CK3 Court Positions

81 Court Positions

A complete and up-to-date searchable list of all CK3 court positions.

Court positions are roles a ruler can appoint courtiers to — such as physician, bodyguard, or antiquarian — each granting bonuses in exchange for a salary.

	Description
Akolouthos	The Akolouthos commands much of the Byzantine imperial guard, including the famed Varangians, who are most willing to die honorably for their master.
Antiquarian	The Antiquarian is responsible for the upkeep, care, and procurement of artifacts.
Archer Captain	The Archer Captain commands the camp's bowmen. They are responsible for the contingent's leadership, training, and tactics.
Armorer	The Armorer is a smith who specializes in helmets and maile. They are responsible for making and mending the garb of the men-at-arms and horses.
Bodyguard	A Bodyguard is the final line of defense against any and all attackers. Where their charge goes they follow, and they will not hesitate to put themselves in the way of any danger that might be lurking out there.
Bookmaker
Camelry Captain	The Camelry Captain commands the camp's camel-riders. They are responsible for the contingent's leadership, training, and tactics.
Camp Priest	The Camp Priest offers spiritual support to the camp.
Caravan Master	The Caravan Master assists you when traveling and takes charge of all itineraries. They aim to ensure you arrive at your destination safely and on-time.
Champion Charioteer	The Champion Charioteer is a professional chariot racer, sponsored by their employer.
Cherbi	A Cherbi oversees the Kheshig, guaranteeing the safety of their liege. As the head of their liege's safety, it is one of the most prestigious positions in the clan.
Chief Cook	The Chief Cook rustles up hearty grub, keeping the camp well fed and in good spirits. They are also responsible for preparing the officers' meals.
Chief Engineer	The Chief Engineer is responsible for all tasks requiring a knowledge of mechanisms and machinery. They build and repair siege weapons, and instruct the men in their use.
Chief Eunuch	The Chief Eunuch is a trusted servant responsible for the eunuchs at court. Not much goes on that they don't hear about, both among the servants and the royals.
Chief Forager	The Chief Forager is tasked with supplementing the camp's provisions. They are responsible for organizing parties to gather fare from the local area.
Chief Qadi	The Chief Qadi is the ultimate judge of the realm, responsible for applying Islamic law in various disputes and legal matters.
Court Artificer	A Court Artificer is someone who's proven themselves able to craft great things. While they mostly lull around in your court, the hope is for inspiration to strike once more.
Court Brahmin	A venerable priest found in Hindu and Buddhist courts alike, the Court Brahmin is responsible for performing rituals, overseeing ceremonies, and promoting the legitimacy of the ruler.
Court Brewmaster	The Court Brewmaster is a representative chosen to interact directly with the brewers of the realm, to ensure the liege can get their hands on the best of brews.
Court Chronicler	The Court Chronicler is tasked with dedicating the deeds of their employer to paper.
Court Gardener	The Court Gardener is responsible for the well-being of the gardens belonging to their liege, pouring time and skill into making them truly flourish.
Court Jester	A Court Jester – a fool – is there to entertain both their Liege and any guests visiting the court. While a clever turn of phrase can be appreciated from time to time a nasty fall always wins laughter.
Court Musician	A Court Musician is an artist who sings and plays instruments to entertain their Liege and the court.
Court Poet	The Court Poet is a connoisseur of words and verse, providing their Liege and all at court with entertainment, intellectual stimulation, and emotional experiences.
Court Scholar	Representing the intellectual corpus of your realm, the Court Scholar aids the discovery of future innovations.
Cultural Emissary	The purpose of the Cultural Emissary is to promote understanding between different cultures by way of celebration and reverence.
Cup-Bearer	A Cup-Bearer is responsible for pouring drinks at the royal table and to make sure that no one's cup ever runs dry.
Department Aide	Within the upper echelons of the celestial government, a large array of bureaucrats is required. Hand-picked by the head of each department, they ensure everything runs smoothly.
