Elvish Imperial, royal and noble ranks

The Great Holy Elvish Empire and its subdivision were ruled over by an Theocratic Monarchy, Most ranks in government can only be claimed by bloodline of those related to the Supreme Emperor,

**Elvish is in parentheses (***\*panna***) an \* Indicates the term is used as a suffix when attached to a name such as Count Liche would have been Lichirnil.**

Holy Supreme Emperor/Holy Supreme Empress (*Daldaeraran /Daldaervarni*)

* Ruler over the Entire Holy Elvish Empire(Aman Dalvino Qualianaranië), though most of the duties are Diplomatic and Ceremonial, They are Addressed as Their Holy Imperial Majesty or Tarumbar Meletur Dalvinosta

Emperor/Emperess (*Daeraran/Daervarni*)

* Ruler of one of the Three Elvish Empires (Fortë Dalvino Qualianaranië, Hróna Dalvino Qualianaranië, and Hyarna Dalvino Qualianaranië) While Their duties do have to do with matters of the state, most governance is handled by the Princes and Princesses. Emperors and Empresses are appointed from the Royal family with direct Lineage from The Current Supreme Emperor. They are to be Addressed as Meletursta

King/Queen (Southern Elvish Empire only) (*Haran/Tari*)

* In the Southern Elvish Empire, The land is divided up into Kingdoms(Arandor) ruled by Families with relation to the Imperial Family, Though over time this has called into question the Amount of holy blood these kings and queen possess. See the Southern Schism. A king or queen is addressed as Aquirsta

Prince/Princess (*Varo/Vaeri*)

* In the north and East Empires the Empires are divided into Principalities (Valdor) , ruled by Members of the Imperial Family appointed by The Emperor or Empress. Their duties Are very administrative, and can range from issuing taxation and laws to Commanding armies. A Prince or Princess is to be addressed as Melesta

Duke/Dutchess (*Kono/Koni*)

* In Principalities where Elves are more populace Children, Cousins and other kin of the Empress/Emperor can become Dukes and Duchesses. They rule over large sections of land called a Dutchy (Konador) making local laws and amassing lords and ladies to help assemble part of the army. They may also head up the local Church as an Emissary to the Dalvine, but this is usually only in the south, where the influence of the Holy Supreme Emperor is lacking. A Duke or Dutchess is to be addressed as Mánasta

Count/Countess (*\*Irnil/\*Riel*)

* Counts and Countesses are non noble rulers of Counties (Ialdor). They rule over lands within the empire that are predominantly inhabited by non elves such as In Kaldal which is a traditionally human land and Techuk which is governed on a local end by humans and The Pi Concordance. They share the same responsibilities as the Dukes and Duchesses did but without having Royal Blood they are lower in status to their Quilian counterparts. These and all lower ranking Nobles are typically called by their cultural equivalent of Sir or Lady

Lord/Lady (*Hér/Heri*)

* Lower Nobles, *Hér and Heri own large amount of land, on wich serfs and peasants may live and work. They are responsible to pay a tax to the higher nobles who governed their land. They also are responsible to provide a few solders and knights to the duke/duchess or Count/Countess. they may have many more nobles who serve under them,owning small parcels of land around theirs or even living on the property.*

Knight/Dame (*Roquen/Arquen*)

* This title is usually given to Great soldiers and warriors of the empire, some may also be Lords and ladies or even higher nobility of their own right. They do not have to come from a Noble family, but have shown great Valor in combat. Some may even be apart of the Ecclesiarchy, such as Paladins and Clerics. Knights and Dames have only one duty, protection of the Empire, a duty that they could be called upon at any time.

Noble (*Artal) Noble Elf (Arquil) Non Elvish Noble (Aradel)*

* Nobles in the Empire can come from any Race, however most are born into it, and while those of the *Arquil* are more readily received. Nobles are usually wealthy by one way or another, paying taxes to the local government and owning land, however they do not have as much control and power as the Lords and ladies.