concordian Citizen | 1st Senate Session | Senate Majority |
| Ambassador to the Trade Principality of Aprivano | Any Concordian Citizen | 1st Senate Session | Senate Majority |
| Archmage of the Shardcircle | Any present Concodian Citizen | 1st Gathering of the Shardcircle | Popular Vote |
| Baron of Resinderholz | Any Greenwealder | Greenweald Realmic Gathering | The Dark Vote |
| Captain of the Passage Watch | Any Concordian Citizen | 1st Senate Session | Senate Majority (approved by Magistrates) |
| Champion of the Baronies | Any Greenwealder | Greenweald Realmic Gathering, Day 1 | Baronial decree |
| Champion of the King | Any Bordevarian | Bordevarian Realmic Gathering, Day 1 | Tourney of Steel |
| Champion of the Revolution | Any Lerona Mere | Lerona Mere People's Assembly, Day 1 | Free Captain’s Council |
| Champion of the Tribes | Any Andashi | Andashi Realmic Gathering, Day 1 | Vote by Military or Business owners |
| Champion of the Valley | Any Valleyfolk | Iron Valley Realmic Council, Day 1 | Sokn Duel(s) |
| Concordian Consular | Any Concordian Priest | Voting and nomination open until the 1st Church Council (Day 2) | Any priest Church Voting |
| Groundskeeper of Rickon’s Tier | Any Bordevarian Commoner or Greenwealder | The Brawl of Rickon’s Tier, Day 2 3pm | The Brawl of Rickon’s Tier |
| Head Surgeon of the Passage Field Hospital | Any Concordian Citizen | 1st Senate Session | Senate Majority |
| High Historian | Any Concordian Citizen | 1st Senate Session | Senate Majority |
| High Priest of Arcadian | Any Priest of Arcadian | Voting and nomination open until the 1st Church Council (Day 2) | Priests of Arcadian Church Voting |
| High Priest of Cervitas | Any Priest of Cervitas | Voting and nomination open until the 1st Church Council (Day 2) | Priests of Cervitas Church Voting |
| High Priest of Stallia | Any Priest of Stallia | Voting and nomination open until the 1st Church Council (Day 2) | Priests of Stallia Church Voting |
| Lake Ladure Quarry Deed | Any Concordian Citizen | The 1st Public Auction (Day 1) | Exchange Public Auction |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Any Concordian Citizen | 1st Senate Session | Senate Majority |
| Royal Ranger | Any Kings Ranger | Bordevarian Realmic Gathering, Day 1 | Popular Vote / Limited Electors |
| Senator of Bolsterlee | Any Valleyfolk | Iron Valley Realmic Council, Day 1 | Bolsterlee Reeves Council |
| Senator of Lerona Mere | Any Lerona Mere | Lerona Mere People’s Assembly, Day 1 | Popular Vote |
| Senator of Mukarrem | Any Andashi | Andashi Realmic Gathering, Day 1 | The Tithing Vote |
| Senator of The Tribelands | Any Andashi | Andashi Realmic Gathering, Day 1 | The Tithing Vote |
| Senator of Weiland | Any Bordevarian | Bordevarian Realmic Gathering, Day 1 | The Wise Ones |
| Spymaster of the Tyrants Curse | Any Concordian Citizen | 1st Senate Session | Hidden Senate Majority |