Nobility is not a great focus within the Outremer Society but is part of it. We do allow people to earn nobility but not start with it unless they have earned it within a recognised medievalist group such as Markland,The SCA inc, or MSR. Nobility thus can carry over from these groups, but may need to have terms changed to MEDIEVAL period terms if not medieval.
Within the society nobility is portrayed in accurate and period ways, first you will most likely become landed then assemble a retinue then make a vow to a FICTIONAL King or Patriarch. We do NOT have Royalty, and in instances where royalty is needed they are portrayed by a member who is "acting" the role of a true and period King of the Crusader period. This "king" is a character under the control of the society and is used as "flavor" as is the "Earl of Edessa" or the "Prince of Antioch" or the "Count of Tripoli". Status of Baron and lower is generally available though.
Within The City of Tortosa (The Societies Head Group) The highest powers are (in regard to status but not power)....
The Bishop of Tortosa , Religious leader of the Bishopric of Tortosa
The Prior (commander) of Tortosa , Military leader of the fortress city of Tortosa
The Mayor of Tortosa , secular leader of the fortress city of Tortosa
Lands outside the City can be owned and ruled by nobles and have great influence within the city, Guildmasters,clerics and men of rival orders can also wield great influence as well. Nobility grants influence depending on the assets your persona has as the skill you have at using them. Every month has set events to happen be it a Saracen invasion or a shortage of silk shipments to a overharvesting of tyre purple or what have you. These outside events are to add local flavor and give the society a greater feel as a whole.
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