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There are several titles used for nobility and positions of honor throughout the [[Everwind Series]]. Only those of Royal Houses typically hold Daeken titles or their equivalent, with Baeron and Earlenships being held by Vassal Houses. It is also possible to hold titles in other countries. For example, [[Rylen of Brummel]] lives in [[Andermark]], but he | There are several titles used for nobility and positions of honor throughout the [[Everwind Series]]. Only those of Royal Houses typically hold Daeken titles or their equivalent, with Baeron and Earlenships being held by Vassal Houses, though there are a few exceptions. It is also possible to hold titles in other countries. For example, [[Rylen of Brummel]] lives in [[Andermark]], but he holds the title of [[Baeron]] of [[Irnley]], which applies to [[Praul]]. | ||
==Primary Ranks== | ==Primary Ranks== | ||
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**Queen Regnant - a queen who rules in her own right; [[Caliana of Sable]] is a queen regnant | **Queen Regnant - a queen who rules in her own right; [[Caliana of Sable]] is a queen regnant | ||
**Queen Regent - a queen who rules in the stead of the actual king until he becomes of age | **Queen Regent - a queen who rules in the stead of the actual king until he becomes of age | ||
**Queen Dowager - the wife of a deceased king; Caliana of Sable is one | **Queen Dowager - the wife of a deceased king; Caliana of Sable is one but uses the higher "regnant" title | ||
**Queen Mother - a queen dowager who is also the mother of the reigning sovereign | **Queen Mother - a queen dowager who is also the mother of the reigning sovereign | ||
*''[[Crownprince]]'' and ''[[Crownprincess]]'' - a prince or princess who is next in line to the [[High Seat]] | *''[[Crownprince]]'' and ''[[Crownprincess]]'' - a prince or princess who is next in line to the [[High Seat]] | ||
**''Prince'' and ''Princess'' - offspring of a king and queen | **''Prince'' and ''Princess'' - offspring of a king and queen | ||
*''[[Viceroy]]'' - a position appointed by any sovereign power which acts in their stead as governors over a particular region | *''[[Viceroy]]'' - a position appointed by any sovereign power which acts in their stead as governors over a particular region | ||
*''Crowndaeken'' and ''Crowndaekeness'' - a Daeken or Daekeness who is next in line to the High Seat; [[Falder of Brant]] is a Crowndaeken; [[Averlyn of Sable]] is a Crowndaekussa | *''Crowndaeken'' and ''Crowndaekeness'' - a Daeken or Daekeness who is next in line to the High Seat; a prince/princes who is also a daeken/daekeness may choose which they prefer. [[Falder of Brant]] is a Crowndaeken; [[Averlyn of Sable]] is a Crowndaekussa | ||
*''[[Daeken]]'' and ''[[Daekeness]]'' - similar to a Duke, almost always held by those of [[Royal Houses]] | *''[[Daeken]]'' and ''[[Daekeness]]'' - similar to a Duke, almost always held by those of [[Royal Houses]] | ||
*''[[Daekus]]'' and ''[[Daekussa]]'' - (Averia) | *''[[Daekus]]'' and ''[[Daekussa]]'' - (Averia) | ||
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==Titles of Custom or Courtesy== | ==Titles of Custom or Courtesy== | ||
*''Your Virtue'' - what they call the Queen in [[Averia]] | *''Your Virtue'' - what they call the Queen in [[Averia]] | ||
*''Lord'' and ''Lady'' | *''Your Excellence'' - used for the sovereign king and queen of a given nation state | ||
*''Lord'' and ''Lady'' - used for members of noble houses and those of royal houses who are not heads of state | |||
[[Category:Nobility]] | [[Category:Nobility]] | ||
[[Category:Royalty]] | [[Category:Royalty]] | ||
[[Category:Terminology]] | [[Category:Terminology]] | ||
Revision as of 23:27, 25 July 2021
There are several titles used for nobility and positions of honor throughout the Everwind Series. Only those of Royal Houses typically hold Daeken titles or their equivalent, with Baeron and Earlenships being held by Vassal Houses, though there are a few exceptions. It is also possible to hold titles in other countries. For example, Rylen of Brummel lives in Andermark, but he holds the title of Baeron of Irnley, which applies to Praul.
Primary Ranks
- Emperor - only Vralius Claverian holds this title, often as "High Emperor"
- King and Queen
- King Regent - one who rules in the stead of the actual king until he becomes of age; Nurius 12 of Andergard is a king regent
- Queen Consort - the wife of a king
- Queen Regnant - a queen who rules in her own right; Caliana of Sable is a queen regnant
- Queen Regent - a queen who rules in the stead of the actual king until he becomes of age
- Queen Dowager - the wife of a deceased king; Caliana of Sable is one but uses the higher "regnant" title
- Queen Mother - a queen dowager who is also the mother of the reigning sovereign
- Crownprince and Crownprincess - a prince or princess who is next in line to the High Seat
- Prince and Princess - offspring of a king and queen
- Viceroy - a position appointed by any sovereign power which acts in their stead as governors over a particular region
- Crowndaeken and Crowndaekeness - a Daeken or Daekeness who is next in line to the High Seat; a prince/princes who is also a daeken/daekeness may choose which they prefer. Falder of Brant is a Crowndaeken; Averlyn of Sable is a Crowndaekussa
- Daeken and Daekeness - similar to a Duke, almost always held by those of Royal Houses
- Daekus and Daekussa - (Averia)
- Baeron and Baeroness - baron and baroness, highest title allowed to be held by those of Vassal Houses
- Baerus and Baerussa - (Averia)
- Earlen and Earleness - below baeron in station, held by Vassals
- Earlus and Earlussa - (Averia)
- Saer - similar to Sir, though does not denote knighthood or even nobility
Titles of Custom or Courtesy
- Your Virtue - what they call the Queen in Averia
- Your Excellence - used for the sovereign king and queen of a given nation state
- Lord and Lady - used for members of noble houses and those of royal houses who are not heads of state