ANST - principalities, populace, and percentages

[Dottie Elliott]

>Baronies and Provinces. Baronies and provinces are large branches within
>  and subject to the administration of a kingdom (and principality, if
>  any). They are alike in status and in the ability to administer other
>  branches within their borders, but differ in that baronies possess
>  ceremonial representatives appointed by the Crown and therefore have the
>  ability to create and administer awards, while provinces do not. (See
>  VII.B.4.) A branch or contiguous group of branches may petition for
>  baronial or provincial status at the members' option, subject to the
>  approval of the Crown and (if applicable) the Coronet, if the resulting
>  entity meets the requirements listed below.
>---

Provinces are baronies without a Baron and Baroness. As I understand 
things and have seen it used, it could not hold baronies within it. This 
is primarily used for groups that want baronial status but do not wish 
for whatever reason to deal with choosing a baron and baroness.  

Clarissa
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