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Peerage of Sydalon

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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.

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
Michael Douglas César 2016 3.jpg Prince
Joscelin V

b. 1946
Coat of Arms of the Principality of Montgisard.png
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House of Calien-Destroit
c. 13th century

Principality of Montgisard
since 1972
Duchy of Vescera
since 1972
Map of the Principality of Montgisard.png Spouse:
(1) Rimoete of Gelonia

Children:
(1) Alice, Queen of Gaemar, (2) Princess Sara of Montgisard, (3) Robert, Hereditary Prince of Montgisard, (4) Charles, Duke of Amblat, (5) Princess Rachelle of Montgisard, (6) Louis, Duke of Lagisith, (7) Mary, Countess of Larache (8) Lorena, Lady of Gadres

Aubin I, Duke of Philippopolis.jpg Duke
Aubin V

b. 1993
Coat of Arms of the County of Philipopolis.png
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House of Imbert
c. 13th century

Duchy of Philippopolis
since 2006
Map of the County of Philipopolis.png Spouse:
(1) Adrienne of Esebon

Children:
None

Leon I, Duke of Cartega.jpg Duke
Leon I

b. 1977
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House of Sapanba
c. 16th century

Duchy of Cartega
since 2020
Map of the County of Utica.png Spouse:
(1) Astrid of Lihnidos

Children:
(1) Agnes of Cartega, (2) Elissa of Cartega, (3) Maria of Cartega, (4) Florina of Cartega

Prince Sebastian, Duke of Montfort.jpg Duke
Sebastian I

b. 1994
Coat of Arms of the County of Toron.png
File:Flag of the County of Toron.png
House of Toron
c. 12th century

Duchy of Toron
since 2013
Map of the County of Toron.png Spouse:
(1) Princess Febe of Gaemar

Children:
None

Javier Bardem Cannes 2018.jpg Duke
Henry II

b. 1958
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Flag of the Lordship of Hayan.png
House of Scaliger
c. 13th century

Duchy of Hayan
since 2013
Map of the Lordship of Hayan.png 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

Balian VIII, Duke of Melfi.jpg Duke
Balian VIII

b. 1972
Coat of Arms of the County of Melfi.png
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House of Eu
c. 8th century

Duchy of Melfi
since 2008
Map of the County of Melfi.png Spouse:
(1) Philippa of Siliniga

Children:
(1) Robert, Lord of Melfi, (2) Theodora of Melfi, (3) Jordan of Melfi

Anabel II, Duchess of Tiberias.jpg Duchess
Anabel II

b. 1970
Coat of arms of the Duchy of Tiberias.png
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House of Pardaillan-Adherba
c. 13th century

Duchy of Tiberias
since 1991
Map of the Duchy of Tiberias.png Spouse:
(1) Emmanuel I, Duke of Ramitha

Children:
(1) Emmanuelle of Tiberias, (2) Rainier II, Duke of Ramitha, (3) Joyce of Tiberias

PaoloBorsellino.jpg Count
Cassander I

b. 1944
Coat of Arms of the Lordship of Gadir.png
Flag of the Lordship of Gadir.png
House of Ureu
c. 11th century

County of Gadir
since 1983
Map of the Lordship of Gadir.png Spouse:
(1) Rhea of Gadir

Children:
(1) Cassandra of Gadir, (2) Dido of Gadir, (3) Danel, Hereditary Count of Gadir

Claude Bartolone meeting Ali Akbar Velayati in Tehran 04.jpg Count
Desiderius III

b. 1950
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House of Tanas
c. 15th century

County of Tanas
since 2002
Map of the County of Tanas.png Spouse:
(1) Lucille of Melfi

Children:
(1) Caelestinus, Lord of Sabarim, (2) Ademar of Tanas, (3) Charlotte of Tanas, (4) Maria, Hereditary Lady of Geiseran

Peers of the Domain

Ruler Title Arms House – Peerage Location Spouse – Children
William VI, Prince of Adelon.jpg Prince
William VI

b. 1959
Coat of Arms of the Principality of Adelon.png
File:Flag of the Principality of Adelon.png
House of Adelon
c. 14th century