Elephantry Captain	The Elephantry Captain commands the camp's mahouts. They are responsible for the contingent's leadership, training, and tactics.
Eparch	The Eparch is the main administrator and ultimate authority of the capital, second only to the reigning monarch.
Executioner	Executioners are criminals who, in exchange for their freedom, have to execute any and all enemies to the throne. Some would call it an honor, some a burden.
Favored Minister	The Favored Minister is the chosen favorite councillor of a celestial son of heaven and is granted the freedom to run their ministry as they wish.
Fire Dragon Engineer	The Fire Dragon Engineer is a master of firearms, furnishing troops with formidable flame-belching instruments of war.
Food Taster	A Food Taster has the solemn duty to ensure that their Liege's plate never is touched by poison, and if some nefarious powder or liquid nevertheless makes it into the meal... Well, that's why the food taster has to taste the food before the meal begins.
Foreign Emissary	A Foreign Emissary is recruited from afar to impress their liege's court with exotic stories, and to act as a diplomat to neighboring leaders.
Garden Hermit	The Garden Hermit is someone that will inhabit your castle grounds and entertain your guests with prophecies and riddles. Some say they may be actual mystics.
Garuda	This knight has sworn to fulfill the will of his liege or die trying. Just as the mythological Garuda bird bore the weight of Vishnu, the Garuda warriors bear the sovereignty of the monarch.
Grand Guardian	The Grand Guardian is the sword and shield of the realm, revered for their martial experience and strategic insight.
Grand Mentor	The Grand Mentor attends to the edification of the ruling family, and is tasked with the weighty duty of ensuring that the next generation lives up to the august examples of their forebears.
Grand Preceptor	The Grand Preceptor's is the moral pillar of their court, their duty to serve as a beacon of righteousness for all others to admire and emulate.
Guru	A guru serves as both counselor and sage, advising rulers on earthly concerns and sacred truths.
Head Groom	The Head Groom is charged with the livery of the camp's horses and beasts of burden. They are responsible for the animal's provender, care, and tack.
Head Porter	The Head Porter is in charge of transporting the camp and all its provisions. They ensure everything arrives at the next destination in one piece.
Heavy Cavalry Captain	The Heavy Cavalry Captain commands the camp's armored chargers. They are responsible for the contingent's leadership, training, and tactics.
Heavy Infantry Captain	The Heavy Infantry Captain commands the camp's armored battle-line. They are responsible for the contingent's leadership, training, and tactics.
High Almoner	The High Almoner is in charge of distributing alms to the deserving poor and other subjects in need.
Horse Archer Captain	The Horse Archer Captain commands the camp's mounted skirmishers. They are responsible for the contingent's leadership, training, and tactics.
Huntsman	The Huntsman is an acolyte in the ways of the horn, hound, and bow. They are responsible for planning and leading the camp's hunting expeditions.
Keeper of the Harem	The Keeper of the Harem occupies a position of no small importance in the imperial harem, supervising everything from the concubines' garments to the auspicious scheduling of imperial intercourse.
Keeper of the Horses	The Keeper of the Horses is a prestigious position in charge of their liege's steeds and stables.

Akolouthos

Antiquarian

Archer Captain

Armorer

Bodyguard

Bookmaker

Camelry Captain

Camp Priest

Caravan Master

Champion Charioteer

Cherbi

Chief Cook

Chief Engineer

Chief Eunuch

Chief Forager

Chief Qadi

Court Artificer

Court Brahmin

Court Brewmaster

Court Chronicler

Court Gardener

Court Jester

Court Musician

Court Poet

Court Scholar

Cultural Emissary

Cup-Bearer

Department Aide

Elephantry Captain

Eparch

Executioner

Favored Minister

Fire Dragon Engineer

Food Taster

Foreign Emissary

Garden Hermit

Garuda

Grand Guardian

Grand Mentor

Grand Preceptor

Guru

Head Groom

Head Porter

Heavy Cavalry Captain

Heavy Infantry Captain

High Almoner

Horse Archer Captain

Huntsman

Keeper of the Harem

Keeper of the Horses