The Kingdom of Muriah recognizes the following titles of nobility, in order of stature:
- King/Queen: The head-of-state, naturally. The residing King/Queen chooses their heir, which is typically by blood, and confirmed by the Eccleastical Convent, who are religious advisers to the throne representing all the major legal religions. The King/Queen has the power to bestow any title/apointment to whomever they wish, but in most cases they allow the region or village to make their appointment themselves.
- Prince/Princess: The official royal heirs to the throne. May hold other titles, such as Duke or Marquis. When a new King/Queen is needed, the Eccleastical Convent chooses from amongst the ranks of titled Princes and Princesses. Generally they are blood relatives, but there are isolated cases of individuals being awarded the title of Prince or Princess due to great service to the realm.
- Marquis/Marquessa: The Marquis/Marquessa is the King's governor of one of the traditional regions of Muriah. There are a total of 12 Marquis, five greater (sometimes called Grand Marquis) and seven lesser, representing the major and minor regions of Muriah. In some instances, the local ruler also serves as the Marquis of that region, such as the Dwarvan Clan Lord in the Clanlands.
- Earl: A royal advisor to the king, holding one of any number of advisory "stations". Their relative rank amongst other members of nobility varies depending on this station; a noble can be an Earl as well as holding another landed title, such as Duke or Count. Currently there are no fewer than 62 Earls in the court of King Theodotus Legatus III
- Count/Countess: Ruler of a major metropolis and its surrounding lands.
- Duke/Duchess: Governor of a city, and its surrounding areas. Reports directly to the Marquis/Marquessa.
- Baron/Baroness: Head of any small town. Pays fealty to the local Duke/Duchess or Count/Countess.
- Landgrave/Landgravine: The lowest rank of landed nobility, they govern any settlement ranging from a simple plantation to a large village. In many instances a local farming commune will not have a local noble in charge, and instead have an official representative of the Duke/Count, who will serve as the village reave.
- Lord/Lady: Unlanded member of a royal family, or individual granted the title of nobility based on service to the realm. Sometimes used as the generic title of address as well.
In the Bloodcoast, there are only three ranks of nobility:
- Sultan: One of the three rulers, each representing one of the historic tribes of the Bloodcoast, they share power and govern the city of Arroch. Equivalent to a Marquis/Marquessa.
- Pasha: Governor of a city. Equivalent to a Duke.
- Bey: Overseer of a village or town. About equivalent to a Landgrave.
- Effendi: An unlanded noble, so equivalent to a Lord or Lady.
