Brock's Toll - Revision history

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

2026-01-15T12:33:34Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

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	The bridge is so old that when it was first constructed the [[vallorn]] still controlled most of Miaren. In the early days of the Empire this site changed hands between the two nations several times, often with violence. Even when [[Earl\|Earls]] and [[Steward\|Stewards]] forbade their people to fight, rowdy yeofolk would often take matters into their own hands and the Navarr soon became sick of breaking up scuffles over ownership.		The bridge is so old that when it was first constructed the [[vallorn]] still controlled most of Miaren. In the early days of the Empire this site changed hands between the two nations several times, often with violence. Even when [[Earl\|Earls]] and [[Steward\|Stewards]] forbade their people to fight, rowdy yeofolk would often take matters into their own hands and the Navarr soon became sick of breaking up scuffles over ownership.

	Eventually the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] took matters into their own hand and decreed that ownership of the Toll would be decided by an annual competition of arms between the yeofolk who were so eager to fight. In time this evolved into the modern practice of the ''Brock's Buffet'' - a brutal (nonlethal) five-aside melee with only one winner left standing to claim ownership for the coming year.		Eventually the [[Senate]] took matters into their own hand and decreed that ownership of the Toll would be decided by an annual competition of arms between the yeofolk who were so eager to fight. In time this evolved into the modern practice of the ''Brock's Buffet'' - a brutal (nonlethal) five-aside melee with only one winner left standing to claim ownership for the coming year.

	{{RecentElections\|Keeper_of_Brock%27s_Toll\|the position of Keeper of Brock's Toll}}		{{RecentElections\|Keeper_of_Brock%27s_Toll\|the position of Keeper of Brock's Toll}}

Twiggy at 17:52, 6 August 2025

2025-08-06T17:52:51Z

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	Brock's Toll is a famous toll bridge situated in [[Miaren#Greenfalls\|Greenfalls]], roughly halfway between [[Dawn]] and the [[The Marches\|Marches]], and historically claimed by both. While it isn't much used by wealthy merchants or nobles, the road that this bridge lies on carries most of the agricultural traffic between Dawn and the Marches. Traditionally, the operator of the Toll was allowed to claim one sack from each cart's load but in 295YE this was adjusted in favour of a small toll paid by the yeofolk of whichever nation did ''not'' win the tourney.		Brock's Toll is a famous toll bridge situated in [[Miaren#Greenfalls\|Greenfalls]], roughly halfway between [[Dawn]] and the [[The Marches\|Marches]], and historically claimed by both. While it isn't much used by wealthy merchants or nobles, the road that this bridge lies on carries most of the agricultural traffic between Dawn and the Marches. Traditionally, the operator of the Toll was allowed to claim one sack from each cart's load but in 295YE this was adjusted in favour of a small toll paid by the yeofolk of whichever nation did ''not'' win the tourney.

	The bridge is so old that when it was first constructed the [[~~Vallorn~~]] still controlled most of Miaren. In the early days of the Empire this site changed hands between the two nations several times, often with violence. Even when [[Earl\|Earls]] and [[Steward\|Stewards]] forbade their people to fight, rowdy yeofolk would often take matters into their own hands and the Navarr soon became sick of breaking up scuffles over ownership.		The bridge is so old that when it was first constructed the [[vallorn]] still controlled most of Miaren. In the early days of the Empire this site changed hands between the two nations several times, often with violence. Even when [[Earl\|Earls]] and [[Steward\|Stewards]] forbade their people to fight, rowdy yeofolk would often take matters into their own hands and the Navarr soon became sick of breaking up scuffles over ownership.

	Eventually the [[Imperial Senate]] took matters into their own hand and decreed that ownership of the Toll would be decided by an annual competition of arms between the yeofolk who were so eager to fight. In time this evolved into the modern practice of the ''Brock's Buffet'' - a brutal (nonlethal) five-aside melee with only one winner left standing to claim ownership for the coming year.		Eventually the [[Imperial Senate]] took matters into their own hand and decreed that ownership of the Toll would be decided by an annual competition of arms between the yeofolk who were so eager to fight. In time this evolved into the modern practice of the ''Brock's Buffet'' - a brutal (nonlethal) five-aside melee with only one winner left standing to claim ownership for the coming year.

Paulwilder: /* Appointment */

2025-06-20T16:05:04Z

Appointment

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	The holder of the sinecure receives 16 crowns and 4 rings in income each season.		The holder of the sinecure receives 16 crowns and 4 rings in income each season.
	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The title is selected by a tourney during ~~the~~ Summer Solstice. Five Marcher [[Yeoman_of_the_Marches\|yeomen]] face five Dawnish [[Yeofolk of Dawn\|yeofolk]] in a brutal, non-lethal fight with the last competitor standing claiming the proceeds of Brock's Toll in the coming year.		The title is selected by a tourney during every Summer Solstice. Five Marcher [[Yeoman_of_the_Marches\|yeomen]] face five Dawnish [[Yeofolk of Dawn\|yeofolk]] in a brutal, non-lethal fight with the last competitor standing claiming the proceeds of Brock's Toll in the coming year.

