Peerage of Sydalon

The Peerage of Sydalon is a hereditary distinction in the Sydalene nobility that encompasses a small number of individual nobles. Titles in the Peerage of Sydalon are held by the most prestigious, and highest-ranking indiviudals of Sydalene nobility. This differs from other peerage systems abroad that encompass nearly all titled nobility. The title of Peer of Sydalon is an additional honorific granted to those that are domain monarchs, princes of the blood holding an appanage, and princes of the blood holding a titular ducal title.

Background

At the creation of the Kingdom of Sydalon after the First Crusade in 1237, a number of fiefs were granted by the Pope or Monarch of Sydalon. Originally, 15 fiefdoms were granted below the Monarch and are collectively known as ancient peers. These peers were attached to specific fief and territorial designation and were the chief vassals of the Monarch. Of these original 15 peers, only 6 remain extant with 5 currently functioning as modern domains in Sydalon. The remainder have since merged into the crown. As the highest remaining peer in precedence, the Prince of Montgisard is the most senior and prestigious Peer of Sydalon.

The traditional thirteen peers are (in order of precedence):

1. Prince of Ostracine
2. Prince of Montgisard
3. Duke of Philippopolis
4. Duke of Toron
5. Duke of Melfi
6. Duke of Hayan
7. Duke of Esebon
8. Duke of Rabalina
9. Duke of Vescera
10. Count of Batroun
11. Count of Rema
12. Count of Belveer
13. Count of Cincari
14. Count of Thapse
15. Count of Thapse

Types of peers

Ancient peers

Within their domains, peers collect revenue from land dues, property, and salaries from offices held at the royal level. Peers play a key role in the anointing of the Monarch and are granted other dignities, such as the right to audience with the Monarch at time of convenience, attend sessions of Parliament at their leisure, and serve as chief executive within their respective domains. Of the original peers, only the Prince of Montgisard (simultaniously as the Duke of Vescera), Duke of Philippopolis, Duke of Toron, Duke of Hayan, and Count of Melfi remain and currently serve as executive leaders of top-level domains. Two domain executives – the Count of Gadir and the Count of Tanas – were originally lands subservient to the Duke of Esebon and the Duke of Philippopolis, but were created following the Sydalene Third Civil War and now constitute top-level domains. While there are lesser landed nobles in all domains of Sydalon, they are not considered peers; however, they also are sworn to both their liege lord-peer and the Monarch.

Blood domains

At the advent of the kingdom, secondary sons of the Monarch were granted appanges from within the Royal Domain in order to prevent revolts and were used as an extension of royal power in these areas. The first appanage created was the Principality of Adelon in 1361 to the illegitimate son of King William V. These titles were more restrictive than the ancient peers. Appanages in Sydalon are commonly referred to as Blood Domains. They earn their name as being held by princes of the blood, and may be only inherited by male descendants of the grantee, which excludes daughters. The lands cannot be sold, or otherwise transmitted, and revert to the Crown upon the line's extinction. Since the 1600s, blood domain titles formerly of comital rank are traditionally elevated to ducal rank upon granting.

Blood domains remain part of the Royal Domain, though today still serve an administrative purpose within the Royal Domain. Currently five blood domains exist: Duke of Esebon, Duke of Ramitha, Duke of Rema, Duke of Thapse, and Duke of Seressi. While Adelon was originally created as a blood domain, it is often considered among the ancient peers due to its longevity and status as a first-level domain.

Duke of Royal Blood

All male-line descendants of the Monarch are considered Prince or Princess of the Blood. Younger sons of the Monarch are generally granted a ducal title, traditionally a blood domain, though more common in the modern era they are created a Duke of Royal Blood. These dukes are afforded the status of Peer of Sydalon, and are typically granted rights over a much smaller territorial designation when compared to blood domains. In most instances, this dignity is ceremonial. Currently there are 5 Dukes of Royal Blood, and 1 Count.

