Noble and Royal Court Ranks

Title

Form of Address

Notes

Emperor/Empress of The Hallowed Empire.

His/Her Imperial Majesty, Emperor/Empress Edward/Mary the III of the Hallowed Empire.

Also known as the Autarch. Rules the Empire. Wears the Imperial Crown, white gold topped with a Hallowed Dove in diamonds on a field of sapphires.

King/Queen of Anglia.

His/Her Majesty, King/Queen Richard/Eleanor the II of Anglia.

Also known as the Monarch. Rules the country. Wears the Anglian crown. The crown has five spikes trimmed with gold, and a sapphire star in the middle of the central spike. It weighs nearly six pounds and is tiring to wear. A Monarch who is also Autarch wears the Imperial Crown during Imperial functions and the Royal Crown during state functions.

Viceroy/Vicereine of Anglia

His/Her Excellency, Viceroy/ Vicereine Marcus/Gertrude of Anglia.

More powerful than the Autarch’s Consort. Runs the judiciary. All High Sheriffs report to him/her. Acts as the Monarch when the Monarch is absent. If the Monarch is an Emperor/Empress, then he/she runs the Empire in their stead (only allowed for a six-month period). He/she is Regent to the royal children should their parents die. The Viceroy/Vicereine is an appointed position, not inherited, and is only in office while the Monarch rules. He/she is always a Noble, a legal scholar, and always from an unmarked house.

Imperial Consort of the Hallowed Empire.

His/Her Imperial Majesty, Emperor/Empress Consort Edward/Mary the III of the Hallowed Empire.

The spouse of the Autarch. Always the small partner in the marriage.

Royal Consort of Anglia.

His/Her Majesty, King/Queen Consort Richard/Eleanor the II of Anglia.

The spouse of the Monarch. Always the small partner in the marriage.

Crown Prince/Crown Princess of Anglia.

His/Her Royal Highness, Crown Prince/Princess Daniel/Katherine of Anglia.

The eldest son or daughter of the Monarch. Next in line to inherit the royal throne. Note: monarchies are inherited but autarchies are elected.

Royal Chamberlain of Anglia.

His/Her Grace, Stanley Kemp/Margo Billins, Chamberlain of Anglia.

The Monarch’s chief administrator. In the old days they were called stewards. Runs the palace and royal estates as well as the Imperial holdings. Controls access to the Monarch. The Chamberlain is an appointed position (by the Monarch), not inherited, and is only in power while the Monarch rules. Not necessarily chosen from a noble house, and never from a marked house. Sometimes they are drawn from foreign counselors.

Royal Chancellor

His/Her Grace, Stanley Kemp/Margo Billins, Chancellor of Anglia.

The Monarch’s secretary. Runs the chancery that produces all official documents and is in charge of foreign affairs and spycraft. Always a noble and an academic, but never from a marked house.

Prince/Princess of Anglia

His/Her Highness, Prince/Princess Marcus/Gertrude of Anglia.

The latter-born sons/daughters of a King/Queen. They have a wide range of possible responsibilities.

Royal Treasurer

His/Her Grace, Stanley Kemp/Margo Billins, Treasurer of Anglia.

The chief financial officer of the country and senior officer of the Exchequer (royal treasury). In close contact with the country’s merchant class and minters. Always a noble and an academic, but never from a marked house.

Holy Elector

His/Her Grace, Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower, Holy Elector of Anglia.

In Anglia, the Holy Elector gets two votes in an election for Autarch. Appointed for life by the Monarch. Not an inherited position. Always a Lower Noble with a cathedral school education. This person spends significant time abroad meeting with other dignitaries and electors and sometimes works in conjunction with the Chancellor. The Elector’s job is to take the temperature of the Empire and serve as Anglia’s chief diplomat.

Duke/Duchess of The Duchy of Rivergard

His/Her Grace, Duke/Duchess Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower of Rivergard.

Ruler of the wealthiest province (followed closely by the Crown Province, which is ruled by the Monarch.) Has an estate two times larger than a Margravate.

Duke/Duchess of The Duchy of Wendover

His/Her Grace, Duke/Duchess Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower of Wendover.

Ruler of the third wealthiest province. Has an estate two times larger than a Margravate.

Duke/Duchess of The Duchy of Highthorn

His/Her Grace, Duke/Duchess Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower of Highthorn.

Ruler of the fourth wealthiest province. Has an estate two times larger than a Margravate.

Margrave/Margravine of Westmarch

His/Her Lord/Lady, Margrave/Margravine Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower of Westmarch.

Ruler of the wealthiest march, the fifth wealthiest province. Has an estate two times larger than an Earldom.

Margrave/Margravine of Northmarch

His/Her Lord/Lady, Margrave/Margravine Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower of Northmarch.

Ruler of the second wealthiest march, the sixth wealthiest province. Has an estate two times larger than an Earldom.

Margrave/Margravine of Crownmarch

His/Her Lord/Lady, Margrave/Margravine Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower of Crownmarch.

Ruler of the third wealthiest march, the seventh wealthiest province. Has an estate two times larger than an Earldom.

