Tranon Imperial Family Titles and Order of Succession

The imperial families that rule the Empire of the Tranon follow a complex system of titles to denote its many members, with its basis in the all-important Order of Succession. The Tranon dynastic Order of Succession, having remained largely the same throughout the dynastic periods, comprises four "tiers", which each have their own male and female titles. The Imperial Throne can only be succeeded by males.

• The incumbent ruler of the Emperor, and therefore the head of the Imperial House, goes by the title of Tairazun, a term originally applied only to founding kings of great virtue in the ancient Tranon kingdoms. The Empress is known as Tairasantha.
• The Crown Prince, appointed from amongst the highest extant tier of succession, goes by the title of Kagarazun.
• The First Tier of Succession comprises the sons of the Tairazun and the Tairasantha. Princes in this category go by the title of Dimirazun; princesses, Dimirasantha.
• The Second Tier comprises the sons of the Tairazun and his concubines; these sons are legitimate, but will only be included within the order if the First Tier is emptied. Princes in this category go by the title Ferstezun, and princesses, Ferstesantha.
• The Third Tier comprises the Tairazun's brothers and cousins (sons of his father's brothers only). Princes in this category go by the title Kaniazun, and princesses, Kaniasantha.
• The Fourth Tier comprises the sons of the Third Tier princes and their main wives; sons by concubines or mistresses, even if legitimate, are discounted. Princes in this tier are known as Purinzun, princesses, Purinsantha.