Duchy

Similar to a kingdom, a Duchy is a community or territory which is ruled by a ruler. The difference between a duchy and a kingdom is that duchies are too small to be Kingdoms, and usually don't have more than 3 million people.

A duchy is typically ruled by a Duke and Duchess with the first reserving more power, though in the past century the Known World has seen a rise of dominant female rulers. The order of succession, as in most cases for just about anything involving succession, demands an Archduke to be an heir to the throne.

Notable Duchies

 * Casnor