Natopian peerage

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The Natopian peerage is the legal and customary system that governs hereditary titles, of various imperial, royal, and noble ranks, within the Natopian Nation. The peerage of Eastern Natopia and Western Natopia are maintained co-equally after the Division of the Natopian Empire. Ranks are standardized, although titles may use local language and custom. There are several peerage divisions that co-exist within the Natopian system based on jurisdiction, namely:

  • Peerage of Eastern Natopia - titles created by the Emperor of the Eastern Natopians after 1708
    • Peerage of Ziegeland - titles created by the Kings of Ziegeland
    • Peerage of Tas Neemia - titles created by the Raja of Tas Neemia
    • Peerage of Hazelwood - titles created by the Chief of Hazelwood
    • Peerage of Sororiya - titles created by the Prince of Sororiya
  • Peerage of Western Natopia - titles created by the Emperor of the Western Natopians after 1708
    • Peerage of Arboria - titles created by the Prince or Princess of Arboria

The Emperor of the Natopians did not create or grant peerages prior to 1708 and instead used their position as ruler of Ziegeland, Tas Neemia, and Sororiya to create titles specific to those kingdoms. Only the title of "Prince/Princess of Natopia" was granted by the Emperor and it was derived from being the child of the emperor or listed in the line of succession.

Ranks and Rules

The Natopian peerage follows standard rankings of noble titles with the Emperor naturally occupying the first spot in the order of precedence. In Eastern Natopia, the Emperor traditionally only grants the title "Prince/Princess of Natopia" and the monarchs of the demesnes serve as fonts of honor for their jurisdictions. Precedence within each rank is determined by seniority of the title itself. Most titles are inherited upon the death of its holder and pass to the designated heir, or eldest child.

  1. Emperor - the eastern and western Emperor are equal in status, however in practical terms, due to title seniority preference is given to the eastern emperor.
  2. Prince/Princess of Natopia - a title automatically given to the children of the reigning emperor, or bestowed to others in the line of succession; they hold the title for life but it is not inheritable.
  3. King/Raja/Prince/Chief - the various monarchs of the Natopian demesnes may use local titles but are afforded equal status. The order of precedence is determined by seniority of the title.
  4. Duke/Nawab - The title of duke/duchess is used in Ziegeland, Hazelwood, and Sororiya while the title of nawab/begum is used in Tas Neemia.
  5. Count/Mankari - The title of count/countess is used in Ziegeland, Hazelwood, and Sororiya while the title of mankari is used in Tas Neemia.
  6. Baron - The title of baron/baroness is used in Ziegeland, Hazelwood, and Sororiya as a non-landed familial title, recognized by the monarch for important families of ancient stock.


