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'''Voormann''' is the title of the elected head of the nation of [[Perrenland]] | '''Voormann''' or '''voorzitter''' is the title of the elected head of the nation of [[Perrenland]]. | ||
The institution of a voormann was begun by the hero [[Perren]] in [[400 CY]], who was selected as voormann for five consecutive eight-year terms.{{csb|LGG|86}} | |||
A voormamn is addressed as 'Your Gravity'.{{csb|LGG|85}} | |||
The | == Creative origins == | ||
The terms are originally from Dutch, ''voorzitter'' meaning "chairperson" or "president" and ''voormann'' meaning "leader".<ref>"voorman," Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=voorman&oldid=81755298 (accessed March 2, 2025).</ref><ref>"voorzitter," Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=voorzitter&oldid=83560761 (accessed March 2, 2025).</ref> | |||
== Publication history == | |||
The ''Dungeon Master's Guide'' (2024), uses the term ''voorzitter'' for the first time, instead of ''voormann''.{{csb|DMG2024|163}} ''Voorzitter'' is more accurate as a title of a political leader than the general term ''voormann'' which is more frequently a band leader, construction foreman, or supervisor. | |||
==In ''Living Greyhawk'' == | |||
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The voorman is elected, but does have some monarch-like powers.<ref name=perrensite /> The voormann is Commander-in-Chief of the [[Auszug]] (fereral forces, not cantonal), the nation's representative in international politics, and the chairperson of the [[Concatenated Council]].<ref name=perrensite /> | |||
Just like other Concatenated Council members, the voormann also has the ability to "propose legislation, which are considered and ratified by the [[Concatenated Council]], then by the [[House of Grafs]]."<ref name=perrensite>{{cite web |title=Perrenland Gazetteer |url=http://perrenland.rpga-apac.com:80/gazetteer.php |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060512160330/http://www.perrenland.org/politics.php | archivedate= May 12, 2006 |publisher=''[[Living Greyhawk]]'' regional Triad ([[RPGA]]) |date= |dateformat= |accessdate=2 March 2025 |postscript= }}</ref> Only during a state of emergency can the voormann bypass the two-stage procedure of policy ratification, but the declaration of national emergency must first be supported by a majority of Council members.<ref name=perrensite /> | |||
Additionally, the voormann can veto any proposal put forward by any member of the Concatenated Council.<ref name=perrensite /> | |||
Initially, the voormann was also the head of the Shool of the [[Old Kerk]], but this was changed in [[491 CY]]. However, any candidate for the position of voorman must belong to the Old Kerk. | |||
A voormann is elected by the Concatenated Council every eight years. An [[untervoorman]] is appointed by the voorman.<ref name=perrensite /> The election process can take a great deal of time and often involves lengthy debates between council members. The election process takes place in the nations capital, [[Schwartzenbruin]]. | |||
The voormann is protected and served by an order of trusted warriors known as the [[voormansgardt]]. | |||
The voormann in [[591 CY]] is [[Karenin Weisspeer]].{{csb|LGG|85}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:24, 3 March 2025
Voormann or voorzitter is the title of the elected head of the nation of Perrenland.
The institution of a voormann was begun by the hero Perren in 400 CY, who was selected as voormann for five consecutive eight-year terms.[1]
A voormamn is addressed as 'Your Gravity'.[2]
Creative origins
The terms are originally from Dutch, voorzitter meaning "chairperson" or "president" and voormann meaning "leader".[3][4]
Publication history
The Dungeon Master's Guide (2024), uses the term voorzitter for the first time, instead of voormann.[5] Voorzitter is more accurate as a title of a political leader than the general term voormann which is more frequently a band leader, construction foreman, or supervisor.
In Living Greyhawk
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The voorman is elected, but does have some monarch-like powers.[6] The voormann is Commander-in-Chief of the Auszug (fereral forces, not cantonal), the nation's representative in international politics, and the chairperson of the Concatenated Council.[6]
Just like other Concatenated Council members, the voormann also has the ability to "propose legislation, which are considered and ratified by the Concatenated Council, then by the House of Grafs."[6] Only during a state of emergency can the voormann bypass the two-stage procedure of policy ratification, but the declaration of national emergency must first be supported by a majority of Council members.[6] Additionally, the voormann can veto any proposal put forward by any member of the Concatenated Council.[6]
Initially, the voormann was also the head of the Shool of the Old Kerk, but this was changed in 491 CY. However, any candidate for the position of voorman must belong to the Old Kerk.
A voormann is elected by the Concatenated Council every eight years. An untervoorman is appointed by the voorman.[6] The election process can take a great deal of time and often involves lengthy debates between council members. The election process takes place in the nations capital, Schwartzenbruin.
The voormann is protected and served by an order of trusted warriors known as the voormansgardt.
The voormann in 591 CY is Karenin Weisspeer.[2]
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.86.
- ↑ a b Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.85.
- ↑ "voorman," Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=voorman&oldid=81755298 (accessed March 2, 2025).
- ↑ "voorzitter," Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=voorzitter&oldid=83560761 (accessed March 2, 2025).
- ↑ Dungeon Master's Guide (2024), p.163.
- ↑ a b c d e f Perrenland Gazetteer. Living Greyhawk regional Triad (RPGA). Archived from the original on May 12, 2006. Retrieved on 2 March 2025.
Bibliography
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
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