18.2 The elected rank of Baron.

Barons are members of your city whose social status is such that they have been elected, or bestowed, with great power over the city - through the Barons, the ministries and their aides are appointed, with power over civil and military areas. In Mercinae, Parrius, and Thakria, Barons are elected, while in the smaller towns they tend to be hereditary or appointed by existing Barons. Type HELP followed by the name of a city or village to discover their current Barony.