List of Peers

Rank Style Title Holder Established
1.00 Most Bovic Majesty Emperor of the Natopians (east) Nathan III 1509
1.01 Most Bovic Majesty Emperor of the Natopians (west) ? 1708
1.11 Most Bovic Majesty Emperor-Consort (east) Makhmud Kalimatov 1666
1.12 Most Bovic Majesty Empress-Consort (east) Christina McHolme-Neil 1666
1.13 Most Bovic Majesty Empress-Consort (east) Sophia McHolme-Neil 1666
1.21 Most Bovic Majesty Imperial Consort (west) 1708
1.30 Most Bovic Majesty Emperor-Emeritus Nathan II 1619
2.01 Imperial Highness Princess of Natopia Clara Sundara 1646
2.02 Imperial Highness Prince of Natopia Janus Eadric Sr 1660
2.03 Imperial Highness Prince of Natopia Llyr Angus-Moonoak 1668
2.04 Imperial Highness Princess of Natopia Vadoma Rowena Waffel-Paine 1671
2.05 Imperial Highness Princess of Natopia Leonora Noor Waffel-Paine 1671
2.06 Imperial Highness Prince of Natopia Nathaniel Kalimatov Waffel-Paine 1707
2.07 Imperial Highness Prince of Natopia Kilynn Neil Waffel-Paine 1707
2.08 Imperial Highness Princess of Natopia Zava McHolme Waffel-Paine 1708
3.01 Royal Majesty King of Ziegeland Nathan II 1592 Title-holder holds higher rank
3.02 Royal Majesty Rani of Tas Neemia Salome 1593
3.03 Highness Prince of Sororiya Viktor Von Zeck IV 1571 Descendant of Emperor Konrad von Zeck.
3.04 Highness Chief of the Hazel Clara Sundara 1707 Title-holder holds higher rank
4.09 Grace Duchess of Hazelwood Clara Sundara 1528 Title-holder holds higher rank.
4.01 Grace Duke of Lochhatonia Nathan III 1570 Title-holder holds higher rank.
4.10 Grace Duchess of Cheshunt Salome 1593 Title-holder holds higher rank. First titled as palatine.
4.02 Grace Duke of Haven Llyr Angus-Moonoak 1619 Title-holder holds higher rank
4.06 Grace Duke of Valentina Janus Eadric Sr 1650 Title-holder holds higher rank
4.07 Grace Duke of Zeck Viktor von Zeck IV 1650
4.08 Grace Duke of Henzelon Gregor Henzelli 1650
4.03 Grace Nawab of Mūla ? 1689
4.04 Grace Nawab of Kūla ? 1689
4.05 Grace Nawab of Rabārṭa ? 1689
5.01 The Very Honorable Countess of Anmutstadt Kaiseress Salome 1627 Title-holder holds higher rank
5.02 The Very Honorable Count of Elivia Nathan II 1644 Created for Nathan II by Naian.
5.03 The Very Honorable Count of Trias Nathan III 1671 Created for Nathan III by Nathan II
5.04 The Very Honorable Count of the Punkrock Isles c. 1615 Previously ducal status.
5.05 The Very Honorable Count of Dracoheim The Kaiser 1629 Created for Kaiseress Kizzy and tied to the succession of the Shirerithian Kaisership.
5.06 The Very Honorable Count of Pavle ? 1595
5.07 The Very Honorable Count of Andioghi ? 1624 Previously called Count of Andiopolis
5.08 The Very Honorable Count of Norrström Tinker Sprocket 1661
5.09 The Very Honorable Count of Apis Daniyal ibn Daniyal Simrani-Kalirion 1648
5.10 The Very Honorable Countess of Upper Macon Salome 1630
5.11 The Very Honorable Count of Macon Rapids Aldin Ayreon-Kalirion 1630
5.12 The Very Honorable Countess of Maconvale Clara Sundara 1630
5.13 The Very Honorable Count of Oakham David Raion 1630 Title previously called Count of Lower Macon
5.14 The Very Honorable Count of Bellerive Owen Moonoak 1627
5.15 The Very Honorable Count of Le May Francis Joseph IV 1516 Created as baronetcy for Emperor Edgard II.
5.16 The Very Honorable Count of the Sacred Glade 16xx
5.17 The Very Honorable Count of Cape Newport 16xx
5.18 The Very Honorable Count of Sidewinder 16xx Title previously called Count of Old Hazelwood
5.19 The Very Honorable Mankari of Tassity 16xx
5.20 The Very Honorable Mankari of Lee [ 16xx
5.21 The Very Honorable Mankari of Upasagara 16xx
5.22 The Very Honorable Mankari of Nitram 16xx
5.23 The Very Honorable Mankari of Hoyela 16xx
5.24 The Very Honorable Mankari of Sakhawat-Myrtilis 16xx
5.25 The Very Honorable Mankari of Marduk 16xx
5.26 The Very Honorable Count of Stars 16xx
5.27 The Very Honorable Count of Aurochs 16xx
5.28 The Very Honorable Count of Lavisitya 16xx
5.29 The Very Honorable Count of Eucal 16xx
5.30 The Very Honorable Count of Bagels 16xx
5.31 The Very Honorable Count of Fort Newport 16xx
5.32 The Very Honorable Count of Estatia 16xx
5.33 The Very Honorable Count of the Celestial Isles 16xx
5.34 The Very Honorable Count of Zoom 16xx
6.01 The Honorable Baron Ziff 1685 Ancient family of noble status, recognized as a baronial title in 1685.
6.02 The Honorable Baroness Capella 1685 Ancient family of noble status, recognized as a baronial title in 1685.
6.03 The Honorable Baron Mills 1685 Ancient family of noble status, recognized as a baronial title in 1685.
6.03 The Honorable Baron Castlebarry 1685 Ancient family of noble status, recognized as a baronial title in 1685.
6.05 The Honorable Baroness Haas 1685 Ancient family of noble status, recognized as a baronial title in 1685.
6.06 The Honorable Baroness Brandt 1685 Ancient family of noble status, recognized as a baronial title in 1685.
6.07 The Honorable Baron Flowter 1685 Ancient family of noble status, recognized as a baronial title in 1685.
6.08 The Honorable Baron Grass 1685 Ancient family of noble status, recognized as a baronial title in 1685.
6.09 The Honorable Baroness Abmey 1685 Ancient family of noble status, recognized as a baronial title in 1685.
6.10 The Honorable Baron Eather 1685 Ancient family of noble status, recognized as a baronial title in 1685.