Nobility of Kolios

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 Peerage

There were initially five noble ranks within Kolios: King/Queen, Prince/Princess, Duke, Duchess, Margrave/Margravess, and Baron/Baroness. When the first nobles were named, one individual was assigned to each of the five ranks, with two Dukes being named.

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.

Current Nobles

• 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

Upcoming Changes to the Nobility

As of 26 February 2022, there will be a massive overhaul to the form and function of the Nobility. These changes include:

• The creation of a new title: Count.
• The elimination of gendered titles.
• The adoption of the nobiliary particle "von."
• Restructuring of titles tied to regions shall be used as honorary titles in the line of succession.
• Abolishing the mediatization of the nobility.
• Limiting the nobility to 1 Prince, 4 Dukes, 12 Margraves, and 40 Counts, with no limit on the number of Barons.
• The introduction of a "generational relegation" to promote participation in Koliosian society, blending traditional aristocracy with meritocracy.
• Formalizing he styles for use by nobles.