Noble Ranks
There is a structure to the names of nobles
Noble Ranking:
Each of the 1st Houses controls a nation worth of land, and their titles are Kings and Queens. They each also controls a CityCastle or Metropolises, which gives each of them a significant power to wield. Be that in tax revenues, diplomatic and military might. The difference between a citycastle and a castle with a city nearby, is the scale of which the two are intertwined and how each of them influences the other. The influences are Tradesmen, caravans, general business entrepreneurship, defensive systems of walls, men and other structures, and the populations.
The difference between Grand Duke, Archduke and Duke. The current leader of a 1st House becomes crowned as Duke, when or if his father or mother dies or abdicates. In the case of Abdication the former Duke becomes Archduke, and the former becomes Grand Duke. If all three generations are alive. Some Houses have a traditions of abdicating, and allowing the younger more capable generation of stepping up. House Goldenstein, House Dragonclaw, House Ravenshadow and House Vaughey are upholding this tradition. The title is more of an honorary than functional, though if called upon the former Dukes and Duchess' can perform their duty if able. They may take up a diplomatic role and representation rather than a leadership role, again pending if they are able to perform. Age, Stress and other factors may have left the individual in a less than capable state of mind and body.
These are titles usually reserved for the first in line to the inheritance and the title of King / Queen. They are the ones bearing most of the weight and requirements, pending the structure of the house in question. The remaining siblings get the title of
The siblings of the Grand Prince / Princess, live a less strenuous existance. Though they may be required to step up and perform certain duties. Those may involve temporarily take up the mantle of leadership of the kingdom, if the King, Queen, Grand Prince, Grand Princess are out of town for official business or otherwise incapable of leading. In the ofcase that the Grand Prince/Princess should die, then the next in line will be elevated to Grand title.
In setting:
If you weren't in the first line of lineage, but you were an (first) uncle or aunt, then you may take up the title of Marquess. Pending how you perform your duties and activities, then the House may grant you more leverage action in performing for the House.
Wiki:
Count (feminine: countess) is a historical title of nobility in certain European countries, varying in relative status, generally of middling rank in the hierarchy of nobility.[1] Especially in earlier medieval periods the term often implied not only a certain status, but also that the count had specific responsibilities or offices. The etymologically related English term "county" denoted the territories associated with some countships, but not all. Although the term count was not generally used in England, after the 1066 conquest by the Normans, various European terms for count eventually became the normal translations used for the English title of earl, and the wives of earls are still referred to as countesses. In Setting:
If you were further away from the lineage than first uncles and aunts, but still performs your duties and obligations, the House may grant you the use of Count / Countess of the House.
Earl (/ɜːrl, ɜːrəl/)[1] is a rank of the nobility in the United Kingdom. The title originates in the Old English word eorl, meaning "a man of noble birth or rank".[2] The word is cognate with the Scandinavian form jarl, and meant "chieftain", particularly a chieftain set to rule a territory in a king's stead. After the Norman Conquest, it became the equivalent of the continental count (in England in the earlier period, it was more akin to a duke; in Scotland, it assimilated the concept of mormaer). Alternative names for the rank equivalent to "earl" or "count" in the nobility structure are used in other countries, such as the hakushaku (伯爵) of the post-restoration Japanese Imperial era. In Setting:
If you are maintaining one of the villages within a Duke's domain, but aren't a noble yourself, other than by family. Then your title will be Earl of town name of House name domain. You will have the power to enact local legislation within your domain.
Wiki:
A viscount (/ˈvaɪkaʊnt/ ⓘ VY-kownt, for male[1]) or viscountess (/ˈvaɪkaʊntɪs/, for female[2]) is a title used in certain European countries for a noble of varying status. The status and any domain held by a viscount is a viscountcy. In many countries, a viscount, and its historical equivalents, was a non-hereditary, administrative or judicial position[when?] and did not develop into a hereditary title until later, when times of central authority weakness permitted the entrenchment of these privileges, usually over a gradual period.[3] In the case of French viscounts, the title is sometimes left untranslated as vicomte [vi.kɔ̃t].
In Setting:
Should your Baron title as a third noble house endure across multiple generations without dissolution, reaching the 3rd or 4th generation, and yet you haven't elevated your house to the status of a 2nd House Dukeship, you would be recognized as a Viscount. This designation not only underscores the significance of having three generations behind you but also reflects the proximity to attaining the esteemed position of a 2nd house.
