Nobility (Averius)

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Titles of the Empire

Imperial Titles

Emperor/Empress The title of Emperor/Empress is that of the sovereign of the land, being both Head of Government and Head of State of the Empire of Averius.

Imperial Prince/Princess The Title Imperial Prince/Princess goes to any children of the Emperor

Crown Prince/Princess The Title Crown Prince/Princess is a title belonging to the eldest child or the Emperor or his/her designated heir.

Landed Nobility

Noble Titles
Nobility Type Foxia Wolvenia Aquarius Vale Borderlands
Royalty (1) King/Queen (1) King/Queen (1) King/Queen (1) King/Queen (1) Grand Prince
Ducal Authority (4) Duke/Duchess (4) Duke/Duchess (4) Duke/Duchess (4) Duke/Duchess -
County Authority (3) Count (3) Count (3) Count (3) Count (3) Count
Baronage (12) Baron (12) Baron (12) Baron (12) Baron (12) Baron

Notes:

  • Counts are titles derived from 'counties'. In modern times, they represent larger cities and metropolitan areas.

Military Peerage

Noble Titles
Nobility Type Military Description
Imperial Nobility Imperial Knight An Imperial Knight is a military officer specifically in the service of the Emperor, managing a group of Royal Knights.
Royal Nobility Royal Knight A Royal Knight is a military officer specifically in the service of the Emperor.
High Nobility Legate A Legate is a person who has shown distinguished service and has reached a rank of a minimum rank level of OF-9.
Middle Nobility Centurion A Centurion is a person who has shown distinguished service and has reached a rank of a minimum rank level of OF-7.
Low Nobility Knight A Knight is a person who has shown distinguished service and has reached a rank of a minimum rank level of OF-5.

Clergy Peerage

Noble Titles
Nobility Type Military Description
Imperial Nobility Imperial Saint An Imperial Saint is the leader of the Imperial Pantheon.
Royal Nobility Pope A Pope is the leader of the Imperial Pantheon within a specific region of the Empire.
High Nobility Archbishop An Archbishop is the leader of the Imperial Pantheon within a Duchy, typically operating from a Basilica.
Middle Nobility Bishop A Bishop is the leader of the Imperial Pantheon within a Barony, typically operating from a Cathedral.
Low Nobility High Priest A High Priest is the leader of a specific religious building of the Imperial Pantheon.
Petty Nobility Priest A Priest is the clergy in charge of managing the worship and services in regards to a specific god.
Servitude Page A Page works under any other member of clergy, either in administration, worship, or other religious services.

Peerage of Honor

Noble Titles
Nobility Type Military Description
Imperial Nobility Prime Minister The Prime Minister is the officer presiding over the Parliament.
Ministerial Nobility Minister A Minister is charged with the administration of a ministry.
Judicial Nobility Justice A Justice is a title awarded to judges of any court. The Imperial Court judges are called an 'Imperial Justice'.
Royal Nobility Archduke/Archduchess An Archduke/Archduchess is a title given to the spouse of the Emperor.
High Nobility Arbiter An Arbiter is a special position that can act as judge, prosecutor, jailor, and police.
Middle Nobility Margrave A Margrave is a title awarded to the children and siblings of those with ducal or royal titles, who would otherwise not have a title.
Low Nobility Esquire A Esquire is a title awarded for financial contribution to the Empire. This title requires contributions of at least G$1,000 per year.
Petty Nobility Baronet A Baronet is a title awarded for service to the Empire.
Servitude Page A Page works under any other member of clergy, either in administration, worship, or other religious services.

Notes:

  • A Peerage of Honor is not inheritable.