~~Lore Facts of the World of FEF~~
Menelea and Berebia are monarchies with the King on the top. The aristocracy have it's own hierarchy system; Dukes and Duchesses are often first-hand relatives of the current ruler (aunts/uncles, cousins, siblings).
Counts and Countesses are further relatives. Both of these might or might not have a 'Choose One' ancestor. Prixima was lucky in this regard.
Barons are most often landowners or traders that are important/wealthy enough to gain notice of the King. Duchies and Counties are under direct orders from the King, and Baronies often have a Duke/Count associated with them.
So the order would be:
King
|
x--Duke
|
Count
|
Baron(s)In Deynastia, the order is even simplier: There's a King, and below him, are Nobles, aka wealthy landowners of various lineage, wealth and assets.