A king is a ruler of the fourth tier. Kings are the second highest ranked playable rulers. Kings rule over one or more kingdoms, each composed of one or more duchies. Kings can be vassals of powerful emperors, but are more often independent rulers.
Title variants[]
Most male rulers of king-rank are known as kings, and most female rulers of king-rank are known as queens. There are, however, several cultural variants which are summarised in the table below:
| Culture | Male title | Female title |
|---|---|---|
| Altaic | Khan | Khanum |
| Greek | Despot | Queen |
| Arabic/Turkish | Sultan | Sultana |
| Persian | Shah | Queen |
| West African | Mansa | Sultana |
| Nahua | Tlatoani | Tlatoani |
| Indian | Maharaja | Maharani |
Similarly, republican rulers of king-rank are known by different titles. These take precedence over cultural variants.
| Culture/Religion | Male title | Female title |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | Wâli-Malik | None |
| Latin/Byzantine | Serene Doge | None |
| Others | Prince Mayor | None |
Note: religous title variants 'trump' cultural ones. For example, a republican ruler of king-rank with Italian culture and Sunni religion will be known as a Wâli-Malik.
Similarly, theocratic rulers of king-rank are known by different titles. These take precedence over cultural variants.
| Culture/Religion | Male title | Female title |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic/Orthodox | King-Bishop | King-Bishop |
| Muslim | Caliph | Caliph |
| Pagan | Hierophant | Hierophant |
| Others | * King or cultural variant | * Queen or cultural variant |
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