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 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 |