Nobility Extended

Enhances the nobility system by introducing new noble roles with their responsibilities.

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This mod was created to enrich the nobility experience in Dwarf Fortress. With a broad range of features related to noble positions, this mod aims to introduce a deeper, more immersive political system. What’s more, by assigning some generic roles, you may use it to assign items to specific dwarfs. Feel encouraged to also rename titles to fit your world.

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Distinguished citizens and royal court.

• Lord: An aristocrat who does not necessarily own land but still holds a title of high nobility. They may be a member of the monarch’s court or a local leader. Naming conventions: gems[dwarffortresswiki.org]
• Royal Courtier: A member of the monarch’s court, involved in court life and ceremonies. They handle various tasks for the monarch and are known for their social connections and influence. Naming conventions: only ornamental gems[dwarffortresswiki.org]
• Courtier: A member of a noble’s court, participating in court life and ceremonies. They assist in various tasks and help maintain the social fabric of the court. Naming conventions: gem cuts [dwarffortresswiki.org]
• Burgher: A prominent citizen of a town or city, often an honorary title for a merchant or artisan. They have a stake in the place’s prosperity and may influence local policies. Naming conventions: beverages[dwarffortresswiki.org]
• Notable: A distinguished citizen who has earned recognition for their contributions to the community. They may be a scholar, poet, or hero. Naming conventions: Underground Trees[dwarffortresswiki.org]
• Pioneer: An esteemed settler who plays a crucial role in establishing new outposts. This honorary title is awarded to those who demonstrate exceptional skill and dedication in the early stages of colony development.

Advisors.

• Royal Guild Master: Representative of all guilds, advising the monarch on production and labor affairs.
• Brewmaster: The monarch’s chief advisor on cuisine and beverage, responsible for managing the royal cellars, breweries, and feasts.
• Lorekeeper: Guardian of dwarven traditions, responsible for poetry, music, entertainment, religious customs, and guarding occult knowledge at the monarch’s court.
• Royal Engineer: Oversees construction and grand engineering projects. Responsible for the technological and infrastructural development of the kingdom.
• Royal Treasurer: Manager of the royal treasury, responsible for finances, trade, and accumulation of wealth, including precious metals and gems. Naming conventions: ore[dwarffortresswiki.org]
• Royal Advisor: An expert who provides guidance and counsel to the monarch.
• Alderman: An elected official who serves on the city council, representing the interests of their district and participating in local governance. (Alderman, Hallspeaker, Brewspokesman, Ombudsman)
• Guilds Master: Representative of a particular guild or guilds association. (Guilds Master, Guilds Elder, Guilds Warden, Guildsman)
• Architect: Oversees construction and engineering projects within their liege’s domain.
• Chancellor: The chief administrative officer in the noble advisory council, responsible for overseeing the estate.
• Treasurer: Manages the count’s finances and oversees the economic affairs.
• Seneschal: The chief administrative officer, responsible for overseeing the estate.
• Advisor: An expert who provides guidance and counsel to leaders. They may specialize in a particular field or serve as a general advisor. Naming conventions: stones[dwarffortresswiki.org]
• Elder: An experienced and respected member of the community, often a retired captain, renowned scholar, or former mayor. (Elder, Stonebeard)

Military roles.

• Captain of the Royal Guard: Leader of the monarch’s personal guard, responsible for the safety and security of the monarch and the royal family.
• Knight: A distinguished warrior who has been raised to noble status. They are skilled in combat and serve as elite defenders of the realm, often a member of the royal guard or serving in a local elite squad. Naming conventions: metals[dwarffortresswiki.org]

Religious and Cultural roles.

• Rune Master: A spiritual leader who interprets the will of the ancestors through ancient runes and maintains the sacred connection between dwarves, stone, and earth.
• Forge Parent: A dwarf who oversees the training of young dwarves in the forge, passing down the knowledge and traditions of the craft.
• Sage: A wise and learned individual who has dedicated their life to the pursuit of knowledge. They may be a scholar, philosopher, or historian. (various names)
• Skald: A venerated keeper of dwarven lore and artistry, the Skald weaves tales of heroic deeds, ancestral wisdom, and the deep song of stone into the very fabric of dwarven society. (various names)

• Due to modding limitations, some roles and responsibilities are simplified, approximated, or just description-based without a real impact on game mechanics.
• Keeping some roles with no responsibilities and no demands allows their use as a way to assign items to specific dwarfs.
• Some roles are intentionally left vague to allow for customization and interpretation by the player.
• To work around game limitations, similar positions with fixed numbers were added, raising to the main one later.
• To avoid situations where a knight (low tier) stops being a knight (low tier) and becomes a knight (higher tier), naming conventions like (gems, metals, ore, stones, wood, drinks) are used to match both the position and dwarven culture.

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Nothing at the moment. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.

• No known issues except for the game modding engine limitations.
• Please be aware that this mod will increase the number of events created in world history by assigning and changing nobility positions.
• Issue with military positions (fix attempted in 1.05).

If you encounter any other issues, please let me know.

Please feel encouraged to use this resource as a dependency in your mod. If you need just a subset of features and others are misaligned with your vision, please contact me – it is likely there will be no problem on my side to create a resource-only mod (or mods) with the content you require.

• 1.04 – Initial release
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• 1.12 – MAX_SITE_POP_NUMBER 250
• 1.13 – Updated SUCCESSION to avoid higher positions being ‘promoted’ to lower ones (to prevent inheritance loops) (thx Business Cat)
• 1.14…1.16 – Attempt to fix the issue with squads creation being blocked. Removed EQUIPMENT_MANIFESTS from all positions, LAW_ENFORCEMENT from knights.

If you used this mod and had some interesting story to share, please write a comment.