Class System

Background

The class system in Elpida is somewhat unique, branching off of the mainland ideals, but differentiated by the vacuum in power and money. Due to Elpida being such a new colony, there is a huge amount of fluidity and progression that is present in the class system. It is nowhere as rigid as the traditional class system of the mainland, where your social standing is all dependent on your family. In Elpida, it mostly focuses on politics, trade, and religion - the 3 staples of the colony.

Typically, the newer generation have little regard for it, viewing it as an old and redundant way of thinking. However, the older generation often still believes in it, being of the opinion that you should marry within your class, etc.

Social Class System

Summa - High Priests/Priestesses, Political officials, Masters of Trade

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Altum - All other holy people, warriors, captains, worker of the arts (singing, philosophy, writing, architecture)

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Media - Merchants, farmers, traders

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Humilis - Labourers, common workers, servants, sailors

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Infimus - Criminals, destitute citizens, homeless

Political System

The Senate

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Elpidan political officials

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Masters of trade

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Faction leaders

Guard System

Executive Magistrate

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Legionis - Called ‘sir’ or ‘lady’ by other soldiers, can lead legions (groups of up to 10 soldiers)

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Praefecti - Called ‘sir’ or ‘lady’ by other soldiers, can train units (groups of up to 5 soldiers)

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Centurion - From 2 weeks old

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Recruit - A new recruit, up to 2 weeks old

Religious System

High Priest/Priestess - The leader of the monastery or temple, they have the ultimate high command and are generally seen to be chosen by the worshipped God

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Priest/Priestess - A monk/nun who has been promoted by the High Priest/Priestess, they can lead sermons and participate in religious council meetings

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Monk/Nun- Someone who has been working in a monastery or temple for more than a month

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Novitiate - Someone who has been working in a monastery or temple for less than a month

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Follower - Someone who doesn’t work in a monastery or temple but actively worships the Gods

Note: This is the general order of the religious system, but may change depending on individual patron Gods.