	The title can only be held by a Marcher, or by a Dawnish yeofolk. In the event that a Dawnish yeofolk holder of the title becomes a noble, they are expected to immediately surrender the title.		The title can only be held by a Marcher, or by a Dawnish yeofolk. In the event that a Dawnish yeofolk holder of the title becomes a noble, they are expected to immediately surrender the title.

	~~The~~ title ~~is appointed annually~~. The Keeper of Brock's Toll can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]], and by the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]] of either the Marches or Dawn, depending on the nationality of the title holder.		If the Keeper of Brock’s Toll is revoked, dies, or abdicates their title, then the position will automatically come due for selection by [[Imperial_elections#Extraordinary_Elections\|extraordinary election]] at the next summit for a limited term i.e. until the next Summer Solstice.

			The Keeper of Brock's Toll can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]], and by the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]] of either the Marches or Dawn, depending on the nationality of the title holder.

	== Brock's Toll ==		== Brock's Toll ==

Hailmur at 11:55, 24 February 2023

2023-02-24T11:55:16Z

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			{{CaptionedImage\|file=After the toll.jpg\|title=Tensions might run high after the tourney but it's important to remember friendships.\|align=left\|width=500}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Custodianship of Brock's Toll is an [[Imperial title]] awarded to either a [[The Marches\|Marcher]] or [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] citizen. It is a National position, appointed through a unique method, granting custodianship of a [[sinecure]] in a [[Navarr]] [[territory]].		Custodianship of Brock's Toll is an [[Imperial title]] awarded to either a [[The Marches\|Marcher]] or [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] citizen. It is a National position, appointed through a unique method, granting custodianship of a [[sinecure]] in a [[Navarr]] [[territory]].

Emmanovi: /* Appointment */

2022-06-14T11:32:58Z

Appointment

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	The title can only be held by a Marcher, or by a Dawnish yeofolk. In the event that a Dawnish yeofolk holder of the title becomes a noble, they are expected to immediately surrender the title.		The title can only be held by a Marcher, or by a Dawnish yeofolk. In the event that a Dawnish yeofolk holder of the title becomes a noble, they are expected to immediately surrender the title.

	The title is appointed annually. The Keeper of Brock's Toll can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]], and by the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]] of either the Marches or Dawn, depending on the nationality of the title holder		The title is appointed annually. The Keeper of Brock's Toll can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]], and by the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]] of either the Marches or Dawn, depending on the nationality of the title holder.

	== Brock's Toll ==		== Brock's Toll ==

Rafferty: /* Brock's Toll */

2020-08-16T12:47:53Z

Brock's Toll

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	== Brock's Toll ==		== Brock's Toll ==
	Brock's Toll is a famous toll bridge situated roughly halfway between [[Dawn]] and the [[The Marches\|Marches]], ~~but~~ historically claimed by both. While it isn't much used by wealthy merchants or nobles, the road that this bridge lies on carries most of the agricultural traffic between Dawn and the Marches. Traditionally, the operator of the Toll was allowed to claim one sack from each cart's load but in 295YE this was adjusted in favour of a small toll paid by the yeofolk of whichever nation did ''not'' win the tourney.		Brock's Toll is a famous toll bridge situated in [[Miaren#Greenfalls\|Greenfalls]], roughly halfway between [[Dawn]] and the [[The Marches\|Marches]], and historically claimed by both. While it isn't much used by wealthy merchants or nobles, the road that this bridge lies on carries most of the agricultural traffic between Dawn and the Marches. Traditionally, the operator of the Toll was allowed to claim one sack from each cart's load but in 295YE this was adjusted in favour of a small toll paid by the yeofolk of whichever nation did ''not'' win the tourney.

	The bridge is so old that when it was first constructed the [[Vallorn]] still controlled most of Miaren. In the early days of the Empire this site changed hands between the two nations several times, often with violence. Even when [[Earl\|Earls]] and [[Steward\|Stewards]] forbade their people to fight, rowdy yeofolk would often take matters into their own hands and the Navarr soon became sick of breaking up scuffles over ownership.		The bridge is so old that when it was first constructed the [[Vallorn]] still controlled most of Miaren. In the early days of the Empire this site changed hands between the two nations several times, often with violence. Even when [[Earl\|Earls]] and [[Steward\|Stewards]] forbade their people to fight, rowdy yeofolk would often take matters into their own hands and the Navarr soon became sick of breaking up scuffles over ownership.

