Kythiran Nobility

Introduction

Within the Kythiran Empire is a vast system of greater and lesser nobility that together helps govern the realm. Although not an official title, 'Lord' or 'Lady' is often used to refer to members of the Kythiran aristocracy, but is also used as a title of respect, irregardless of birth or lands.

The Crown

The Crown forms the governing body of the whole of the Kythiran Empire. It consists of the Emperor, his Chancellor, the Grand Marshal, the Five Secretaries, the Kythiran Senate, the Provincial Council, and the Crown-Prince, the latter serving primarily as an advisory body.

The Emperor

The Emperor, whose full title is His Imperial Highness, Emperor of Kythira, King of the Six Provinces, Duke of Helmira and Supreme Commander of all of Kythira's armies, claims full ownership of all Kythiran land. He has de jure full political and legal control over the entirety of the Empire, but in practice to prevent political intrigue and rebellion much of Kythira's governance is a joint effort of the entirety of the Crown.

High-Lords

High-Lords are, after the EmperorEmperor / Empress: Ruler of the Empire

Crown-Prince / Princess: Successor of the Throne

Prince / Princess: backups of the Crown Prince (as a Von Roterstein, technically Corspin be a Kythiran Prince and Duke, rather than just a Duke, unless you decide to strip him from that title)

High-Lords: Rule Golden Provinces of the Empire

Dukes: Rules Duchies in the larger provinces (large cities + surrounding land.)

Counts: Rule a castle / mansion + village or town + farms and significant land

Barons: Rule a castle with a farm + some land

Knight: Lives in a castle owned by a count or baron, referred as Sir

Archbishop: Controls all the churches / cathedrals in one province