The system of the estates was formally instituted by Saint Urban of Terminus, but built on even older traditions dating back roughly 3000 years, to the dawn of the Aigimorean empire.
The oratores are those who pray, beseech and invoke. Primary are the priests whoser duty it is to ensure that man stays on good terms with the gods and spirits. This estate includes academics, augurs, lawyers and judges. The oratores are associated with the Tarot suit of cups.
Lawyers and Judges
Sacrality
University of Professors and
Sophists
The warrior class includes all kinds of warriors, as well as sailors. To be reconned a proper bellatore, a man must carry a sword and abide by the Gentleman's Code of Honor, otherwise a warrior or sailor is formally a labourer. They are associated with the Tarot suit of Swords.
Farmers are those who till the earth and herd its beasts. They are associated with the Tarot suit of wands.
Artisans are associated with the Tarot suit of pentacles. The Faberes include alchemists, chemurgists, herbalists and physicians.