Jeff Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 On 10/2/2016 at 8:57 PM, M Helsdon said: Just as in the Roman Empire, Duke, originally meaning the leading military commander in a province has become a hereditary title in addition to an appointment. Raus inherited the title of Duke of Rone, though his land grant in Prax doesn't warrant such an elevated title. In contrast, Wulfsland in Sartar is ruled by Duke Jomes Wulf, and Harvar Ironfist was appointed Duke of the Far Place; both intended as hereditary grants. In The Holy Country the title was given to military commanders of one of the Sixths, but either didn't have time to bed into an hereditary title or Belintar didn't allow that to happen. In the West, the title originally referred to the chief military commander of a prefecture of the Middle Sea Empire but now has become the title of a local ruler beneath prince or king. If anyone believes the term Duke is too Roman, it is worth remembering that the European term is roughly equivalent to the Chinese Gong and Guogong, the Japanese Kōshaku and the Mongol Noyan. Military authority, as a warlord, tends to become established as a 'civil' title of aristocracy as well. Yep. From time to time, we've toyed around with using in-Gloranthan terms for chieftain, tribal king, king, Prince, duke, count, satrap, etc. But the gain in precision is probably not worth the loss in convenience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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