Count/Countess

Count is a third tier nobility rank, originating from meaning: 'Man of Noble birth, or Rule' and the Scandinavian Jarl, meaning 'Chieftain'. The female equivalent is Countess, which is usually a title granted by marriage. This title is below Duke/Duchess and above that of Viscount/Viscountess. Under feudal rule a country is split into nine equal 'Earldoms' or regions with a 10th reserved for the Monarch in the Capitol. as such Earl, is the lowest tier in which a bid for the Crown can be made. It is not uncommon for Counts to wear a cloth under their coronet to resemble a crown, and jewels replace enameling in the Livery Collar 
Counts could control roughly 20 cantons including their own, and typically could field a garrison of 2,500. If drafted for military service, and the the campaign begins the 41st day of conscription service, the Count could then pass any and all upkeep costs to the Monarch, or Duke commanding.

Appointment

Monarch

Duties

It was the lord's duty to defend the land and the people on it. The lord appointed officials to make sure that the villagers did what they were supposed to, such as farming the lord's land and paying rent in crops, meat, and other foods. Because manors were places of shelter and safety, the lord acted as a judge in the manor court to all the peasants and serfs who were tied to the manor. The lord had the power to punish and fine those who broke laws. It was also the lord's duty to fight for the king, or, more commonly, supply a suitable fighting source.

Responsibilities

Nobles, or lords and ladies were members of the nobility, the highest-ranking class in medieval society. Although they had lots of power, lords did not rule the land and owned manors instead of living in the castle. Lords were essentially at the same level as the monarchs, but they had to listen to the monarch and had an overall respect for them. There was an unspoken agreement that lords were a tiny bit lower in social class than the king and/or queen.

Type

Nobility, Hereditary

Form of Address

The Honorable Lord [Name] of [holding]

Equates to

Marquis, Earl