Count

A count is a ruler of the second tier. Counts are the lowest ranked playable rulers. Counts rule over one or more counties, each composed of one or more baronies. Counts are almost always vassals of powerful dukes or kings.

Title variants

Most male rulers of count-rank are known as counts, and most female rulers of count-rank are known as countesses. There are, however, several cultural/religious variants which are summarised in the table below:

Culture/Religion	Male title	Female title
Saxon/English/Scottish/Irish	Earl	Countess
Arabic	Sheikh	Shaykah
Turkish	Bey	Bayan
Mongol	Chief	Countess
West African	Farin	Farina
Persian	Marzoban	Shaykah
Nahua	Calpixqui	Calpixqui
Pagan	Chief	Chieftess
Indian	Thakur	Thakurani

Note: religous title variants 'trump' cultural ones. For example, a ruler of count-rank with Scottish culture and Norse Pagan religion will be known as a Chief Similarly, republican rulers of count-rank are known by different titles. These take precedence over cultural variants.

Culture/Religion	Male title	Female title
Muslim	Wâli-Emir	None
Others	Grand Mayor	None

Similarly, theocratic rulers of count-rank are known by different titles. These take precedence over cultural variants.

Culture/Religion	Male title	Female title
Catholic	Prince-Bishop	Prince-Bishop
Orthodox	Metropolitan	Metropolitan
Norse Pagan	Seidsman	Vala
Other Pagan	High Priest	High Priest
Others	* Count or cultural variant	* Countess or cultural variant

External Links

• Count
• Earl
• Sheikh
• Bey
• Marzoban

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