King/Queen (Emperor/Empress)

Rules over the kingdom (a grand castle, a large city and everything kept by lessers), appoints Dukes and Knights. Equal to a General or Marshall in military rank.

Prince/Princess

Rules a principality (a castle, a small city and nearby towns), appoints Counts and Knights. Also possesses military responsibilities equiv to a Colonel.

Archduke/Archduchess

Rules a duchy (a castle, a small city and nearby towns), appoints Counts and Knights. Also possesses military responsibilities equiv to a Major.

Duke/Duchess

Rules a duchy (a castle, a small city and nearby towns), appoints Counts and Knights.

Marquis/Marquise

Rules a county (a keep, a large town and nearby smaller towns), appoints Barons. Also possesses military responsibilities equiv to a Liutenant.

Count/Countess

Rules a county (a keep, a large town and nearby smaller towns), appoints barons

Earl or Viscount(ess)

Rules a barony (a manor, a town and nearby villiages), appoints Mayors. Also possesses military responsibilities equiv to a Captain.

Baron/Baroness

Rules a barony (a manor, a town and nearby villiages), appoints Mayors.

Knight

An awarded title of nobilty usually given in recognition of military merit by ones leige. Many are entitled to land and/or an estate.