Katib
Katib is the title given to any male noble (active or exiled) who is one-step removed from a Vizier and does not hold a higher rank.
Duties
An active Katib, like all members of a noble family, is expected to work to further the family's standing at Court, assist in its area of concern and engage in a beneficial diplomatic marriage.
If the Katib is the second eldest male son of a Vizier, then he is often referred to disparagingly as the "Spare". Although he has no extra station or duties than any younger males (all hold the title of Katib), in practice, the Spare is often a disappointment to his parents, with the high power and lessened responsibility and oversight proving a dangerous combination.
If the Katib is from the generation above the Vizier (e.g. if he is a parent of one of the newly established Human Viziers), his only duty is to support the family's position at Court, if required. It is generally assumed that older-generation Katibs have retired from more active duties, and will likely already be married (or widowed).
Type
Nobility, Honorific / Ceremonial
Form of Address
Your Grace
Alternative Naming
The Spare (First in line of succession for Subvizier rank)
Current Holders
Past Holders
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