Principality of Adelon
since 2006
Principality of Adelon.png Spouse:
(1) Princess Olympe of Sydalon

Children:
(1) Princess Emmanuelle of Adelon, (2) Princess Alzina of Adelon, (3) Princess Leandra of Adelon, (4) Xaviere, Lady of Gadir, (5) Princess Desideria of Adelon

Michael III, Duke of Esebon.jpg Duke
Michael III

b. 1962
Coat of Arms of Esebon.png
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House of Esebon
1860

Duchy of Esebon
since 2020
Esebon in the royal domain.png Spouse:
(1) Victoria of Ilium
(2) Belandra of Ilium

Children:
(1) Marina I, Duchess of Ilium, (2) Princess Adrienne of Esebon, (3) Prince Deodat of Esebon

Prince Balian, Duke of Tiberias.jpg Duke
Rainier II

b. 1993
Arms of the Duke of Tiberias.png
Flag of Ramitha.png
House of Ramitha
1942

Duchy of Ramitha
since 1999
Location of Ramitha in the Royal Domain.png Spouse:
None

Children:
None

Francis I, Duke of Rema.jpg Duke
Francis I

b. 1970
Coat of Arms of Rema.png
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House of Rema
1994

Duchy of Rema
since 1994
Rema in the royal domain.png Spouse:
(1) Dido of Gadir

Children:
(1) Belandra, Hereditary Princess of Montgisard, (2) Princess Emmanuelle of Rema, (3) Prince Herny of Rema, (4) Prince Jordan of Rema

HospitalReal01 (cropped).jpg Duke
Theodore I

b. 1972
Coat of Arms of Thapse.png
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House of Thapse
1995

Duchy of Thapse
since 1995
Thapse in the Royal Domain.png Spouse:
(1) Anna Pinaria

Children:
(1) Princess Caroline of Thapse

Peers of Royal blood

Ruler Title Arms House – Peerage Spouse – Children
Robert Forster (6855560712) (cropped).jpg Prince Flavius
b. 1940
Arms of the Duke of Narona.png House of Aemelius
1663

Dukedom of Bourzey
since 1979
Spouse:
(1) Ianuaria Caetronia Orontes

Children:
(1) Prince Theodorus, (2) Princess Destasia

Michael, Duke of Ravenna.jpg Prince Michael
b. 1964
Coat of Arms of the Duke of Ravenna.png House of Ravenna
1770

Dukedom of Afufenia
since 2020
Spouse:
(1) Princess Joanna of Latium

Children:
(1) Prince Victor, (2) Princess Silvia, (3) Prince William, (4) Princess Diana

Vittorio Emanuele di Savoia (2009).jpg Prince Nicholas
b. 1946
Arms of the Duke of Kappara.png House of Aultavilla (Katsaros)
1969

Dukedom of Kappara
since 1969
Spouse:
(1) PLACEHOLDER

Children:
(1) Prince Andreas, (2) Princess Elissa, (3) Prince Sebastian

William II of Garza.jpg William II
b. 1966
File:Lesser Arms of the Monarchy of Garza.png House of Ordaz
1978

Dukedom of Aultavilla
since 2012
Spouse:
(1) Princess Victoria of Ravenna

Children:
(1) John, Prince of Gavera, (2) Princess Maria, (3) Princess Rosa, (4) Princess Blanca, (5) Princess Teresa, (6) Princess Sancha, (7) Princess Elvira

Sibylla of Sydalon.jpg Princess Sibylla
b. 1975
Arms of the Duke of Birkara.png House of Aultavilla (Toron)
1998

Dukedom 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

File:Duke Constantine Blaesus.jpg Constantine Blaesus
b. 1978
Arms of the Duke of Bonna.png House of Tullius
1998

County of Sala
since 2016
Spouse:
(1) Flavia Antistia

Children:
(1) Dalmatius Blaesus, (2) John Blaesus

See also