Nobility of Mesogeia

The Mesogeian nobility refers to all persons belonging to the upper class of Mesogeia, with the legal status of hereditary nobility and possessing specific privileges, as defined by the laws and traditions of the Mesogeian monarchy.

Wealth and economic status

The Mesogeian nobility is synonymous with the elite and the aristocracy in the country, holding a very prominent place in society. Many of them own and managed real estate companies, or hold prestigious positions in the Imperial court, society, business, diplomacy or in the charity world. Some of the oldest families are the caretakers of vast landed estates.

It should be noted that just 10% of the 500 wealthiest families in Mesogeia are members of nobility, however they control 58% of this wealth. The wealthiest among them the Duke of Smyrna is worth $16 billion.

Form of address

• His Serene Highness: The Proper form of address reserved for all shahzade (or Princes of the blood, that is members of cadet branches of the Imperial house. It should be noted that while Princes of the blood in theory outrank all non-members of the Imperial family they are ranked according to the date of their creation in the Mesogeian peerage system, placing them below all extant constituent kings and somewhere between the Grandees and the Azadan
• Vir Auctoritatis ("The one of authority"): The proper form of address for all constituent kings (or Shahrdaran) (Commonly referred to presently as "His Satrapal Majesty" for those members of the aristocracy bearing the rank of king, and "His Satrapal Highness for their descendants.
• Vir Gloriosus ("The Most Glorious"): The proper form of address for all Grandees (Wurzugan) of the empire, all dukes and the descendants of the gentes maiores (great houses). The Great Officers of the Empire.
• Vir Magnificus ("The Most Magnificent": The proper form of address for a Marquis, officers of the Imperial Court.
• Vir Illustris ("The Most Illustrious"): The proper form of address for Count/Comte, cabinet ministers, provincial governors from Satrap to Praeses
• Vir Spectabilis ("The Most Admirable"): The proper form of address for a Viscount/Vicomte, Lord, local magistrates from Strategos to Praetor
• Vir Clarissimus ("The Most Distinguished"): The proper form of address for all untitled nobles from Chevalier to gentlemen. All members of the lower houses of parliament are addressed as such.

Titles, ranks, and orders

The Mesogeian nobility is divided into nine titles. From highest to lowest, these are King (Rex), Duke/Duc, Marquis, Count/Comte, Viscount/Vicomte, Lord, Chevalier, Esquire, and Gentleman

• King (Rex): The highest title of nobility reserved for the eight price-electors, charged with officiating the Emperor's coronation
• Duke/Duc: The most senior rank of nobility below that of king. While most are referred to as Duke they are called Pasha in Farsia.
• Marquis: Known as Kleisourarches in the Greek-speaking portions of the country, while being called Marzban in the Farsian portions.
• Count/Comte: Known as Comes/Komis in the Greek-speaking parts of the country, while being called Bey/Beg in the Farsian parts of the country
• Viscount/Vicomte: being called Apokomis and Agha in the Greek and Farsian speaking parts of the country respectively.
• Lord: Being called Archon or Dominus interchangeably
• Chevalier: Known as Armiger throughout the empire with the term Kyrios being favored in the Greek portions and Effendi in the Farsian portions
• Esquire
• Gentleman: The lowest rank of nobility, the vast majority of untitled nobility belong to this rank, known as Akritai