Gentlefolk Ranks

Gentlefolk are landed property owners such as farmers. They generally have no ability to become Noble. They are considered slightly higher in social class than Commoners. Note that Gentlefolk may apply directly to the Emperor for a hearing. The Emperor holds these hearings about once a week. Social Level for Gentlefolk lies as follows:

0 = Slave

1 = Serf

2 = Vassal

3 = Gentry

4 = Socialite

5 = Magister

6 = Boroughmeister

7 = Marquis

8 = Vizer

9 = Emperor

Slavery is outlawed in Tre'Volos; but is legal and does exist in other kingdoms. Slaves and serfs are used as farm labor. Vassals have no land of their own, but have been granted use of a farm to tend. Gentry have frequently been given some farmland of their own.