A social custom among the Malkioni and the Zzaburi.
- They divide their men into one of four castes: Commoner, Soldier, Wizard and Ruler.
- Certain Sects and Heresies have modified the caste system, the most common modification being the caste of Knights.
- Castes are normally inherited through the father although in the case of bastardry, the mother's father's caste can be inherited.
- Women have no caste, although in practice they can perform the duties of their father or husband without offense.
Dawn Age[]
Seshneg[]
- Prince Hrestol created the institution of Knighthood
Imperial Age[]
The Middle Sea Empire[]
- God Learners were neutral on the institution of knights.
Modern Age[]
Loskalm[]
- The Loskalmi believe that all men should rise through the castes.
- The higher castes of wizard and lord are only attainable through knighthood.
Tanisor[]
- The Rokari believe then men should live and die within their castes.
- Their knights are members of the soldier caste.
The Quinpolic League[]
- People can purchase caste title in much the same way as they can purchase an office or land.
- This is viewed as rank corruption by outsiders.
Caste Titles[]
Some churches hold unique names for each castes:
| Sect | Commoner | Soldier | Wizard | Ruler |
| Brithini | Dronar or Dromali | Horali | Zzaburi | Talari |
| Carmanian School | (Native Pelandans) | Hazar | Vizier | Carmanoi |