9.7 Casting your vote in an election.

Members of a City Barony or Masters of a Guild are to be respected. Needless to say, they will not have acquired their lofty position were it not for the respect that they command from their people. This is why Baronial posts and Guildmastery tends only to reach those mature enough to warrant such an honourable position. Ultimately, it is you who decides. The universal suffrage that abides in most cities and guilds means that each citizen has one vote to cast should an election arise.

The city government (which stems from Barons) have enormous power - they can declare war, instigate occupations of neighbouring cities and villages. They decide pricing and determine the success or failure of your local economy. They are also expected to defend their city from harm or mediate in the event of a dispute.

Each time you log in to Avalon you will be informed of whether any elections are in progress, and depending upon its type, you will have a certain number of days in which to cast your vote. Type ELECTIONS to view currently progressing elections in which you are entitled to vote, and then use the VOTE command to issue your vote.