# Introduction The old ranking system of the ancient [[The Aldbine Empire|Aldbine Empire]]. This system, like the [[Aldbine Economy]], would prove to be deeply influential throughout the world. # Rank - Yeofolk - Laborers of respectable reputation - Gentlefolk - Established common-folk of blue collar and merchant work. While technically this does not include general soldiers, they are of equivalent social standing. - Esquire - Highly respected common-folk of white collar work such as bankers and doctors. Typically have an established family lineage - Knight - Veteran soldiers of war who have earned their title. Always sworn with continued service to a higher class. - Liege - Incredibly wealthy Esquires who have personal estates of approximately 10 sq km in size. Typically distinguished from Esquires by having sworn Knights as bodyguards. - Baron - Overseer of a Village, typically 60sqkm. - Earl - Overseer of a Small Town, typically 100 sqkm - Viscount - Overseer of a Large Town, typically 130 sqkm - Count - Overseer of a Small City, typically 160 sqkm - Marquis - Overseer of a Large City, typically 190 sqkm - Dussey - Overseer of a Metropolis, typically 230 sqkm - Archdussey - Overseer of a province, which usually contains one city center and several surrounding towns and villages. - Sovereign - Overseer of a state, a unit of several provinces. - Primarch - Young or distant relatives to the throne, in line of succession, but unlikely to attain the Crown. - Monarch - Eldest children or immediate relatives to the Crown. Highly likely to attain the Crown. - Crown/Emparch - The ruler of the country.