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==History of the Nobility== | ==History of the Nobility== | ||
There were initially five noble ranks within Kolios: King/Queen, Prince/Princess, Duke | There were initially five noble ranks within Kolios: King/Queen, Prince/Princess, Duke/Duchess, Margrave/Margravess, and Baron/Baroness. | ||
When Kolios was restructured as a Principality within the [[Empire of Agber]] in early 1998, the rank of King/Queen was removed. Sometime after this, additional nobles were named, and mediatization was added to Kolios. | When Kolios was restructured as a Principality within the [[Empire of Agber]] in early 1998, the rank of King/Queen was removed. Sometime after this, additional nobles were named, and mediatization was added to Kolios. | ||
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==Structure of the Nobility== | ==Structure of the Nobility== | ||
The Nobility of Kolios does not hold any official function in government. is limited to 1 Prince, 4 Dukes, 12 Margraves, and 40 Counts, with no limit on the number of Barons. All holders of titles are officially titled with the base version of the title. Any Koliosian Noble may elect to be referred to by the commonly used female version of the title in daily use and correspondence. The only place they are not permitted this flexibility is on official government documents. | The Nobility of Kolios does not hold any official function in government. The total number of nobles is limited to 1 Prince, 4 Dukes, 12 Margraves, and 40 Counts, with no limit on the number of Barons. All holders of titles are officially titled with the base version of the title. Any Koliosian Noble may elect to be referred to by the commonly used female version of the title in daily use and correspondence. The only place they are not permitted this flexibility is on official government documents. | ||
Titles in Kolios are not locked into a specific rank. Whenever a title is passed on, the new noble inherits the title at the next rank down. For example, if the title of Duke von Weltenberg were passed on, the new noble would be the Margrave von Weltenburg. The Prince von Kolios can then choose to elevate the noble of their choosing into the Ducal vacancy, even if they elect to immediately raise the title that previously held the slot. This system is intended to balance meritocracy with traditional notions of aristocracy. | Titles in Kolios are not locked into a specific rank. Whenever a title is passed on, the new noble inherits the title at the next rank down. For example, if the title of Duke von Weltenberg were passed on, the new noble would be the Margrave von Weltenburg. The Prince von Kolios can then choose to elevate the noble of their choosing into the Ducal vacancy, even if they elect to immediately raise the title that previously held the slot. This system is intended to balance meritocracy with traditional notions of aristocracy. | ||
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===Margraves=== | ===Margraves=== | ||
Kolios may not have more than 12 Margraves at any time. Margraves are addressed as "Your Exzellenz." There are currently | Kolios may not have more than 12 Margraves at any time. Margraves are addressed as "Your Exzellenz." There are currently 7 Margravate vacancies. | ||
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===Counts=== | ===Counts=== | ||
Kolios may not have more than 40 Counts at any time. Counts are addressed as "Your Exzellenz." There are currently | Kolios may not have more than 40 Counts at any time. Counts are addressed as "Your Exzellenz." There are currently 33 County vacancies. | ||
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| His Exzellenz, Count Jeremy von Raetia || 2018 || <small>''Created as Baron, elevated to current rank on 26 February 2022''</small> | | His Exzellenz, Count Jeremy von Raetia || 2018 || <small>''Created as Baron, elevated to current rank on 26 February 2022''</small> | ||
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| Her Exzellenz, | | Her Exzellenz, Countess Andrea von Fernweh || 26 February 2022 || | ||
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| Her Exzellenz, Countess Ashleigh von Pix || 26 February 2022 || | | Her Exzellenz, Countess Ashleigh von Pix || 26 February 2022 || | ||
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| His Exzellenz, Count Benjamin von Tiberius || 26 February 2022 || | | His Exzellenz, Count Benjamin von Tiberius || 26 February 2022 || | ||
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| His Exzellenz, Count James von Braubar || 26 February 2022 || <small>''Created as Baron, elevated to current rank on 21 September 2022''</small> | |||
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| Her Exzellenz, Countess Samantha von Dunkelhölzer || 4 June 2022 || | |||
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| Altere Lyle, Baron von Anagger || 26 February 2022 || | | Altere Lyle, Baron von Anagger || 26 February 2022 || | ||
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| Altere Elizabeth, Baroness von Brechtburg || 26 February 2022 || | | Altere Elizabeth, Baroness von Brechtburg || 26 February 2022 || | ||
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| Altere Joni, Baron von Perlach || 26 February 2022 || | | Altere Joni, Baron von Perlach || 26 February 2022 || | ||
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| Altere Jonas, Baron von Somme || 26 February 2022 || | | Altere Jonas, Baron von Somme || 26 February 2022 || | ||
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| Duke von Vogelland || 26 February 2022 || [[Grand Duke Travis]] of Westarctica || <small>''Hereditary honor, tied to the role of Sovereign of Westarctica. Honor fixed at Duke.''</small> | | Duke von Vogelland || 26 February 2022 || [[Grand Duke Travis]] of Westarctica || <small>''Hereditary honor, tied to the role of Sovereign of Westarctica. Honor fixed at Duke.''</small> | ||
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| Margrave von Anneskirche || 26 February 2022 || [[Sir James Murphy| | | Margrave von Anneskirche || 26 February 2022 || [[Sir James Murphy|Emperor James of Greater Hanover]] || <small>''Honor bestowed upon King James of Greater Hanover for life''</small> | ||
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| Baron von Drachen || 26 February 2022 || | | Baron von Drachen || 26 February 2022 || Chancellor Stephen Luke of [[Dracul]] || <small>''Honor bestowed upon Stephen Luke of the Commonwealth of Dracul for life''</small> | ||
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[[Category:Kolios]] | [[Category:Kolios]] |
Latest revision as of 02:46, 4 January 2023
The Nobility of Kolios is an institution as old as Kolios itself, with the first nobles being named on 20 September 1995, the day the nation itself was founded.
