Boyar

A Boyar is an Ostian nobility title ranking below Duke; unlike dukes, however, the title of boyar isn't hereditary but bought from an Arch Duke. This distinction used to be far more meaningful; historically boyars couldn't have become dukes or archdukes, and powerful boyars were granted the title of Arch Boyar. Arch boyars paralleled a duke, and the title became defunct with the conclusion of the Osternfel Civil War of 1201.

Qualifications

As mentioned, the title of boyar is bought from an archduke. Thus the only qualifications are being wealthy and having good relations with the relevant archduke.

Benefits

Being a boyar can be thought of as being a member of an exclusive club, with the club being the upper and noble classes. Though boyars receive no material benefit, they are considered as nobility for all intents and purposes: politics, law, and the title is passed on to their family as every other title does.

Current Date: 2^nd of Latsum, 1572

Type

Civic, Political

Form of Address

His Pristinity

Source of Authority

Wealth

Reports directly to

Duke

Related Locations

• Ostig Plateau

Related Organizations

• Osternfel
• Evornfel
• Arvernfel