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The rank of the nobility of the Astrarium.

Nobles have no official political power within the herd, but remain hugely influential nonetheless. They are old families who have built up wealth and fame over the generations. Many have members who have been elected to parliament. They tend to fancy themselves a form of royalty.

Because of this power they've accumulated, they get away with far more than they should. While some use their influence for good, others think themselves above the other members of the herd. Tales of near-slavery, of whipping boys/girls, of magical abuse and forced intimacy are sadly not unheard of.

Arranged marriages are common among the nobility, as is an expectation to attend the Triumvirate. When marrying outside the nobility, it is expected to only marry someone who has achieved financial success- someone who contributes to the family fortunes. Some families are stricter than others in this regard.

Nobility almost always live in Unum, and the businesses they own are almost always located there as well.