Huscing

The Huscing is the traditional parliament of the Kingdom of Aldemar, and later the High Lordship of Aldemar. The term 'Huscing' originates from 'Hohuskung', meaning 'house of the king' in Old Aldeman.

The Huscing was founded by Alberon, King of Aldemar after the Aldeman Interregnum: a disastrous civil war following the death of Alderic the Great, who left no succession laws. The civil war resulted in the secession of the Kingdom of Hetzburg and a severe loss of prestige for the monarchy. To restore his prestige and to create a legal form of elective succession, the Huscing first comprised fifty Aldeman river lords. Over the course of the next three-hundred years, the figure systematically dwindled down to fewer than ten.

In 7 BU, the Huscing was disbanded by Harold II of Aldemar. In 6 AU, following Somnar the Great's successes in the Kingdom of Cyngvar, Harold was deposed by his vassals, who subsequently swore fealty to Somnar with the promise that the traditions of the Huscing could be restored. The first High Steward of Aldemar was elected in 7 AU, Victor Erdest.