Noble Houses (Akaryth)

The nobility of Akaryth consists of many noble houses. A few are Great Houses, the rest major and minor ones. A House possessed of its own bannermen is generally major. In Akaryth titles are unchanging, they can be stripped, or additional titles added, but the promotion or demotion of noble titles (as is possible in Keledon) is not part of the Akarthan tradition. The noble ranks of the kingdom, beginning with the monarch, are:
(Royalty)
King / Queen
Royal Prince / Princess
(Non-Royal) 
Seneschal
Duke / Duchess
Marquis / Marquess
Count
Viscount
Baron / Baroness
Knight
It should be noted that Seneschal is not a rank within the peerage itself, but a political and administrative appointment. However it is included on this list to give a sense of its placement in terms of authority. 
Naturally, multiple titles may belong to the same individual. Akarthan heraldry obeys the rule of tinctures--a metal and a tincture may appear together, but not two of the same.
==Forms of Address==
All nobles are styles "Lord" or "Lady", beginning with the rank of Baron. Knights are styled 'Sir', while Esquires are entitled to use 'Mister'.
The king is referred to as "Your Grace" or "His Grace".
Category:Noble Houses of Akaryth
Category:Akaryth