Renesian Goldene Buch

Goldene Buch keeps track of families, their lineage and their social rank. The Tyriol family is the same as the other Erzherzog since only the Princely Holdings is can be above them as dictated by the Velvet treaty. There are currently 487 recognized noble families in Renesia and they may send a representative to the Noble's chamber. The steward manages Goldene Buch. 335 are of Renesian origin, 130 are of Sarrisen origin and 22 are of Veloren origin.

History
An encompassing social hierarchy used to exist before Velvet Revolution of 1842, after 1843 only the noble hierarchy is being used. Two 'books' were used in tandem with each other, the Silbernes Buch which is now defunct used to record the social class and hierarchy of the non-noble, while the Goldene Buch was reserved for nobles' record keeping. on 1998 Renesia the Goldene Buch to be publicly available online for easier verification.

Meaning of noble ranks:-


 * Landed titles:
 * Erzherzog: equivalent to 'Archduke'. An Erzherzog family is a family where at least one member rules a large swath of land and they are part of the "Provinces" system. Erzherzog may maintain a large standing army and enjoy considerable political power compared to other nobles, although there are many laws aimed specifically at Erzherzog families to limit their powers.
 * Herzog: equivalent to 'Duke'. A Herzog family rules over a large land and is usually considered to 'co-rule' the province that they are in.
 * Markgraf: equivalent to 'March', usually on borders regions, have more lax military restrictions and are expected to upkeep a fort and manage the region's defences.
 * Landgraf: equivalent to 'Landgrave' or a 'high count'. May have several Grafs under them, frequently supporting the Province they are in and the local people.
 * Pfalzgraf: equivalent to 'Palatine count'. Usually considered less powerful than Landgraf, although they are able to select a candidate for Gewalter Erbe.
 * Graf: equivalent to 'Count'. Graf act as a pillar that supports other local nobles. Grafs are considered the last 'High Noble' rank.
 * Burgrave: equivalent to 'Viscount'. Rule a small area of land can be usually seen as subordinates to Grafs.
 * Freiherr: equivalent to 'Baron'. Owns a very small area of land with a meagre population, and acts as a subordinate to other landed nobles.


 * Unlanded titles:
 * Edler Herr: equivalent to 'Noble Lord'. Usually owns large businesses and are all expected to maintain a certain prestige, such as achieving the highest education possible.
 * Herr: equivalent to 'Lord'. Usually owns several small businesses and are expected to sponsor small endeavours or local people.
 * Ritter: equivalent to 'Knight', expected to serve or join another noble household, are expected not to have large lands but have other assets.
 * Edler: equivalent to 'Noble', expected to serve or join another noble household,
 * Junker: equivalent to 'Young Noble', expected to serve or join another noble household.


 * Other Titles:
 * Renesian GMCA winners are also recorded in the Goldene Buch as Champions