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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 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.

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. 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.

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"

Noble	Date of creation	Notes
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 2 Ducal vacancies.

Noble	Date of creation	Notes
Duke Maximillian von Flak	2017	Created as Margrave, elevated to current rank on 26 February 2022
Duke Kendra von Gelblowe	2018	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 8 Margravate vacancies.

Noble	Date of creation	Notes
Margrave Franz von Vemyr	2005
Margrave Samantha von Grunkachen	2019	Created as Baron, elevated to current rank on 26 February 2022
Margrave Nicholas von Abraxas	26 February 2022
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 35 County vacancies.

Noble	Date of creation	Notes
Count Amber von Mahntel	2009	Created as Baron, elevated to current rank on 26 February 2022
Count Jeremy von Raetia	2018	Created as Baron, elevated to current rank on 26 February 2022
Count Andrea von Fernweh	26 February 2022
Count Ashleigh von Pix	26 February 2022
Count Benjamin von Tiberius	26 February 2022

Barons

Kolios has no limits on the number of Barons in existence. Barons are addressed as "Altere."

Noble	Date of creation	Notes
Baron Lukas von Schwarzvogel	1999
Baron Matthew von Blauschien	2006
Baron Lauren von Wilkes	2012
Baron Olivia von Nemeta	2016
Baron Jeanie von Forndran	2017
Baron Hal von Weissweld	2017
Baron Nicole von Haunsett	2018
Baron Tryson von Altenbauer	26 February 2022	Member of House Bärenhalb
Baron Kayley von Altenkuss	26 February 2022	Member of House Bärenhalb
Baron Lyle von Anagger	26 February 2022
Baron James von Braubar	26 February 2022
Baron Elizabeth von Brechtburg	26 February 2022
Baron Benjamin von Datschi	26 February 2022
Baron Quentin von Diesel	26 February 2022
Baron László von Drusus	26 February 2022
Baron Jonathan von Erntestadt	26 February 2022
Baron Brendan von Esselbrooke	26 February 2022
Baron Bryce von Graulff	26 February 2022
Baron Kurt von Hochzoll	26 February 2022
Baron Ella von Holbheim	26 February 2022
Baron Sterling von Inningen	26 February 2022
Baron Chris von Kriegshügel	26 February 2022
Baron Michael von Massias	26 February 2022
Baron Sandra von Menacher	26 February 2022
Baron Christian von Messenburg	26 February 2022
Baron Aydan von Mittearras	26 February 2022	Member of House Bärenhalb
Baron Nicholas von Mittegrannt	26 February 2022	Member of House Bärenhalb
Baron Olivia von Mittelech	26 February 2022
Baron Easton von Neubauer	26 February 2022	Member of House Bärenhalb
Baron Loyd von Neukuss	26 February 2022	Member of House Bärenhalb
Baron Isacc von Oberarras	26 February 2022	Member of House Bärenhalb
Baron Jasmyne von Obergrannt	26 February 2022	Member of House Bärenhalb
Baron Spencer von Oberlech	26 February 2022
Baron Kristina von Oberwolfram	26 February 2022
Baron Joni von Perlach	26 February 2022
Baron Joey von Rosenvik	26 February 2022
Baron Jonas von Somme	26 February 2022
Baron Luis von Sturmstadt	26 February 2022
Baron Khairul von Sudennales	26 February 2022
Baron Rikki von Tigerhaus	26 February 2022
Baron Destinee von Unterarras	26 February 2022	Member of House Bärenhalb
Baron Noah von Untergrannt	26 February 2022	Member of House Bärenhalb
Baron Jackson von Unterlech	26 February 2022
Baron Shannon von Unterwolfram	26 February 2022
Baron Sean von Wertach	26 February 2022
Baron Halie 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.

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
Duke von Lingen	26 February 2022	Former Princess Arlene	Hereditary honor, tied to the head of the House of Mendoza-Vega
Duke von Vogelland	26 February 2022	Grand Duke Travis of Westarctica	Hereditary honor, tied to the role of Sovereign of Westarctica
Margrave von Anneskirche	26 February 2022	King James of Greater Hanover	Honor bestowed upon King James of Greater Hanover for life
Baron von Drachen	26 February 2022	President Stephen Luke of Dracul	Honor bestowed upon Stephen Luke of the Commonwealth of Dracul for life

