Altirusian Monarchy

The Altirusian Monarchy, the Ancient Right, or Noble Blood, refers to the noble houses of Altirus descended from, or deemed legitimate by, the Craenate Empire, as well as the governments involving these noble houses which persisted until after the end of the Westenlands Wars. The most significant modern nations ruled by the Monarchy were known as the Old Empires, many of which would make up the League of Sovereigns.

Although those nations which included a king, emperor, or other monarch hailing from a noble house were considered "monarchist", these monarchs' roles and actual power varied between their different governments. While some exercised absolute authority, others were kept in check by other officials or systems. However, none would be relegated to a symbolic or ceremonial role until after the end of the Westenlands Wars. From the late 5th century until the end of the Westenlands Wars, those governments which were not centered around the Monarchy were labeled as "Progressivist", or illegitimate.