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) Virginia of Tanas Children: (1) Alice, Queen of Gaemar, (2) Princess Sara of Montgisard, (3) Robert, Hereditary Prince of Montgisard, (4) Arthur, Duke of Amblat, (5) Princess Rachelle, (6) Princess Louise, (7) Mary, Countess of Larache (8) Lorena, Hereditary Princess of Adelon
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. John IV, 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
	Prince William VII b. 1962	File:Flag of the Principality of Adelon.png	House of Adelon c. 14th century Principality of Adelon since 2006		Spouse: (1) Anabel of Gadir Children: (1) Louis Alfonse, Hereditary Prince of Adelon, (2) Princess Camila, (3) Princess Elissa, (4) Princess Alzina, (5) Princess Desideria
Ancestors of William VII 8. William, Count of Salla 4. Rainier V, Prince of Adelon 9. Leonore of Larache 2. William VI, Prince of Adelon 10. Leander II, Lord of Ibelin 5. Damira of Melfi 11. Gisila of Vada 1. William VII, Prince of Adelon 12. PLACEHOLDER 6. PLACEHOLDER 13. PLACEHOLDER 3. PLACEHOLDER 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. PLACEHOLDER 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Duke Aubin IV b. 1993		House of Imbert c. 13th century Duchy of Philippopolis since 2006		Spouse: (1) Adriana of Esebon Children: (1) Sidonne of Philippopolis
Ancestors of Aubin IV 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 IV, Duke of Philippopolis 12. Rainier V, Prince of Adelon 6. Richard IV, Prince of Adelon 13. Theodora of Ibelin 3. Princess Sidonnie of Adelon 14. Robert IV, Duke of Melfi 7. Damira of Melfi 15. PLACEHOLDER
	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. Arthur III, Prince of Montgisard 6. Gabriel I, Prince of Montgisard 13. Luciana of Canosa 3. Princess Ines of Montgisard 14. Duke Theodulus Julius 7. Paulina Julia 15. Eudocia Aemelia
	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) TBD 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 Adelon 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 Christina of Latium 14. Constantine XIX Anicius 7. Diana I Anicia 15. Christina of Rahdenburg
	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 Lusine 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 Guaimar 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 Guaimar VIII 8. Guaimar 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. Guaimar 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
	Duke Emmanuel II b. 1970		House of Ramitha-Pardaillan-Adherba c. 13th century Duchy of Tiberias since 1989 Duchy of Ramitha since 1935		Spouse: (1) Sophia of Rahdenburg Children: (1) Emmanuelle, Lady of Menorca, (2) Rainier, Hereditary Duke of Tiberias, (3) Anabel of Tiberias, (4) Diana of Tiberias
Ancestors of Emmanuel II 8. Sebastian IV, Count of Ordaz 4. Rainier I, Duke of Ramitha 9. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 2. Emmanuel I, Duke of Tiberias 10. Barisan de Pardaillan 5. Anabel II, Duchess of Tiberias 11. Anabel I, Duchess of Tiberias 1. Emmanuel II, Duke of Tiberias 12. PLACEHOLDER 6. PLACEHOLDER 13. PLACEHOLDER 3. PLACEHOLDER 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. PLACEHOLDER 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Count Danel III b. 1963		House of Ureu c. 11th century County of Gadir since 2020		Spouse: (1) Beatrice of Philippopolis Children: (1) Cassander, Hereditary Count of Gadir, (2) Cassandra of Gadir, (3) Fernande, Lord of Stillmuni, (4) Margerie of Gadir, (5) Boldasar of Gadir, (6) Zidon of Gadir, (7) Azibal of Gadir, (8) Aaron of Gadir, (9) Baltsar of Gadir, (10) Isaac of Gadir, (11) Adonica of Gadir, (12) Maria of Gadir, (13) Simon of Gadir, (14) Theodora of Gadir, (15) Jacob of Gadir, (16) Janine of Gadir, (17) Victoria of Gadir
Ancestors of Danel III 8. Danel I, Count of Gadir (=12) 4. Danel II, Count of Gadir 9. PLACEHOLDER (=13) 2. Cassander I, Count of Gadir 10. Adeodatus IX, Lord of Abarate 5. Elissa of Abarate 11. PLACEHOLDER 1. Danel III, Count of Gadir 12. Danel I, Count of Gadir (=8) 6. Ardo I, Lord of Asprenas 13. PLACEHOLDER (=9) 3. Rhea of Asprenas 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. Florentia of Araka 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, Hereditary Count, (2) Ademar I, Lord of Rusicada, (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. PLACEHOLDER 11. PLACEHOLDER 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
	Duke Michael III b. 1962		House of Esebon 1860 Duchy of Esebon since 2020		Spouse: (1) Victoria of Asota (2) Adaya of Tiberias Children: (1) Marina I, Countess of Asota, (2) Adriana, Duchess of Philippopolis, (3) Prince Philip, (4) Prince Deodat, (5) Princess Isabella
