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 A very basic overview of the system of Nobility used across Brevoy.  For a more detailed analysss of who wields power see [[..:brevoyinfluence:start| Influence in Brevoy]] A very basic overview of the system of Nobility used across Brevoy.  For a more detailed analysss of who wields power see [[..:brevoyinfluence:start| Influence in Brevoy]]
 +<color #c3c3c3>//Updated Jan 2023//</color>
  
 ===== Royalty ===== ===== Royalty =====
-  * **King** - The Ruler of Brevoy.  Until the disappearance there was a Rogarvian monarch - Now //Noleski Surtova rules as King-Regent//.  He has tried to  proclaim himself king, but can't quite get the support he needs.+  * **King** - The Ruler of Brevoy.  Until the disappearance there was a Rogarvian monarch - Now //Noleski Surtova rules as Regent//.  He has tried to  proclaim himself king, but can't quite get the support he needs.
 ===== The Peers ===== ===== The Peers =====
 Peers control great swathes of land and are either very powerful or directly related to the king. They form the Major Noble Houses of Brevoy, and are seen as almost the equal of the King. Peers control great swathes of land and are either very powerful or directly related to the king. They form the Major Noble Houses of Brevoy, and are seen as almost the equal of the King.
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     * //Lord Poul Orlovsky// is the Duke of Veshka - where he rules the Orlovsky from the his stronghols, Eagle's Watch.     * //Lord Poul Orlovsky// is the Duke of Veshka - where he rules the Orlovsky from the his stronghols, Eagle's Watch.
   * **Count** - Almost the equivalent of a Duke, but not  sovereign, a Count is given authority over a county.   There were two Rogarvian Counts -  the Count of Skywatch and the Count of Rostland - although much of Rostland's lands were run by Viscounts on his behalf.  However, they all disappeared with the rest of House Rogarvia, and the titles have remained vacant every since. Count can be a hereditary title, or it may be reserved to the King.      * **Count** - Almost the equivalent of a Duke, but not  sovereign, a Count is given authority over a county.   There were two Rogarvian Counts -  the Count of Skywatch and the Count of Rostland - although much of Rostland's lands were run by Viscounts on his behalf.  However, they all disappeared with the rest of House Rogarvia, and the titles have remained vacant every since. Count can be a hereditary title, or it may be reserved to the King.   
-    * //Lord Domani Surtova// is Lord of the White Manor, rules Port Ice, while his cousin claims the title of king. +    * //Lord Domani Surtova// is Lord of the White Manor, rules Port Ice as its Count, while his cousin claims the title of king. 
-    * //Lady Jamandi Aldori// is Countess of Rostland and recognised as descending from the Original Sword Baron of Rostland.+    * //Lady Jamandi Aldori// is Countess of Rostland and recognised as descending from the original Sword Baron of Rostland.
 ===== The Nobles ===== ===== The Nobles =====
 Nobles generally control smaller areas of land (A few hexes) on behalf of one of the Great Nobles of the King.  Nobles generally control smaller areas of land (A few hexes) on behalf of one of the Great Nobles of the King. 
  
