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** It's revealed in ''Videogame/DragonAgeInquisition'' ''Trespasser'' that the Elven gods (collectively known as the Evanuris) were actually very powerful [[{{Magocracy}} Elven mages]] who ruled over their people as gods.
*** Within the Evanuris, Ghilan'nain is the [[MonsterProgenitor "Mother of All Halla"]] and either the creator and/or first of their kind. In the lore, she later also becomes their goddess after ascending to divinity.

* The various races of ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' tend to have their own leaders, though the exact terminology is different depending on both the game and the race. The only real consistency is that both Hylians and Zoras have monarchies.

* ''VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft'': On paper, the [[AsskickingEqualsAuthority Warchief of the Horde]] commands the allegiance and obedience of all things orcish on both Azeroth and Draenor. In practice, a weak warchief may find his will subverted by a particularly strong or cunning Clan Leader, up to the point of being completely usurped.

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* ''TableTopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'': Bahamut is stated to be the King and most powerful of the Dragons. This portrayal of the character was later adopted by various forms of media, such as ''Franchise/FinalFantasy''.

** Szarekh the Silent King was once the ruler of all Necrontyr. In the modern day, after his having been absent from the galaxy for millions years, the Necrontyr empire has long since fractured into hundreds of squabbling dynasties, but Szarekh is determined to unify the Neurons under his rule once more and lead them to victory against their many enemies. This is contested by some of the more successful Phaerohs, such as Imotekh, who would rather see themselves in this role.

** In ''Fanfic/CodexEquus'', most species are ruled by one or more {{God Emperor}}s such as Equestria's princesses, the Changeling Progenitors, the dragon gods Bahamut and Tiamat, the breezie gods Sefyr and Mab, and so on.
** In ''[[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/314797/small-scale Small Scale]]'', the immortal Bahamut rules over all dragons like Celestia rulers over all ponies.

* In the ''Franchise/{{Alien}}'' ExpandedUniverse, the Xenomorph species is ruled by a [[http://avp.wikia.com/wiki/Queen_Mother Queen Mother]], which even outranks the more commonly-known Queens. The Queen Mother telepathically controls every Xenomorph in the known universe and can even [[MindManipulation control humans and other species]] whether living or dead.

* In the ''Literature/InheritanceCycle'', the elves, dwarves, and werecats each have a monarch, though the first two are only found in their own lands (the forest of Du Weldenvarden and the Beor Mountains, respectively) and the third is (presumably) nomadic. The elves and dwarves have an ElectiveMonarchy, though in both cases of succession we've seen the elected monarch was related to the previous one. It's unknown how the werecat king is chosen.

* Pazuzu from ''Myth/MesopotamianMythology'' is known as the king of the [[OurDemonsAreDifferent wind demons]], befitting of his ability to inflict [[PlagueMaster plagues]] and [[WeatherManipulation bad weather]] upon those who anger him.
* Similarly, [[GreaterScopeVillain Surtr]] from ''Myth/NorseMythology'' is the king of all [[OurGiantsAreBigger fire giants]], and will one day lead them in their battle against the gods during [[FinalBattle Ragnarok]].

* In ''TabletopGame/Warhammer40000'', humanity is united under the Imperium of Man, ruled by the mythical God-Emperor of Mankind. Every human in the galaxy is expected to show fealty to the Emperor, whether they're part of a star-spanning state in their own right or eking out a tribal existence on a forgotten backwater, and disobedience is ruthlessly clamped down upon. The Imperium's founding myth is the Great Crusade, a galaxy-spanning military campaign in which the Emperor's legions located and claimed every human-settled planet they could find, whether through diplomacy or force of arms.

The Ethnicity Monarch is a character that is proclaimed (by themselves or others) as the ruler of a specific ethnic group.

May be the leader of a BarbarianTribe. Also likely to be applied to a MonsterProgenitor. Usually, the MonsterLord not only overlaps with this, but is physically different--possibly [[LargeAndInCharge bigger and tougher]] than the rest of their species. {{Dracula}} is often called "lord of the vampires" in some works, and {{Satan}}, [[MaouTheDemonKing Maou]] or some other [[DemonLord similar entity]] is often the ruler and king of all demons in various works of fiction.

** There are the Skrull, Kree, and Shiar Empires, all with their own rulers. Typically, their authority is only over Imperial territory, but they're also treated as the rulers of a homogeneous racial group. This is especially apparent in ''ComicBook/YoungAvengers'', when it's discovered that Hulkling has the ancestry of both Kree and Skrull royalty, which prompts both Empires into fighting over which gets to "claim" him.

