Post by Kaisa on Feb 6, 2018 19:07:59 GMT -5
CLASSES
CLASSES OF VIRGIS
Royalty: The ruling class of Virgis consists of the king and his queen, their children and grandchildren, and any extended family. They rank above the nobility and have absolute control over the kingdom, owning the most land and controlling the most wealth.
Nobility: Some of the oldest family names of Virgis make up the aristocracy. They control much of the wealth circulating through the kingdom and hold titles such as baron, duke, and count. On their own lands their word is as good as the king's. Some of the nobility are important officers of state that have been awarded with wealth and titles of their own for services to the royal family or services in war.
Clergy: In some respect the clergy is considered just as important as the wealthier nobility. Religion is important to citizens of Virgis and nuns are held in the highest regard. Priests and priestesses are also looked to with respect.
Middle Class: The middle class of Virgis is the lifeblood of the kingdom. Merchants, traders, business owners, and other professionals make up this class. While farm removed from the riches of the nobility, the middle class is not poor and members of it are able to afford a comfortable living. Artists and entertainers are also a part of this class.
Lower Class: The lower class consists of both regular laborers and the poor of Virgis. Those who labor in the fields or the mines and perform the more undesirable jobs in the community make up the top portion of the lower class. Beneath them rank the poor who may or may not have regular work and are sometimes reviving public charity.
CLASSES OF TORIA
Royalty: Sitting at the top of society are the emperor and empress of Toria, followed closely by their children and other close family members.
Nobility: Just beneath the royalty in rank are those who are considered most valuable in a kingdom that cherishes tradition, spirituality, and wisdom. The most esteemed scholars of the time make up part of this class, as do the valiant military leaders who help protect the land from the southern raiders.
Clergy: Just as valued as those of the nobility, the spiritual leaders and monks of Toria are a class all their own. The members of the clergy lead the people of their kingdom - from royalty to lowly peasant - in all things spiritual, offering their wisdom to all.
Middle Class: In a kingdom that values simplicity and beauty it is no surprise that artists, entertainers, and craftsmen are some of the more valued members of society. The work of these people exhibits the values of society, and so they are held in higher standing than other professionals. However, merchants and traders are still important to the life of the kingdom, giving them a place in the middle class as well.
Lower Class: The lowest class consists of those unskilled laborers that are still valuable members of society. They work the farms and mines and labor to keep things running smoothly, doing those jobs that are considered too low for those of the upper classes.
CLASSES OF MASMOUS
Royalty: The king and queen of Masmous are fierce examples of the values of a war-like society. Their children and family are a part of this class though they have little authority in their own right.
Upper Class: Masmous' upper class is reserved for those who are fierce military leaders and war heroes. These leaders have earned the respect of their people through achievements in battle or for military prowess as opposed to the amount of wealth they have managed to obtain. However, as with any society, great deeds and elevation to the upper class goes hand in hand with an increase in wealth.
Middle Class: The most valued members of society are those who serve as valiant warriors and soldiers. While military leaders and heroes are revered, it is the common warriors who serve as the true force of the kingdom. Without the warriors the leaders would have no true power. Tool and weapon crafters rank just beneath the warriors, for without them there would be no weapons with which to fight. Other war-related services, such as the breeding of war mounts or the development of armor, are also within this class. Just beneath them are the merchants, traders, and entertainers who help keep the kingdom funded and raise morale.
Lower Class: Those of the lower class are those who try to eke out a living by farming or otherwise serve as common labourers. Soldiers who lack skill also rank here. Beneath all of them are those who are indentured servants for a variety of reasons, from being prisoners of war to being unable to pay back a debt.