Peerage of Sydalon

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, 14 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 Rabuleia
4. Duke of Toron
5. Duke of Philippopolis
6. Duke of Melfi
7. Duke of Hayan
8. Duke of Esebon
9. Duke of Vescera
10. Count of Souzusa
11. Count of Rema
12. Count of Tarraba
13. Count of Kappara
14. 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.

Oath of peerage

All peers, and lords of the domains, are required to swear an oath of fealty to the monarch upon their inheritance of a peerage and the ascension of a new monarch. The oath must be before the monarch, and cannot be offered by proxy. The peer, or lord, and his or her heir, is required to kneel and recite the following oath:

I, [Name], [Title(s)], promise to be faithful to [King/Queen] [Monarch name], and [his/her] heir, [heir name, Prince(ss) of Petra]. I pledge fealty to them and shall defend them against all enemies, in good faith and without deceit. I swear this by almighty God.

List of Sydalene peerages

Ancient peers

Ruler	Title	Arms	House – Peerage	Location	Spouse – Children
	Prince Gabriel II b. 1990		House of Calien-Destroit c. 13th century Principality of Montgisard since 2022		Spouse: (1) Grace of Ghant Children: (1) Princess Elena, (2) Sidore, Marchis of Destroit, (3) Princess Luciana, (4) Prince James
Ancestors of Gabriel II 8. Gabriel I, Prince of Montgisard 4. Joscelin V, Prince of Montgisard 9. Maria of Cartega 2. James of Montgisard, Count of Maiorca 10. Caelestinus I, Count of Tanas 5. Virginia of Tanas 11. Frederica of Rahdenburg 1. Gabriel II, Prince of Montgisard 12. Duke Michael Claudius 6. Duke Michael Claudius 13. Theodora Julia 3. Celestia Claudia 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. PLACEHOLDER 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Prince William VII b. 1962		House of Adelon c. 14th century Principality of Adelon since 2006		Spouse: (1) Rainiera of Adelon Children: (1) Louis Alfonse, Hereditary Prince of Adelon, (2) Princess Camila, (3) Alzina, Hereditary Countess of Gadera, (4) Princess Desideria
Ancestors of William VII 8. William, Count of Salla 4. Rainier V, Prince of Adelon 9. Leonore of Larache 2. William VI, Prince of Adelon 10. Leander II, Lord of Ibelin 5. Damira of Ibelin 11. Gisila of Vada 1. William VII, Prince of Adelon 12. PLACEHOLDER 6. PLACEHOLDER 13. PLACEHOLDER 3. PLACEHOLDER 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. PLACEHOLDER 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Duke Sebastian I b. 1991		House of Toron c. 8th century Duchy of Toron since 2013		Spouse: (1) Emmanuelle of Tiberias Children: (1) Marius, Hereditary Duke, (2) Prince Gereon, (3) Princess Diana
Ancestors of Sebastian I 8. Tancred II, Duke of Toron 4. Jordan IX of Sydalon 9. Elissa IV of Sydalon 2. Desiderius I of Sydalon 10. Robert VI, Duke of Philippopolis 5. Melisende of Philippopolis 11. Olympias of Canosa 1. Sebastian I, Duke of Toron 12. Jacobus Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 6. Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 13. Valentia Martia 3. Princess Christina of Latium 14. Constantine XIX Anicius 7. Diana I Anicia 15. Christine of Rahdenburg
	Duke Aubin IV b. 1993		House of Imbert c. 13th century Duchy of Philippopolis since 2006		Spouse: (1) Adriana of Esebon Children: (1) Sidonne of Philippopolis, (2) Victoria of Philippopolis
Ancestors of Aubin IV 8. Valentin II, Duke of Philippopolis 4. Charles IV, Duke of Philippopolis 9. Olympias of Canosa 2. Aubin, Count of Imbert 10. Raul Galan, Lord Paramount of Langael 5. Victoria Galan 11. Delphina Guegani 1. Aubin IV, Duke of Philippopolis 12. Rainier V, Prince of Adelon 6. Richard IV, Prince of Adelon 13. Theodora of Ibelin 3. Princess Sidonnie of Adelon 14. Robert IV, Duke of Melfi 7. Damira of Melfi 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Duke Leon I b. 1977		House of Sapanba c. 16th century Duchy of Cartega since 2020		Spouse: (1) Astrid of Lihnidos Children: (1) Agnes of Cartega, (2) Elissa of Cartega, (3) Maria of Cartega, (4) Florina of Cartega
Ancestors of Leon I 8. Malchus II, Duke of Cartega 4. Alard III, Duke of Cartega 9. Alyssandra of Zafarana 2. Alard IV, Duke of Cartega 10. Aubin III, Duke of Philippopolis 5. Florine of Philippopolis 11. Emma of Melfi 1. Leon I, Duke of Cartega 12. 6. 13. 3. 14. 7. 15.
