Political Traditions
The Council of Reeves
When threats grow and bring danger to whole regions, Reeves from the boroughs affected will gather and represent their people. If the threats grow even larger, then a Reeve will be elected from those councils and meet at a national council of Reeves. To the Iron Valley, the Senate of The Concord is no different. Electing a Senator, also known as Seneschal, is a popular vote, but each Band that is based in the region is granted a single vote. Linked bands get a vote for each type of band that they are.
Military Traditions
Words and Fists
With Sokn duels being such an integral part of The Valley, it should be no surprise that when it comes to selecting military leaders, it is a battle of fists and words that decides it. When military leader elections come up all who wish to be a candidate step announce themselves to the assembled folk of the Valley, they are given a moment to retract, and then a lottery is pulled. The lottery determines opponents who will face off in a Sokn duel. If there are many duels to be fought, they will be done at the same time, with small groups of onlookers being portioned off to ensure that each duel has an audience capable of ruling on the victor.
The final duel should be ruled upon by a vote, with the audience gathering around who they determine to be the winner. Importantly, this vote is not a counted one, if a member of the Civil Service cannot quickly determine who the winner is by glancing at the crowds gathered around the candidates, then they have not achieved enough of a majority and will have to go again.
When a winner is determined, they may take the title, with the runners up taking subsequent choices from the available titles.
Economic Traditions
Historic Precedence
The Valleyfolks' history is of great importance to them. Tracing the line of ownership allows them to preserve the methods used with each mine, quarry and orchard found within their lands. When determining the new owner of a Realmic Deed, it is the decision of the previous owner, which must be approved by the Council of Reeves. Where the previous owner cannot be reached, it is a decision made by the Council. Traditionally, it is seen as greedy to grant the deed to yourself or someone you know closely. Often, it is granted to the poorest borough that could manage the resources, so that they might get a chance at growth and greatness.