Diadochian nobility

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The Diadochian nobility is a hereditary nobility that possess legal and social privileges in Diadochia. Today the nobility is very much a part of modern Diadochian Society. The Diadochian nobility have family names, titles, and coats of arms that are protected by law.

Characteristics

The Diadochian nobility is known to be mostly Diadochian Orthodox Christian, traditionalist, and royalist. The nobility live in a bilingual Greek- and French-speaking country with a majority of Greek-speaking people, historically ever since the 17th century the mother tongue of most is French, although almost all are also fluent in the old tongue Greek as well as English and other languages. In the Empire of Diadochia there were as of 2013 approximately 796,452 noble families, with some 9,557,424 members. The noble lineage of 10,000 families dates back to first century or earlier. Diadochia's nobility is also more numerous than those of all other Pandosian countries, constituting some 12% of the total population.

Almost all nobles in Diadochia still belong to the elite of society. They sometimes own and manage companies, or have leading positions in the Imperial Court of Diadochia, His Imperial and Royal Majesty's Government, business, banking, diplomacy, Non-governmental organizations etc. Many of the older families still own (and reside in) important castles or huge country houses. Many also own town houses in Atlantis, the capital.

Rights and Privileges

The Diadochian nobility has for centuries had several rights and privileges granted to them by The Crown

Ancient rights

The Diadochian nobility has several ancient rights and privileges that include:

The Kyní̱gipronomíou or hunting privilege is very ancient and very important right in a country were hunting has been strictly regulated. Historically Kyní̱gipronomíou has allowed the crown control over all rights to hunt, especially big game on all the land. Ever since the mid 10th century, successive monarchs have granted the rights to various noble families by charters making the right hereditary in the family. Nowadays almost all noble families have hunting rights.

Diadochian peasants lost their free hunting rights centuries ago and may now only hunt at the express command of the Emperor, his government, or that of a member of the peerage of Diadochia. People not of noble blood must also carry a hunting license and may only hunt at certain areas and during certain times of the year. Free rights to hunting are reserved to the Emperor, Imperial family, and the nobility. The right allows members of the nobility the right to freely hunt deer, elk, falcons, wild boar, bear, wolves, and foxes.

The Pronomíouneroú or water privilege is a privilege that has historically granted the Crown ownership of all major rivers and islands associated with fishing and hydropower. Ever since the medieval age the Crown has granted the rights to the nobility. Many nobles have ownership of fisheries all over the country.

The Vounópronomíou or mountain privilege is a privilege that has historically granted the Crown the rights to all mountains and mines. In the Present day the rights are not exercised, however many noble families bear ancient rights to mine copper ore, iron ore, silver, gold, and precious stones.

The Dasokomíapronomíou or Forestry privilege is a privilege that has historically been connected with the Kyní̱gipronomíou or right to hunt. Many Forests in Diadochia are still owned by members of the nobility who regulate the use of said forests. Historically peasants inhabiting or residing in forests owned by nobles are forbidden to fell or cut down oak trees, beech trees, or other fruit bearing trees with the command of the landowning noble.

Noblesse oblige

Serving the emperor and the motherland is a must for the nobility of the Empire of Diadochia. Many of the leading posts at the Imperial Court in Atlantis, in the Diadochian Orthodox Church and in the Imperial Army are held by members of the nobility.

In the administration of the empire, members of the nobility have always occupied some of the choicest positions in the Imperial Government. Members of the nobility can be found holding positions in the Privy Council of Diadochia, in His Imperial Majesty's Civil Service, in HIM Treasury, and positions in various Diplomatic missions to foreign countries.

A World Apart

The Diadochian higher nobility are related by blood and by marriage. The characteristic features of the conservative Atlantean Court have led to it being regarded as the most elitist in all the world. At the most exclusive royal court in all the world the right of admission is a not a right but a Privilege awarded only to the "best people".

