City Status

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Prince

Minimum City Status: 6
Reports To: No one
Subordinates: All Court positions ultimately report to the Prince.
Duties: The Prince is the supreme authority within the Court of Savannah. They set policy, interpret Kindred law, and appoint or remove all officials within the domain. The Prince’s word is law, but under Marcus Devereaux, this role also includes maintaining a functional chain of command, leading with clarity, and enduring the burden of final responsibility in all matters affecting the Court.
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Primogen

Minimum City Status: 5
Reports To: Prince (advisory)
Subordinates: Their respective Clan members
Duties: Primogen represent the interests of their Clans and serve as an advisory body to the Prince. They may propose, debate, and with a majority, veto any of the Prince’s decrees, providing essential checks and balances to centralized power. Their knowledge of their Clans, history, and local politics is critical in ensuring fair governance.
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Seneschal

Minimum City Status: 4
Reports To: Prince
Subordinates: Librarian, Harpy
Duties: The Seneschal is the Prince’s right hand and manages the Court’s daily functions. They schedule meetings, mediate disputes, and ensure all departments remain operational and aligned with the Prince’s vision. Should the Prince be unavailable, the Seneschal may act with temporary authority on their behalf.
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Librarian

Minimum City Status: 3
Reports To: Seneschal
Subordinates: Book
Duties: The Librarian is the Court’s master of research, lore, and strategy. They identify, document, and analyze threats both historical and contemporary. Their insight allows the Court to prepare for enemies that strike from the shadows or through forgotten rites.
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Book

Minimum City Status: 2
Reports To: Librarian
Subordinates: None
Duties: A Book is a scholar assigned to a specific field of knowledge. Their role is to support the Librarian with deep research and maintain records critical to the Court’s safety. Many Books go on to become specialists, curators, or occult advisers.
Held By: (2/Librarian)

Harpy

Minimum City Status: 3
Reports To: Seneschal
Subordinates: Birds
Duties: The Harpy monitors and enforces the social hierarchy of the Court. They manage gossip, recognize rising stars, and expose those who fall from grace. The Harpy’s influence over status ensures that power within the Court reflects merit and loyalty. Held By:

Bird

Minimum City Status: 2
Reports To: Harpy
Subordinates: None
Duties: Birds are informants and social watchers who keep the Harpy informed. They attend events, eavesdrop, and track public perception within the Kindred community. Their input helps the Harpy maintain a current understanding of the Court’s social dynamics.
Held By: (2/Harpy)

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Sheriff

Minimum City Status: 4
Reports To: Prince
Subordinates: Hound, Deputies
Duties: The Sheriff is responsible for enforcing the laws of the Prince and maintaining peace and order within the city. They direct all martial and investigative assets, responding to crises swiftly and effectively. The Sheriff coordinates with Deputies and Hounds to root out threats, enforce edicts, and ensure Court safety through active patrol and punitive measures.
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Deputy

Minimum City Status: 3
Reports To: Sheriff
Subordinates: Recruits
Duties: Deputies serve as regional law enforcers responsible for overseeing a specific district or territory in Savannah. They coordinate patrols, investigate local problems, and uphold the Prince’s laws within their jurisdiction. Deputies are often the first line of authority Kindred will encounter when tensions rise in their domain.
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Recruit

Minimum City Status: 2
Reports To: Deputy
Subordinates: None
Duties: Recruits are the foot soldiers of the Court’s security structure. They patrol streets, observe potential threats, and respond to the directives of their Deputy. Often composed of newly recognized Kindred seeking to prove their loyalty, Recruits are expected to develop discipline and awareness.
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Hound

Minimum City Status: 3
Reports To: Sheriff
Subordinates: Fox
Duties: The Hound is a covert enforcer who specializes in uncovering and neutralizing internal threats. Operating quietly and often independently, the Hound uses discretion and observation to resolve issues before they escalate. They act under the Sheriff’s direction but are entrusted with a level of autonomy due to the delicate nature of their work.
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Fox

Minimum City Status: 2
Reports To: Hound
Subordinates: None
Duties: The Fox is the Hound’s apprentice and assistant, learning the arts of subtle enforcement and internal observation. They are tasked with monitoring minor disturbances, identifying emerging threats, and learning how to operate without drawing attention. As a training position, the Fox must show discretion, loyalty, and the capacity to act quietly when needed.
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Vizir

Minimum City Status: 4
Reports To: Prince
Subordinates: Keeper of Elysium, Master of the Watch
Duties: The Vizir is the cultural and ceremonial steward of the Court. They oversee tradition, manage Elysia, and advise on spiritual matters. As an anchor of decorum and discipline, the Vizir ensures that Court rituals and customs are upheld.
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Keeper of Elysium

Minimum City Status: 3
Reports To: Vizir
Subordinates: Bouncer
Duties: The Keeper of Elysium ensures that neutral spaces remain safe and respected. They enforce peace within these designated areas and respond to breaches of decorum. Their role is essential in maintaining havens of refuge amidst a turbulent city.
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Bouncer

Minimum City Status: 2
Reports To: Keeper of Elysium
Subordinates: None
Duties: Bouncers serve as physical enforcers in Elysium locations. They intervene in conflicts and deter violence through presence and, if necessary, action. Their strength helps preserve the sanctity of protected spaces.
Held By: (2/Keeper)

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Master of the Watch

Minimum City Status: 3
Reports To: Vizir
Subordinates: Scout
Duties: The Master of the Watch oversees espionage, intelligence gathering, and the monitoring of external threats. They track Brood activity, mortal hunters, and foreign Kindred influence. Their strategies protect Savannah from forces that would strike unseen.
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Scout

Minimum City Status: 2
Reports To: Master of the Watch
Subordinates: None
Duties: Scouts act as field operatives trained in stealth and reconnaissance. They infiltrate, observe, and report on developing threats. Scouts often work in isolation, relying on cunning and resourcefulness to survive and inform.
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Title-less

Role: Those who are without a formal title, but may retain individual sway within the City.

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