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--- pathfinder:social_guidelines:ranks_and_titles [2025/06/13 11:54] – [Sovereign Titles] johnb
+++ pathfinder:social_guidelines:ranks_and_titles [2025/08/09 05:12] (current) – [Notes] johnb
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   - Regional Officials. A Viscount is normally the senior Baron in a county, a Governor is the senior Aristocrat (Dominus or Lord) in a region.
   - City Officials.  Lord Advisors might be treasurer, councillor, marshal etc. The Lord Mayor of a large **independent** City (such as Restov) will have the same levels of influence as a governor or Lord Mayor of an Independent Metropolis (such as New Steven) has the same influence as a Viscount.
-  - Nobile. Alongside Knight-Lieutenant and Lord-Advisor, this is the lowest rank entitled to the title //Lord//.  Nobile is the least defined of all ranks, it doesn't come with land or responsibilities, it is often a lifetime 'courtesy' title/rank for retired Lord Advisors/Mayors/Captains/Bishops etc. However, in some cases it can be hereditary ...  (used when you want someone to be called Lord Xxxx, and you aren't sure why.
+  - Nobile. Alongside Knight-Lieutenant and Lord-Advisor, this is the lowest rank entitled to the title //Lord//.  Nobile is the least defined of all ranks, it doesn't come with land or responsibilities, it is generally awarded for a significant contribution to society, often financial.   However, it can also be  lifetime 'courtesy' title/rank for retired Lord Advisors/Mayors/Captains/Bishops etc.
   - Town Officials.  Advisors might be treasurer, councillor, marshal etc.
   - Reeve.  Someone appointed to manage a village.