[@Tatsua Aiisen] Edessa is a monarchy with the majority of political power in the hands of the king with a cabinet of advisors. Outside of the central province of the kingdom, the land is split amongst a spattering of various noble families. Different provinces are for the most part autonomous, but adhere to the laws made by the monarch. 

As far as skill level classification, I like them there to help gauge characters in regards to others and npcs.