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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.

History

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, 13 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 13 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 most 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 Hayan
6. Duke of Vescera
7. Duke of Esebon
8. Count of Melfi
9. Count of Batroun
10. Count of Rema
11. Count of Belveer
12. Count of Cuicul
13. Count of Mirabel

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 , 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 two blood domains exist: Duke of Esebon Duke of Rema, and Duke of Mirabel. While Adelon was originally created as a blood domain, it is often considered among the ancient peers due to its 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 4 Dukes of Royal Blood.

Peerages

Princes and Principalities

Ruler	Title	Arms	House – Domain	Location	Spouse – Children
File:Louis XX.jpg	Prince William IV b. 1975	File:Flag of the Principality of Adelon.png	House of Aultavilla-Adelon c. 14th century Principality of Adelon since 2006		Spouse: (1) Princess Tyrania of Fakolana Children: (1) Princess Fabienne of Adelon, (2) Louis Alphonse, Hereditary Prince of Adelon, (3) Princess Louise of Adelon, (4) Princess Joséphine of Adelon
Ancestors of William IV 8. Richard II, Prince of Adelon 4. William III, Prince of Adelon 9. Belandra of Esebon 2. Rainier II, Prince of Adelon 10. Gervas XX, Count of Larache 5. Leonore of Larache 11. Philippa of Palmyra 1. William IV, Prince of Adelon 12. PLACEHOLDER 6. PLACEHOLDER 13. PLACEHOLDER 3. PLACEHOLDER 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. PLACEHOLDER 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Prince Joscelin V b. 1946		House of Calien-Destroit c. 13th century Principality of Montgisard since 1972 Duchy of Vescera since 1972		Spouse: (1) Victoria Galan Children: (1) Alice, Queen of Gaemar, (2) Ambroise, Hereditary Prince of Montgisard, (3) Arthur, Duke of Amblat, (4) Raoul, Duke of Ichnusa, (5) Rachelle, Electress of Mosela, (6) Lorena, Hereditary Lady of Canosa
Ancestors of Joscelin V 8. Robert IV, Prince of Montgisard 4. Arthur III, Prince of Montgisard 9. Dianne of Melfi 2. Ambroise I, Prince of Montgisard 10. Acarius X, Lord of Canosa 5. Luciana of Canosa 11. Princess Elisabetta of Montgisard 1. Joscelin V, Prince of Montgisard 12. Menas Julius, Duke of Caesena 6. Theodulus Julius, Duke of Caesena 13. PLACEHOLDER 3. Paulina Julia 14. Prince Theophylactus, Duke of Catania 7. Princess Theophylacta of Catania 15. PLACEHOLDER

Dukes and Duchies

Ruler	Title	Arms – Flag	House – Domain	Location	Spouse – Children
	Duke Henry II b. 1959		House of Scaliger c. 13th century Duchy of Hayan since 2013		Spouse: (1) Emmanuelle of Tanas Children: (1) Desideria of Hayan, (2) Raimund, Hereditary Duke of Hayan, (3) Maria of Hayan, (4) Olympe, Hereditary Lady of Derum, (5) Hugues of Hayan, (6) Gabriella 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. Robert III, Duke of Amblat 5. Olympe of Amblat 11. Claire of Hayan 1. Henry II, Duke of Hayan 12. PLACEHOLDER 6. PLACEHOLDER 13. PLACEHOLDER 3. Gabriella Cutajar 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. PLACEHOLDER 15. PLACEHOLDER
File:Aubin I, Duke of Philippopolis	Duke Aubin III b. 1996		House of Aubert-Taureau c. 13th century Duchy of Philippopolis since 2006		Spouse: Children: None
Ancestors of Aubin III 8. Charles IV, Duke of Philippopolis 4. Valentin II, Duke of Philippopolis 9. Olympias of Canosa 2. Aubin, Count of Imbert 10. PLACEHOLDER 5. PLACEHOLDER 11. PLACEHOLDER 1. Aubin III, Duke of Philippopolis 12. William III, Prince of Adelon 6. Rainier II, Prince of Adelon 13. Leonore of Larache 3. Princess Sidonnie of Adelon 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. PLACEHOLDER 15. PLACEHOLDER
	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: Princess Febe of Gaemar Children: None
Ancestors of Sebastian I 8. Tancred II, Duke of Toron 4. Jordan IX of Sydalon 9. Elissa IV of Sydalon 2. Desiderius, Prince of Petra 10. Charles IV, Duke of Philippopolis 5. Melisende of Philippopolis 11. Olympias of Canosa 1. Sebastian I, Duke of Toron 12. Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 6. Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 13. Agnes Selicia 3. Princess Eirene of Latium 14. Constantine XIX of Latium 7. Diana Augusta of Latium 15. Princess Marie Christine of Épernon

Counts and Counties

Ruler	Title	Arms	House – Domain	Location	Spouse – Children
	Count Cassander I b. 1944		House of Bodashtart c. 10th century County of Gadir since 1983		Spouse: (1) Rhea of Gadir Children: (1) Cassandra of Gadir, (2) Dido of Gadir, (3) Danel, Hereditary Lord of Gadir
Ancestors of Cassander I 8. Zidon V, Count of Gadir 4. Danel I, Count of Gadir 9. PLACEHOLDER 2. Danel II, Count of Gadir 10. PLACEHOLDER 5. PLACEHOLDER 11. PLACEHOLDER 1. Cassander I, Count of Gadir 12. Adeodatus VIII, Lord of Araman 6. Adeodatus IX, Lord of Araman 13. PLACEHOLDER 3. Elissa of Araman 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. PLACEHOLDER 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Count Balian VII b. 1967	File:Flag of the County of Melfi.png	House of Eu c. 8th century County of Melfi since 2008		Spouse: (1) Anna Ulpia Children: (1) Theodora of Melfi, (2) Robert, Hereditary Lord of Melfi, (3) Jeanne of Melfi, (4) Marc of Melfi
Ancestors of Balian VII 8. Balian VII, Count of Melfi 4. Robert IV, Count of Melfi 9. PLACEHOLDER 2. Roger II, Count of Melfi 10. PLACEHOLDER 5. PLACEHOLDER 11. PLACEHOLDER 1. Balian VII, Count of Melfi 12. PLACEHOLDER 6. PLACEHOLDER 13. PLACEHOLDER 3. PLACEHOLDER 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. PLACEHOLDER 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Count Desiderius III b. 1950	File:Flag of the County of Tanas.png	House of Tanas c. 13th century County of Tanas since 2002		Spouse: (1) Lucille of Melfi Children: (1) Caelestinus, Lord of Sabarim, (2) Ademar of Tanas, (3) Charlotte of Tanas
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. Princess Adrienne of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 1. Desiderius III, Count of Tanas 12. PLACEHOLDER 6. PLACEHOLDER 13. PLACEHOLDER 3. PLACEHOLDER 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. PLACEHOLDER 15. PLACEHOLDER