Lord

A Lord (male) or Lady (female) is the lowest ranking hereditary title of nobility in the Kingdom of Pyrus. A Lord thus ranks below all other holders of a title of nobility (Grand Duke, Duke, Marquess, Earl, Count, Viscount and Baron).
The wife of a Lord is known as a Lady. This is also the title of a woman who holds a Lordship in her own right, however her husband does not receive any title. In the order of precedence in the Kingdom of Pyrus, Lords without state offices or positions generally take precedence after Barons and before Knights of The Order of the Garter, in order of date of creation.
== Forms of Address ==
Begin: My Lord
Address: The Honourable Lord [Name of Lordship]
Speak to as: My Lord (formal and employees), Your Lordship or Lord [Name of Lordship] (social)
Ceremonial, formal, or legal title: The Honourable [Forename] [Surname], [Number] Lord [Name of Lordship]
== Coronet ==
A Pyrusian Lord is entitled to a coronet (a silver-gilt circlet) bearing six silver balls (pearls) on the rim of the circlet. The physical coronet is worn only at coronations. Any peer can bear his coronet of rank on his coat of arms above the shield.
== History ==
The first creation of a Lord was on 1st January 1783 when the title Lord Lyde was created by King Celasin for Retha Edain.
There have been seventeen Lords created, but all Lord titles have been forfeit. There are currently no extant Lordships.
== See Also ==
Peerage of Pyrus
List of Lords in the Kingdom of Pyrus
List of Lordships in the Kingdom of Pyrus
Category:Peerage of Pyrus