Steward of Good Leaf Gardens
Overview
The Seward of Good Laf Gardens is an Imperial title awarded to a Marcher citizen. It is a national position appointed by vote of Marcher citizens who own a farm. The position is a sinecure, requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income drawn from the profits provided by Navarr herb traders.
The Wayhouse was built as an opportunity arising from a statement of principle by Corey Brackensong in the Navarr national assembly relating to rewarding Marcher generals for their support in Liathaven.
The Great Herd was the first Imperial project authorized by an Imperial commissioner after their creation in 379YE. Keen to improve the fortunes of their new home, the Imperial Orcs gathered the resources needed to invest in the wealth and prosperity of Skarsind.
Responsibilities
The Steward is repsonsible for sharing the bounty of the Wayhouse with the people of the Marches.
Powers
Brokers' Bounty
The Steward has no legal powers, but receives donations of herbs from Navarr traders passing through Upwold. Each season the steward receives XXXXX.
Appointment
This title is appointed during the Winter Solstice by citizens of the Marches who control farm personal resources. The larger the farm an individual has, the more votes they can allocate in support to a candidate. The voting is handled by the civil servants in the Bourse.
Only a Marcher character may hold the title. As a title in the Bourse, they cannot be revoked by the Imperial Synod
Good Leaf Gardens
The Wayhouse is an unassuming building built in southern Birchland at the point where the road from Ashbrook turns south toward King's Stoke. It lies not far from the trod that runs north through the forest toward Kallavesa. Traders make a point of passing near the wayhouse, and leaving bundles of herbs donated by Navarr from all across the Empire, given in thanks for the continuing support of the Marches in fighting the Vallorn.