Order of precedence

The general order of precedence among peers is:

• Ancient peers (according to rank)
• Peers of the Domain (according to date of creation)
• Peers of Royal blood (according to date of creation)

Typically the order of precedence is based upon the age of the peerage, with older peerages holding precedence over younger. The Prince of Petra is an exception to this general rule due to its status as the title of the heir apparent, and as such is not considered a peer. The Monarch may raise a peer in the order of precedence, and the order may vary in specific instances, such as the Monarch's anointing. Generally, children and grandchildren of a Monarch, whom hold the rank of prince of blood, are afforded precedence over all peers, except that of the Prince of Petra.

List of Sydalene peerages

Ancient peers

Ruler	Title	Arms	House – Peerage	Location	Spouse – Children
	Prince Joscelin V b. 1946		House of Calien-Destroit c. 13th century Principality of Montgisard since 1972 Duchy of Vescera since 1972		Spouse: (1) Rimoete of Gelonia Children: (1) Alice, Queen of Gaemar, (2) Princess Sara of Montgisard, (3) Robert, Hereditary Prince of Montgisard, (4) Charles, Duke of Amblat, (5) Princess Rachelle of Montgisard, (6) Louis, Duke of Lagisith, (7) Mary, Countess of Larache (8) Lorena, Lady of Gadres
Ancestors of Joscelin V 8. Robert IV, Prince of Montgisard 4. Arthur III, Prince of Montgisard 9. Dianne of Melfi 2. Gabriel I, Prince of Montgisard 10. Acarius X, Count of Canosa 5. Luciana of Canosa 11. Princess Elisabetta of Montgisard 1. Joscelin V, Prince of Montgisard 12. Duke Menas Julius 6. Duke Theodulus Julius 13. 3. Paulina Julia 14. Flavius Aemelius, Duke of Narona 7. Eudocia Aemelia 15. Princess Sophie of Adelon
	Duke Aubin V b. 1993		House of Imbert c. 13th century Duchy of Philippopolis since 2006		Spouse: (1) Adrienne of Esebon Children: None
Ancestors of Aubin V 8. Valentin II, Duke of Philippopolis 4. Charles IV, Duke of Philippopolis 9. Olympias of Canosa 2. Aubin, Count of Imbert 10. Raul Galan, Lord Paramount of Langael 5. Victoria Galan 11. Delphina Guegani 1. Aubin V, Duke of Philippopolis 12. William III, Prince of Adelon 6. Rainier V, Prince of Adelon 13. Leonore of Larache 3. Princess Sidonnie of Adelon 14. Leander II, Lord of Ibelin 7. Theodora of Ibelin 15. Gisila of Vada
	Duke Leon I b. 1977	File:Flag of the Duchy of Utica.png	House of Sapanba c. 16th century Duchy of Cartega since 2020		Spouse: (1) Astrid of Lihnidos Children: (1) Agnes of Cartega, (2) Elissa of Cartega, (3) Maria of Cartega, (4) Florina of Cartega
Ancestors of Leon I 8. Malchus II, Duke of Cartega 4. Alard III, Duke of Cartega 9. Izabel of Gadir 2. Alard IV, Duke of Cartega 10. Bohemond IV, Duke of Philippopolis 5. Florine of Philippopolis 11. Emma of Melfi 1. Leon I, Duke of Cartega 12. Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 6. Duke Isidorus Claudius 13. Princess Isabella of Thapse 3. Agnes Claudia 14. Damianus Vitruvius 7. Campana Vitruvia 15. Zoe Tolumnia
	Duke Sebastian I b. 1994	File:Flag of the County of Toron.png	House of Toron c. 12th century Duchy of Toron since 2013		Spouse: (1) Princess Febe of Gaemar Children: None
Ancestors of Sebastian I 8. Tancred II, Duke of Toron 4. Jordan IX of Sydalon 9. Elissa IV of Sydalon 2. Desiderius I of Sydalon 10. Valentin II, Duke of Philippopolis 5. Melisende of Philippopolis 11. Olympias of Canosa 1. Sebastian I, Duke of Toron 12. Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 6. Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 13. Princess Isabella of Thapse 3. Princess Eirene of Latium 14. Constantine XIX of Latium 7. Diana Augusta, Latin Empress 15. Princess Marie Christine of Épernon