Wiki:
Baron is a rank of nobility or title of honour, often hereditary, in various European countries, either current or historical. The female equivalent is baroness. Typically, the title denotes an aristocrat who ranks higher than a lord or knight, but lower than a viscount or count. Often, barons hold their fief – their lands and income – directly from the monarch. Barons are less often the vassals of other nobles. In many kingdoms, they were entitled to wear a smaller form of a crown called a coronet. The term originates from the Latin term barō, via Old French. The use of the title baron came to England via the Norman Conquest of 1066, then the Normans brought the title to Scotland and Italy. It later spread to Scandinavian and Slavic lands. In Setting:
You've recently attained your noble title as a member of a third house or are a second-generation noble. Regardless of the specifics, the journey ahead is formidable, marking just the beginning of your challenges. Acutely aware of the trials your parents faced – trials in which you were personally involved – the mission is clear: as a noble, you must augment what's been bestowed upon you, whether by your own efforts or the endeavors of your forebears. Perhaps you possess only a Mansion, command a few loyal men, oversee a village, or manage a piece of farmland from which to cultivate both your wealth and legacy.
In Setting:
Children of nobles are addressed as Lords and Ladies, it is also a general catch-all for any noble. While children don't have the right to correct any misnomer in title, those above may correct any mistitle that has occured. Most don't bother with the issue, unless you are supposed to know such as being presented at noble gatherings.
- Emperor / Empress
- King / Queen
- Grand Duke / Duchess
- Grand Prince / Princess
- Archduke / Archduchess
- Duke / Duchess
- Prince / Princess
- Marquess / Marchioness
- Count/Countess ; Earl
- Viscount / Viscountess
- Baron / Baroness
- Knight
- Lord / Lady
- Sir / Madam - A general catch all for anyone above your station.
- Lord / Lady / Mylord / Mylady - A noble catch all
Emperor / Empress
noun em·per·or ˈem-pər-ər -prər : the ruler of an empire Etymology Middle English emperour "emperor," from early French emperur (same meaning), from Latin imperator "commander" (title assumed by Caesar Augustus), from imperare "to command" Word Origin The word emperor is a general word for a ruler having total control of a country or region. There are similar words for such all-powerful rulers in various countries: the Caesars in ancient Rome, the czars in Russia, the kaisers in Germany. All these terms go back to one source: the first of the emperors of the Roman lands, known as Imperator Caesar Augustus. Augustus (whose name was really a title, meaning "honorable") was the adopted son of the great Roman general and ruler Julius Caesar. Augustus took the family name Caesar as part of his official name. Later emperors of Rome also used the name Caesar to show that they were heirs to the throne. This is how the word Caesar came to be used to mean "an emperor of Rome." The word Caesar was spelled kaisar and later kaiser in the Germanic languages of Europe. It is from this word that we got our English word kaiser for "a ruler in Germany." Through the Russian word tsar', which also came from the Germanic word kaisar, we got our English word czar, meaning "a ruler in Russia." Use of the word emperor itself can also be traced back to Imperator Caesar Augustus. The Latin word imperator was originally a title given to great Roman generals. The word meant "commander," and it was derived from the verb imperare "to command." It is because Augustus, the first Roman emperor, used imperator as a title that we use emperor as we do today. In Settings: While King Georguy Thamas Ober Vaughey of Port Haethwy is technically an Emperor, House Vaughey hasn't been using the title in an attempt to remain equal with the other 12 Houses ( The 12 Power Houses ). King / Queen Etymology Middle English, from Old English cyning; akin to Old High German kuning king, Old English cynn kin In Setting:Each of the 1st Houses controls a nation worth of land, and their titles are Kings and Queens. They each also controls a CityCastle or Metropolises, which gives each of them a significant power to wield. Be that in tax revenues, diplomatic and military might. The difference between a citycastle and a castle with a city nearby, is the scale of which the two are intertwined and how each of them influences the other. The influences are Tradesmen, caravans, general business entrepreneurship, defensive systems of walls, men and other structures, and the populations.
Duke / Duchess
Etymology Noun Middle English, from Anglo-French duc, from Latin duc-, dux, from ducere to lead In setting:The difference between Grand Duke, Archduke and Duke. The current leader of a 1st House becomes crowned as Duke, when or if his father or mother dies or abdicates. In the case of Abdication the former Duke becomes Archduke, and the former becomes Grand Duke. If all three generations are alive. Some Houses have a traditions of abdicating, and allowing the younger more capable generation of stepping up. House Goldenstein, House Dragonclaw, House Ravenshadow and House Vaughey are upholding this tradition. The title is more of an honorary than functional, though if called upon the former Dukes and Duchess' can perform their duty if able. They may take up a diplomatic role and representation rather than a leadership role, again pending if they are able to perform. Age, Stress and other factors may have left the individual in a less than capable state of mind and body.
