[ king cailan was a frat boy to put it simply.

but oh that isn't what she expected. ]

I... suppose? He's the same as a Teryn or an Arl, in terms of power. The Free Marches are different, they work in forms of city states. Kirkwall and Kaiten have Viscounts while places like Starkhaven for instance have a Prince. Tantervale has a Lord, Wycome a Duke. It's all a bit of a mess.