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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. | ||
===Rules of Funfundzwanzig and Zehn=== | |||
On 26 February 2022, Prince Gariblad unveiled the Rule of Funfundzwanzig (German for twenty-five). This rule allows for administrative actions in the cases of those holding titles or honors within Koliosian society in cases where they have not had contact with the community or government for a period of at least twenty-five years. | |||
Initially, the Rule of Funfundzwanzig carried no burden to try and contact an individual and removed noble titles and status as a member of the [[Sanctified Order of the Crucifix]], even if the person was known to be living. New parameters were implemented on 6 January 2025 that shifted it to be used to treat an individual as if they are deceased. The change now requires the Prince to take efforts to try and verify the living status of the individual before implementation. | |||
When the changes were made to the Rule of Funfundzwanzig in 2025, the Rule of Zehn was announced. This rule allows for the lowering of a noble's title when they have had no contact with Koliosian society for at least ten years. Once the rule has been used in this way, it cannot be used again for that individual for another ten years. This change was made to balance the fact that all noble ranks except for Baron have a limit on the number of individuals who can hold that rank. | |||
==List of Nobles== | ==List of Nobles== | ||
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==Succession Titles== | ==Succession Titles== | ||
Those in the line of succession for the role of Prince hold a title specific to their place in line. Each of these three titles was formerly held by a founder of Kolios before being absorbed via the Rule of Funfundzwanzig. Unlike most titles that use von (of), the succession titles use zu (to). | Those in the line of succession for the role of Prince hold a title specific to their place in line. Each of these three titles was formerly held by a founder of Kolios before being absorbed via the Rule of Funfundzwanzig. Unlike most titles that use the nobiliary particle "von" (of), the succession titles use "zu" (to). | ||
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! Title || Established || Inactive Since || Last Holder || Notes | ! Title || Established || Inactive Since || Last Holder || Notes | ||
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| Cramer || 20 September 1995 || 26 February 2022 || James <small>''(1st Meister)''</small> || <small>''Last held as a Duchy. Founding noble title. Revoked under Rule of | | Cramer || 20 September 1995 || 26 February 2022 || James <small>''(1st Meister)''</small> || <small>''Last held as a Duchy. Founding noble title. Revoked under Rule of Funfundzwanzig''</small> | ||
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| Schwarzvogel || 1999 || 30 December 2024 || Lukas <small>''(1st Meister)''</small> || <small>''Last held as a Barony. Revoked under Rule of | | Schwarzvogel || 1999 || 30 December 2024 || Lukas <small>''(1st Meister)''</small> || <small>''Last held as a Barony. Revoked under Rule of Funfundzwanzig''</small> | ||
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| Singold || 20 September 1995 || 1995 || Arlene <small>''(1st Meister)''</small> || <small>''Last held as a Duchy. Founding noble title. Went into disuse upon holder becoming heir to Koliosian throne.''</small> | | Singold || 20 September 1995 || 1995 || Arlene <small>''(1st Meister)''</small> || <small>''Last held as a Duchy. Founding noble title. Went into disuse upon holder becoming heir to Koliosian throne.''</small> | ||