After arriving in the Sunset Lands, Aaron immediately launched a sweeping overhaul of his viscounty.
The Sunset Lands covered roughly 200 square kilometers and had about 2,500 registered households. With the 500 immigrant households Lady Laeral had provided, the total came to approximately 3,000 households, with a registered population of over 26,000.
Naturally, Aaron himself served as lord.
Next, Aaron established his own court, devising a series of court offices and forming his Cabinet.
First, Aaron appointed Miss Eleanor Dinefleur-though everyone preferred to call her Lady Eleanor Salian-as High Priestess of the Sunset Lands, responsible for all Church-related affairs. He also authorized her to chair Cabinet meetings and decide major matters in his absence. She could fairly be called second only to Aaron.
Norrington, a Paladin sworn to the Oath of Vengeance, became Inspector General. This Purple Dragon Knight had distinguished himself during the Fire of Suzail, so Aaron had requested his transfer from the Purple Dragons. Norrington was also willing to follow Aaron and build something worthwhile.
Barrel Moonflower of Evermeet became the magical adviser. The plump Sun Elf had already begun playing dice, darts, and cards with the locals.
Kimgon Firepattern of the Church of Moradin became master builder. The white-bearded Dwarf was already leading the engineering crews in their construction work.
Maximian Suplin became the warehouse keeper. As an ascetic Monk of the Sword Saint Sect, Aaron's older paternal cousin was well suited to the position.
The Half-Orc Doherty Blood Sword became Weapon Master.
Aaron's older maternal cousin Robert became the court secretary.
Knight Protector Fiolena became captain of the guard.
Naturally, the Master craftsman Fojal Wilhelm became master artisan.
Aaron's younger paternal cousin Anna Suplin became medical officer.
Two posts remained vacant: master archer and chief justice. Aaron decided to find suitable candidates later.
At last,