History of the Nobility
There were initially five noble ranks within Kolios: King/Queen, Prince/Princess, Duke/Duchess, Margrave/Margravess, and Baron/Baroness.
When Kolios was restructured as a Principality within the Empire of Agber in early 1998, the rank of King/Queen was removed. Sometime after this, additional nobles were named, and mediatization was added to Kolios.
On 26 February 2022, there was a massive overhaul to the form and function of the Nobility. These changes included the creation of Counts, the elimination of gendered titles, the adoption of the nobiliary particle "von," and the introduction of "generational relegation."
Mediatization under Princess Arlene
- Principality of Kolios - Princess Arlene
- Cramer - Duke James
- Flak - Margrave Maximillian
- Grunkachen - Baroness Samantha
- Nemeta - Baroness Olivia
- Raeta - Baron Jeremy
- Schwarzvogel - Baron Lukas
- Gelblowe - Margravess Kendra
- Blauschien - Baron Matthew
- Haunsett - Baroness Nicole and Baron Trevor
- Weissweld - Baron Hal
- Vemyr - Margrave Franz and Margrave William
- Forndran - Baroness Jeanine
- Mahntel - Baroness Amber
- Wilkes - Baroness Lauren
- Fryar - Duke Thomas
- Reese - Duke Stephen
- Sulli - Margrave Jordan
- Sheridan - Baroness Lacey Marie
Structure of the Nobility
The Nobility of Kolios does not hold any official function in government. The total number of nobles is limited to 1 Prince, 4 Dukes, 12 Margraves, and 40 Counts, with no limit on the number of Barons. All holders of titles are officially titled with the base version of the title. Any Koliosian Noble may elect to be referred to by the commonly used female version of the title in daily use and correspondence. The only place they are not permitted this flexibility is on official government documents.
Titles in Kolios are not locked into a specific rank. Whenever a title is passed on, the new noble inherits the title at the next rank down. For example, if the title of Duke von Weltenberg were passed on, the new noble would be the Margrave von Weltenburg. The Prince von Kolios can then choose to elevate the noble of their choosing into the Ducal vacancy, even if they elect to immediately raise the title that previously held the slot. This system is intended to balance meritocracy with traditional notions of aristocracy.
List of Nobles
Prince
The Prince von Kolios is the head of the Nobility, and retains all rights to name, manage, and oversee the Nobility. Princes use the honorific "Your Highness"
Preferred Style | Date of creation | Notes |
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His Highness, Prince Garibald von Kolios | 7 January 1998 | Role is a direct successor of the King/Queen of Kolios 2nd person to hold the title |
Dukes
Kolios may not have more than 4 Dukes at any time. Dukes are addressed as "Your Grace." There are currently 3 Ducal vacancies.
Preferred Style | Date of creation | Notes |
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His Grace, Duke Maximillian von Flak | 2017 | Created as Margrave, elevated to current rank on 26 February 2022 |
Margraves
Kolios may not have more than 12 Margraves at any time. Margraves are addressed as "Your Exzellenz." There are currently 7 Margravate vacancies.
Preferred Style | Date of creation | Notes |
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His Exzellenz, Margrave Franz von Vemyr | 2005 | |
Her Exzellenz, Margravess Brianna von Gelblowe | 2018 | 2nd Meister von Gelblowe |
Her Exzellenz, Margravess Samantha von Grunkachen | 2019 | Created as Baron, elevated to current rank on 26 February 2022 |
Their Exzellenz, Margrave Nicholas von Abraxas | 26 February 2022 | |
His Exzellenz, Margrave August von Rehmburg | 26 February 2022 |
Counts
Kolios may not have more than 40 Counts at any time. Counts are addressed as "Your Exzellenz." There are currently 33 County vacancies.
