Title Systems

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� BattleMaster offers realms several different systems by which to attribute titles. Here's a short explanation:

Simple

The simple system is very easy:

• Dukes are Dukes
• Lords of Imperial regions are Viscounts
• Lords of other regions are Barons

Classic

This is the system we used for 6 years; many players grew used to it, so we keep it around. Titles are based on the region type you command:

• City or Stronghold: Duke
• Townsland: Marquis
• Woodland/Rural: Count
• everything else: Baron

Size

This system grants titles by the (nominal) population of your region:

• Dukes are dukes, irrespective of size
• > 12000 peasants: Marquess
• 6000 - 12000 peasants: Earl
• 2000 - 6000 peasants: Viscount
• < 2000 peasants: Baron

Complex

This system grants titles by a combination of population, region type, fortification level and possibly other factors, in a way that only the realm bureaucrats really understand.

Republican / Democratic

These newfangled things should be avoided, as they only lead to the peasants getting ideas above their station.