Social structure of the empire

The empire's social structure is a traditional feudal society with a theocratic element. Below is the list of the classes in the hierarchy of the empire, in ascending order:


 * Peasants
 * Citizens, aka "freemen"
 * Knights
 * Clergy
 * Lords
 * High priests
 * Imperial family

Note that the system is not a strictly caste society: one can work their way up (or down) in the imperial society.