HOW TO: Royalty

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Here are some things to consider when writing about royalty:

 - How is the throne inherited? How strict are the traditions concerning transfers of power? How is the order of succession determined? Can commoners become royalty?

 - How are heirs trained?

 - How much, if at all, are marriages for power/political ties favoured over marriages for love? How common are arranged marriages?

 - What are the biggest threats to their positions?

 - How good is their relationship with their subjects?

 - What is their preferred method of interacting with their subjects? Do they prefer to interact with them directly or indirectly?

 - How long has the monarchy been in power? How did it originally gain that power?

 - What special etiquette is required when dealing with royalty? How strict is it?

 - How are princess and/or princesses that aren't first in line for the throne handled? Are they given special responsibilities in the hopes of discouraging resentment?

 - How do they deal with assassination attempts?

 - How do they spend their wealth? Why do they prioritise certain aspects of their kingdom's well being over others?

 - Would they rather inspire love or fear in their subjects?

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