** ''ComicBook/TheInhumans'': Black Bolt (and later Medusa) is the ruler of the Inhuman race. While the Inhumans typically ''do'' have a country they rule (Attilan), they have often relocated and when new Inhumans appear (such as [[ComicBook/MsMarvel2014 Kamala Khan]], Bolt and/or Medusa tends to exert their authority over them.

** ''ComicBook/XMen'': In several stories, ComicBook/{{Magneto}} is appointed to the position of head of state of some sort of nation or base that becomes an autonomous mutant state. In particular, within the story ''ComicBook/HouseOfM'', is first declared the ruler of the mutant state of Genosha, but after a brief war against the United States, expands his territory until he has become King of Earth, and primary defender of mutantkind.

%%* John Faa is the King of the Gypsians, and is able to ask for money and conscripts from each families.

* ''Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire'': A few characters or factions attempt to exploit this trope to their benefit, or the benefit of others.

** Mother of Dragons is an epithet given to Daenerys Targaryen as the last known person in the world who is able to bond or communicate with fire-breathing dragons. Though the title is technically a formality as there are only ''three'' dragons, and Daenerys's only connection with them is her magical bloodline, no one is in a position to argue because three dragons is more than enough to bring entire nations to their knees.

* UsefulNotes/JesusChrist is referred to in the Bible as "the King of the Jews". This is something that upset both the Roman Empire and the leaders of the actual Jewish community at the time, since Jesus was born a commoner with no actual political authority. In Christian belief, though, his role as TheMessiah and the son of {{God}} more than made up for that.

** Fat Chocobo, in the various games, is usually considered the ruler of all Chocobo, and has god-like powers inherent to his station.
* ''Franchise/TheElderScrolls'': Alduin is the leader and ruler of all dragons. It's debatable whether he himself is a dragon, because he is actually a god in dragon form.

* ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'': This is downplayed with most rulers, who are the monarchs of entire species by virtue of most species only living in one nation, but played straight with the Dragon Lords, who are the rulers of all dragons everywhere. Dragons are shown to live scattered through at least Equestria in addition to the Dragon Lands proper, but the Dragon Lords' magical summons is able to reach to any dragon, including ones that live in other countries and aren't part of the main dragon culture. The current incumber, Ember, explicitly refers to herself as lord of all dragons.

* In the High Middle Ages, this was related to the concept of Personality of Law, with the first question being asked by judges in the post-Roman Gallia being under which law was the parties. Each person lived under its laws, or more precisely the laws of the collective to which he belonged: for exemple a Roman might be under the ''Corpus Juris Civilis'', a Frank might be under the Salic law while a Burgund might be under the Gondebald Law.
* In the UsefulNotes/OttomanEmpire, each ''Millet'', that is to say, religious-based grouping[[note]]And '''not''' ethnically-based, for example an Orthodox Greek was legally nearer from an Orthodox Arab than from a Muslim Greek.[[/note]] lived under its own laws, had their own courts, and paid to the Sultan its taxes as a body, under the direction of their leaders, who often were the major clerics.

* ''ComicBook/TheInhumans'': Black Bolt (and later Medusa) is the ruler of the Inhuman race. While the Inhumans typically ''do'' have a country they rule (Attilan), they have often relocated and when new Inhumans appear (such as [[ComicBook/MsMarvel2014 Kamala Khan]], Bolt and/or Medusa tends to exert their authority over them.
* Namor, a.k.a. The ComicBook/{{Submariner}}, is the King of Atlantis, and the oceans in general. In one particular story, Atlantis was destroyed and the Atlantean people scattered throughout the world, blending in with the human population. Despite this, Namor was still assumed to be their king and it was implied that he would gather them all together again when the time was right.
* ComicBook/{{Aquaman}} is the king of "All Marine Life", according to some interpretations of the character. His ability to [[SpeaksFluentAnimal talk to sea creatures]] is sometimes limited to how dependent said creatures are on water. So fish will heed his commands almost instantly while aquatic fowl may take a bit more coaxing. Some interpretations also say that the animals have the choice of refusing his commands if they're not happy with them, but most respect Aquaman as their champion.
* Creator/MarvelUniverse:

* ComicBook/WonderWoman and her mother Hippolyta have each had the title of Queen of the Amazons, although the latter is usually the one in command. During the relaunch of ComicBook/DCInfiniteFrontier, Diana's sister ComicBook/{{Nubia}} becomes queen as Diana is now GuardianOfTheMultiverse and Hippolyta has taken the Wonder Woman mantle. While most of the Amazons reside on Paradise Island there is a group in Egypt, that does not recognize Hippolyta as Queen initially, and a group in the Amazon Rain Forest.
* ''ComicBook/XMen'': In several stories, ComicBook/{{Magneto}} is appointed to the position of head of state of some sort of nation or base that becomes an autonomous mutant state. In particular, within the story ''ComicBook/HouseOfM'', is first declared the ruler of the mutant state of Genosha, but after a brief war against the United States, expands his territory until he has become King of Earth, and primary defender of mutantkind.

