Noble (CTD)

Rank is tied to a title given to a Sidhe or to an ennobled Commoner.

Overview

Depending on whom you ask, Rank and Title are either of supreme importance; making the entire Dreaming work properly and ensuring the flow of Glamour to all, or a bygone notion of ages past; at best quaint and at worst inimical to the lives of free fae everywhere. Whatever your take on it, the Dreaming does seem to put some stock in it as its reality is intrinsic to the workings of the Art of Sovereign. Noble Households depend on the working of the concept for structure while Commoner Motleys have done very well without it since the Interregnum, thank you very much.

Rank and Privilege

King or Queen

Among the Fae, the resonance of the Dreaming creates a close bond between the ruling monarch and the land. In many way the ruler IS the land and his or her actions have consequences for the health of the domain, no matter how inconsequential they may seem. The realm reflects the personality of the Ruler. If the queen despairs or becomes brooding the realm becomes dark and cold and physical manifestations of that emotions may appear. If the king is depressed or love-lorn his land may be filled with rain and flooding. An unruly ruler will have a chaotic land. In times of war the king or queen acts as warlord of all the armies in the realm.

• The title of address for a king or queen is "Your Majesty." Occasionally it can be "Your Royal Highness" but this is more common with a prince or princess.
• Royal Treasures - The monarch has a crown that lets them know all pennons (Territory markers) in the kingdom, a scepter that can draw Glamour from any balefire hearth in the realm, seals that can countermand any lesser noble's signet mark, and a weapon that is sen as an extension of the royal will.

Resources

1. CtD. Changeling: The Dreaming Second Edition, pp. 76-77.