-  * **Viscount** - A viscount is an Administrative role title often awarded  to a senior Baron.  They serve as a deputy to the local Duke, Count or Prince.  It is not generally a hereditary role, and may removed 'at will' by the noble who appointed it.  (See Note 1).  +  * **Viscount** - A viscount is an Administrative role title often awarded  to a senior Baron.  They serve as a deputy to the local Duke, Count or Prince.  It is not generally a hereditary role, and may removed 'at will' by the noble who appointed it.  (See Note 1).  The area administered by a Viscount is generally called a great-province.
     * //Baroness Rogarvia-Green// is the Viscount of Skywatch.     * //Baroness Rogarvia-Green// is the Viscount of Skywatch.
     * //Lord Henry leMaistre// is Viscount Midmarch,  on the southern border of Brevoy.     * //Lord Henry leMaistre// is Viscount Midmarch,  on the southern border of Brevoy.
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   * **Baron** - A title that can be created by a King, Duke or Count. There are not many significant houses that claim baron as a title, and many are cadets titles for the major houses.  A Barony is always hereditary and  associated with an area of land.   //Some// of the more important 'independent' barons are :     * **Baron** - A title that can be created by a King, Duke or Count. There are not many significant houses that claim baron as a title, and many are cadets titles for the major houses.  A Barony is always hereditary and  associated with an area of land.   //Some// of the more important 'independent' barons are :  
       * //Lord Khavortorov, Baron// - originally associated with the Aldori, now head of a family of military knights. The title was bestowed on him by the Rogavaria before they disappeared.        * //Lord Khavortorov, Baron// - originally associated with the Aldori, now head of a family of military knights. The title was bestowed on him by the Rogavaria before they disappeared. 
-      * //Baron Varn// holds land between the Skywatch and the Icerime mountains towards the Medveyedd.  Father of Maegar Varn, Lord of Varnhold. +      * //Baron Varn// holds land between the Skywatch and the Icerime mountains towards the Medveyedd.  Father of Maegar Varn, who died when the lich, Vordakai, awoke. 
-      * //House Golka// are unusual in that they were a clan of Dwarves who were here before the Humans -  but  their city and most of their number disappeared (were lost)  some ten years ago. +
       * //Baron Drelev// is a newly appointed baron in the south, the first to be elevated by Regent Noleski Surtova himself.        * //Baron Drelev// is a newly appointed baron in the south, the first to be elevated by Regent Noleski Surtova himself. 
-   * **Marcher Lord** - a newly created titles used to recognize new estates on the periphery of Brevoy. +   * **March-Lord** - a newly created titles used to recognize new estates on the periphery of Brevoy. 
-     * //Lord Maegar Varn** is the March Lord of varnhold.+     * //Lord Dimitius Aldori-Solanus// is the March Lord of Sunsmarch. 
 +     * //Lady Zelona Veralia// is March Lord of The Old Keep.
    
 ===== The Aristocrats ===== ===== The Aristocrats =====
 These are the basic titles of the Aristocratic System.  Most aristocrats don't own a significant amount of land, and even the most 'land rich' Aristocrat is unlikely to control more than a hex or two.   These titles can be hereditary, although most are role based or lifetime titles.  These are the basic titles of the Aristocratic System.  Most aristocrats don't own a significant amount of land, and even the most 'land rich' Aristocrat is unlikely to control more than a hex or two.   These titles can be hereditary, although most are role based or lifetime titles. 
  
-  * **Governor** - Governor is an Administrative role title that is awarded  to a senior Aristocrat, to give them authority over an area of land. It is not generally a hereditary role, and may removed 'at will' by the noble who appointed it.+  * **Governor** - Governor is an Administrative role title that is awarded  to a senior Aristocrat, to give them authority over an area of land. It is not generally a hereditary role, and may removed 'at will' by the noble who appointed it. The area administered by a Governor is normally called a province.
  
   * **Lord** - The most important of the lesser titles given to senior administrators and low ranking aristocratic families, it can be Role Based (Lord Mayor), Hereditary or a Life Time award.  The most influential //Lord is The Lord Mayor of Restov//.  This title does not  have to be associated with an area of land.   * **Lord** - The most important of the lesser titles given to senior administrators and low ranking aristocratic families, it can be Role Based (Lord Mayor), Hereditary or a Life Time award.  The most influential //Lord is The Lord Mayor of Restov//.  This title does not  have to be associated with an area of land.
     * Role Based - Lord Mayors of Cities are probably the most obvious role based  Titles – and the // The Lord Mayor of Restov// is probably the most influential person at this level.      * Role Based - Lord Mayors of Cities are probably the most obvious role based  Titles – and the // The Lord Mayor of Restov// is probably the most influential person at this level. 
-    * Life Time - Arch- Bishops, Generals and Governors are often awarded a personal life time title of Lord when they retire.  +    * Life Time - Arch- Bishops, Generals and Governors are often awarded a personal lifetime title of Lord when they retire.  
     * Hereditary – prove your worth to the state by Building and controlling 10 points worth of defensive buildings.  Mind you, you have to get permission to build them, of course, in the first place – so be nice to your superiors.  You can do this fairly easily with a two or three district town.     * Hereditary – prove your worth to the state by Building and controlling 10 points worth of defensive buildings.  Mind you, you have to get permission to build them, of course, in the first place – so be nice to your superiors.  You can do this fairly easily with a two or three district town.
     * First Sword-Lord.  A duelling master that is considered to be the equivalent to a Lord in Restov, and other Aldori areas.     * First Sword-Lord.  A duelling master that is considered to be the equivalent to a Lord in Restov, and other Aldori areas.
  
