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Please note that these are glossary chapters, I try to avoid spoilers but some of this information is introduced organically for the sake of the story development.

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In this case this section should be read after Volume 1 - Chapter 35. I've left lots of lines blank.

You've been warned.

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So in order of Rank from top to Bottom. (Male/Female)

Emperor/Empress

Prince/Princess - While ranked higher in principle each descendant of the Ruler has an 'official' rank from those below which defines their ranks in official circles.

Grand Duke/Grand d.u.c.h.ess

Duke/d.u.c.h.ess

Marquis/Marchioness

Count/Countess

Viscount/Viscountess

Baron/Baroness

Baronets

Knight/Dame

For ranks among the Dragon Lords (More will come here as the story develops):-

Khan/Khanbikeh - Ruler of the Banners

Ataman - Representative of the Banners to the Khan (Both Men and Women can be an Ataman)

Yesaul/Yesaukeh - Leader of a Tribe/Clan. These are the people Imperials refer to as a Dragon Lord.