Nobility (Averius)

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.