Post by Rule Hound on Feb 23, 2016 21:59:24 GMT
So here is a reminder of how you get your status.
Duke – Sworn, Titled, Regal
A Duke is the Highest position in a Domain. The Duke is essentially a Prince. (S)He controls vast territories which he divides among his Barons. A Duke has a minimum of one Baron though usually two (and 4 barons or knights below them). A Duke must be High Clan (outside of a possible ST controlled Territory). The Duke would grant Barons smaller Domains within his territory.
Baron/Count – Sworn, Titled.
A Baron or Count is sworn directly to the Duke. A Baron has at least one though usually two or more Knights (vassals) sworn to them. To rise above Baron and become a Duke, a Baron must either take the territory from the residing Duke or manage to claim independent lands and set up their own Dukedome. Only High Clans may be Barons (outside of possible ST controlled Domains). A Baron controls a Domain within his Dukes Barony and pays homage and owes allegiance to his Duke.
Knight – Sworn.
A Knight is a Kindred that is sworn to a Baron/Count or their equivalent. For a Knight to rise in Rank they must have one Kindred willing to swear to them and have permission from both their Baron and Duke. When a Knight rises to the Rank of Baron they would then swear directly to the Duke and become a Baron themselves. Low or High Clans may be a Knight.
Doge – Pledged, Empowered
A Dodge is a Low Clan leader. They oversee territory that is held by a “collective” of Low Clans similar to a free state. A Doge must have at least three other low Clans sworn to them. They are nominally sworn to the Ard Ri and pay him tribute for not sending his armies to wipe them out. It is uncommon for there to be more than one “Free State” in any greater Domain but not unheard of. If enough Low Clan find themselves free of Oath, can bond together and somehow Claim a Domain they can name a Doge.
Freeman - Pledged
A Freeman is almost always a Low Clan. Anyone Pledged to a Free State/Doge is considered a Freeman. All Freeman suffer a Minor Status ban by default.
Duke – Sworn, Titled, Regal
A Duke is the Highest position in a Domain. The Duke is essentially a Prince. (S)He controls vast territories which he divides among his Barons. A Duke has a minimum of one Baron though usually two (and 4 barons or knights below them). A Duke must be High Clan (outside of a possible ST controlled Territory). The Duke would grant Barons smaller Domains within his territory.
Baron/Count – Sworn, Titled.
A Baron or Count is sworn directly to the Duke. A Baron has at least one though usually two or more Knights (vassals) sworn to them. To rise above Baron and become a Duke, a Baron must either take the territory from the residing Duke or manage to claim independent lands and set up their own Dukedome. Only High Clans may be Barons (outside of possible ST controlled Domains). A Baron controls a Domain within his Dukes Barony and pays homage and owes allegiance to his Duke.
Knight – Sworn.
A Knight is a Kindred that is sworn to a Baron/Count or their equivalent. For a Knight to rise in Rank they must have one Kindred willing to swear to them and have permission from both their Baron and Duke. When a Knight rises to the Rank of Baron they would then swear directly to the Duke and become a Baron themselves. Low or High Clans may be a Knight.
Doge – Pledged, Empowered
A Dodge is a Low Clan leader. They oversee territory that is held by a “collective” of Low Clans similar to a free state. A Doge must have at least three other low Clans sworn to them. They are nominally sworn to the Ard Ri and pay him tribute for not sending his armies to wipe them out. It is uncommon for there to be more than one “Free State” in any greater Domain but not unheard of. If enough Low Clan find themselves free of Oath, can bond together and somehow Claim a Domain they can name a Doge.
Freeman - Pledged
A Freeman is almost always a Low Clan. Anyone Pledged to a Free State/Doge is considered a Freeman. All Freeman suffer a Minor Status ban by default.