D&D Synonyms

[Undead Pete]

Yea, a good deal of these suffer from not being symonyms.

King - Ruller of a kingdom (a feudal monarchy) - "a male monarch of a major territorial unit; especially : one whose position is hereditary and who rules for life"

Baron - Generally one of the lowest classes of nobility - "one of a class of tenants holding his rights and title by military or other honorable service directly from a feudal superior"

Count - A European nobleman synonomous with "Earl" (below a marquess and above a viscount).

Mayor - An elected or appointed administrator of a city.

Emperor - He is similar to a king, but in a non-Feudal society.

etc. etc... or did I miss the point?

Well, you did sort of.... I wasn't looking for EXACT synonyms ...just some variety

Thanks to everyone for their input. I now have www.thesaurus.com bookmarked

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[jgbrowning]

Yea, a good deal of these suffer from not being symonyms.

King - Ruller of a kingdom (a feudal monarchy) - "a male monarch of a major territorial unit; especially : one whose position is hereditary and who rules for life"

Baron - Generally one of the lowest classes of nobility - "one of a class of tenants holding his rights and title by military or other honorable service directly from a feudal superior"

Count - A European nobleman synonomous with "Earl" (below a marquess and above a viscount).

Mayor - An elected or appointed administrator of a city.

Emperor - He is similar to a king, but in a non-Feudal society.

etc. etc... or did I miss the point?

the most powerful men in england referred to themselves, as well as others referred to them, as barons. this is atypical of D&D history though, as throughout d&d barons were are you described them.

joe b.

 

[Cedric]

Prince is also very widely used throughout history. The sons of German Dukes in midieval times were called Princes.

These were likely mentioned but are also good...

Marquis

Viscount

Baronette

...that's just off the top of my head.

Cedric

 

[333 Dave]

High Champion?
Knight-Lord?

 

[Henry]

The terms Lord and Lady apply quite generically across the board, and are appropriate for most any nobility.

Our term "Mister" is derived from a title of noble respect. "Monsignor" "Monsieur" (My Senior/Elder?), as did the term "gentle"

 

[Dark Helmet]

Grand Poobah

Heh. I just like saying that.