I'm not so much worried about the whole chain shrinking by a link so much as it breaking entirely.

If players a, b, c, d and e are linked together in that order (e at the top) and c dies, do we get a pair of tiny chains consisting of two barons and viscounts (going by Tincow's new rank rules with the baronet cut out) or does the chain contract? I think a and b should remain part of the total chain through their prior oaths (which already tie the whole chain together in certain rank powers, like only the top noble being able to use prioritize building powers).

Quote Originally Posted by Privateerkev
It's possible. Under the current rules, your House will go up and down unless you have extra nobles to form "branches". Like have a spare Baronet to plug into the chain if a noble dies.