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| ==== Peerage and Titles of Nobility and Honor ==== | ==== Peerage and Titles of Nobility and Honor ==== | ||
| - | It is important to note that while there is an Imperial Peerage, each kingdom within Falorum also has its own recognized peers. Most of the kingdoms' peers correspond roughly or exactly to a title of the Imperial Peerage. It is also important to note that, due to the Peers Act of 1072, the Kingdom of Falorum and the Empire of Falorum have the exact same peerage. For information on each individual kingdom other than Falorum, see the kingdom's respective article. | + | While there is an Imperial Peerage, each kingdom within Falorum also has its own recognized peers. Most of the kingdoms' peers correspond roughly or exactly to a title of the Imperial Peerage. It is also important to note that, due to the Peers Act of 1072, the Kingdom of Falorum and the Empire of Falorum have the exact same peerage. For information on each individual kingdom other than Falorum, see the kingdom's respective article. |
| In the Empire of Falorum, above the nobility in rank are the royalty. The royalty is subdivided into the two ranks of Imperial Royalty and Royalty. | In the Empire of Falorum, above the nobility in rank are the royalty. The royalty is subdivided into the two ranks of Imperial Royalty and Royalty. | ||
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| * Marquis / Marquise | * Marquis / Marquise | ||
| - | The lower nobility in the Imperial Peerage is vast and full of various titles that often have questionably or marginally more or less importance than its neighboring title. Nonetheless, the lower nobility consists of the titles, in "descending order of importance": | + | The lower nobility in the Imperial Peerage is vast and full of various titles that often have questionably or marginally more or less importance than their neighboring titles. Nonetheless, the lower nobility consists of the titles, in "descending order of importance": |
| * Archrook / Archrookess | * Archrook / Archrookess | ||
| * Rook-Marquis / Rook-Marquise | * Rook-Marquis / Rook-Marquise | ||
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| * High Baron / High Baroness | * High Baron / High Baroness | ||
| * Baron / Baroness | * Baron / Baroness | ||
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| + | Finally, below the lower nobility are the lesser nobility, sometimes called minor nobility. Those who hold these titles are noble ex officio. Often they are elected or appointed officials from among freeholders or peasantry. The titles are most commonly associated with town officials, guard marshals, and important employees of other nobility, such as stewards or postmasters. The titles are as follows: | ||
| + | *Magisterial Baronet / Magisterial Baronetess | ||
| + | *Reeve / Reevess | ||
| + | *Baronet / Baronetess | ||
| + | *Magistrate / Magistrette | ||
| ==== Kingdoms ==== | ==== Kingdoms ==== | ||