Avianis Royalty

Avianis Royalty differs from the royalty that was traditionally used by the Skeddic Nations and the old Elven Kingdoms. Unlike the idea of royal succession by blood, the Royalty of Avianis is instead any family that is related to a Queen-Commander, who is in turn elected by the High Council. Royalty is venerated as a relation to a Queen, and families that are considered Royals are usually considered for high government positions first, though this does not mean that they supersede anyone with better skills then them.

Queen-Commander
The Queen-Commander is considered the highest military and ceremonial rank in the Queendom of Avianis. The job of the Queen-Commander comes from it's name's sake, as a Hybrid between a Queen and the Commander of the Armies. As such, she retains many ceremonial duties of a Queen such as Knighting and accolades, but has little power when it comes to domestic affairs, leaving that to the Two Circles of Avius. When it comes to military matters however, she retains complete and utter power, except of course the power to declare war, though she does have the strongest vote in such a situation.

Any sons or daughters of the Queen-Commander are considered as Princes or Princesses respectively. And even if their house loses it's place as the leading house they are still given the honorable title out of respect.

A Queen-Commander's Coronation is usually done as soon as possible after a new Queen-Commander has been elected. Once a Queen-Commander's coronation is concluded, they are given complete control.

Princess-Commander
Princess-Commander is the rank given to a Princess who has been elected to be the Queen-Commander, but circumstances keep her from getting to her coronation. Usually this is given to a Princess-General who is elected, but stuck in the field. In this circumstance, a Semi-Coronation is held, so as to give her temporary power, while still not being the Queen-Commander. This allows the Queendom to have a leader, while not keeping her from battle too long. As soon as she returns to Avius, she is given a full Coronation.

Naming and Posthumous Titles
Queen-Commanders names don't change when they assume the throne and they recieve no additional titles besides their official one. However if their name has been used by a Queen before, they are referred to in order from the last queen. Hence if Avius-Avianis was the first Queen with the name Avianis, then Ezria-Avianis would hence be Ezria-Avianis II, despite no relation.

If a Queen has done something great (Or something horrible enough to get a mention) in her life, she is given a title Posthumously. The title starts with a word that describes them, their given name, then "of" their home city. The Title "Blessed" is a general one, but is only given to those who have martyred themselves or done something for the faith. It is similar to the "Sanctae" that is granted in the Skeddic Theocracy. However any Queen given a Posthumous title is considered to be worthy of praise, not counting of course those who have been branded with an infamous name, such as Dalia the Heretic.

Royal Houses
A royal house is a family that has had a Queen-Commander in their ranks and bears her family name. Even if only one Queen has existed in their family, then they are still considered royalty. However Royalty itself only bears a name of respect, and not extra privilege.

Avius
The House of Avius is a historically renowned house as the first 4 queens, including the founder Avius-Avianis hailed from it. Their Roots trace back all the way back to the first Kings of Emertia. Since then however only one queen has emerged from it. Despite this many of the Avius house are renowned Generals and Serve in the High Council, makings them still one of the most powerful of the houses. It is a common tradition in the Avius house that any child who comes of age must spend time in the army. Those who refuse are often thrown out of the house and disgraced. Those who don't are put under huge pressure to compete hard against each other.

Eraius
The House of Eraius is the least reputed house of the Royal Houses. Their family line draws from all over the original settlements around Avius. Eraius-Sixta was the first non-Avius to be elected to the throne and presently is the ONLY Eraius to have ever served as Queen-Commander. Few Eraius in general have performed great acts and many struggle to gain good reputation. Despite the fact that the High Council has tried to exclaim that they are still to be treated with respect, they are almost politically dead. Though they have weak ties in the political community, they own and operate many businesses and outposts in the Queendom and Emertia.

Ezria
The House of Ezria are directly descended from the fishers that were the sole form of food production in the early days of the Queendom. Due to this, extreme importance was given to them and they were able to become one of the richest families at the time, eventually expanding and basing themselves in Eos. With an affinity to the sea, the Ezria became well known mariners, and when Ezria-Avianis II was elected, she brought it upon herself to toughen the Queendom's Navy. They have ties in every major port in the Queendom and own a large portion of privately owned ships. Though once they sent out many to explore the uncharted sea, the loss of Ezria-Kanna III and a large portion of their fleet in 1375 caused significant financial drops that only now are being truly recovered from.

Kanara
The House of Kanara was at one time as small as the Eraius, but came back almost 500 years later and remained a staple of the government since. Hailing from multiple areas around the Queendom, the family has only truly grown within the past 100 years. Feelings on the Kanara are quite mixed though. Even though Kanara-Kanna IV was considered a great queen despite the few years of her service before her assassination, her daughter did a horrible atrocity and in turn takes blame for the only revolution in their history. With the effects of the revolution still apparent, feelings towards the Kanara are still hazy.

Reynolds
The House of Reynolds is the most powerful of all the houses in terms of military might. Though not as diverse as the Avius, their personal military training far surpasses them. Boasting the largest amount of Elected Queen Commanders including Reynolds-Eirika, who had the most successful military career as well as the longest reign. Strong military and religious tradition is followed by the Reynolds and they are known for their Zeal in battle and faith.