* In ''WesternAnimation/{{Wakfu}}'', [[RoyalBlood Amalia and Armand Sheran Sharm]] are the daughter and son of King Oakheart Sheran Sharm and (deceased) Queen Sheran Sharm, who are both rulers of the Sadida Kingdom.

May be the leader of a BarbarianTribe. Also likely to be applied to a MonsterProgenitor. Usually, the MonsterLord not only overlaps with this, but is physically different--possibly [[LargeAndInCharge bigger and tougher]] than the rest of their species. {{Dracula}} is often called "lord of the vampires" in some works, and {{Satan}}, {{Lucifer}}, [[MaouTheDemonKing Maou]] or some other [[DemonLord similar entity]] is often the ruler and king of all demons in various works of fiction.

* ComicBook/WonderWoman and her mother Hippolyta have each had the title of Queen of the Amazons, although the latter is usually the one in command. During the relaunch of ComicBook/DCInfiniteFrontier, Diana's sister Nubia becomes queen as Diana is now GuardianOfTheMultiverse and Hippolyta has taken the Wonder Woman mantle.

** The ruler that sits on the Iron Throne of Westeros is not only proclaimed King of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm, but also "King of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men", making them ruler of pretty much every human being who originated or settled within the continent, no matter where they may be.

** The King Beyond the Wall is an honorary title that is given to any leader who has done the impressive task of uniting the various clans of Free Folk under a common banner. However, this authority is considered a courtesy--said "King" has no legitimate leadership or authority give orders to any tribe but their own. The Free Folk, after all, pride themselves on being free.

* ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'': Fat Chocobo, in the various games, is usually considered the ruler of all Chocobo, and has god-like powers inherent to his station.

* Creator/GabrielIgelsias has referred to himself as The King of the Mexicans after being called that by Creator/ChrisRock. As he recounted in his last special, he managed to get backstage and into Chris' dressing room, and Rock greeted him thusly, "look who it is! Look who it is! It's the King of the Mexicans!"

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'''Tarakudo:''' Bow before Tarakudo, King of the Shadowkhan,Ã?Æ?Ã?â??Ã?â? Ã¢â?¬â?¢Ã?Æ?Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¡Ã?¬Ã?â?¦Ã?¡Ã?Æ?Ã?â??Ã?¢ââ??¬Ã?¡Ã?Æ?ââ?¬Å¡Ã?â??Ã? Lord of all Oni!\\

** [[OurTrollsAreDifferent Trolls]] are made of "metamorphorical" rock, meaning they take the forms of various types of minerals. A diamond troll, because he can regulate his body temperature and thus overclock his silicon brain, is automatically the indisputable king of all trolls. In ''Discworld/{{Thud}}'' we meet such a one, Mr. Shine.
** The Low King of the Dwarves is their "highest" authority, so much so that the ability of a potential new one in ''Discworld/TheFifthElephant'' to revoke the dwarfish status of anyone living above ground is a serious threat to the ones living in Ankh-Morpork.

** Archchancelor Ridcully is the recognized leader of all wizards everywhere by virtue of being the Archchancelor of Unseen University. There is another Archchancelor running a university in Fourecks, but that's too far away to matter apparently. The opening of a second Unseen University in much close Brazenecks in ''Discworld/UnseenAcademicals'', with its own Archchancellor (original UU's former Dean of Students) comes very close to starting a war over whose authority trumps whose, but fortunately they decide to settle the matter on a game of Football.

->'''Stan:''' "Hey Token. I just wanted to let you know that everything is cool now. My dad apologized to Jesse Jackson."
->'''Token:''' "Oh I see, so I'm supposed to feel all better now."
->'''Stan:''' "Well, yeah."
->'''Token:''' "You just don't get it, Stan!"
->'''Stan:''' "Dude, Jesse Jackson said it's okay!"
->'''Token:''' "Jesse Jackson! Is not the Emperor! Of Black People!"
->'''Stan:''' ''(softly)'' "He told my dad he was..."