Hailmur at 14:39, 9 August 2020

2020-08-09T14:39:58Z

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	As a sinecure, Brock's Toll provides an income drawn from the tolls paid by yeofolk using the bridge.		As a sinecure, Brock's Toll provides an income drawn from the tolls paid by yeofolk using the bridge.

	The holder of the sinecure receives 16 ~~Crowns~~ and 4 ~~Rings~~ in income each season.		The holder of the sinecure receives 16 crowns and 4 rings in income each season.
	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The title is selected by a tourney during the Summer Solstice. Five Marcher [[Yeoman_of_the_Marches\|yeomen]] face five Dawnish [[Yeofolk of Dawn\|yeofolk]] in a brutal, non-lethal fight with the last competitor standing claiming the proceeds of Brock's Toll in the coming year.		The title is selected by a tourney during the Summer Solstice. Five Marcher [[Yeoman_of_the_Marches\|yeomen]] face five Dawnish [[Yeofolk of Dawn\|yeofolk]] in a brutal, non-lethal fight with the last competitor standing claiming the proceeds of Brock's Toll in the coming year.

Noserenda: /* Responsibilities */

2020-08-05T15:21:18Z

Responsibilities

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	Custodianship of Brock's Toll is an [[Imperial title]] awarded to either a [[The Marches\|Marcher]] or [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] citizen. It is a National position, appointed through a unique method, granting custodianship of a [[sinecure]] in a [[Navarr]] [[territory]].		Custodianship of Brock's Toll is an [[Imperial title]] awarded to either a [[The Marches\|Marcher]] or [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] citizen. It is a National position, appointed through a unique method, granting custodianship of a [[sinecure]] in a [[Navarr]] [[territory]].
	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The title holder is expected to ensure that Brock's Bridge remains open to Dawnish and Marcher yeofolk alike. The actual job of maintaining the bridge falls to civil servants and local labourers, the majority of them [[Navarr]]. They charge a small toll for yeofolk of whichever nation does ''not'' control the bridge, which both provides the [[sinecure]] for the title holder, and goes toward the ~~irregualr~~ repairs on the bridge and the paths leading to it.		The title holder is expected to ensure that Brock's Bridge remains open to Dawnish and Marcher yeofolk alike. The actual job of maintaining the bridge falls to civil servants and local labourers, the majority of them [[Navarr]]. They charge a small toll for yeofolk of whichever nation does ''not'' control the bridge, which both provides the [[sinecure]] for the title holder, and goes toward the irregular repairs on the bridge and the paths leading to it.

	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Small Income===		===Small Income===

Matt: /* Brock's Toll */

2020-07-31T09:20:52Z

Brock's Toll

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	Eventually the [[Imperial Senate]] took matters into their own hand and decreed that ownership of the Toll would be decided by an annual competition of arms between the yeofolk who were so eager to fight. In time this evolved into the modern practice of the ''Brock's Buffet'' - a brutal (nonlethal) five-aside melee with only one winner left standing to claim ownership for the coming year.		Eventually the [[Imperial Senate]] took matters into their own hand and decreed that ownership of the Toll would be decided by an annual competition of arms between the yeofolk who were so eager to fight. In time this evolved into the modern practice of the ''Brock's Buffet'' - a brutal (nonlethal) five-aside melee with only one winner left standing to claim ownership for the coming year.

	~~Since 372 YE~~ the ~~Buffet has been won by the Marches. This is something~~ of ~~a thorn in the [[pride]]~~ of ~~the Dawnish yeofolk.~~		{{RecentElections\|Keeper_of_Brock%27s_Toll\|the position of Keeper of Brock's Toll}}
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	[[Category:Dawn]]		[[Category:Dawn]]
	[[Category:The Marches]]		[[Category:The Marches]]

Matt at 16:42, 24 August 2018

2018-08-24T16:42:44Z

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	Custodianship of Brock's Toll is an [[Imperial title]] awarded to either a [[The Marches\|Marcher]] or [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] citizen. It is a National position, appointed through a unique method, granting custodianship of a [[sinecure]] in a [[Navarr]] [[territory]].		Custodianship of Brock's Toll is an [[Imperial title]] awarded to either a [[The Marches\|Marcher]] or [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] citizen. It is a National position, appointed through a unique method, granting custodianship of a [[sinecure]] in a [[Navarr]] [[territory]].
	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The title holder is expected to ensure that Brock's Bridge remains open to Dawnish and Marcher ~~yeomen~~ alike. The actual job of maintaining the bridge falls to civil servants and local labourers, the majority of them [[Navarr]]. They charge a small toll for ~~yeomen~~ of whichever nation does ''not'' control the bridge, which both provides the [[sinecure]] for the title holder, and goes toward the irregualr repairs on the bridge and the paths leading to it.		The title holder is expected to ensure that Brock's Bridge remains open to Dawnish and Marcher yeofolk alike. The actual job of maintaining the bridge falls to civil servants and local labourers, the majority of them [[Navarr]]. They charge a small toll for yeofolk of whichever nation does ''not'' control the bridge, which both provides the [[sinecure]] for the title holder, and goes toward the irregualr repairs on the bridge and the paths leading to it.
	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Small Income===		===Small Income===
	As a sinecure, Brock's Toll provides an income drawn from the tolls paid by ~~yeomen~~ using the bridge.		As a sinecure, Brock's Toll provides an income drawn from the tolls paid by yeofolk using the bridge.

