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--- pathfinder:social_guidelines:ranks_and_titles [2025/06/13 11:52] – [Sovereign Titles] johnb
+++ pathfinder:social_guidelines:ranks_and_titles [2025/08/09 05:12] (current) – [Notes] johnb
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 The meaning of Sovereign has, perhaps, been slightly extended.  Emperors, Kings, Dukes, Princes and Sovereign Lords have an inalienable right to rule a land that was taken by conquest, settlement or inheritance. A Chieftain rules a //Tribe or Nation// of people, and cannot be deposed by anyone except for the members of their nation/tribe.   A Primate gives direction to all followers of a particular deity, and can only be replaced with the blessing of that deity.
+Sovereign Titles are all passed down through families or Organizations  (Including Elections) - or may be seized by conquest.
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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.