List of titles used in Vittmark

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The list of titles used in Vittmark provides an overview of the different titles in use and their equivalents in various contexts. The list gives the title in Wortsproke first, starting with the highest-ranking social groups. The proper addressing style is provided as well, following the naming conventions in Vittmark.

Most of the royal, noble, and religious titles are part of the last name, while functional, professional, and acquired titles are placed before the name. For example:

  • Anna Karlsdotter av Kulla, Konung av Vittmark ("av Kulla" indicates her stim, "Konung" is the title for King or Queen)
  • Överste Gummun Hampesson av Hagen ("Överste" is a military title)

Royal Titles

The former royal titles of the administrative divisions of Vittmark member states are now noble titles. Royal titles apply only to the current royal family, which consists of Queen Anna av Kulla and her mother, Anneli av Kulla. Most titles apply to both men and women, except for "Drottning," which is reserved for women. Royal titles are also religious titles since the king or queen is the highest-ranking religious official in the country.

Title Equivalent Writing Style Addressing Style Style Equivalent
Konung King / Queen Regnant Ers Nåd Ens Nåd Your Majesty / Your Grace
Drottning Queen Consort - - -
Furst / Furstin Acting King / Queen / Queen Dowager - - -
Kungättling Crown Prince(ss) - - -
Ättling Prince(ss) - - -

Noble and Religious Titles

Most noble titles are also religious titles. As an Orkanan nation, Vittmark's religious and noble system is primarily built from the bottom up, with lower-ranking dignitaries appointing or pledging allegiance to higher-ranking dignitaries. However, some noble titles have been handed out top-down, marked with "#" in the table and are not religious titles. Noble titles are usually connected to a territory and are hereditary by stim, meaning succession typically stays within the same stim.

Title Equivalent Writing Style Addressing Style Style Equivalent
Furste / Furstin Duke / Duchess Min Furste Överherr -
Landfurst / Landfurstin Duke / Duchess Min Furste Överherr -
Friherr / Friherrin Baron(ess) # Min Herr Herr / Lord -
Hövding Baron(ess) Min Herr Herr / Lord -
Iuncker Squire # Min Herr Herr / Lord -
Herr Hundred Steward # Min Herr Herr / Lord -
Vindoherr Wayhand / Stift Leader Deras Välburenhet Deras Välburenhet -
Sköffe Judge (Stift Level) - - -
Herde Guide / Socken Leader Deras Framstående Framstående (lit. "standing in front") -
Alf Priest / Stim Leader - - -
Värd (lit. "Host") - - Government officials

Government Officials

Official titles connected to a position within the government are not hereditary.

Executive Titles

Title Equivalent Writing Style Addressing Style Style Equivalent
Sändebud Ambassador Excellence - -
Statsråd Chancellor / Minister Excellence - -
Kronråd Counselor to the Court Counselor - -
Stathållare Deputy Steward Replacement of Chancellor - -
Länshövding Provincial Steward Herr Lord -
Borgmästare Lord Mayor Herr Lord Mayor -
Rev Sheriff - - -
Amman High-Ranking Civil Servant - - -

Judicial Titles

In some regions, legislation is still upheld by the religious order. The Orkanan function of "Sköffe" at the Stift level equals that of a judge of a Härad. However, in the case of an appeal, any ruling by a "Sköffe" can only be handled through the religious hierarchy.

Title Equivalent Writing Style Addressing Style Style Equivalent
Överdomare High Court Judge - - -
Domare Appeal Court Judge - - -
Anordnende Lower Judge (Härad) - - -
Sköffe Lower Judge (Stift) - - -

Military Titles

For details, see the Military of Vittmark. Note that the King is the highest in rank, and the only functional title not carried in front of the name. The military rank of "Herr" (Lord Commander) is carried before the name, distinguishing it from the noble title of "Herr," which is part of the last name.

Professional Titles

Academic and Educational

Title Equivalent Writing Style Addressing Style Style Equivalent
Stormästare Professor - - -
Mästarare Master - - -
Ingeniör Engineering Bachelor - - -
Gesäll University Student / Apprentice / Journeyman - - -

Medical

Title Equivalent Writing Style Addressing Style Style Equivalent
Läkarmästare Doctor Specialist - - -
Läkare Doctor (General Practitioner) - - -
Krygesäll Apprentice Doctor - - -
Vårdgesäll Nurse - - -