Nobility Faction

Nobility Faction (貴族派閥) was a political faction that existed within the Re-Estize Kingdom, comprised of nobles who swore loyalty to the Royal Family in name only while all but openly engaging in power plays in reality.
== Background ==
The Re-Estize Kingdom was split into two factions, the Royalty Faction and the Nobility Faction. Both factions were locked in a power struggle. In addition, the Empire always chose the harvest season of the late-ripening wheat to invade the Kingdom, causing a lack of hands in the villages. This delayed the harvest of wheat and other grains. With this method, the Kingdom would weaken without the need for a full-scale invasion, and this would weaken the power of the Crown. Because of this, the Noble faction paid these consequences no heed. In fact, they were delighted by the Royalty Faction — their enemies — losing their power and influence, failing to understand that once the Kingdom's power fell, the Empire would invade in full force. Due to this, the last king, King Ramposa III, chose not to abdicate the throne.Overlord First Half Chapter 60: Settings
== Chronology ==
=== The Undead King Arc ===
The faction was first mentioned in which they believed that Gazef Stronoff was a prominent figure in the Royalty Faction, causing the Nobility Faction to seek a means to eliminate him. To do so, they solicited the aid of the Sunlight Scripture and created a situation where Gazef was required to leave behind most of his equipment to protect marauders in the Kingdom's frontier.Overlord Volume 01 Chapter 4: Confrontation
=== The Bloody Valkyrie Arc ===
In the Royal Capital, after Gazef Stronoff reported about Ainz Ooal Gown to the King and the great nobles, many of the nobles suspected that this magic caster is in allegiance to the Empire or the Theocracy and they suggested detaining the magic caster and putting him under their control.Overlord Volume 03 Intermission
=== The Men in the Kingdom Arc ===
 and The Men in the Kingdom II Arc
In the Royal Capital, Princess Renner and her friend, Lakyus Alvein Dale Aindra, had a discussion on considering reaching out to merchants for a new economic plan. However, the latter advised against it, as it would attract the attention of the Nobility Faction and would worsen the Royalty Faction's power base. In addition, if they attempted to get the Great Merchants involved, it would affect the latter's ability to do business with the Nobility Faction.Overlord Volume 05 Chapter 2: Blue Rose
When Climb met Sebas Tian and Brain Unglaus, the butler informed him of his charge's, Tuareninya Veyron, situation as a slave at a brothel and asked if it was possible for provide her protection. The problem was that if he requested aid from Renner, who was part of the Royalty Faction, it would mostly likely result in the Nobility Faction getting involved. Exercising power was not easy, especially in cases like the Kingdom, where there was no guarantee that two large factions getting into a conflict would not lead to a civil war. Keeping this in mind, the trio opted to resolve the brothel situation themselves.Overlord Volume 05 Chapter 4: Congregated Men
Elias Brandt Dale Raeven, once thought to be a member of the Nobility Faction, was later revealed to be loyal to the King and the leader of the Royalty Faction. In a conversation with Renner, he informed her that the Nobility Faction have thrown in their support with her brother, Barbro Andrean Ield Ryle Vaiself, who offered her hand in marriage.Overlord Volume 06 Chapter 7: Attack Preparations
In the aftermath of the Demonic Disturbance, the Nobility faction was criticized for withholding support in the defense of Re-Estize. In their defense, they believed that Ramposa going on the frontlines was a mistaken and arrogant. The arguments between the factions thus was intensified.Overlord Volume 06 Epilogue
=== The Magic Caster of Destroy Arc ===
In the Royal Capital, the Royal Family and the leaders of the Six Great Nobles received a declaration of war on the Re-Estize Kingdom and the Baharuth Empire demanded them to return E-Rantel and its surrounding areas to the Sorcerer Kingdom. This cause a heated debate between the Royalty Faction and Nobility Faction over this mad declaration, but they decided to accept the declaration of war, despite the Warrior Captain's warning.
During this time, the Royal Faction had expanded while the Noble Faction had shrunk. Because the King had boldly ridden forth and driven Jaldabaoth back at Renner's advice, he was seen by the people as a strong ruler and a fair number of nobles had thrown their support behind the King and allowed the Royal Faction to finance the war and create the Royal Army.Overlord Volume 09 Chapter 2: Preparations for the Battle
In the aftermath of the Massacre at Katze Plains, the Royal Faction had been severely weakened, while the Nobility Faction had grown stronger, leaving an uncertain future.Overlord Volume 09 Epilogue
=== The Ruler of Conspiracy Arc ===
After the massacre at Katze Plains, Marquis Raeven was left traumatized and retreated back to his domain, with seemingly no intentions of returning. Many noble factions were effectively dissolved, while the other nobles tried to recover from the massacre.Overlord Volume 10 Chapter 2: The Re-Estize Kingdom
=== The Witch of the Falling Kingdom Arc ===
Around this time, the Kingdom was split between the Royalty Faction, the Nobility Faction, independents, and the New Faction that was formed after the Massacre of Katze Plains. The distribution of power between the four factions was roughly 3:3:2:2.
However, after the Sorcerer Kingdom waged war against the Re-Estize Kingdom, whatever remained of the Nobility Faction either fled from the kingdom or were slaughtered by the Sorcerer Kingdom's forces.
== Strength ==
The strength of the Nobility Faction fluctuated on a constant basis due to its ongoing struggle with the Royalty Faction. The power waned and strengthened depending on the current political situation. The Nobility Faction contained an alliance of three of the Six Great Nobles, making them an obstacle for the Royalty Faction. Additionally, even if they were called a faction, it did not mean that the many nobles who made up the groups were of one mind. No matter what, a faction was a gathering in order to further a goal or way of thinking.
== Known Members ==
* Marquis Boullope
* Count Lytton
* Baron Cheneko
* Archel Nizun Eike Fondoll (Web Novel Only)
* Claude Raunales Lokia Culbelk (Web Novel Only)
== Trivia ==
* The Nobility Faction once saw merit in recruiting Climb, though decided against it to avoid getting in a conflict with the Royalty Faction.Overlord Volume 05 Chapter 1: A Boy's Feeling
* Due to the relative safety and peace of the Re-Estize Kingdom in comparison to their neighboring nations, many of the Nobles became incredibly decadent, foolish, and somewhat oblivious to the genuine dangers of the world that was then further exemplified by their spoiled upbringing as noblemen. With the Nobles of the Nobility Faction seemingly being the main gathering of these types of nobles.
* In Mass for the Dead, it's revealed that some members of the faction are involved in child slavery, kidnapping and selling orphans at a profit.Mass for the Dead Special Event: Prayers for Mother's Day
== References==
Category:Groups and Organizations
Category:Political Groups
Category:Noble Groups
Category:Re-Estize Kingdom