Atlantis: Capital of the nobility

In Atlantis aristocrats from all over the Diadochian empire lived for a certain period of the year for the Social Season in Diadochia. Atlantis is a cosmopolitan city and her nobility are cosmopolitan as well. Members of the Diadochian nobility speak Greek, French, Spanish, German, Italian and many other languages.

Members of the Diadochian nobility have ancestral seats in the country and a home in the capital as well. Some of the richest families in Diadochia have several houses in the country and several in Atlantis as well. The leading noble families of Diadochia with residences in the capital continuously try to outdo one another in the building of residences in Atlantis.

Crown and Cornets of rank

75px Sovereign - St Alexios' Crown 75px Sovereign - Crown of Diadochia 75px Sovereign - Holy Crown of Magaria 75px Sovereign - Crown of Moesia 75px Sovereign - Crown of Sarmatia 75px Sovereign - Crown of Galicia
75px Sovereign - Archducal hat of Atlantida 75px Heir Apparent 75px Prince or Princess - Porphyrogennitos (Fils de Diadochia) Sons and daughters of a reigning or former sovereign 75px Prince or Princess - children of the Heir Apparent and Nobelissimos (Petit-fils de Diadochia), grandchildren of the Emperor 75px Prince or Princess - children of other sons of the Sovereign. Other princes or princesses. 75px Prince or Princess - Princes of the blood or Sebastos.
75px Duke 75px Marquess 75px Earl 75px Viscount 75px Peerage Baron 75px Hereditary Knight (Chevaliér/Archon)

Titles of Nobility

The Empire of Diadochia includes a Peerage a Landed gentry and a untitled class of gentry with several titles The Titles in Diadochia are:

  • Peerage
    • Dukes
    • Marquesses
    • Earls
    • Viscounts
    • Viscount
    • Barons
  • Gentry
    • Baronets
    • Knights/Chevaliers
  • Untitled Members of the Gentry
    • Esquires
    • Gentlemen

Diadochian Peerage

Main article: Peerage of Diadochia

Dukes in Diadochia

The Diadochian title of Duke or (Greek: Doúkas) is the highest and most prestigious hereditary title in the Peerage of Diadochia. The Wife of a Duke is a Duchess or (Greek: Doúkissa) by marriage. A women who holds a dukedom in her own right is called a Duchess as well. Alongside the Marquesses, Earls, and the Viscounts this close inner circle possesses enormous riches and lands. Dukes have great influence at the Imperial court of Diadochia and play an important role in the political arena. Today, the fortunes of the Diadochian ducal families are among the biggest fortunes in the country.

Marquesses in Diadochia

The Diadochian title of Marquess or (Greek: Markísios) is the second highest and the second most prestigious hereditary title in the Peerage of Diadochia. The Wife of a Marquess is a Marchioness or(Greek: Markisía) by marriage. A women who holds a marquessate in her own right is called a Marchioness as well.

Earls in Diadochia

The Diadochian title of Earl/Count or (Greek: Kómis) is the third highest and third most prestigious hereditary title in the Peerage of Diadochia. The Wife of a Earl is a Countess or (Greek: Kómissa) by marriage. A women who holds a earldom in her own right is called a Countess as well.

Viscounts in Diadochia

The Diadochian title of Viscount or (Greek: Ypokómi̱s) is the fourth highest and fourth most prestigious hereditary title in the Peerage of Diadochia. The Wife of a Viscount is a Viscountess or (Greek: Ypokómi̱ssa) by marriage. A women who holds a viscountcies in her own right is called a Viscountess as well.

Barons in Diadochia

The Diadochian title of Baron or (Greek: Varónos) is the fifth highest and the lowest hereditary title in the Peerage of Diadochia. The Wife of a Baron is a Baroness or (Greek: Varónis) by marriage. A women who holds a barony in her own right is called a Baroness as well. Despite being at the very bottom of the Diadochian Peerage, Barons are highly respected and Baronial titles are some of the oldest in the country. Some Baronial titles date back over a thousand years.

List of Noble Families of Diadochia

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