Nobility titles

There are many Political/Nobility titles throughout the world of Aritha

. On this page they're are ordered for highest to lowest rank, though a few have exceptions in power.

# Imperial Title

## Emperor / Empress

*For the main article, see Emperor.*
An **Emperor** (male) or **Empress** (female) is the highest title in an Empire: they're the owner of all the lands, which rules through counts and marquises, the tutor of the law and the commander of the Imperial Army, administered through a Field marshal.

*For a full list of Emperors, see [[::Category:Emperors]].*

# High Royal Titles

## King of Kings

*For the main article, see King.*
A **King of Kings** also known as **True King** or **Chosen King**, is the ruler of a kingdom, where they have the highest authority. They are usually assisted by a royal council and by a Mage advisor.

*For a full list of monarchs, see [[::Category:Monarchs]].*

## High King / High Queen

*For the main article, see King.*
A **High King** (male) or a **High Queen** (female) is the ruler of a kingdom, where they have the highest authority. They are usually assisted by a royal council and by a Mage advisor.

*For a full list of monarchs, see [[::Category:Monarchs]].*

# Royal Titles

## King / Queen

*For the main article, see King.*
A **King** (male) or a **Queen** (female) is the ruler of a kingdom, where they have the highest authority. They are usually assisted by a royal council and by a Mage advisor.

Equivalent Titles;

* **Shōgun** (Less power than King but more power than Archduke)

*For a full list of monarchs, see [[::Category:Monarchs]].*

## Archduke / Archduchess

*For the main article, see Archduke.*
An **Archduke** (male) or **Archduchess** (female) is one of the highest positions a noble can hold, short of being king or queen. However, it's more of an honorary title than having any authority behind it.

*For a full list of Archdukes, see [[::Category:Archdukes]].*

## Prince / Princess

*For the main article, see Prince.*
A **Prince** (male) or **Princess** (female) is generally a child of the currently ruling royal family. If they were the eldest child, they're usually the next in line to become king or queen.

*For a full list of Princes, see [[::Category:Princes]].*

## Duke / Duchess

*For the main article, see Duke.*
A **Duke** (male) or a **Duchess** (female) is usually the ruler of a duchy.

Equivalent Titles;

* **Jarl**

*For a full list of Dukes, see [[::Category:Dukes]].*

# Major Nobility Titles

## Marquess / Marchioness

*For the main article, see Marquess.*
A **Marquess** / **Marquis** (male) or **Marchioness** / **Marquise** (female) is a noble who has the task of ruling over lands.

Equivalent Titles;

* **Daimyō**

*For a full list of Marquesses, see [[::Category:Marquesses]].*

## Margrave

*For the main article, see Margrave.*
A **Margrave** is a political title usually adopted by a military commander whose task is to defend the borders of a kingdom or of a state. In the saga though, this title is more akin to marquis in that it's given by rulers and is hereditary, unlike the German title of margrave.

*For a full list of Margraves, see [[::Category:Margraves]].*

## Earl

*For the main article, see Earl.*
An **Earl** is a male noble and generally a vassal of a king or emperor. Usually the king gives them a land (an earldom or county) where they rule and keep the order in the king's place. In the real world, this title is akin to count and there is no female version (countess is used instead).

*For a full list of Earls, see [[::Category:Earls]].*

## Count / Countess

*For the main article, see Count.*
A **Count** (male) or **Countess** (female) is generally a vassal of a king or emperor. Usually the king gives them a land (a county) where they rule and keep the order in the king's place. In the real world, this title is akin to earl.

*For a full list of Counts, see [[::Category:Counts]].*

## Viscount / Viscountess

*For the main article, see Viscount.*
A **Viscount** (male) or **Viscountess** (female) is a vassal of a king or emperor. They usually have the task of keeping the juridical order in a province or colony.

*For a full list of Viscounts, see [[::Category:Viscounts]].*

## Baron / Baroness

*For the main article, see Baron.*
A **Baron** (male) or **Baroness** (female) is a vassal of a king or emperor. Generally they will administer a land (called a barony) of the king, where they must keep the order.

*For a full list of Barons, see [[::Category:Barons]].*

# Minor Nobility Titles

## Baronet / Baronetess

*For the main article, see Baronet.*
A **Baronet** (male) or **Baronetess** (female) is one of the lowest rankings, just above knights. They're considered commoners but referred to as "Sir" or "Madam".

*For a full list of Baronets, see [[::Category:Baronets]].*

## Burgrave

*For the main article, see Burgrave.*
A **Burgrave** is the owner of a castle and its surroundings, which is called burgraviate.

*For a full list of Burgraves, see [[::Category:Burgraves]].*

## Knight / Dame

*For the main article, see Knight.*
A **Knight** (male) or **Dame** (female) is one who usually holds the honorary title of knighthood granted to them by either a monarch or another political leader and act as vassals, fighting for their ruler. In exchange, some took payment in the form of a small estate.

Equivalent Titles;

* **Samurai** (Same as Knights)
* **Ronin** (Paided Soldiers)

*For a full list of Knights, see [[::Category:Knights]].*

# Other Titles

## Lord

*For the main article, see Lord.*
A **Lord** is usually the ruler of a settlement. While in the real world there was no female version of lord in the past (the wife of one was simply called "Lady") recent history has named some women as lords. The title of lord is also not so much as a ranking but one of several titles a noble who's a marquess/marquise or lower may be called. Therefore a duke may not be called lord but a baroness could.

*For a full list of Lords, see [[::Category:Lords]].*

## Viceroy

*For the main article, see Viceroy.*
**Viceroy** (male or female) is a non-noble title given to an official who runs an area (whether it be a city or country) as the representative of a monarch.

*For a full list of Viceroys, see [[::Category:Viceroys]].*

## Governor

*For the main article, see Governor.*
A **Governor** (male or female) is a non-noble title that is given to a public official to govern an area, usually a city.

*For a full list of Governors, see [[::Category:Governors]].*

# Lowest Ranks

## Peasant

**Peasants** make up 90% of the population, they're made up of farmers and fishermen, etc.

## Artisan

**Artisans** were the people that made/crafted things.

## Merchant

**Merchants** are the people who sells items.