	Duke Henry II b. 1958		House of Scaliger c. 13th century Duchy of Hayan since 2013		Spouse: (1) Elisabetta of Sydalon Children: (1) Henrietta of Hayan, (2) William, Hereditary Duke of Hayan, (3) Jeanne, Lady of Stillmuni, (4) Hugh of Hayan, (5) Olympe, Duchess of Silingia, (6) John of Hayan, (7) Gabriella, Hereditary Lord of Qarkna, (8) Constance of Hayan
Ancestors of Henry II 8. Baldwin III, Duke of Hayan 4. Louis IV, Duke of Hayan 9. Launde de Pinsonneau 2. Henry I, Duke of Hayan 10. Stepan IV of Vardana 5. Princess Lucine of Vardana 11. Arine of Metsamor 1. Henry II, Duke of Hayan 12. Drubal IV, Count of Udanax 6. Ranulf II, Count of Udanax 13. Theodota of Ibelin 3. Alaya of Udanax 14. Milco X, Lord of Toboli 7. Sophie of Toboli 15. Belandra of Ilium
	Duke Balian VIII b. 1972	File:Flag of the County of Melfi.png	House of Eu c. 8th century Duchy of Melfi since 2008		Spouse: (1) Philippa of Siliniga Children: (1) Robert, Lord of Melfi, (2) Theodora of Melfi, (3) Jordan of Melfi
Ancestors of Balian VIII 8. Balian VII, Duke of Melfi 4. Robert IV, Duke of Melfi 9. PLACEHOLDER 2. Roger II, Duke of Melfi 10. PLACEHOLDER 5. PLACEHOLDER 11. PLACEHOLDER 1. Balian VIII, Duke of Melfi 12. Malchus II, Duke of Cartega 6. Alard III, Duke of Cartega 13. Izabel of Gadir 3. Camilla of Utica 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. Florine of Philippopolis 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Duchess Anabel II b. 1970		House of Pardaillan-Adherba c. 13th century Duchy of Tiberias since 1991		Spouse: (1) Emmanuel I, Duke of Ramitha Children: (1) Emmanuelle of Tiberias, (2) Rainier II, Duke of Ramitha, (3) Joyce of Tiberias
Ancestors of Anabel II 8. Barisan de Pardaillan 4. Valentin I, Count of Cayphas 9. Anabel I, Duchess of Tiberias 2. Barisan III, Duke of Tiberias 10. Antoine de Azruba, 8th Kt. 5. Elissa de Azruba 11. Marie-Sophie de Gondrin 1. Anabel II, Duchess of Tiberias 12. PLACEHOLDER 6. PLACEHOLDER 13. PLACEHOLDER 3. PLACEHOLDER 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. PLACEHOLDER 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Count Cassander I b. 1944		House of Ureu c. 11th century County of Gadir since 1983		Spouse: (1) Rhea of Gadir Children: (1) Cassandra of Gadir, (2) Dido of Gadir, (3) Danel, Hereditary Count of Gadir
Ancestors of Cassander I 8. Zidon V, Count of Gadir 4. Danel I, Count of Gadir 9. PLACEHOLDER 2. Danel II, Count of Gadir 10. PLACEHOLDER 5. PLACEHOLDER 11. PLACEHOLDER 1. Cassander I, Count of Gadir 12. Adeodatus VIII, Lord of Abarate 6. Adeodatus IX, Lord of Abarate 13. PLACEHOLDER 3. Elissa of Abarate 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. PLACEHOLDER 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Count Desiderius III b. 1950	File:Flag of the County of Tanas.png	House of Tanas c. 15th century County of Tanas since 2002		Spouse: (1) Lucille of Melfi Children: (1) Caelestinus, Lord of Sabarim, (2) Ademar of Tanas, (3) Charlotte of Tanas, (4) Maria, Hereditary Lady of Geiseran
Ancestors of Desiderius III 8. Desiderius II, Count of Tanas 4. Donatus II, Count of Tanas 9. PLACEHOLDER 2. Caelestinus I, Count of Tanas 10. Sebastián Ordaz 5. Princess Francoise of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 1. Desiderius III, Count of Tanas 12. Heinrich III, Elector of Rahdenburg 6. Prince Frederick of Rahdenburg 13. Princess Diana of Latium 3. Frederica of Rahdenburg 14. Michael I, Duke of Thapse 7. Princess Melisende of Thapse 15. Azibal of Gadir