Preferred Style | Date of creation | Notes |
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Her Exzellenz, Countess Amber von Mahntel | 2009 | Created as Baron, elevated to current rank on 26 February 2022 |
His Exzellenz, Count Jeremy von Raetia | 2018 | Created as Baron, elevated to current rank on 26 February 2022 |
Her Exzellenz, Countess Andrea von Fernweh | 26 February 2022 | |
Her Exzellenz, Countess Ashleigh von Pix | 26 February 2022 | |
His Exzellenz, Count Benjamin von Tiberius | 26 February 2022 | |
His Exzellenz, Count James von Braubar | 26 February 2022 | Created as Baron, elevated to current rank on 21 September 2022 |
Her Exzellenz, Countess Samantha von Dunkelhölzer | 4 June 2022 |
Barons
Kolios has no limits on the number of Barons in existence. Barons are addressed as "Altere."
Preferred Style | Date of creation | Notes |
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Altere Lukas, Baron von Schwarzvogel | 1999 | |
Altere Matthew, Baron von Blauschien | 2006 | |
Altere Lauren, Baroness von Wilkes | 2012 | |
Altere Olivia, Baroness von Nemeta | 2016 | |
Altere Jeanie, Baroness von Forndran | 2017 | |
Altere Hal, Baron von Weissweld | 2017 | |
Altere Nicole, Baroness von Haunsett | 2018 | |
Altere Tryson, Baron von Altenbauer | 26 February 2022 | Member of House Bärenhalb |
Altere Kayley, Baroness von Altenkuss | 26 February 2022 | Member of House Bärenhalb |
Altere Lyle, Baron von Anagger | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Elizabeth, Baroness von Brechtburg | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Benjamin, Baron von Datschi | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Quentin, Baron von Diesel | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere László, Baron von Drusus | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Jonathan, Baron von Erntestadt | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Brendan, Baron von Esselbrooke | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Bryce, Baron von Graulff | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Kurt, Baron von Hochzoll | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Ella, Baroness von Holbheim | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Sterling, Baron von Inningen | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Chris, Baron von Kriegshügel | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Michael, Baron von Massias | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Sandra, Baron von Menacher | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Christian, Baron von Messenburg | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Aydan, Baron von Mittearras | 26 February 2022 | Member of House Bärenhalb |
Altere Nicholas, Baron von Mittegrannt | 26 February 2022 | Member of House Bärenhalb |
Altere Olivia, Baroness von Mittelech | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Easton, Baron von Neubauer | 26 February 2022 | Member of House Bärenhalb |
Altere Loyd, Baron von Neukuss | 26 February 2022 | Member of House Bärenhalb |
Altere Isacc, Baron von Oberarras | 26 February 2022 | Member of House Bärenhalb |
Altere Jasmyne, Baroness von Obergrannt | 26 February 2022 | Member of House Bärenhalb |
Altere Spencer, Baron von Oberlech | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Kristina, Baroness von Oberwolfram | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Joni, Baron von Perlach | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Jonas, Baron von Somme | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Luis, Baron von Sturmstadt | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Khairul, Baron von Sudennales | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Rikki, Baron von Tigerhaus | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Destinee, Baroness von Unterarras | 26 February 2022 | Member of House Bärenhalb |
Altere Noah, Baron von Untergrannt | 26 February 2022 | Member of House Bärenhalb |
Altere Jackson, Baron von Unterlech | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Shannon, Baron von Unterwolfram | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Sean, Baron von Wertach | 26 February 2022 | |
Altere Halie, Baroness von Zinterburg | 26 February 2022 | Member of House Bärenhalb |
Honorary Titles
Kolios has a number of honorary titles. These titles may be hereditary or follow the rules of a life peerage in Westarctica, meaning that they are absorbed back into the authority of the Prince von Kolios when the holder dies. There is no limit to the number of honorary titles, but care is taken not to name so many that their existence diminishes the honor of the rank, or the Nobility in whole. For honorary titles that are hereditary, they may be fixed at a specific rank (as is the case with the Duke von Vogelland), or be subject to mediatization (as is the case with the Duke von Lingen).
These titles are considered to be wholly valid for use by their holders. These Nobles are ineligible to stand for or vote in the matter of selecting a new Prince von Kolios, should the line of succession fail.
Title | Date of creation | Current Holder | Notes |
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Duke von Lingen | 26 February 2022 | Former Princess Arlene | Hereditary honor, tied to the head of the House of Mendoza-Vega. Subject to relegation. |
Duke von Vogelland | 26 February 2022 | Grand Duke Travis of Westarctica | Hereditary honor, tied to the role of Sovereign of Westarctica. Honor fixed at Duke. |
Margrave von Anneskirche | 26 February 2022 | Emperor James of Greater Hanover | Honor bestowed upon King James of Greater Hanover for life |
Baron von Drachen | 26 February 2022 | Chancellor Stephen Luke of Dracul | Honor bestowed upon Stephen Luke of the Commonwealth of Dracul for life |