The day to day workings of an island like Stonewater Bay can be complicated. While the best interests of one may conflict with the best interests of another it is imperative that most things come to a vote so that arguments do not arise, leading to unrest among those who may inhabit or visit the island.
As such, a council of both men and women, as nominated by their peers, have been given the right to speak for everyone.
Seven positions are available on the Privateers Republic. Each one in charge of an integral part of the islands operations. These seven individuals speak for everyone, making sure all of their voices are heard.
Four times a year everyone with interest on the island can gather in the Republic House. It is at this time that nominations for each position will be spoken aloud for everyone to hear. Any individual may nominate someone for the available positions, whether that be someone new or the individual who has already been in said position. After all nominations have been spoken for a majority rules vote will commence, ushering in the new or repeating members of the Privateers Republic.
A teal colored pin kept on the chest or lapels of each members shirt denotes their position on the council. Each pin is teal in color, bearing a large white Starfish with a matching white border.
The title for a Noble of varying status, it is meant to convey an approximate rank intermediate between the highest and lowest titles of nobility. The Countess wields administrative authority over several Stormwind owned Baronies in place of the King, Stonewater Bay being one of them. She effectively sits on the ‘throne of commerce’ for the Bay, ensuring the day to day workings of the Island are seen to by those appointed to leadership roles.
(Countess is not a nominated position and will be held by Cordielia unless story dictates otherwise.)
Held By: Cordielia Newmont
⚖️ === Master of Coin === ⚖️
The Master of Coin is one of the most important positions on the Stonewater Bay Privateers Republic. The Master of Coin is in charge of the island treasury, advises the Countess on financial matters, and is responsible for raising money to meet the Islands’s needs. It is also the job of the Master of Coin to ensure that the Treasury is secure at all times. The Master of Coin works side by side with the Trade Master, assisting him/her in whatever way they may need.
Currently Held By: Savant Du Villalobos
⚔️ === Sergeant at Arms === ⚔️
Even on an island primarily inhabited by Pirates, one must have a code of conduct. To ensure that order and civility is maintained on the island, a Sergeant at Arms is needed. It is the job of the SaA to keep the peace, settle disputes, and take those who may break the laws and rule of Stonewater Bay into custody. Because of the nature of the island and the goings on there, those that break the islands laws are given a trial there. Unless the crime is tremendous, all rules breakers will be dealt with by the Privateers Republic and not turned over to Stormwind or her military. The SaA serves as both Judge, Jury, and at times, Executioner.
Currently Held By: -open-
💉 === Chief Medical Officer === 💉
Certain lines of work often times lead to certain levels of danger. These dangers can often lead to injuries that can be both minor and life threatening. Stonewater Bay sees many men and women who tend to partake in these dangerous lines of work. It’s the Chief Medical Officer’s duty to ensure patients receive the highest quality treatment without asking any questions. The main jobs of the CMO are providing healthcare and hiring, evaluating, and training other medical professionals.
Currently Held By: Dai Xiang Grandguard
💖 === Madam/Brothel Owner === 💖
Entertainment of some kind is a must in Stonewater Bay. It is a well known fact that most Pirates, Mercenaries, and Seafaring folk have a penchant for Brothels and Taverns. Pretty ladies and fine drinks keep the men an women of Stonewater Bay singing well into the morning hours. It is the Madam/Tavern Owners job to ensure that the island has adequate entertainment, ensuring that everyone is happy.
(Madam / Brothel Owner will only be a nominated position when a ‘brothel themed’ guild is not present on the Island, or if the current guild becomes inactive.)
Currently Held By: -open-
Individual in charge of operating the Trade House. This person deals with each person who comes to buy, sell, and trade wares on the island. Each deal goes through the Trade House and therefore, also through the Trade Master. Together, the Trade Master works hand in hand with the Master of Coin. Ensuring all debts are paid by Pirate, Merchant, and Trader alike.
Currently Held By: -open-
⚓️ === Harbor Master === ⚓️
It is a Harbor Masters job to oversee the maintenance and provision of navigational aids within the Bay, co-ordinate responses to emergencies at sea, inspect all vessels and oversee other maritime services. The Harbor Master will also have the power to detain the ships or vessels of individuals who have committed criminal acts on the island. The Harbor Master also make sure the position of Shipwright is filled.
Currently Held By: -open-
The Stonewater Bay Traders are meant to be a collective of guilds and individuals who come together to create story through roleplay. One of the many aspects of this island is the Privateers Republic. The Privateers Republic is a council of in and out of character individuals who form the governing body of the island.
The island itself is land control by the Alliance and is a province of Stormwind under King Anduin Wrynn. The Countess in charge of this island is Cordielia Newmont.
It is the goal of the founding members of this project to ensure that everyone involved feels like they have a voice. To ensure that no one person has control over things, a council of individuals will come together to govern the island. This council will be known as the Privateers Republic.
The first round of people on the Privateers Republic will be on a first come, first serve basis, with priority given to those who assisted in getting the project off the ground and available to all. Every three months after that a meeting of all those involved will take place. It is at these meetings that individuals can be nominated to step into the available positions on the Republic.
At this time the only requirement to be nominated for a position is that you are an active roleplayer in good standing with the community on WRA. Over time this may change as it is also the job of those on the council to bring forth ideas and suggestions that benefit the project on both an in and out of character level.