Peers of the Domain

Ruler	Title	Arms	House – Peerage	Location	Spouse – Children
	Prince William VI b. 1959	File:Flag of the Principality of Adelon.png	House of Adelon c. 14th century Principality of Adelon since 2006		Spouse: (1) Princess Olympe of Sydalon Children: (1) Princess Emmanuelle of Adelon, (2) Princess Alzina of Adelon, (3) Princess Leandra of Adelon, (4) Xaviere, Lady of Gadir, (5) Princess Desideria of Adelon
Ancestors of William VI 8. Richard III, Prince of Adelon 4. Prince Henry of Adelon 9. Constantia Antistia 2. Rainier V, Prince of Adelon 10. Gervas XX, Count of Larache 5. Leonore of Larache 11. Philippa of Palmyra 1. William VI, Prince of Adelon 12. Alaric VI, Lord of Ibelin 6. Leander II, Lord of Ibelin 13. PLACEHOLDER 3. Theodora of Ibelin 14. Gaiseric VI, Marquis of Vada 7. Gisila of Vada 15. Adeline of Calla
	Duke Michael III b. 1962		House of Esebon 1860 Duchy of Esebon since 2020		Spouse: (1) Victoria of Ilium (2) Belandra of Ilium Children: (1) Marina I, Duchess of Ilium, (2) Adrienne, Duchess of Philippopolis, (3) Prince Deodat of Esebon
Ancestors of Michael III 8. Charles I, Duke of Esebon 4. Michael I, Duke of Esebon 9. Sidonia of Tanas 2. Charles II, Duke of Esebon 10. PLACEHOLDER 5. PLACEHOLDER 11. PLACEHOLDER 1. Michael III, Duke of Esebon 12. Richard III, Prince of Adelon 6. William V, Prince of Adelon 13. Constantia Antistia 3. Princess Bernadette of Adelon 14. William-Jordan III, Count of Caymont 7. Catherine of Caymont 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Duke Rainier II b. 1990		House of Ramitha 1942 Duchy of Ramitha since 1999		Spouse: (1) Louise of Montgisard Children: None
Ancestors of Rainier II 8. Sebastián Ordaz y Mendoza de Lorás 4. Rainier I, Duke of Ramitha 9. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 2. Emmanuel I, Duke of Ramitha 10. PLACEHOLDER 5. PLACEHOLDER 11. PLACEHOLDER 1. Rainier II, Duke of Ramitha 12. Valentin I, Count of Cayphas 6. Barisan III, Duke of Tiberias 13. Elissa Mazarin 3. Anabel II, Duchess of Tiberias 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. PLACEHOLDER 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Duke Francis I b. 1970		House of Rema 1994 Duchy of Rema since 1994		Spouse: (1) Dido of Gadir Children: (1) Belandra, Hereditary Princess of Montgisard, (2) Princess Emmanuelle, (3) Prince Henry, (4) Princess Berenice
Ancestors of Francis I 8. Theodore IV, Duke of Toron 4. Tancred II, Duke of Toron 9. Emilia Matamoros Gallagán 2. Jordan IX of Sydalon 10. Sebastián Ordaz y Mendoza de Lorás 5. Elissa IV of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 1. Francis I, Duke of Rema 12. Louis IV, Count of Philippopolis 6. Valentin II, Duke of Philippopolis 13. Emma of Melfi 3. Melisende of Philippopolis 14. Arnaut I, Count of Canosa 7. Olympe of Canosa 15. Sabine of Calla
	Duke Theodore I b. 1972		House of Thapse 1995 Duchy of Thapse since 1995		Spouse: (1) TBD Children: (1) Princess Caroline of Thapse
Ancestors of Theodore I 8. Theodore IV, Duke of Toron 4. Tancred II, Duke of Toron 9. Emilia Matamoros Gallagán 2. Jordan IX of Sydalon 10. Sebastián Ordaz y Mendoza de Lorás 5. Elissa IV of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 1. Theodore I, Duke of Thapse 12. Louis IV, Count of Philippopolis 6. Valentin II, Duke of Philippopolis 13. Emma of Melfi 3. Melisende of Philippopolis 14. Arnaut I, Count of Canosa 7. Olympe of Canosa 15. Sabine of Calla
File:Robert of Sydalon, Duke of Seressi.png	Duke Robert I b. 1980		House of Seressi 2007 Duchy of Seressi since 2007		Spouse: (1) TBD Children: (1) TBD
Ancestors of Robert I 8. Theodore IV, Duke of Toron 4. Tancred II, Duke of Toron 9. Emilia Matamoros Gallagán 2. Jordan IX of Sydalon 10. Sebastián Ordaz y Mendoza de Lorás 5. Elissa IV of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 1. Robert I, Duke of Thapse 12. Louis IV, Count of Philippopolis 6. Valentin II, Duke of Philippopolis 13. Emma of Melfi 3. Melisende of Philippopolis 14. Arnaut I, Count of Canosa 7. Olympe of Canosa 15. Sabine of Calla