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-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.
+The '''Nobility of Kolios''' is an institution as old as [[Protectorate of Kolios|Kolios]] itself, with the first nobles being named on 20 September 1995, the day the nation itself was founded.
 ==History of the Nobility==
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 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==
+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
@@ Line 28: / Line 30: @@
 :*Sheridan - Baroness Lacey Marie
-==Upcoming Changes to 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.
+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.
+===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"
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; background:white; border:#4682B4 solid;"
+|-
+! Noble || Date of creation ||  Notes
+|-
+| [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Prince Garibald von Kolios]] || 7 January 1998 || <small>''Role is a direct successor of the King/Queen of Kolios<br>2nd person to hold the title''</small>
+|}
+===Dukes===
+Kolios may not have more than 4 Dukes at any time. Dukes are addressed as "Your Grace." There are currently 2 Ducal vacancies.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; background:white; border:#4682B4 solid;"
+|-
+! Noble || Date of creation || Notes
+|-
+| Duke Maximillian von Flak || 2017 || <small>''Created as Margrave, elevated to current rank on 26 February 2022''</small>
+|-
+| Duke Kendra von Gelblowe || 2018 || <small>''Created as Margrave, elevated to current rank on 26 February 2022''</small>
+|}
+===Margraves===
+Kolios may not have more than 12 Margraves at any time. Margraves are addressed as "Your Exzellenz." There are currently 8 Margravate vacancies.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; background:white; border:#4682B4 solid;"
+|-
+! Noble || Date of creation || Notes
+|-
+| Margrave Franz von Vemyr || 2005 ||
+|-
+| Margrave Samantha von Grunkachen || 2019 || <small>''Created as Baron, elevated to current rank on 26 February 2022''</small>
+|-
+| Margrave Nicholas von Abraxas || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| [[Duke of Fox Grove|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 35 County vacancies.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; background:white; border:#4682B4 solid;"
+|-
+! Noble || Date of creation || Notes
+|-
+| Count Amber von Mahntel || 2009 || <small>''Created as Baron, elevated to current rank on 26 February 2022''</small>
+|-
+| Count Jeremy von Raetia || 2018 || <small>''Created as Baron, elevated to current rank on 26 February 2022''</small>
+|-
+| Count Andrea von Fernweh || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Count Ashleigh von Pix || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Count Benjamin von Tiberius || 26 February 2022 ||
+|}
+===Barons===
+Kolios has no limits on the number of Barons in existence. Barons are addressed as "Altere."
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; background:white; border:#4682B4 solid;"
+|-
+! Noble || Date of creation || Notes
+|-
+| Baron Lukas von Schwarzvogel || 1999 ||
+|-
+| Baron Matthew von Blauschien || 2006 ||
+|-
+| Baron Lauren von Wilkes || 2012 ||
+|-
+| Baron Olivia von Nemeta || 2016 ||
+|-
+| Baron Jeanie von Forndran|| 2017 ||
+|-
+| Baron Hal von Weissweld || 2017 ||
+|-
+| Baron Nicole von Haunsett || 2018 ||
+|-
+| Baron Tryson von Altenbauer || 26 February 2022 || <small>''Member of House Bärenhalb''</small>
+|-
+| Baron Kayley von Altenkuss || 26 February 2022 || <small>''Member of House Bärenhalb''</small>
+|-
+| Baron Lyle von Anagger || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron James von Braubar || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Elizabeth von Brechtburg || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Benjamin von Datschi || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Quentin von Diesel || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron László von Drusus || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Jonathan von Erntestadt || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Brendan von Esselbrooke || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Bryce von Graulff || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Kurt von Hochzoll || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Ella von Holbheim || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Sterling von Inningen || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Chris von Kriegshügel || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Michael von Massias || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Sandra von Menacher || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Christian von Messenburg || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Aydan von Mittearras || 26 February 2022 || <small>''Member of House Bärenhalb''</small>
+|-
+| Baron Nicholas von Mittegrannt || 26 February 2022 || <small>''Member of House Bärenhalb''</small>
+|-
+| Baron Olivia von Mittelech || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Easton von Neubauer || 26 February 2022 || <small>''Member of House Bärenhalb''</small>
+|-
+| Baron Loyd von Neukuss || 26 February 2022 || <small>''Member of House Bärenhalb''</small>
+|-
+| Baron Isacc von Oberarras || 26 February 2022 || <small>''Member of House Bärenhalb''</small>
+|-
+| Baron Jasmyne von Obergrannt || 26 February 2022 || <small>''Member of House Bärenhalb''</small>
+|-
+| Baron Spencer von Oberlech || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Kristina von Oberwolfram || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Joni von Perlach || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Joey von Rosenvik || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Jonas von Somme || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| [[Duke of Waesche|Baron Luis von Sturmstadt]] || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Khairul von Sudennales || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Rikki von Tigerhaus || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Destinee von Unterarras || 26 February 2022 || <small>''Member of House Bärenhalb''</small>
+|-
+| Baron Noah von Untergrannt || 26 February 2022 || <small>''Member of House Bärenhalb''</small>
+|-
+| Baron Jackson von Unterlech || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Shannon von Unterwolfram || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Sean von Wertach || 26 February 2022 ||
+|-
+| Baron Halie von Zinterburg || 26 February 2022 || <small>''Member of House Bärenhalb''</small>
+|}
+==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.
-As of 26 February 2022, there will be a massive overhaul to the form and function of the Nobility. These changes include:
+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.
-* The creation of a new title: Count.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width:75%; background:white; border:#4682B4 solid;"
-* The elimination of gendered titles.
+|-
-* The adoption of the nobiliary particle "von."
+! Title || Date of creation || Current Holder || Notes
-* Restructuring of titles tied to regions shall be used as honorary titles in the line of succession.
+|-
-* Abolishing the mediatization of the nobility.
+| Duke von Lingen || 26 February 2022 || Former Princess Arlene || <small>''Hereditary honor, tied to the head of the House of Mendoza-Vega''</small>
-* 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.
+| Duke von Vogelland || 26 February 2022 || [[Grand Duke Travis]] of Westarctica || <small>''Hereditary honor, tied to the role of Sovereign of Westarctica''</small>
-* Formalizing he styles for use by nobles.
+|-
+| Margrave von Anneskirche || 26 February 2022 || [[Sir James Murphy|King James of Greater Hanover]] || <small>''Honor bestowed upon King James of Greater Hanover for life''</small>
+|-
+| Baron von Drachen || 26 February 2022 || President Stephen Luke of [[Dracul]] || <small>''Honor bestowed upon Stephen Luke of the Commonwealth of Dracul for life''</small>
+|}
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