Adad: Appended to a name it is roughly equivalent to our use of "the Great". Except for an Emperor or a the occasional extremely powerful prince this epithet is usually granted after death by the judgment of history.Baal: An extremely ancient title dating back to the pre-imperium. This era was a time of ruthless warring petty landholders. The few holders of this hereditary title are the only individuals who still retain ownership of their lands due to ancient treaties and forgotten laws. Generally these influential and ruthless heads of ancient bloodlines are powers to be reckoned with.
Bel: Sometimes associated with a title or a name this literally means "Great One". However it is usually only granted to gods as a symbol of great respect so very few can make this part of their name and do well by it.
Enkukur: "Lord of the Lands" An appointed governor of a territory is granted this title by the imperial throne. Inside the empire, lands that grant this particular title generally correspond to the areas held by the ancient city states. In essence these individuals are legates with imperial powers only within their territories.
Enu: High Priest of a temple of the Gods of the West.
Entu: High Priestess of a temple of the Gods of West.
Gudapsu: Originally meaning a priest with administrative functions within his temple, this title has come to represent any "high" ranking imperial bureaucrat.
Kuur: During the oftimes tumultuous history of the West, there have been many wars of conquest. Sometimes heroes of these campaigns are honored by the God-King with a small grant of land-ownership in a disputed territory. These "march-lords" and their descendants are expected to holding the territory against enemies and serve as a focal point of organization for the local communities. Their descendants generally become local leaders. Ownership of the land is inducement to perform these functions well. These individuals and their descendants are not "rulers" and are subject to the authority of the local Enkenkur, who represents the God-King. This is a mark of great status and a high honor. The word "Kuur" literally means "lord of oneself".
Lamahu: An experienced priest who performs exorcisms is granted this title. Generally priests who take upon this duty are subjected to stringent rules and regulations and live the life of hermits. Other priests who are empowered to perform exorcisms are only allowed to do so with the permission of the higher church authorities.
Lugal: An ancient title meaning emperor or king, Lugal has now become most often a portion of the name of a member of the imperial family. Otherwise there are a very few heads of city-states whose families still hold this title by ancient tradition.
Mage: A title assumed by legal practitioners of magic who have been accepted into the League of Magi. This means that they have sworn oaths to uphold the Covenant between the League and the God-King.
Magus: A Mage currently appointed to the Ruling Council of the League of Magi, or one who has served on that council.
Nassur: This is a hereditary title roughly equivalent to "baronet" It literally means "big lord".
Nedu: Literally "doorkeeper" the Nedu is an honorable and important member of any noble court. This individual's function is to allow or disallow access to the court. Apparently the title carries religious and mystical weight as well but few scholars would know much about this forgotten tradition.
Pasisu: This title denotes anyone who is an anointed priest of the Gods of the West.
Qadistu: Cloistered females prohibited from childbirth and marriage. (Nuns).
Qurub: This is a title that is granted to those not of the nobility, who have distinguished themselves in battle, roughly equivalent to knighthood. It gives the possessor certain rights of military command, the right to pilot a chariot if he can afford one, a strong sense of brotherhood with others of this rank, and a strict ethical and religious code.
Sakkanakku: Ruler of a city with priestly functions. This position oftimes overlaps with that of Enkenkur, historians believe that this is the older of the two.
Shamallu: Apprentice to a magi.
Sharru: An archaic title denoting the nobility of ages past. Still considered viable in society, it is a popular one for the up and coming to purchase.
Talku: "Sage" This title is granted to any learned individuals that a council of Talkus decide to ennoble.
Turtan: A military title denoting the leader of an army. Historically there were but two Turtan in the Empire, however expediency and the sheer number of armies in the military force demand that many exist. The two historical offices carry precedence however and are denoted Turtan of the Right Hand and Turtan of the Left Hand.
Umur: A title denoting the head of a wealthy landholding clan. Due to power struggles between these clans and the Emperor, many of these clans have been abolished and now there remain but twelve holders of this title in the West.
Ur: Roughly equivalent of "lord", this non-hereditary title is granted by a form of general consensus. Rich and/or powerful individuals may assume this as part of their regular name once enough people have begun calling them this. Individuals who assume this title precipitously must be prepared to defend it against challenges from verbal to physical.
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