Peers of Royal blood

Ruler	Title	Arms	House – Peerage	Spouse – Children
	Prince Flavius b. 1940		House of Aemelius 1663 Dukedom of Bourzey since 1979	Spouse: (1) Ianuaria Caetronia Orontes Children: (1) Prince Theodorus, (2) Princess Destasia
Ancestors of Prince Flavius, Duke of Bourzey 8. Prince Flavius, Duke of Bourzey 4. Prince Maurinus, Duke of Bourzey 9. Princess Sophie of Adelon 2. Prince Michael, Duke of Bourzey 10. Bohemond IV, Duke of Philippopolis 5. Louise of Philippopolis 11. Belandra of Esebon 1. Prince Flavius, Duke of Bourzey 12. Duke Silvester Ambustus 6. Constantine Ambustus 13. Helena Caprenia 3. Maria Ambusta 14. Duke Agnellus Junius 7. Diana Junia 15. Domnola Pollius
	Prince Michael b. 1964		House of Ravenna 1770 Dukedom of Afufenia since 2020	Spouse: (1) Princess Joanna of Latium Children: (1) Prince Victor, (2) Princess Silvia, (3) Prince William, (4) Princess Diana
Ancestors of Prince Michael, Duke of Afufeni 8. Prince Theophylactus, Duke of Afufenia 4. Prince Albertus of Afufenia 9. Princess Amelia of Ghant 2. Prince Victor, Duke of Ravenna 10. Duke Silvanus Stilicho 5. Maria Stilicho 11. Evantia Valeria 1. Prince Michael, Duke of Afufenia 12. Prince Antonis of Lihnidos 6. Thiseas, Grand Duke of Ithaca 13. Sirena, Grand Duchess of Ithaca 3. Theofania of Ithaca 14. Thanassis, Count of Apalia 7. Areti, Countess of Apalia 15. Irene Kosta
	Prince Nicholas b. 1946		House of Aultavilla (Katsaros) 1969 Dukedom of Kappara since 1969	Spouse: (1) PLACEHOLDER Children: (1) Prince Andreas, (2) Princess Elissa, (3) Prince Sebastian
Ancestors of Prince Nicolas, Duke of Kappara 8. Cletus Sitas 4. Andres of Edacia 9. Ademia, Duchess of Edacia 2. Cepheus of Messenia 10. Ajax Kellis 5. Cassia, Grand Duchess of Messenia 11. Isaura, Grand Duchess of Messenia 1. Prince Nicholas, Duke of Kappara 12. Eleutério, Lord of Cardona 6. Sebastián Ordaz y Mendoza de Lorás 13. Catarina Mendoza de Lorás 3. Elissa IV of Sydalon 14. Desiderius I of Sydalon 7. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 15. PLACEHOLDER
	William II b. 1966	File:Lesser Arms of the Monarchy of Garza.png	House of Ordaz 1978 Dukedom of Aultavilla since 2012	Spouse: (1) Princess Victoria of Ravenna Children: (1) John, Prince of Gavera, (2) Princess Maria, (3) Princess Rosa, (4) Princess Blanca, (5) Princess Teresa, (6) Princess Sancha, (7) Princess Elvira
