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Sumptuary Laws and Order of Precedence

Sumptuary Laws and Order of Precedence

  1. Sumptuary Laws cover what may be worn by the person filling the following positions.
  2. The Order of Precedence is the sequential hierarchy for Peers of the Realm, Officers of State, and Holders of Orders of Chivalry.
  3. Nobles may utilize the appropriate crown of station above their personal coat of arms during their investiture. 
  4. While all positions of leadership must be in service to the people, for the concept of creating a medieval feudal structure, the following Order of Precedence (OOP) is based in historical documentation and shall be maintained.
PositionTitleDefined asAddressVestments (while not required, outlines who may only wear the following)
1King QueenRuler of a KingdomHis /Her Royal MajestyYour GraceSir/MadamMay wear the legacy crown or a crown, highly adorned of their liking (or to their persona). Only the King/Queen may wear the Sunstone upon their Crown and the Royal Solara Sun Robes  
1 – by honor with limited authorityPrince Consort or Marquis Queen ConsortConsort of the Crown Queen / KingHis /Her MajestyYour GraceSir /MadamThe Prince Consort may wear the equivalent of a Marquis crownThe Queen Consort may wear the Royal Solara Crown and the Royal Solara Sun Robes    
PositionTitleDefined asAddressVestments (while not required, outlines who may only wear the following)
2Duke Duchess  Ruler of a DuchyYour GraceSir /MadamMay wear a crown of their choosing including any gemstones of their choosing (except the Sunstone).Duke/Duchess/Marquis/Marquessa may wear strawberry leaves upon their coronet.May wear a chain of their office  
2 – by honor with limited authority  Ducal Consort  Consort of a Duke /DuchessYour GraceSir /MadamMay wear a crown of their choosing including any gemstones of their choosing (except the Sunstone).Duke/Duchess/Marquis/Marquessa may wear strawberry leaves upon their coronet.  
3 – by honor with limited authorityArchbishop of SolaraThis position is one of the principal advisors to the Crown  His /Her ExcellencyThe Archbishop may wear the Kingdom’s Bishop’s miter and a chain of their office
3 – by honor with limited authorityLord High Master of CoinThis position is one of the principal advisors to the Crown  His /Her ExcellencyThe Lord High Master of Coin may wear a chain of their office
3 – by honor with limited authorityLord Privy SealThis position is one of the principal advisors to the Crown and keeper of Seals  His /her ExcellencyThe Lord Privy Seal may wear a chain of their office
4 – by honor w/out authorityMarquis MarquessaThe former crowns of SolaraYour GraceMy LordSir /MadamA crown of their choosing. May wear silver pearls and up to 4 strawberry leaves upon their crown along with other gemstones of their choosing (except the Sunstone).    
4Prince PrincessRuler of a PrincipalityHis /Her Royal HighnessYour GraceSir /Madam  Principalities should consider the future and becoming a Kingdom and should fashion their crowns to the desire and personae of their Principality.
4 – by honor w/out authorityPrince Consort Princess ConsortConsort of the Crowned CoronetYour Grace (Prince)Her Royal Highness (Princess)Sir /Madam      As determined by the Principality
PositionTitleDefined asAddressVestments (while not required, outlines who may only wear the following)
6 – by honor w/out authority  Count CountessFormer CoronetYour ExcellencyMy LordSir /Madam  A crown of their choosing. May wear white pearls along with other gemstones of their choosing.  
7Baron Baroness  Ruler of a BaronyMy LordSir /MadamA crown of their choosing. May wear white pearls on a non-jeweled golden band.
8Viscount ViscountessFormer Lord / Lady of any level group except Crown / Coronet who hold their own titlesCourt appointed non-landed titleSir /MadamMay wear a single gold or silver band with jewels.
9Lord LadyAll peers (Knights, Maisters, Masters)  Honorable Lord /LadySir for Knights properLord Marshal for all Marshals / Order of the QuasarMay wear a single gold or silver band.   Earl Marshals may wear a gold tabard.Marshals may wear a white tabard.Knights may wear a white belt adorned or not, gold spurs, and a chain as desired. Masters of Arms may wear a white baldric. Masters and Maisters may wear a white and golden cord on their belts.
10Kingdom Officers   Good SirGood LadyMay wear the chain of their office.
11Heads of Households /Tribes   m’lord /m’ladyMay wear a leather headband or other such headpiece as befits their household.
12Members of Solara   m’lord /m’ladyJewelry, hats, or other adornments worn on the head and do not have the appearance of a crown may be worn.    
13Non-Members Good Gentle   
  • Other titles may be used that fit within the structure of the Branch as long as they are on a reasonably equivalent stratum.

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