Chailean Aristocracy

The noble titles of Chailea

Duke/Duchess
Example: Her Grace, Caterina Charmant, Duchess of Chailea
 * The ruler of Chailea.
 * Hereditary
 * Formally introduced as "His/Her Grace" with their name and title following.
 * Casually referred to simply as "His/Her Grace".

Viceroy
Example: Lady Costanza Loredana, Viceroy of Chailea Example: Viceroy Costanza or Lady Costanza
 * The head advisor of the Duke/Duchess; holds authorization to make decisions in the Duke's/Duchess' absence.
 * Considered the Duke's/Duchess' "right hand".
 * Nonhereditary; often selected from among the Counts/Countesses.
 * Formally introduced as "Lord/Lady" with their name, and title, following.
 * Casually referred to as simply "Viceroy" or Lord/Lady with their name following.

Count/Countess
Example: Lady Nadine Doreau, Countess of Benevan Example: Countess Nadine or Lady Nadine
 * The ruler of a county in Chailea.
 * Hereditary
 * Counts/Countesses are charged with assisting the Duke/Duchess in their running of the nation, often taking on local administrative responsibility.
 * Formally introduced as "Lord/Lady" with their name, title, and name of County following.
 * Casually referred to simply as "Count/Countess" or "Lord/Lady" with their name following.

Viscount/Viscountess

 * The ruler of a borough within a county.
 * Nonhereditary; often selected from among local Barons/Baronesses.

Example: Lord Surano Canali, Viscount of Trento Example: Viscount Surano or Lord Surano
 * Viscounts/Viscountesses are charged with assisting the Counts/Countesses in their running of the counties, often taking on local judicial responsibility.
 * Formally introduced as "Lord/Lady" with their name, title, and the name of borough following.
 * Casually referred to simply as "Viscount/Viscountess" or "Lord/Lady" with their name following.

Baron/Baroness
Example: Lord Markeau Paralleo, Baron of Accotta Example: Baron Markeau or Lord Markeau
 * The ruler of a house/villa within a county.
 * Hereditary
 * Formally introduced as "Lord/Lady" with their name, title, and name of property following.
 * Casually referred to simply as "Baron/Baroness" or "Lord/Lady" with their name following.

Lord/Lady

 * A universal title used in reference to the relatives (siblings, children) of other nobles.

Knight Inquisitor
Example: Sir Tristen of Gartinople
 * A protector of Chailea; a few, but not all, rule a Keep.
 * Non-hereditary; often recruited from both the nobility and common folk.
 * Casually referred to simply as "Sir" with their name following. Other titles are used, however.