	The holder of the sinecure receives 16 Crowns and 4 Rings in income each season.		The holder of the sinecure receives 16 Crowns and 4 Rings in income each season.
	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The title is selected by a tourney during the Summer Solstice. Five Marcher [[Yeoman_of_the_Marches\|yeomen]] face five Dawnish [[~~Yeoman~~ of Dawn\|~~yeomen~~]] in a brutal, non-lethal fight with the last competitor standing claiming the proceeds of Brock's Toll in the coming year.		The title is selected by a tourney during the Summer Solstice. Five Marcher [[Yeoman_of_the_Marches\|yeomen]] face five Dawnish [[Yeofolk of Dawn\|yeofolk]] in a brutal, non-lethal fight with the last competitor standing claiming the proceeds of Brock's Toll in the coming year.

	The title can only be held by a Marcher, or by a Dawnish ~~yeoman~~. In the event that a Dawnish ~~yeoman~~ holder of the title becomes a noble, they are expected to immediately surrender the title.		The title can only be held by a Marcher, or by a Dawnish yeofolk. In the event that a Dawnish yeofolk holder of the title becomes a noble, they are expected to immediately surrender the title.

	The title is appointed annually. The Keeper of Brock's Toll can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]], and by the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]] of either the Marches or Dawn, depending on the nationality of the title holder		The title is appointed annually. The Keeper of Brock's Toll can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]], and by the [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]] of either the Marches or Dawn, depending on the nationality of the title holder

	== Brock's Toll ==		== Brock's Toll ==
	Brock's Toll is a famous toll bridge situated roughly halfway between [[Dawn]] and the [[The Marches\|Marches]], but historically claimed by both. While it isn't much used by wealthy merchants or nobles, the road that this bridge lies on carries most of the agricultural traffic between Dawn and the Marches. Traditionally, the operator of the Toll was allowed to claim one sack from each cart's load but in 295YE this was adjusted in favour of a small toll paid by the ~~yeomen~~ of whichever nation did ''not'' win the tourney.		Brock's Toll is a famous toll bridge situated roughly halfway between [[Dawn]] and the [[The Marches\|Marches]], but historically claimed by both. While it isn't much used by wealthy merchants or nobles, the road that this bridge lies on carries most of the agricultural traffic between Dawn and the Marches. Traditionally, the operator of the Toll was allowed to claim one sack from each cart's load but in 295YE this was adjusted in favour of a small toll paid by the yeofolk of whichever nation did ''not'' win the tourney.

	The bridge is so old that when it was first constructed the [[Vallorn]] still controlled most of Miaren. In the early days of the Empire this site changed hands between the two nations several times, often with violence. Even when [[Earl\|Earls]] and [[Steward\|Stewards]] forbade their people to fight, rowdy ~~yeomen~~ would often take matters into their own hands and the Navarr soon became sick of breaking up scuffles over ownership.		The bridge is so old that when it was first constructed the [[Vallorn]] still controlled most of Miaren. In the early days of the Empire this site changed hands between the two nations several times, often with violence. Even when [[Earl\|Earls]] and [[Steward\|Stewards]] forbade their people to fight, rowdy yeofolk would often take matters into their own hands and the Navarr soon became sick of breaking up scuffles over ownership.

	Eventually the [[Imperial Senate]] took matters into their own hand and decreed that ownership of the Toll would be decided by an annual competition of arms between the ~~yeoman~~ who were so eager to fight. In time this evolved into the modern practice of the ''Brock's Buffet'' - a brutal (nonlethal) five-aside melee with only one winner left standing to claim ownership for the coming year.		Eventually the [[Imperial Senate]] took matters into their own hand and decreed that ownership of the Toll would be decided by an annual competition of arms between the yeofolk who were so eager to fight. In time this evolved into the modern practice of the ''Brock's Buffet'' - a brutal (nonlethal) five-aside melee with only one winner left standing to claim ownership for the coming year.

	Since 372 YE the Buffet has been won by the Marches. This is something of a thorn in the [[pride]] of the Dawnish ~~yeomen~~.		Since 372 YE the Buffet has been won by the Marches. This is something of a thorn in the [[pride]] of the Dawnish yeofolk.
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	[[Category:Dawn]]		[[Category:Dawn]]
	[[Category:The Marches]]		[[Category:The Marches]]