-  * **Lord-Dominus** - Is a junior version of Lord  It can be role based (Lord Adisor), a lifetime award (Senior Sword Lord) or Hereditary - it does not have to be associated with an area of land.  +  * **Lord-Dominus** - Is a junior version of Lord  It can be role based (Lord Advisor), a lifetime award (Senior Sword Lord) or Hereditary - it does not have to be associated with an area of land.  
     * Role Based - Lords Advisor to Governors, Nobles or Lord Mayors are probably the most obvious role based  (See Note 1)     * Role Based - Lords Advisor to Governors, Nobles or Lord Mayors are probably the most obvious role based  (See Note 1)
     * Lifetime - Captain Generals,  Lord Mayors, Chancellors and Guild Masters are often awarded a personal lifetime title of Lord-Dominus when they retire.       * Lifetime - Captain Generals,  Lord Mayors, Chancellors and Guild Masters are often awarded a personal lifetime title of Lord-Dominus when they retire.  
     * Hereditary – prove your worth to the state by Building and controlling 5 points worth of defensive buildings.  Mind you, you have to get permission to build them, of course, in the first place – so be nice to your superiors.  You can do this fairly easily with a one district town.     * Hereditary – prove your worth to the state by Building and controlling 5 points worth of defensive buildings.  Mind you, you have to get permission to build them, of course, in the first place – so be nice to your superiors.  You can do this fairly easily with a one district town.
     * Senior Sword-Lord.  A duelling master that is considered to be the equivalent to a Lord-Dominus in Restov, and other Aldori areas.     * Senior Sword-Lord.  A duelling master that is considered to be the equivalent to a Lord-Dominus in Restov, and other Aldori areas.
 +    * Sheriff - Administrator of a Shire-county 
  
   * **Lessor Aristocratic Titles**   * **Lessor Aristocratic Titles**
-    * Laird - Is the most junior title and represents the least senior noble families.  They might be Lord-of-the-Manor, a Village Squire, or they may not have any land at all.  Most of these Aristocrats are not particularly influential on the larger stage -  But some develop commercial, magical or military powers that make them much more influential than their title implies.+    * Laird - Is the most senior of the lesser titles and represents the least senior aristocratic families.  They might be Lord-of-the-Manor, a Village Squire, or they may not have any land at all.  Most of these Aristocrats are not particularly influential on the larger stage -  But some develop commercial, magical or military powers that make them much more influential than their title implies.
     * Master (Lifetime) -  Those people  who hold senior military or administrative posts (Bishops, Captain, Lord Advisor) are generally rewarded with the personal lifetime title of Master, as are academics, and guilds men.  Each organization will have its own criteria that must be filled.     * Master (Lifetime) -  Those people  who hold senior military or administrative posts (Bishops, Captain, Lord Advisor) are generally rewarded with the personal lifetime title of Master, as are academics, and guilds men.  Each organization will have its own criteria that must be filled.
     * Master (Role) - Master Craftsman, Master Mariners, Headmaster, Post Master, Harbour Master, Skilled people, or minor functionaries.  (See Note 1)     * Master (Role) - Master Craftsman, Master Mariners, Headmaster, Post Master, Harbour Master, Skilled people, or minor functionaries.  (See Note 1)
-    * Knight - Full members of a Military Order may claim the rank of Knight (or sword Knight in the Case of Iomedae's Knights).  Each order has its own criteria that must be filled.  This is a Life Time title. +    * Knight - Full members of a Military Order may claim the rank of Knight (or Sword Knight in the Case of Iomedae's Knights).  Each order has its own criteria that must be filled.  This is a Life Time title. 
-    * Sword-Lord.  A duelling master that is considered to be the equivalent to a Knight in Restov, and other Aldori areas. +    * Sword-Lord.  A duelling master that is considered to be the equivalent to a Knight in Restov, and other Aldori areas.  This is a Life Time title.
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   * **Junior Aristocratic Titles**   * **Junior Aristocratic Titles**
-    * Officer - The first rank in the Order of Brevoy.  Officers are a combined Policeman, Magistrate and Military Officer all rolled into one.+    * Member of the Order - first advanced rank in The Brevic Order. 
 +    * Officer - The initial rank in the Order of Brevoy.  Officers are a combined Policeman, Magistrate and Military Officer all rolled into one.
  
 ==== Note 1 ==== ==== Note 1 ====
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