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== Oora ranks ==

== Oora ranks ==

Ranks within the ooron are numerous and are either property-based or honorary. But regardless of the exact title that one holds, very frequently the person would expect to have the generic title of "Oora" be added to their name when addressed by the commoners. During official ceremonies and high society events, a person's full title and full name is used.

Ranks within the ooron are numerous and are either property-based or honorary. But regardless of the exact title that one holds, very frequently the person would expect to have their title be added to their name when addressed by the commoners. During official ceremonies and high society events, a person's full title and full name would be used.

 

It became more common to use the title and either the first or family name, like Uroh Dedlos. But if the first and last name are used, the title might in some cases be dropped: Reemoh Dedlos.

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An owner of a [[pōnta]], the largest administrative unit of a state. A Veraa that serves in a Court of Ooron may be granted the title of Grand Veraa. Typically, the gole also holds the title of Grand Veraa, but sometimes a higher title of Veraa Majestic is used.

An owner of a [[pōnta]], the largest administrative unit of a state. A Veraa that serves in a Court of Ooron may be granted the title of Grand Veraa. Typically, the gole also holds the title of Grand Veraa, but sometimes a higher title of Veraa Majestic is used. Veraa is a high noble title.

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An owner of a quarter of a [[pōnta]]. Grand Pōntim is the owner of at least half a pōnta, but less then whole. Most murdon are also going to be granted the title of a Pōntim.

An owner of a quarter of a [[pōnta]]. Grand Pōntim is the owner of at least half a pōnta, but less then whole. Most murdon are also going to be granted the title of a Pōntim. Pōntim is a high noble title.

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A permanently-hereditary breakable title usually granted for military accomplishments. Most broga will be entitled to an estate, usually in the form of a mansion.

A permanently-hereditary breakable title usually granted for military accomplishments. Most broga will be entitled to an estate, usually in the form of a mansion. Broga is the lowest noble title.

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A temporary-hereditary title becomes permanent if an unbroken chain of 4 consecutive generations hold the title. This is achieved if children of a Broga III or Broga II are rewarded with a title that resets their title back to a higher number, this providing the family with a claim to permanent nobility. An individual who is able to demonstrate that their parent, grandparent and great-grandparent held a title of oora is then effectively ennobled permanently.

A temporary-hereditary title becomes permanent if an unbroken chain of 4 consecutive generations hold the title. This is achieved if children of a Broga III or Broga II are rewarded with a title that resets their title back to a higher number, this providing the family with a claim to permanent nobility. An individual who is able to demonstrate that their parent, grandparent and great-grandparent held a title of oora is then effectively ennobled permanently.

Temporary-hereditary titles have been a feature of [[Hogloh by Aanua]] from the start, possibly originating in [[Western Dantrian civilization|Western Dantria]], and exact reasoning behind the invention is unknown. Throughout history various explanations have been produced. Some believe that such limited inheritance limits the expansion of nobility and helps further reduce social mobility, which might be desired by the ruling class. Another argument makes the observation that such limited access to nobility motivates temporary ooron to be more useful to the gole, since they are eager to earn a permanent ennoblement for their family.

Temporary-hereditary titles have been a feature of [[Hogloh vy Aanua]] from the start, possibly originating in [[Western Dantrian civilization|Western Dantria]], and exact reasoning behind the invention is unknown. Throughout history various explanations have been produced. Some believe that such limited inheritance limits the expansion of nobility and helps further reduce social mobility, which might be desired by the ruling class. Another argument makes the observation that such limited access to nobility motivates temporary ooron to be more useful to the gole, since they are eager to earn a permanent ennoblement for their family.

 

In practice, temporary-hereditary titles are usually granted to commoners when the gole wishes to make them a prime, which is a high nobility title applied to members of the royal household. A rank of prime requires the person to hold an oora title to begin with. In these cases the gole first ennobles the commoner with a temporary-hereditary title, usually a broga, and then elevates them to a Prime.

The standing of temporary nobles, while might expected to be lower to that of "true nobles", is frequently offset by their achievements: it takes a lot to receive even a Broga I title as a reward, which gives one's children no access to nobility. So, someone receiving a Broga III would be very famous and powerful, possibly making their children famous and powerful as well. Even children of a person holding a Broga I title would be better off than most others of their social class, and frequently would find ways of either marrying into a noble family or at least serving important nobles and thus gaining the possibility of attaining lower noble classes or even simply wealth.

The standing of temporary nobles, while might expected to be lower to that of "true nobles", is frequently offset by their achievements: it takes a lot for the gole to want to make a commoner a prime of their household. So, someone receiving a Broga III would be very famous and powerful, possibly making their children famous and powerful as well. Even children of a person holding a Broga I title would be better off than most others of their social class, and frequently would find ways of either marrying into a noble family or at least serving important nobles and gaining much influence and wealth.

[[Soseeroh Mlogoh]], for example, was the Grand Prime of the Chamber under [[Modosoh Dolysoh]]. She was considered to be the most powerful courtier of her time, but she held a mere Broga I title. Nevertheless, she was feared and respected by other ooron.

[[Soseeroh Mlogoh]], for example, was the Grand Prime of the Chamber under [[Modosoh Dolysoh]]. She was considered to be the most powerful courtier of her time, but she held a mere Broga I title. Nevertheless, she was feared and respected by other ooron.