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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bluenose" data-source="post: 4988244" data-attributes="member: 49017">Constable is the title for the commander of the army in a medieval state. Marshal is a slightly lower rank for the officer in charge of the camp and of supplies. Captain is the commander of a company. Not that medieval armies are particularly noted for using these ranks consistently. Sherriff is perhaps plausible, since they're involved in law enforcement, tax collection, and organisation of a militia. Possibly governor, especially if there's the implication that you also command the local military forces as was the case throughout much of the Roman republic and early empire. To some extent it depends on where they are and what they're claiming to be. If it's outside a recognised kingdom they can probably get away with claiming anything, although someone controlling a territory with at most a few thousand residents who claims to be a king is likely to be laughed at by most people. Baron, or simply lord, might be most plausible, since it doesn't imply extensive territories but does imply you're the local ruler. Although it would also be possible to use one of the many equivalent titles in other languages. Within a kingdom, claiming any sort of title without the consent of the king is a good way to be shortened by one head's length.</blockquote>