Council of Barons

The Council of Barons is an assembly held periodically and ad hoc, where the King of Hu presents the most important acts of state to his barons for debate and approval. In particular, a Council of Barons is customarily held before any new levy of taxes or men or before launching a military campaign.

Depending on the king's power and the matter at hand, the Council can act as a mere "stamp and seal" which serves only to formally and officially approve policies set by the crown or there may be real debate and even objections. Historically, the barons have on occasion rejected taxes or levies for being "excessive."

The present King of Hu, King Seb, due to his intimidating presence and to his string of victories has dealt with a well-behaved council who approve his decisions with little if any debate (sometimes barons give speeches concurring with the king's proposals). In FD 5, the Council of Barons was assembled by the Prince Regent in order to hammer out the details for administration of the newly conquered provinces.

The Council of Barons is traditionally held in the Coronation Palace in the city of Lynx in southern Felidia. In addition to deciding matters of state the council is also assembled for the coronation of a new king.