House Elevation
Posted by Apostate on 10/08/19
Q: Why would a liege house ever permit promotion? don't they then lose income?
A: Traditionally, it is considered a matter of gaining a powerful ally rather than keeping a diminished and resentful vassal, but traditionally the liege house's consent is treated as no more than a formality, and the new liege, crown, and faith are the ones that truly matter. It is roughly the equivalent of asking at a wedding if someone has a reason to object. It would only be if there is some compelling reason that is unknown to the Crown or Faith or the new Liege that would make elevation dishonorable and scorned, and should be rejected, such as terrible crimes that have been concealed. Otherwise, an old liege's consent is considered pro forma, and if they objected, they really should have tried to prevent them from becoming powerful enough to warrant recognition as their social equal.
A: Traditionally, it is considered a matter of gaining a powerful ally rather than keeping a diminished and resentful vassal, but traditionally the liege house's consent is treated as no more than a formality, and the new liege, crown, and faith are the ones that truly matter. It is roughly the equivalent of asking at a wedding if someone has a reason to object. It would only be if there is some compelling reason that is unknown to the Crown or Faith or the new Liege that would make elevation dishonorable and scorned, and should be rejected, such as terrible crimes that have been concealed. Otherwise, an old liege's consent is considered pro forma, and if they objected, they really should have tried to prevent them from becoming powerful enough to warrant recognition as their social equal.