I'm writing a fictitious light novel based on medieval era, perhaps around 14th century where people battled with swards, not yet with guns. In the story, a king makes an announcement throughout his kingdom. To do so, what's the natural way of the announcement?
Were notification boards/bulletin boards used?
Were messages engraved directly on wooden boards? Or some sort of papers, such as parchment, were used?
If parchment was used, was it weatherable?
Not many people around that time might be able to read written words, I guess. So they didn't use bulletin boards at all? Rather, a public servant read out a message paper in front of villagers? (Before this announcement, the public servant has to walk around the village on his horse notifying people that there will be a public announcement)
Please note that this question is for a fiction. It doesn't have to be strictly based on facts. So any suggestion that could naturally fit in the fictitious story would be fine.
Thank you!
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