Ranks in Nobility

Throughout the Earthly Realm the aristocratic hierarchy rules everything. Throughout many of its lands, ranks in nobility identify the power structure in place. Though the same in many countries, there are clear, differing ranks all over the Earthly Realm.

Common Ranks in Nobility

These ranks and titles (lowest to highest), are the general ranks in nobility understood by most of the Earthly Realm.

Knight

Baron/Baroness

Viscount/Viscountess

Earl/Countess

Marquess/Marchioness

Duke/Duchess

King/Queen

Emperor

Realm Noble

Special Ranks in Nobility

Jarl (Earl equivalent) (Cambeulach)

Great Jarl (Duke/Duchess equivalent) (Cambeulach)

Samurai (Knight equivalent) (Xing Empire)

Daimyo (Marquess/Marchioness equivalent) (Xing Empire)

Shogun (King/Queen equivalent) (Xing Empire)

Duke Errant (Viscount/Viscountess equivalent) (Imperial Mainlands)

Grand Commandant (Marquess/Marchioness equivalent) (Imperial Mainlands)