The Precedence of Moray
Like many feudal societies, Moray has an order of precedence which, in theory, encompasses every individual in the land. In practice, it applies mostly to the Court of the Queen, Nobility of the Land, Knights of the Blood and the Common Church.
At all levels of precedence, court trumps nobility trumps clergy, save in matters spiritual or theological.
1) The Rightful Queen is the Supreme Officer of her own court, but also holds the highest title of nobility and is the supreme head of the Common Church. As such, she is the summit of precedence in all three pillars.
2) Knights Errant are bannerets who have renounced their banner. They retain the style of knighthood, but have no gentle status or direct fealty to a noble liege. Instead, they are considered to be subject to the Queen and the court, to be called upon by the wardens at need.
3) Free subjects are considered to owe fealty directly to the Queen, and obedience to their betters.
4) Bonded subjects belong to the noble hierarchy of their liege.
5) Outlaws are considered bound by law by virtue of the spiritual authority of the Common Church.
The Rightful Queen1 |
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| Court | Nobility and gentry | Common Church |
|---|---|---|
| Lord Sheriff of Southy Lord Sheriff of Norland Lord Ambassador to Wrodhley |
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| Lord Sheriff of Oester Lord Ambassador to Harbrath |
Duke of Southy | High Clerist of the Antlered King |
| Duke of Queensgate Chancellor of Moray |
Prince of the Iron Peaks | High Clerist of The Sun in Splendour High Clerist of The Lady of the Sepulchre |
| Countess Coldwater (the Rightful Heir) | Duke of Norland Duke of Oester |
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| Sheriffs of the Counties | Earls of the Counties | High Clerists of the Lesser Gods |
| Wardens of the Court | Barons | Clerists Cardinal |
| Officers of the Court Knight-Commander of the Queen's Riders |
Knight-Commanders of the Blood | |
| Queen's Riders | Knights of the Blood | Clerists Regular |
| Knights Banneret | Clerists of Other Gods | |
| Knights Errant2 | Gallants of the Blood | Subordinals |
| Constables Free Subjects3 |
Serving militia Bonded Subjects4 |
Outlaws5 |
2) Knights Errant are bannerets who have renounced their banner. They retain the style of knighthood, but have no gentle status or direct fealty to a noble liege. Instead, they are considered to be subject to the Queen and the court, to be called upon by the wardens at need.
3) Free subjects are considered to owe fealty directly to the Queen, and obedience to their betters.
4) Bonded subjects belong to the noble hierarchy of their liege.
5) Outlaws are considered bound by law by virtue of the spiritual authority of the Common Church.
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