	Duke Emmanuel II b. 1970		House of Adherba c. 13th century Duchy of Tiberias since 1989		Spouse: (1) Fausta Flavia Children: (1) Emmanuelle, Duchess of Toron, (2) Rainier, Hereditary Duke of Tiberias, (3) Anabel of Tiberias, (4) Diana of Tiberias
Ancestors of Emmanuel II 8. Anacleto I, Duke of Tiberias 4. Anacleto II, Duke of Tiberias 9. Adelaide of Calla 2. Emmanuel I, Duke of Tiberias 10. Sebastian IV, Count of Ordaz 5. Princess Rainiera of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 1. Emmanuel II, Duke of Tiberias 12. Charles I, Duke of Esebon 6. Michael I, Duke of Esebon 13. Theodora of Melfi 3. Maria of Esebon 14. Emmanuel III, Count of Canosa 7. Beatrice of Canosa 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Duke Henry II b. 1958		House of Scaliger c. 13th century Duchy of Hayan since 2013		Spouse: (1) Esmerelda of Palagunia Children: (1) Henrietta, Countess of Iudila, (2) Henry, 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, (9) Robert of Hayan, (10) Christina of Hayan, (11) Domincia 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. Tiridates V Hazarasp 5. Princess Lusine of Vardana 11. TBD 1. Henry II, Duke of Hayan 12. Rubalo IV, Count of Udanax 6. Ranulf II, Count of Udanax 13. Theodota of Ibelin 3. Alaya of Udanax 14. Milco X, Lord of Pelerin 7. Sophie of Pelerin 15. Belandra of Asota
	Duke Edward VIII b. 1972		House of Eu c. 8th century Duchy of Melfi since 2008		Spouse: (1) Philippa of Siliniga Children: (1) Robert, Lord of Melfi, (2) Theodora of Melfi, (3) Jordan of Melfi
Ancestors of Edward VIII 8. Edward VII, Duke of Melfi 4. Robert IV, Duke of Melfi 9. PLACEHOLDER 2. Roger II, Duke of Melfi 10. PLACEHOLDER 5. PLACEHOLDER 11. PLACEHOLDER 1. Edward VIII, Duke of Melfi 12. Malchus II, Duke of Cartega 6. Alard III, Duke of Cartega 13. Alyssandra of Zafarana 3. Camilla of Cartega 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. Florine of Philippopolis 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Duchess Virginia I b. 1997		House of Calien-Destroit c. 13th century Duchy of Vescera since 2022		Spouse: (1) Gabriel of Dakmoor Children: None
Ancestors of Virginia I 8. Gabriel I, Prince of Montgisard 4. Joscelin V, Prince of Montgisard 9. Maria of Cartega 2. Robert, Hereditary Prince of Montgisard 10. Caelestinus I, Count of Tanas 5. Virginia of Tanas 11. Frederica of Rahdenburg 1. Virginia I, Duchess of Vescera 12. Duke Michael Claudius 6. Emmanuel I, Duke of Tiberias 13. Theodora Julia 3. Anabel of Tiberias 14. Michael I, Duke of Esebon 7. Maria of Esebon 15. Beatrice of Canosa
	Count Danel III b. 1963		House of Ureu c. 11th century County of Gadera since 2020		Spouse: (1) Beatrice of Philippopolis Children: (1) Cassander, Hereditary Count, (2) Cassandra of Gadera, (3) Fernande, Lord of Stillmuni, (4) Margerie of Gadera, (5) Boldasar of Gadera, (6) Zidon of Gadera, (7) Azibal of Gadera, (8) Aaron of Gadera, (9) Baltsar of Gadera, (10) Isaac of Gadera, (11) Adonica of Gadera, (12) Maria of Gadera, (13) Simon of Gadera, (14) Theodora of Gadera, (15) Jacob of Gadera, (16) Janine of Gadera, (17) Victoria of Gadera
Ancestors of Danel III 8. Danel I, Count of Gadera 4. Danel II, Count of Gadera 9. PLACEHOLDER 2. Cassander I, Count of Gadera 10. Adeodatus IX, Lord of Abarata 5. Elissa of Abarata 11. PLACEHOLDER 1. Danel III, Count of Gadera 12. Baldwin III, Duke of Hayan 6. Louis IV, Duke of Hayan 13. Launde de Pinsonneau 3. Hanna of Hayan 14. Tiridates V Hazarasp 7. Princess Lusine Hazarasp 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Count Desiderius III b. 1950		House of Tanas c. 15th century County of Tanas since 2002		Spouse: (1) Lucille of Melfi Children: (1) Adelasia of Tanas, (2) Charlotte of Tanas, (3) Maria, Hereditary Lady of Geiseran
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. PLACEHOLDER 5. PLACEHOLDER 11. PLACEHOLDER 1. Desiderius III, Count of Tanas 12. Henry V, Elector of Rahdenburg 6. Prince Frederick of Rahdenburg 13. Princess Diana of Latium 3. Frederica of Rahdenburg 14. Michael I, Duke of Thapse 7. Princess Melisende of Thapse 15. Azibal of Gadera

