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Invictus titles are complicated to most of today's world, simply due to the fact that we no longer talk in such a manner as people. Therefore, here is a guide.

Referring to an Unreleased childe one would preface the name with Master or Miss; when referring to a Kindred of intermediate age, one would address them as Mister or Madam; finally when referring to an elder one should address them as Alder.

If the vampire happens to be related by blood to the introducing speaker, a title to explain the relationship is appended to the name. Relationships consist of: sire, childe, sibling, aunt, and uncle are common terms. Members of the same clan who are not close blood relatives may customarily be referred to as cousin. Those who share a bloodline with the speaker but are somehow not close blood relatives are sometimes referred to as a close cousin or blooded brethren whenever it seems appropriate to reveal the nature of their relationship. When speaking of a sibling or cousin, it is sometimes convenient to indicate the relative order of Embrace. Generally, sibling major is the accepted term for an elder sibling, sibling minor for a younger one. [Note: It is rude to append an incorrect age discriminator onto a title of esteem.]

Often used to apologize or be for favor from someone, although it can also be used sarcastically. To speak to someone in a submissive tone:

General Form

Example

[Most] [Complement] [Title of Tribute (if present, Esteem if not)] [Last Name]

The Most Magnificent Marquise of Seattle
The Most Admirable Mister Wright.

This is generally the safest and most common mode of address in the Invictus. This mode of address is entirely neutral. To speak to someone in the formal tone:

General Form

Example

[Title of Esteem] [Title of Function (if no Function, use last name)]

Alder Meister
Mister Wright

It is respectful to use the familiar tone when speaking of close blood relatives, whereas using formal address would indicate a certain coldness in one’s family relations. One also tends to refer to one’s coterie-mates in this mode unless special circumstances apply. To speak to someone in the familiar tone:

General Form

Example

[Title of Esteem] [First Name]

Alder Vivian
Mister Jeffrey

To refer to a vampire in the intimate voice, one simply states his name. Intimate references are only meant to be made to those who are (or have been) lovers.

General Form

Example

[First Name]

Vivian
Jeffrey

To belittle another vampire of the Invictus one uses as follows. This mode of address is appropriate in only two situations: to assert one’s superiority over the Kindred in question or to issue a challenge intended to provoke an angry response.

General Form

Example

My [Title of Tribute] [Last Name]

My Marquise
My Mister Wright


Taken with permission from TheInvictus.com
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