Nobility of Sharifistan

The nobility in Sharifistan is the highest social class. The highest-ranking noble is the Sultan of Sharifistan but the class also includes: Emirs, Pashas, Princes (Shahzade and Mirza), Qadis (judges), Mayors, members of the Shura Al-Sharifs (upper house of parliament), Nişan De Onur recipients, members of the Sultan's cabinet, Sayyids, Islamic scholars, Royal Physicians and university chancellors as well as military officers, Effendis, Beys, Beyzades, lawyers, medical doctors, the Palace Butler, the Palace Chef, Seneschals, royal guards of various types, Bishops, senior Rabbis, chaplains in the Armed forces, Police and Fire Service, Royal Guards, Police officers (Inspector and above), firefighters (Watch Manager and above) and imams.

Privileges

Noblewomen are the only people allowed to wear gold jewellery. meanwhile (other than silversmiths) noblemen are the only men entitled entitled to wear any silver other than on a wedding ring (any citizen may have a silver wedding ring but only noblemen and silversmiths may wear any other silver accessories).

Responsibilities

Nobles are set to a high standard of conduct. They can lose their titles for various things, even for acts which would not be against the law of Sharifistan for commoners.

Marriage

There are various groups Sharifistani nobles may be prohibited for marrying.

Traditions

The Sharifistani gentry have many cultural expectations on them including:

Exemplary military service and protectiveness of women (for men).

Virginity before marriage and monogamy when married (for women).

Piety, generosity, intense academic study in religion (usually with a special attention given to Islam) and philosophy, physical exercise and learning the art of self-defence (for both genders).

See also

Gentry in Sharifistan

Sharifistani Liberal Party

Party of Tradition (Sharifistan)