[Ayleth Payne]

I disagree that someone being Queen or King puts them on a pedestal over other characters. RP is really no different than acting. So whoever is playing the part of Queen is acting the part. It's no different than a movie or a production of Shakespeare. Someone has to play King Henry V, that doesn't mean the other parts are not important or that the actor playing King Henry V belongs on a pedestal. If we stay true to the idea of RP then our characters are not extensions of our identities, they are just parts we play in this fictional setting.

If there is a King or Queen that acts tyrannical then there would certainly be a revolt among the members of the guild. The power though lies in the Council and in essence the Queen or King is just an RP device, and a character that has an RP role to play in the guild narrative but not a character that can tell other members what to do.

I think you misunderstood what I meant. the issue I have is if the king/queen becomes inactive or leaves and they have no heir then the kingdom crumbles or members dispute who should take over etc.. I've seen it happen and it is not something I wish to partake in again, I'm not saying it won't work, just it is not the type of thing I would get into. I prefer to have more of a military type structure, so lead can easily move down the ranks.