Ancestors of Michael III 8. Charles I, Duke of Esebon 4. Michael I, Duke of Esebon 9. PLACEHOLDER 2. Charles II, Duke of Esebon 10. Emmanuel III, Count of Canosa 5. Beatrice of Canosa 11. PLACEHOLDER 1. Michael III, Duke of Esebon 12. Frederick of Rahdenburg 6. Ernest August of Rahdenburg 13. Princess Melisende of Rema 3. Teresa of Neuenburg 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. Margaret of Neuenburg 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Duke Andreas I b. 1946		House of Kappara 1969 Duchy of Kappara since 1969		Spouse: (1) Belandra of Pomaru Children: (1) Prince Philippa, (2) Princess Sophia, (3) Prince John, (4) Princess Nicola, (5) Princess Agnes, (6) Prince James, (7) Princess Maria, (8) Prince Isaur
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. Sebastian IV, Count of Ordaz 13. Catarina Mendoza de Lorás 3. Elissa IV of Sydalon 14. Hugh III of Sydalon 7. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 15. Maria III of Garza
	Duke Francis I b. 1970		House of Rema 1994 Duchy of Rema since 1994		Spouse: (1) Cassandra of Gadir Children: (1) Princess Belandra, (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. Sebastian IV, Count of Ordaz 5. Elissa IV of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 1. Francis I, Duke of Rema 12. Aubin III, Duke of Philippopolis 6. Robert VI, Duke of Philippopolis 13. Emma of Melfi 3. Melisende of Philippopolis 14. John V, Count of Canosa 7. Olympias of Canosa 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Duke Theodore I b. 1972		House of Thapse 1997 Duchy of Thapse since 1995		Spouse: (1) Elisabetta of Calla Children: (1) Princess Caroline
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. Sebastian IV, Count of Ordaz 5. Elissa IV of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 1. Theodore I, Duke of Thapse 12. Aubin III, Duke of Philippopolis 6. Robert VI, Duke of Philippopolis 13. Emma of Melfi 3. Melisende of Philippopolis 14. John V, Count of Canosa 7. Olympias of Canosa 15. PLACEHOLDER
File:Robert of Sydalon, Duke of Seressi.png	Duke Robert I b. 1977		House of Seressi 2007 Duchy of Seressi since 2009		Spouse: (1) Benedictine of Neuenburg 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. Sebastian IV, Count of Ordaz 5. Elissa IV of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 1. Robert I, Duke of Thapse 12. Aubin III, Duke of Philippopolis 6. Robert VI, Duke of Philippopolis 13. Emma of Melfi 3. Melisende of Philippopolis 14. John V, Count of Canosa 7. Olympias of Canosa 15. PLACEHOLDER
File:Richard of Sydalon, Duke of Valmosia.png	Duke Richard II b. 1983		House of Valmosia 2006 Duchy of Valmosia since 2006		Spouse: (1) TBD Children: (1) TBD
Ancestors of Richard II 8. Theodore IV, Duke of Toron 4. Tancred II, Duke of Toron 9. Emilia Matamoros Gallagán 2. Jordan IX of Sydalon 10. Sebastian IV, Count of Ordaz 5. Elissa IV of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 1. Richard II, Duke of Valmosia 12. Aubin III, Duke of Philippopolis 6. Robert VI, Duke of Philippopolis 13. Emma of Melfi 3. Melisende of Philippopolis 14. John V, Count of Canosa 7. Olympias of Canosa 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Count Flavius II b. 1980		House of Aemelius 1663 County of Bourzey since 1979		Spouse: (1) Ianuaria Caetronia Orontes Children: (1) Prince Theodorus, (2) Princess Destasia
Ancestors of Flavius II 8. Flavius I, Count of Bourzey 4. Maurinus I, Count of Bourzey 9. Princess Sophie of Adelon 2. Michael, Count of Bourzey 10. Bohemond IV, Duke of Philippopolis 5. Louise of Philippopolis 11. Belandra of Esebon 1. Flavius II, 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
File:Duke Constantine Blaesus.jpg	Count Constantine III b. 1978		House of Blaesus 1760 County of Sala since 2016		Spouse: (1) Flavia Antistia Children: (1) Dalmatius Blaesus, (2) John Blaesus
Ancestors of Constantine II 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
	Count Michael III b. 1964		House of Ravenna 1770 County 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 Michael III 8. Theophylactus I, Count of Afufeni 4. Prince Albertus of Ravenna 9. Princess Amelia of Ghant 2. Victor II, Count of Afufeni 10. Duke Silvanus Stilicho 5. Maria Stilicho 11. Evantia Valeria 1. Michael III, Count of Afufeni 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
	Countess Sibylla b. 1975		House of Aultavilla (Toron) 1998 County 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 Sibylla 8. Theodore IV, Duke of Toron 4. Tancred II, Duke of Toron 9. Emilia Matamoros Gallagán 2. Jordan IX of Sydalon 10. Sebastian IV, Count of Ordaz 5. Elissa IV of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 1. Sibylla, Countess of Birkara 12. Prince Henry of Adelon 6. Rainier V, Prince of Adelon 13. Leonore of Larache 3. Melisende of Adelon 14. Leander II, Lord of Ibelin 7. Theodora of Ibelin 15. Gisila of Vada

See also

• Sydalene royal family
• Peerage of Petra
• Political divisions of Sydalon