Peers of the Domain

Ruler	Title	Arms	House – Peerage	Location	Spouse – Children
	Duke Michael III b. 1962		House of Esebon 1860 Duchy of Esebon since 2020		Spouse: (1) Victoria of Asota (2) Adaya of Tiberias Children: (1) Marina I, Countess of Asota, (2) Adriana, Duchess of Philippopolis, (3) Prince Philip, (4) Prince Deodat, (5) Princess Isabella
Ancestors of Michael III 8. Charles I, Duke of Esebon 4. Michael I, Duke of Esebon 9. PLACEHOLDER 2. Charles II, Duke of Esebon 10. Emmanuel III, Count of Canosa 5. Beatrice of Canosa 11. PLACEHOLDER 1. Michael III, Duke of Esebon 12. Frederick of Rahdenburg 6. Ernest August of Rahdenburg 13. Princess Melisende of Rema 3. Teresa of Neuenburg 14. PLACEHOLDER 7. Margaret of Neuenburg 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Duke Andreas I b. 1946		House of Kappara 1969 Duchy of Kappara since 1969		Spouse: (1) Belandra of Palagunia Children: (1) Prince Philippa, (2) Princess Sophia, (3) Prince John, (4) Princess Nicola, (5) Princess Agnes, (6) Prince James, (7) Princess Maria, (8) Prince Isaur
Ancestors of Prince Nicolas, Duke of Kappara 8. Cletus Sitas 4. Andres of Edacia 9. Ademia, Duchess of Edacia 2. Cepheus of Messenia 10. Ajax Kellis 5. Cassia, Grand Duchess of Messenia 11. Isaura, Grand Duchess of Messenia 1. Prince Nicholas, Duke of Kappara 12. Eleutério, Lord of Cardona 6. Sebastian IV, Count of Ordaz 13. Catarina Mendoza de Lorás 3. Elissa IV of Sydalon 14. Hugh III of Sydalon 7. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 15. Maria III of Garza
	Duke Francis I b. 1968		House of Rema 1990 Duchy of Rema since 1990		Spouse: (1) Cassandra of Gadera Children: (1) Prince Jordan, (2) Belandra, Countess of Tabada, (3) Princess Emmanuelle, (4) Prince Henry, (5) Princess Berenice
Ancestors of Francis I 8. Theodore IV, Duke of Toron 4. Tancred II, Duke of Toron 9. Emilia Matamoros Gallagán 2. Jordan IX of Sydalon 10. Sebastian IV, Count of Ordaz 5. Elissa IV of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 1. Francis I, Duke of Rema 12. Aubin III, Duke of Philippopolis 6. Robert VI, Duke of Philippopolis 13. Emma of Melfi 3. Melisende of Philippopolis 14. John V, Count of Canosa 7. Olympias of Canosa 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Duke Amalric I b. 1971		House of Thapse 1997 Duchy of Thapse since 1995		Spouse: (1) Elisabetta of Calla Children: (1) Princess Caroline
Ancestors of Amalric I 8. Theodore IV, Duke of Toron 4. Tancred II, Duke of Toron 9. Emilia Matamoros Gallagán 2. Jordan IX of Sydalon 10. Sebastian IV, Count of Ordaz 5. Elissa IV of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 1. Amalric I, Duke of Thapse 12. Aubin III, Duke of Philippopolis 6. Robert VI, Duke of Philippopolis 13. Emma of Melfi 3. Melisende of Philippopolis 14. John V, Count of Canosa 7. Olympias of Canosa 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Duke Richard II b. 1977		House of Valmosia 2006 Duchy of Valmosia since 2006		Spouse: (1) TBD (2) Louise of Montgisard Children: (1) TBD