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* ''Comicbook/TheInhumans'': Black Bolt (and later Medusa) is the ruler of the Inhuman race. While the Inhumans typically ''do'' have a country they rule (Attilan), they have often relocated and when new Inhumans appear (such as [[Comicbook/MsMarvel2014 Kamala Khan]], Bolt and/or Medusa tends to exert their authority over them.
* Namor, aka The ComicBook/{{Submariner}}, is the King of Atlantis, and the oceans in general. In one particular story, Atlantis was destroyed and the Atlantean people scattered throughout the world, blending in with the human population. Despite this, Namor was still assumed to be their king and it was implied that he would gather them all together again when the time was right.
* Comicbook/{{Aquaman}} is the king of "All Marine Life", according to some interpretations of the character. His ability to [[SpeaksFluentAnimal talk to sea creatures]] is sometimes limited to how dependent said creatures are on water. So fish will heed his commands almost instantly while aquatic fowl may take a bit more coaxing. Some interpretations also say that the animals have the choice of refusing his commands if they're not happy with them, but most respect Aquaman as their champion.

** There are the Skrull, Kree, and Shiar Empires, all with their own rulers. Typically, their authority is only over Imperial territory, but they're also treated as the rulers of a homogeneous racial group. This is especially apparent in ''Comicbook/YoungAvengers'', when it's discovered that Hulkling has the ancestry of both Kree and Skrull royalty, which prompts both Empires into fighting over which gets to "claim" him.

* John Faa is the King of the Gypsians, and is able to ask for money and conscripts from each families.

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* In the ''Franchise/{{Alien}}'' ExpandedUniverse, the Xenomorph species is ruled by a [[http://avp.wikia.com/wiki/Queen_Mother Queen Mother]], which even outranks the more commonly-known Queens. The Queen Mother telepathically controls every Xenomorph in the known universe and can even [[MindManipulation control humans and other species]] whether living or dead.
* ''Franchise/{{Discworld}}'':
** [[OurTrollsAreDifferent Trolls]] are made of "metamorphorical" rock, meaning they take the forms of various types of minerals. A diamond troll, because he can regulate his body temperature and thus overclock his silicon brain, is automatically the indisputable king of all trolls. In ''Discworld/{{Thud}}'' we meet such a one, Mr. Shine.
** The Low King of the Dwarves is their "highest" authority, so much so that the ability of a potential new one in ''Discworld/TheFifthElephant'' to revoke the dwarfish status of anyone living above ground is a serious threat to the ones living in Ankh-Morpork.
** The Elves are all ruled by their King and Queen, though the race has been up along sex lines, with Oberon living with the females and Titania living with the males.
** Archchancelor Ridcully is the recognized leader of all wizards everywhere by virtue of being the Archchancelor of Unseen University. There is another Archchancelor running a university in Fourecks, but that's too far away to matter apparently. The opening of a second Unseen University in much close Brazenecks in ''Discworld/UnseenAcademicals'', with its own Archchancellor (original UU's former Dean of Students) comes very close to starting a war over whose authority trumps whose, but fortunately they decide to settle the matter on a game of Football.

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* UsefulNotes/JesusChrist is referred to in the Bible as "the King of the Jews". This is something that upset both the Roman Empire and the leaders of the actual Jewish community at the time, since Jesus was born a commoner with no actual political authority. In Christian belief, though, his role as TheMessiah and the son of {{God}} more than made up for that.
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-->'''Tarakudo:''' You have no idea who you are dealing with.
-->'''Uncle:''' ''(cocky)'' Enlighten me.
-->'''Tarakudo:''' Bow before Tarakudo, King of the Shadowkhan,Ã?Æ?Ã?â??Ã?â? Ã¢â?¬â?¢Ã?Æ?Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ?¬Å¡Ã?¬Ã?â?¦Ã?¡Ã?Æ?Ã?â??Ã?¢ââ??¬Ã?¡Ã?Æ?ââ?¬Å¡Ã?â??Ã? Lord of all Oni!
-->'''Uncle:''' So you ARE Japanese!
-->'''Tarakudo:''' ''(knocks Uncle down with a telekinetic strike)'' Consider yourself enlightened.

* In ''WesternAnimation/{{Wakfu}}'', [[RoyalBlood Amalia and Armand Sheran Shar]]m are the daughter and son of King Oakheart Sheran Sharm and (deceased) Queen Sheran Sharm, who are both rulers of the Sadida Kingdom.

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* ''Webcomic/EightBitTheater'': Bahamut is the [[GodEmperor god and king of dragons]], and rules by his own divine mandate.
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