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Formalhaut
Titles are something that evoke prestige, veneration, and a certain class of character. Titles have been present through much of human society, in many different social circles. Titles are used in aristocracy, in religious orders and among the judiciary. Titles have been used throughout much of history: for example, the form 'sir' was first documented in England in 1297.
But with such a vast array of titles across the world, it is easy for one to become flummoxed by their sheer quantity. Let this not dilute their worth and esteem. Instead, let us celebrate titles as a mark of honour.
Presented below are a selection of titles for the beginner learner to get started with. Be sure to take careful notes:
Prince/Princess: The title was originally used by Augustus at the establishment of the Roman Empire to avoid the political risk of assuming the title Rex ("King") in what was technically still a republic. In modern times, the title is often given to the sons and daughters of ruling monarchs.
Commodore: Commodore is a naval rank used in many navies that is superior to a navy captain, but below a rear admiral.
Master of the Fork: A culinary title, used exclusively by the Qu race to denote those who have attained a mastery of discovering and consuming foods from across the world. Also used to mockingly describe young lords and ladies who have mastered formal dining etiquette in finishing school.
Killer of Conversations: A rare title, used in equal parts reverence and fear of the person who bears it. Any attempts at asking what the title is to those in the know immediately shuts down any conversation, thus proving the point of the title.
Alderman: An alderman is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions founded upon English law. The title is derived from the Old English title of ealdorman, literally meaning "elder man", and was used by the chief nobles presiding over shires. Similar titles exist in Germany and in Scandinavian countries, such as the German Ältester.
card mod ur face: No official recordings of this title exist. Apparently it is used in some underground tattooing circles to describe particularly experimental tattoo artists, though whether this is a title or a giant warning sign, none can say.
Pinkasaurus Rex: A particularly flamboyant king.
Master: Master was used in England for men of some rank. It was later extended to all respectable men and was the forerunner of Mister. After its replacement in common speech by Mister, Master was retained as a form of address only for boys. By the late 19th century, etiquette dictated that men be addressed as Mister, and boys as Master.
Memento Mori: An honorific used among members of the ninja community to recognise someone as particularly expert in their craft.
Count/Countess: a title in European countries for a noble of varying status, but historically deemed to convey an approximate rank intermediate between the highest and lowest titles of nobility.
Master of the Rolls: The Keeper or Master of the Rolls and Records of the Chancery of England, known as the Master of the Rolls, is the second most senior judge in England and Wales after the Lord Chief Justice. The position dates from at least 1286, although it is believed that the office probably existed earlier than that.
Fleece Navidad: Used among sheep to indicate who among them is next to sheered to make Santa Claus's beard.
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