Ancestors of Richard II 8. Theodore IV, Duke of Toron 4. Tancred II, Duke of Toron 9. Emilia Matamoros Gallagán 2. Jordan IX of Sydalon 10. Sebastian IV, Count of Ordaz 5. Elissa IV of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 1. Richard II, Duke of Valmosia 12. Aubin III, Duke of Philippopolis 6. Robert VI, Duke of Philippopolis 13. Emma of Melfi 3. Melisende of Philippopolis 14. John V, Count of Canosa 7. Olympias of Canosa 15. PLACEHOLDER
File:Theodoric of Sydalon.jpg	Duke Theodoric I b. 1988		House of Toron-Gallodoro 2011 Duchy of Arara since 2011		Spouse: (1) Children: (1)
Ancestors of Theodoric I 8. Theodore IV, Duke of Toron 4. Tancred II, Duke of Toron 9. Emilia Matamoros Gallagán 2. Jordan IX of Sydalon 10. Sebastian IV, Count of Ordaz 5. Elissa IV of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 1. Theodoric I, Duke of Saona 12. Valamir III, Count of Ibelin 6. Alaric V, Count of Ibelin 13. Constantia di Godigiselo 3. Ella of Ibelin 14. Malchus II, Duke of Cartega 7. Leonora of Cartega 15. Alyssandra of Zafarana
	Countess Sibylla b. 1975		House of Aultavilla (Toron) 1998 County of Birkara since 1998		Spouse: (1) Prince Baldakar of Dakmoor Children: (1) Violant Claudia de Aultavilla (illegit.), (2) Princess Elissa, (3) Prince Gabriel, (4) Princess Bastila, (5) Prince Baelon, (6) Prince Damon, (7) Princess Jocelyn, (8) Princess Melara
Ancestors of Sibylla 8. Theodore IV, Duke of Toron 4. Tancred II, Duke of Toron 9. Emilia Matamoros Gallagán 2. Jordan IX of Sydalon 10. Sebastian IV, Count of Ordaz 5. Elissa IV of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 1. Sibylla, Countess of Birkara 12. Aubin III, Duke of Philippopolis 6. Robert VI, Duke of Philippopolis 13. Emma of Melfi 3. Melisende of Philippopolis 14. John V, Count of Canosa 7. Olympias of Canosa 15. PLACEHOLDER
	Count Antonius b. 1991		House of Stellatinus 2001 County of Curubia since 2001	File:Location of Curubia in the Royal Domain.png	Spouse: Unmarried Children:
Ancestors of Count Antonius 8. Antonius Stellatinus 4. Antonius Stellatinus 9. PLACEHOLDER 2. Marcus Stellatinus 10. PLACEHOLDER 5. PLACEHOLDER 11. PLACEHOLDER 1. Antonius Stellantinus 12. Andres of Edacia 6. Cepheus of Messenia 13. Cassia, Grand Duchess of Messenia 3. Princess Elissa of Sydalon 14. Sebastian IV, Count of Ordaz 7. Elissa IV of Sydalon 15. Emmanuelle I of Garza-Sydalon

See also

• Sydalene royal family
• Peerage of Petra
• List of current lords of domains and provinces in Sydalon
• Political divisions of Sydalon