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| − | '' | + | The '''Order of Precedence''' is a list of various various [[Titles|titles]] and offices, from highest to lowest rank. You will have things like the [[King]] at the top, and things like [[Court Jester]] farther down. |
This does not exactly reflect the actual view people have of these items, for example [[four Orders of Knighthood|Knighthood]] is somewhere in the middle of the titles, yet usually more highly regarded by people than many of the titles above it. Jester ranks above [[Weaponmaster]], but it would be in some places difficult to find someone who regards it with more prestige. | This does not exactly reflect the actual view people have of these items, for example [[four Orders of Knighthood|Knighthood]] is somewhere in the middle of the titles, yet usually more highly regarded by people than many of the titles above it. Jester ranks above [[Weaponmaster]], but it would be in some places difficult to find someone who regards it with more prestige. | ||
| − | The standard Amtgard Order of Precedence is listed below. It is very similar to the first order of precedence as established by [[Aramithris]] on July 16th [[1988]]. Many of these titles have [[equivalents]] which occupy the same spot, e.g. "Emperor" is used instead of "King" in the [[Iron Mountains]]. | + | The standard Amtgard Order of Precedence is listed below. It is very similar to the first order of precedence as established by [[Aramithris]] on July 16th [[1988]]. Many of these titles have [[equivalents]] which occupy the same spot, e.g. "Emperor" is used instead of "King" in the [[Iron Mountains]]. |
| − | + | This order of precedence is for people within one [[Kingdom]]. Visiting dignitaries are usually accorded the equivalent position, though depending on the ceremony they may sometimes be treated as higher or lower. | |
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====Variations==== | ====Variations==== | ||
| + | *[[Goldenvale]]'s corpora lists [[Defender]] as a noble title one step above Baronet. | ||
*[[Neverwinter]]'s corpora has a title of [[Grand Marquis]] which it places above [[Grand Duke]]. It has never been awarded though. | *[[Neverwinter]]'s corpora has a title of [[Grand Marquis]] which it places above [[Grand Duke]]. It has never been awarded though. | ||
*[[Wetlands]] Corpora lists [[Marquis]] below [[Viscount]]. | *[[Wetlands]] Corpora lists [[Marquis]] below [[Viscount]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 01:45, 8 May 2025
The Order of Precedence is a list of various various titles and offices, from highest to lowest rank. You will have things like the King at the top, and things like Court Jester farther down.
This does not exactly reflect the actual view people have of these items, for example Knighthood is somewhere in the middle of the titles, yet usually more highly regarded by people than many of the titles above it. Jester ranks above Weaponmaster, but it would be in some places difficult to find someone who regards it with more prestige.
The standard Amtgard Order of Precedence is listed below. It is very similar to the first order of precedence as established by Aramithris on July 16th 1988. Many of these titles have equivalents which occupy the same spot, e.g. "Emperor" is used instead of "King" in the Iron Mountains.
This order of precedence is for people within one Kingdom. Visiting dignitaries are usually accorded the equivalent position, though depending on the ceremony they may sometimes be treated as higher or lower.
