[Discuss] Stripping characters of their nobility

[Robert Croson, Jr]

On 2 Nov 2006 at 17:12, Thomas Dalton wrote:

> > Why not either one, depending on the situation?
> 
> Certainly, in some situations you can use other methods, but in most
> cases, anyone claiming to be noble can be assumed to have noble
> parents - how else would they have enough money to convince anyone?

An especially rich or prosperous merchant could be rich enough to clothe 
themselves well and impersonate a noble.

An impoverished noble may not be able to maintain a luxurious mansion and 
entertain royalty. But they are still a noble.

Noble doesn't necessarily equate to wealthy. It's not about how much gold is in 
your pocket, it's about who your parents were.