Council of Nor'asath

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The government of Nor’asath is composed of a higher and lower council that oversees various diplomatic, internal, cultural, and matters of law within the Principality. The High Council handles issues with the Principality, while the Lower Council is composed of the heads of clans and guilds. 

 

 

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The Primarch

The Primarch is a role that holds the burdens of overseeing the government and leading the Ker as the primary ruler, having the highest power.  The Primarch is a position not inherited by blood but instead elected through a worthy process. A Prince can only run within an election after being appointed to the Heial’tahu. The Clan Lords of the Heial’uell then elect the favored candidate to ascend the throne.  

   

The High Priestess

The High Priestess is religious leader and advisor to the Primarch, assisting them in devising laws and rulings that align with the values of the Temple. With the appointment of a Priestess, what was once a Monarchical Government has elevated into that of Theocratic Diarchy. The Prophet is a prodigal position where a reigning Prophet designates a practicing Priest from the Temple.

 

Heial'tahu

The High Council

 

The Heial’tahu acts as a city's ruling body to rule over various elements with swift judgment or manage lower bodies with executive power. Heial’tahu are appointed by the authority of the Primarch.

 

Halerir

The Halerir aids in advising the Primarch on legal matters. The Halelir acts as the head of legal courts 

 

Onyx Chief

Onyx Chief-  Is the Military leader and head of the Silan’siol and primary city defender. The Oynx Chief holds the authority to make immediate decisions amidst times of crisis, appointing warriors to stand against all that threatens the city. 

 

High Iylanhir

In charge of the infrastructure of housing and taxation and manages the steward within the city. The Iylanhir can also appoint others to take on the responsibilities of the stewards. 

 

High Terhir

Manages income and acts as a central figure in all matters of trade and facilitating economic growth. 

 

 

 

Heial'uell

The Council of Many

The Council of Many is a council that is represented best by the Mali'ker. The positions within the Heial'uell revolve around Clan Heads, Guild Leaders, and minor roles that the High Council oversees. These positions are of the more independent variables. 

 

Clan Lords

Leaders of significant families and bloodlines and heads with businesses' interests within the cities. For the recognized, more significant clans they will make up the central authority of the Council of Many. 

 

Powers of the Clan Lords- Clan Lords hold voting power in matters of the creation of law and the selection of the candidates for Primarch.

Though the Clan Lords can facilitate and create new laws, The Primarch and The High Priestess through a joint vote can veto a proposed law.

 

Clan Lords voting power is determined by the numerical value of blood clan members or (full ordained clan members having earned the position through the High Priestess) to be added as a number for voting rights. 

 

Clan Lords may only vote based upon legitimacy granted by both the Primarch and the High Priestess discretion. 

 

 

 

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[oryP 1068]

Relnol Loa’Chil glanced over the parchment briefly, read what needed to be read. Before tossing it away. “Perhaps someone will take High Terhir from me one day.” Stroking beneath his eyes, meeting with two fingers at the bridge of his nose.