| Position | Regental Title | Style | Coronet and other symbols |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Monarch | King/Queen | Their/Your Majesty or Sire | Kingdom's Crown or other Arched Crown |
| Kingdom Prime Minister | Prime Minister | Their/Your Grace | Arched Crown with Strawberry Leaves |
| Kingdom Regent | Prince/Princess | Their/Your Royal Highness | Arched Crown with strawberry leaves and fleurs-de-lis or a Mayoral Chain |
| Grand Dux | — | Their/Your Ducal Highness or Their/Your Grace | Gilt Circlet with pearls, strawberry leaves, and fleurs-de-lis |
| Archdux | — | Their/Your Grace | Gilt Circlet with alternating strawberry leaves and fleurs-de-lis |
| Dux | — | Their/Your Grace | Gilt Circlet with strawberry leaves |
| Principality or Grand Ducal Monarch | Grand Duke/Duchess or Prince/Princess | Their/Your Highness | Circlet with 7 points |
| Ducal Monarch | Duke/Duchess | Their/Your Grace | Circlet with 5 points |
| Marquex | — | Their/Your Excellency | Gilt Circlet with alternating strawberry leaves and pearls |
| Countex | — | Their/Your Excellency | Gilt Embattled circlet |
| Principality or Grand Ducal Regent | Grand Regent | Their/Your Excellency | Circlet with 5 points |
| Ducal Regent | Regent | Their/Your Excellency | Circlet with 3 points |
| Viscountex | — | Their/Your Excellency | Circlet with sixteen pearls |
| County Monarch | — | Their/Your Excellency | Circlet with 3 points |
| Kingdom Champion | Champion | Their/Your Royal Excellency | Champion's Sword |
| Principality or Grand Ducal Prime Minister | General Minister or Grand Chancellor | Their/Your Excellency | Circlet with 5 points |
| Principality or Grand Ducal Champion | Grand Ducal Defender | Their/Your Excellency | Circlet with 5 points |
| Ducal Prime Minister | Chancellor | Their/Your Excellency | Circlet with 3 points |
| Ducal Champion | Ducal Defender | Their/Your Excellency | Circlet with 3 points |
| Baronex | — | Their/Your Excellency | Gilt Circlet with six pearls |
| Baronial Monarch | Baron | Their/Your Excellency | Circlet with 3 points |
| Shire Monarch | Sheriff | My Lord/Lady | Circlet with 1 point |
| Knight | — | Sir/Dame/Ser | White belt, spurs, and unadorned Chain |
| Baronetex | — | My Lord/Lady/Liege | Gilt Circlet with 3 points |
| Liege | — | My Lord/Lady/Liege | Gilt Circlet with 1 point |
| Baronial or County Regent | Chancellor | The Right Honourable or My Lord/Lady/Liege | Circlet with 1 point |
| Shire Regent | Regent | My Lord/Lady/Liege | Circlet with 1 embattlement or small point |
| Warlord | — | Warlord | Warlord's Hood |
| Master | — | Master | Master's Hood |
| Esquire | — | Circlet with no points | |
| Kingdom GMR | Master Reeve | Their/Your Royal Excellency | Black-and-white striped circlet and/or and black-and-white striped sash bordered with gold |
| Captain of the Guard | — | Captain | |
| Scribe | — | Scribe | |
| Court Herald | — | Herald | |
| Court Jester | — | Jester | Jester's Crown |
| County or Baronial Prime Minister | Seneschal | My Lord/Lady/Liege | Circlet with 1 point |
| Other County or Barony officers | Title of Office | My Lord/Lady/Liege | Circlet with 1 point |
| Shire Prime Minister | Shire Clerk | The Honourable or My Lord/Lady/Liege | Circlet with 1 embattlement or small point |
| Other Shire officers | Title of Office | My Lord/Lady/Liege | Circlet with 1 embattlement or small point |
| Weaponmaster | — | Weaponmaster | |
| Warmaster | — | Warmaster | |
| Arts and Sciences Champion | — | Champion | |
| Other Guildmasters | — | Guildmaster | |
| Other Court Positions | — | Varies | |
| Royal Guardsmen | — | Guard | |
| Masters of Service Orders | — | Master | |
| Masters of Guild | — | Master | |
| Company Captains / House Lords | — | Captain / Lord | |
| Squire | — | Squire | Red Belt bordered with a color associated with their desired path to knighthood |
| Page | — | Page | Yellow Belt |
| Man-At-Arms | — | Man-At-Arms | Black belt bordered with silver |
| Reeve | — | My Lord/Lady/Liege | Black and White Sash and/or Reeve's staff |
| Other Company/House Officers | — | Varies |
Note: Some places place Marquis just above Duke, but this is not common practice. Iron Mountains, and the Northern Empire place Count above Marquis.
Variations
- Goldenvale's corpora lists Defender as a noble title one step above Baronet.
- Neverwinter's corpora has a title of Grand Marquis which it places above Grand Duke. It has never been awarded though.
- Wetlands Corpora lists Marquis below Viscount.
- Pages and Men and Women at arms are not listing in the order of precedence for most Corpora.