Ancestors of William II of Garza 8. Sebastián Ordaz y Mendoza de Lorás 4. William I & VII of Garza 9. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 2. John VII of Garza 10. Theodosius II, Duke of Adrianople 5. Basilia Claudia 11. Princess Isobel of Gaemar 1. William II of Garza 12. Robert, Crown Prince of Ghant 6. Prince Alexander of Ghant 13. Princess Lucia of Alba 3. Princess Alara of Ghant 14. Arthur III, Prince of Montgisard 7. Princess Sophie of Montgisard 15. Luciana of Canosa
	Princess Sibylla b. 1975		House of Aultavilla (Toron) 1998 Dukedom of Birkara since 1998	Spouse: (1) Prince Baldakar of Dakmoor Children: (1) Violant Claudia de Aultavilla (illegit.), (2) Elissa, Duchess of Alba, (3) Prince Gabriel, (4) Princess Bastila, (5) Prince Baelon, (6) Prince Damon, (7) Princess Jocelyn, (8) Princess Melara, (9) Prince James, (10) Prince Gerald, (11) Princess Gemma, (12) Prince Louis, (13) Princess Charlotte
Ancestors of Princess Sibylla, Duchess of Birkara 8. Theodore IV, Duke of Toron 4. Tancred II, Duke of Toron 9. Emilia Matamoros Gallagán 2. Jordan IX of Sydalon 10. Sebastián Ordaz y Mendoza de Lorás 5. Elissa IV of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 1. Princess Sibylla, Duchess of Birkara 12. Louis IV, Count of Philippopolis 6. Valentin II, Duke of Philippopolis 13. Emma of Melfi 3. Melisende of Philippopolis 14. Arnaut I, Count of Canosa 7. Olympe of Canosa 15. Sabine of Calla
File:Duke Constantine Blaesus.jpg	Constantine Blaesus b. 1978		House of Tullius 1998 County of Sala since 2016	Spouse: (1) Flavia Antistia Children: (1) Dalmatius Blaesus, (2) John Blaesus
Ancestors of Constantine Blaesus, Count of Sala 8. Maurianus Blaesus 4. Sergius Blaesus, Count of Sala 9. PLACEHOLDER 2. Comitas Blaesus, Count of Sala 10. PLACEHOLDER 5. PLACEHOLDER 11. PLACEHOLDER 1. Constantine Blaesus, Count of Sala 12. PLACEHOLDER 6. PLACEHOLDER 13. PLACEHOLDER 3. PLACEHOLDER 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. PLACEHOLDER 15. PLACEHOLDER

See also

• Sydalene royal family
• Political divisions of Sydalon