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Hereditary Monarchy......and Lifegiving
gog:
A couple of notes to add into the mix:
1) the Rightful KingTM might depend on the coronation ceremony/oath. Does it include words such as "my whole life through/as long as I live" etc.
2) The primary issue here may not be the crown, but the inheritance of other nobles. If there is a chance of individuals being brought back and claiming their property and titles back then everyone else stands to lose. This may drive the view more than other things, especially if all comes from the crown.
Green Manalishi:
Thanks for the input, all. Lots of good points to think about.
With the artifact coming from a powerful culture, meaning the elites/ruling class are high level, there would be access to magic that would prevent deaths other than aging. I'm going with a one way order, death signifies the crown is passed to the next heir.
rdanhenry:
There might be a waiting period, say three years, during which an heir is the "inheritor presumptive" of titles and properties. If the original holder is still dead, then inheritance passes completely and resurrection does not entitle reclamation of properties or position.
You might compare how various cultures treat "missing and presumed dead" cases.
It isn't just life-giving. What about self-willed undead? If the king becomes a lich, does the crown pass to his heir, or does he become king-eternal? What if the king's soul/spirit is transferred into a new vessel? Does it matter if this vessel is self-animating (e.g., a golem or construct) or something like a mirror, sword, or perhaps the palace itself?
EltonJ:
--- Quote from: rdanhenry on June 12, 2022, 10:17:05 AM ---There might be a waiting period, say three years, during which an heir is the "inheritor presumptive" of titles and properties. If the original holder is still dead, then inheritance passes completely and resurrection does not entitle reclamation of properties or position.
You might compare how various cultures treat "missing and presumed dead" cases.
It isn't just life-giving. What about self-willed undead? If the king becomes a lich, does the crown pass to his heir, or does he become king-eternal? What if the king's soul/spirit is transferred into a new vessel? Does it matter if this vessel is self-animating (e.g., a golem or construct) or something like a mirror, sword, or perhaps the palace itself?
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Good questions, yes.
Vladimir:
In a world where resurrecting the dead is possible (It was a rare, divine act in Middle Earth) then kings or the very influential would have contingency plans, in case of untimely death. As such, the entire legal system would be written to reflect that possibility.
Imagine if one or more of the Nazgul, each a king in his own right, chose to claim the throne they once occupied, restored their respective kingdoms, and sided with their actual master? As any as nine additional factions would change
When you have laws you will have people who find ways to find ways to exploit or abuse them. A king can change succession laws to conform to his plans to be a lich and rule forever, despite misgivings of the church, heirs or advisers.
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