Bringing the History Back Into Fantasy

Keep in mind that in many societies, censor was an official position, and who better to hold it than your main character? The same goes for Master of Revels and tax farmer. Think of the adventures to be had from there. Running the mint though . . . won't the readers get tired if every plot is about counterfeiting or milling? How about going to look over mines with a view toward establishing a new metal source and then ghosts?

The Needs of Court

"Where is my marshal?" the king asked.
"Here, sire."
"Why aren't you fighting? You are dismissed. Where is my treasurer?"
"Here, sire."
"I see no treasure. You are dismissed. Where is my master of revels?"
"Here, sire."
"There is not the slightest sound of revelry in my palace. You are dismissed. Where is my master of mischief?"
"Here, sire."
"I have encountered no . . . wait, where are you?"
"Actually, sire, I am here. I hired a page to say 'here, sire' for me."
"Outstanding! You are now a duke. Where is my chamberlain?"
"Here, sire."
"I don't know what a chamberlain does. Find out."
Thus the chamberlain set forth, but nobody knew what he was supposed to be doing. They say on the night of the full moon you can sometimes hear him asking what his job is.
Finis