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[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Indeed, an excellent article. My favourite line:

The Thain was the nominal Head of State for the Shire, and had the authority to summon the moot and muster in times of emergency, but this was mostly ceremonial, given the lack of emergencies.