Faction Protocols and Diplomatic Status

Etiquette Protocols

It is one of the rules of etiquette that, in speaking with nobility, the inferior leaves it to the noble to originate subjects of conversation and never introduces any topic of his or her own, unless the inferior is speaking to the noble in Court. In order to address one who is of a superior rank, one must use the third form (see chart below) if the two are not acquainted properly.

It is also a rule of etiquette that when approaching a Siridar, it is appropriate to await acknowledgement from that Siridar before speaking.

All guests arriving for audiences with the Countess should be announced formally by their escort into the Countess' presence.

The following list will show the correct modes of addressing the nobility informally and formally, in conversation.

There is one exception:

The Padishah Emperor of the Known Universe is to be addressed at all times as Your Imperial Majesty.

Familial relatives are to be addressed at all times as: Lord or Lady X Retainers of the Administrative Council* of no noble rank shall be addressed as: Master X

*Note that no females have traditionally been in such a role.

The Countess may, of course, deem it appropriate to drop the use of titles with her subordinates and advisors as she chooses, using instead their given names.

All members of staff may request to meet with the Countess at any time. It is preferred that such a meeting be arranged by OOC means ahead of time, or even guildmail, to prevent embarrassing instances in Court, Lansdsraad meetings or other times when there are important events.

A person in a position to dictate or dispatch orders is expected to do so in a professional manner without abusing one's power arbitrarily. The Countess expects one to treat others in the same manner that he/she would like to be treated.

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