Only the Ruling Emperor/Empress and the first three heirs are of “Holy Imperial” rank.

Once a First Holy Heir ascends the Throne the next three in rank rise one “step” up. As The Empress gives birth to Her Heirs each of the others become one “step” lower in rank.

Example Holy Heir ascends; the Second Holy Heir becomes the First Holy Heir, the Third Holy Heir becomes Second and the next in line becomes the Third Holy Heir.

As the Heirs are born the process continues.

Example The First Holy Heir’s Uncle (once Second Holy Heir Himself) becomes _____

All others born into the “Imperial” house are one “step” below (High Imperial) their parents in peerage rank.

All other ranks are considered Not of The Holy Imperial House and are not of rank to marry into the Holy Imperial House.

(if a Regency is in place)

High Regent                                                           High Regent

Regent                                                                   Regent

Next apparent Heir                                                  Next apparent Heir

High Imperial King                                                  High Imperial Queen

Only the Ruling Emperor/Empress and the first three heirs are of “Holy Imperial” rank. All others born into the “Imperial” house are one “step” below (High Imperial) their parents in peerage rank.

All other ranks are considered Not of The Holy Imperial House and are not of rank to marry into the Holy Imperial House.

The High Imperial Houses or ranks

High Imperial Prince                                                         High Imperial Princess

High Imperial Palatine                                             High Imperial Palatium

High Imperial Duke                                                 High Imperial Duchess

Only those of the High Imperial houses may have the above ranks. The High Imperial houses may have members that are of lower ranks as well. Only those of High Imperial rank may assume ruler ship of these three houses.

The Lower Imperial Houses or ranks

Imperial King                                                                   Imperial Queen

Imperial Prince                                                       Imperial Princess

Imperial Palatine                                                     Imperial Palatium

Imperial Duke                                                         Imperial Duchess

Imperial Ragile                                                       Imperial Ragilea

Only those of the Imperial rank or higher may rule one of the six lower Imperial Houses. The Imperial Houses may also have members that are of lower ranks.

Imperial ranked individuals may be members of a High Imperial House.

The Royal Houses or ranks

King                                                                       Queen

Prince                                                                    Princess

Palatine                                                                  Palatium

Duke                                                                      Duchess

Ragile                                                                    Ragilea

Only those of the Royal rank or higher may rule one of the fourteen Royal Houses. The Royal Houses may also have members that are of lower ranks.

Royal ranked individuals may be members of any Higher House.

The Noble Houses or ranks

Baron                                                                     Baroness

Count                                                                    Countess

Lord                                                                      Lady

Knight                                                                    fae-Knight or Knight’s lady

Squire                                                                    fae-squire

Only those of the Noble rank or higher may rule one of the thirty-four Noble Houses. The Noble Houses may also have members that are of lower ranks. Noble ranked individuals may be members of any Higher House.

General Information

All children born are one rank below their parents (using the highest ranked). Only the heir rises in rank when they assume the power and authority of the parent(s).

None may marry more than five ranks below their own without Imperial decree.

In marriage the man gains all lands, powers and authority that the woman may own or be heir of unless a contract of marriage stipulates otherwise.