Baron

The word baron is a generic term on Harn for any major land-holding noble with less status of an earl. A barony usually contains a keep and anywhere from 10-30 manors, but in smaller kingdoms, notably Chybisa, a baron may not hold a keep. Regardless of the size of a barony, a few manors will be held directly by the baron, managed by his bailiffs, but most will be held by vassal knights. Some barons are vassals of an earl; some are tenants-in-chief, holding directly from the king.