Etiquette and customs of the Velikograd Court

Etiquette and customs of the Velikograd Court comprise a group of traditions and customs that developed organically over a period of 1072 years from the rule of Dagan I to the present day under Alexis V. A list of all of these, current and historical, is maintained in the Saga of the Court in the Library of Velikograd. These customs govern such things as dress code, appropriate manners of address, and even setting tables and dealing with servants.

Customs

Dress Code

Color coding

Color coding for garments is decided by one's rank in the court. Initially, such colors were limited by the availability of dye in the early middle ages and are ranked by the expense they cost when Vitomir I introduced the Dress of Ranks in 1501. As dyes have become more varied and widely available, aristocrats have began to wear different shades of their ranked colors and ostentatious colors became common. Oftentimes, aristocrats will display gemstones or other wealth on their court uniforms. The type of stone, number, and size that can be displayed on one's clothing is also determined by rank. Incorporating gemstones is considered optional despite the customs that govern their incorporation.

Tsar, Tsaritsa, and their direct descendants

Velikoslav blue, sapphire,

Grand Princess and Princesses

navy blue, aquamarine, Alexandrite to denote Telerian heritage

Grand Dukes and Askemann

red, ruby, may wear Alexandrite to denote Telerian heritage

Dukes

orange

Margraves

green

Counts

gold

Viscounts

silver

Barons

purple

Nobles

white