Grand Prince and Princess
In Setting:These are titles usually reserved for the first in line to the inheritance and the title of King / Queen. They are the ones bearing most of the weight and requirements, pending the structure of the house in question. The remaining siblings get the title of
Prince and Princess
In Setting:The siblings of the Grand Prince / Princess, live a less strenuous existance. Though they may be required to step up and perform certain duties. Those may involve temporarily take up the mantle of leadership of the kingdom, if the King, Queen, Grand Prince, Grand Princess are out of town for official business or otherwise incapable of leading. In the ofcase that the Grand Prince/Princess should die, then the next in line will be elevated to Grand title.
Marquees / Marchioness
(wiki/Marquess)In setting:
If you weren't in the first line of lineage, but you were an (first) uncle or aunt, then you may take up the title of Marquess. Pending how you perform your duties and activities, then the House may grant you more leverage action in performing for the House.
Count / Countess
(wiki/Count)Wiki:
Count (feminine: countess) is a historical title of nobility in certain European countries, varying in relative status, generally of middling rank in the hierarchy of nobility.[1] Especially in earlier medieval periods the term often implied not only a certain status, but also that the count had specific responsibilities or offices. The etymologically related English term "county" denoted the territories associated with some countships, but not all. Although the term count was not generally used in England, after the 1066 conquest by the Normans, various European terms for count eventually became the normal translations used for the English title of earl, and the wives of earls are still referred to as countesses. In Setting:
If you were further away from the lineage than first uncles and aunts, but still performs your duties and obligations, the House may grant you the use of Count / Countess of the House.
Earl
( wiki/Earl ) Wiki:Earl (/ɜːrl, ɜːrəl/)[1] is a rank of the nobility in the United Kingdom. The title originates in the Old English word eorl, meaning "a man of noble birth or rank".[2] The word is cognate with the Scandinavian form jarl, and meant "chieftain", particularly a chieftain set to rule a territory in a king's stead. After the Norman Conquest, it became the equivalent of the continental count (in England in the earlier period, it was more akin to a duke; in Scotland, it assimilated the concept of mormaer). Alternative names for the rank equivalent to "earl" or "count" in the nobility structure are used in other countries, such as the hakushaku (伯爵) of the post-restoration Japanese Imperial era. In Setting:
If you are maintaining one of the villages within a Duke's domain, but aren't a noble yourself, other than by family. Then your title will be Earl of town name of House name domain. You will have the power to enact local legislation within your domain.
Viscount / Viscountess
(wiki/Viscount)Wiki:
A viscount (/ˈvaɪkaʊnt/ ⓘ VY-kownt, for male[1]) or viscountess (/ˈvaɪkaʊntɪs/, for female[2]) is a title used in certain European countries for a noble of varying status. The status and any domain held by a viscount is a viscountcy. In many countries, a viscount, and its historical equivalents, was a non-hereditary, administrative or judicial position[when?] and did not develop into a hereditary title until later, when times of central authority weakness permitted the entrenchment of these privileges, usually over a gradual period.[3] In the case of French viscounts, the title is sometimes left untranslated as vicomte [vi.kɔ̃t].
In Setting:
Should your Baron title as a third noble house endure across multiple generations without dissolution, reaching the 3rd or 4th generation, and yet you haven't elevated your house to the status of a 2nd House Dukeship, you would be recognized as a Viscount. This designation not only underscores the significance of having three generations behind you but also reflects the proximity to attaining the esteemed position of a 2nd house.
Baron / Baroness
( wiki/Baron)Wiki:
Baron is a rank of nobility or title of honour, often hereditary, in various European countries, either current or historical. The female equivalent is baroness. Typically, the title denotes an aristocrat who ranks higher than a lord or knight, but lower than a viscount or count. Often, barons hold their fief – their lands and income – directly from the monarch. Barons are less often the vassals of other nobles. In many kingdoms, they were entitled to wear a smaller form of a crown called a coronet. The term originates from the Latin term barō, via Old French. The use of the title baron came to England via the Norman Conquest of 1066, then the Normans brought the title to Scotland and Italy. It later spread to Scandinavian and Slavic lands. In Setting:
You've recently attained your noble title as a member of a third house or are a second-generation noble. Regardless of the specifics, the journey ahead is formidable, marking just the beginning of your challenges. Acutely aware of the trials your parents faced – trials in which you were personally involved – the mission is clear: as a noble, you must augment what's been bestowed upon you, whether by your own efforts or the endeavors of your forebears. Perhaps you possess only a Mansion, command a few loyal men, oversee a village, or manage a piece of farmland from which to cultivate both your wealth and legacy.
Lord / Lady
In Setting:
Children of nobles are addressed as Lords and Ladies, it is also a general catch-all for any noble. While children don't have the right to correct any misnomer in title, those above may correct any mistitle that has occured. Most don't bother with the issue, unless you are supposed to know such as being presented at noble gatherings.
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