Nobility (Averius)
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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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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.
