Marquis

== The March ==
A marquis technically ranks above a count, though their duties and position are largely the same. The main difference between the two is that a marquis is typically granted a large territory at the edge of their prince’s influence while counts get reasonably developed holdings within the interior of their prince’s lands.
Because of their role in defending or expanding their prince’s Word, the marquises are afforded more respect and granted greater freedoms than the counts. Unfortunately, they are also further from the court of their prince, so the two classes are roughly equal in terms of influence.
A march is typically located somewhere undeveloped (like the Lower Hells), contested (corporeal tethers), or both (there is a reason why Beleth’s realm is known as the Marches).
Unlike the lower nobility, a successful marquis actually stands a reasonable chance of having loyal knights and barons; faithful service provides plenty of opportunities for reward and advancement.
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