Baronet (Stormwind)

A baronet (or the feminine baronetess) is the holder of a hereditary honor awarded by the Kingdom of Stormwind, often considered to be a "civil knighthood". The practice of awarding the title was originally introduced around the Age of Plenty by Adamant Wrynn I, to honor commoners who served the Kingdom of Stormwind faithfully.

A baronetcy is the one of the few hereditary honors which is not a peerage. A baronet is styled like a knight, but is not considered to be part of a knighthood, or to uphold any oath of chivalry.

Becoming a Baronet
To receive the title of baronet, one must be inducted into the Kingdom of Stormwind Civil Order of Baronets, more oftenly referred to as the Stormwind Order of Baronets. To become inducted, the person must be upheld to certain criteria: If a person meets these criteria, the person in question can petition the King to receive the honor. Once the person is approved by the King or his appointed representative on the matter, he becomes a baronet.
 * Be a natural born citizen of the Kingdom of Stormwind
 * Never committed a grievous act against the Kingdom (Treason, Murder, Rape, etc.)
 * Be sponsored by three commoners of well-repute, or a nobleman of the realm
 * Made a significant cultural, technological, magical, or monetary contribution to the Kingdom

Losing the Title
The title is an honorific that can be both earned and taken away. The Stormwind Order of Baronets set out an official list of actions that, if the person is officially recognized as doing, can strip the title away. Some, but not all, include: A person can also willingly recall their title by sending notice to the King's proper offices.
 * Being unfaithful during the petitioning process
 * Commit a grievous act against the Kingdom (Treason, Murder, Rape, etc.)
 * Renouncing Stormwind citizenship

Territorial designations
Baronets, once given their title, are distinguished being given a territorial designation. Usually this is done by naming the baronet of their home village, place of business, or manor. So, for example, being the Baronet of Chester, or Baronetess of Melton.

A territorial designation does not grant lordship or a place of leadership over their areas.

Manner of Address
A baronet is referred to and addressed as, for example, "Sir " (using his forename). The correct style on an envelope for a baronet who has no other titles is "Sir , Bt." or "Sir , Bart." The letter would commence: "Dear Sir ". The same rules apply for baronetess, using Dame in place of Sir.