An Alderman was a high ranking civilian official in the country of Kashkur. A council of them ran the town of Anvegad, and had the authority to marry people.[1]
History[]
Siege of Anvil Gate[]
During the Siege of Anvil Gate, Alderman Buyal Casani led the council of Aldermen in the town. He co-ordinated with Captain Ranald Sander and Lt. Victor Hoffman to keep the civilian population calm and organized.[2] One of the Aldermen later married Sgt. Samuel Byrne and Sheraya Byrne.[3] As the civilian leaders of the town, the Aldermen were also expected to carry out legal punishments, however Casani refused to execute a man who had stolen rations from the garrison.[4]
Known Aldermen[]
Behind the Scenes[]
Alderman is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions founded upon English law. The term may be titular, denoting a high-ranking member of a borough or county council, or denote a council member chosen by the elected members themselves rather than by popular vote.[5]
References[]
- ↑ Gears of War: Anvil Gate pg 240
- ↑ Gears of War: Anvil Gate pg 224-225
- ↑ Gears of War: Anvil Gate pg 226, 240
- ↑ Gears of War: Anvil Gate pg 407-412
- ↑ "Alderman". Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2010. <http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alderman>. 2010. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alderman. Retrieved 11 January 2010.