Monarchy in Fraela

The kingdom of Fraela is goverend by a monarch that is elected upon the death of the previous monarch. This practice was initially proposed by the followers of Io following a prolonged conflict for the throne by the guilds of the island nation, and has had moderate success. Children of monarchs are highly sought after as advisors and mentors, as the monarchy grants access to learning that many citizens do not enjoy. Often these children are elected monarch once they become of age, but all follow the same election process:

Step 1: Become nominated by a Guild

Normally, this takes many years of political maneuvering or an outstanding record of service to a particular guild. However there are few times when a person that is un-guilded has been nominated.

Step 2: Election

This election is open to all guild members, with weighted votes based on seniority in the guilds. The election process may take many tries, as candidates withdraw and sponsor their former rivals. In the end, one victor remains and is crowned the ruling monarch.

Step 3: Ruling

The monarch determines the movement of the nation's standing army, as well as the call for draft. They also levy taxes for maintenance and investment to other city-states, should the need arise. This continues until their death or abdication.