Margrave/Margravine of Southmarch

His/Her Lord/Lady, Margrave/Margravine Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower of Southmarch.

Ruler of the fourth wealthiest march, the eighth wealthiest province. Has an estate two times larger than an Earldom.

Master/Mistress of Horse

His/Her Lord/Lady, Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower, Anglia’s Master/Mistress of Horse.

In charge of royal stables, horse, hunts. Also carriages and carts, and most importantly, road, bridge, and bridleway maintenance. Usually a High Noble with military cavalry experience.

Master/Mistress of Arms

His/Her Lord/Lady, Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower, Anglia’s Master/Mistress of Arms.

In charge of the knights and soldiers that protect the palace, the Shadowkeep, Highborn, and the surrounding grounds. Usually a High Noble who has proven themselves in battle or tournament. Note: this person is not a knight, as knights and soldiers aren’t Nobles. If the Monarch is also the Autarch, the Imperial Knights report to the Master/Mistress of Arms. Note: The Royal Guard has no commander and does not report to the Master/Mistress of Arms.

Mistress of Venerates

Her Lady Margo Longtower, Mistress Venerate of Anglia.

An elected position by members of the League of the Venerate, who vote every five years. Always a female Noble who is an academic. She advises the Monarch on the concerns of venerated women.

Count/Countess of the Earldom of Vernol

His/Her Lord/Lady Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower, Count/Countess of Vernol.

Ruler of the wealthiest Earldom, the ninth wealthiest province. Yes, Counts actually rule an Earldom (it’s complicated.) Has an estate four times larger than a Viscountdom.

Count/Countess of the Earldom of Breymoor

His/Her Lord/Lady Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower, Count/Countess of Breymoor.

Ruler of the second wealthiest Earldom, the tenth wealthiest province. Has an estate four times larger than a Viscountdom.

Count/Countess of the Earldom of Marshworth

His/Her Lord/Lady Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower, Count/Countess of Marshworth.

Ruler of the third wealthiest Earldom, the eleventh wealthiest province. Has an estate four times larger than a Viscountdom.

Count/Countess of the Earldom of Caywold

His/Her Lord/Lady Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower, Count/Countess of Caywold.

Ruler of the fourth wealthiest Earldom, the twelfth wealthiest province. Has an estate four times larger than a Viscountdom.

Count/Countess of the Earldom of Donsal

His/Her Lord/Lady Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower, Count/Countess of Donsal.

Ruler of the poorest Earldom, and the poorest province in Anglia. The lowest position of the High Nobility. Has an estate four times larger than a Viscountdom.

Royal Sage

The Practitioner Lord/Lady Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower, Sage of Anglia.

The Monarchy’s chief mage. Usually a Sage retired from a prestigious university. Has a staff of younger Deputy Sages in all four of the Practical Arts. Always a Noble from an unmarked house.

Royal Counselor

His/Her Wise Lord/Lady Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower, Counselor of Anglia.

The Monarch’s personal advisor. Works closely with the Chamberlain. An appointed position that cannot be passed to heirs. This person is chosen for their wisdom and is often a foreigner from outside the Empire.

Deputy Chamberlain

His/Her Lord/Lady Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower, Deputy Chamberlain of Anglia.

Represents the Chamberlain in the Royal Court. Always an educated Noble from an unmarked house.

Deputy Chancellor

His/Her Lord/Lady Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower, Deputy Chancellor of Anglia.

Represents the Chancellor in the Royal Court. Always an educated Noble from an unmarked house.

Deputy Treasurer

His/Her Lord/Lady Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower, Deputy Treasurer of Anglia.

Represents the Treasurer in the Royal Court. Always an educated Noble from an unmarked house.

Viscount/Viscountess

His/Her Lord/Lady Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower, Viscount/Viscountess of Shire Name.

Rules a shire, a subregion of a province. From here on down are considered Low Nobility. Has an estate four times larger than a Barony.

Baron/Baroness

His/Her Lord/Lady Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower, Baron/Baroness of County Name.

Rules a county, a subregion of a shire. In the old days, counties were ruled by Counts, but no longer.

Imperial Knight

His/Her Imperial Lord/Lady, Sir/Dame Stanley Kemp/Margo Kemp of Anglia.

An appointed position. Always a former military officer with diplomatic skills. They represent the Autarch in a particular province and are considered Lower Nobles if they had no title before their appointment. There are no Imperial Knights stationed at the Crown Province, but they serve in every province of every country in the Empire. Imperial knights report to the Autarch’s Master/Mistress of Arms. Their job is to monitor the military readiness of the Empire’s various provinces. Note: this is not a traditional knighthood and not necessarily based on battlefield bravery.

Baronet/Baronetess

His/Her Lord/Lady Stanley Kemp/Margo Longtower, Baronet/Baronetess of Tithing Name.

The lowest of the Low Nobility. Rules a tithing (a subregion of a county). There can only be one per tithing. Not an inherited position, and the title cannot be passed to heirs. This is a title that is purchased from the Crown to obtain access to the Royal Court, a practice that Nobles distain.