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The 8th Evil Sage
Let's put this stupid double post to good use. Here's some more info on the titling conventions of the Knights of the Aquiline Cross. Actual Squires (I think that's Illiana Vresk, Korrin, and Liiros) know that the ranking system described below is accurate.
Though the Knights of the Aquiline Cross do not make their titling conventions public, observation has given outside observers insight into how titles are handled. Though there seem to be subtle nuances that are not apparent, the general consensus is as follows:
Though the Knights of the Aquiline Cross do not make their titling conventions public, observation has given outside observers insight into how titles are handled. Though there seem to be subtle nuances that are not apparent, the general consensus is as follows:
- Knightly titles seem to follow the pattern (outside title) (Staret) (name and surname) (modifier) (rank) (outside title). The first outside title and the Staret designation are occasionally inverted, apparently for no reason other than aesthetics.
- Outside titles such as Elector, Commandant, Colonel, Knight Field Marshal, or the like can be placed either before or after the Knightly title. There seems to be no particular pattern as to whether they are placed before or after, and the placement is probably selected for ease of use.
- Staret is a form of address. Where you might say “Sir Tannel,” or “Master Tannel,” or “Lord Tannel,” a Knight of the Aquiline Cross would be addressed as “Staret Tannel.” Where “Sir” or “Lord” would suffice, use “Staret.” Always use the full name or surname, never the common name alone, unless instructed otherwise or if your intent is to give offense.
- Modifiers (usually one, sometimes two or three) seem to often indicate subrank within a general rank (see below). That does not always seem to be the case, however. A “Most Invincible Basilisk” is not always higher ranking than an “Invincible Basilisk.” It may be that these modifiers are used only for style.
- Rank seems to be based on a system of beasts and monsters. The lowest rank is exceptions to this general rule. The lowest ranking Knights are called Vigils. Above that, there seem to be 5 general ranks. The lowest of these seems to be mundane, land-bound animals or monsters (example – bear, wolf). Above those are mundane, airborne animals or monsters (example – hawk). Next seems to be fantastical, land-bound monsters (examples – minotaur, basilisk). High ranking Knights are titled after airborne, fantastical monsters (example – griffon). The highest ranking Knights are named for the most fantastic and dangerous of monsters. Examples from history include Dragon (or Wyrm), Vampire, Beholder, Demon (at least once, Glabrezu specifically was used, indicating a type of powerful demon), and Nightshade.
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