Re: Exotic Governmental/Legal Systems
Here's an idea. Guild's regularly issue Patents of Nobility. These can be awarded to a rich patron, or a master craftsman or whatever criteria they choose.
Though the title is not officially hereditary (because it is given privately), known descendants of such are addressed as nobles at gatherings.
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