Amnian Social Ranks

There is a strict system of rankings within Amnian society as shown below:

Ore—the lowest rank. Used to mean filthy or criminal, and strongly insulting.

Bronze—the working class. Could also be used to mean a low-rank imposter.

Copper—acceptable working class.

Steel—best of the working class, or military.

Silver—a rising merchant or one with much potential.

Gold—one whose wealth was inherited, or one who was wealthy without business sense.

Platinum—the head of a mercantile house.

Adamantine—the highest self-made rank.

Mithral—perfection. The highest possible rank.

Those who rise or fall through the ranks is dictated by the whims and perceptions of the Council of Five and enforced by a group of officials know only as The Counters who were responsible for declaring the will of the council. Every citizen is required to wear a mark of their status and rank while in public and it was not unusual for any reasonable command from one of a higher status to be honored if requested. The punishment for not wearing a mark of your station or impersonating someone of a higher class was dealt with harshly and could, in some circumstances, even be punishable by death or enslavement.

Type

Civic, Citizenship