Governance & Allegiance

The **Magister **is leader of the colony, often the head of a reigning family or house. **Consorts **are the legitimate partners of the leader, whereas **Scion **are the offspring of the Magister and their Consort.

The **Lieutenant **is the right hand of the Magister and their Consorts, often in charge of commanding combatants and organizing the duties of the general public. A **Thane **is a highly respected or well-regarded individual, often serving as advisors, mentors, mediators, and ceremonial figures.

If the Magister dies or steps down, the Lieutenant, Consorts, and eligible Scion meet to decide the new leader. If no suitable candidate exists or the candidates cannot come to a unanimous agreement, a communal vote is held among adult Arkafelari, using symbolic or traditional means appropriate to the colony.

Menders aren’t very common, as their training is intense and specialized, requiring dedication and connection with experienced advisors. A **Physician **is a generalized and well-versed Mender, and a **Combatnurse **is a Mender trained specifically to care for others and fight if necessary on the front-line of battle.

**Diviners **are colony members with a deep connection to the unknown and serve as representatives of their community’s belief system. **Matrons **are caretakers of Bairn, oftentimes Bearers, though many go through specialized training to care for and raise Bairn.

Artisans specialize in creative subjects and construction, from the smallest accessories to massive structures. An Artisan role is often secondary, as there is not always an everyday use for an Artisan’s skill. Talented Artisans may frequently switch between different roles.

**Architects **focus on structures and large projects, responsible for building homes and modifying land for the colony’s needs. **Ornators **are meticulous artisans, dedicated to the finer arts: crafting accessories and tools, or applying piercings, makeup, tattoos, and branding. Visualists focus on the broader arts, like storykeeping and acting, and are known for painting murals or putting on plays.

Known as Keepers and a core part of colony life, the Maintenance class covers the upkeep and security of the community. **Cultivators **are dedicated to caring for pastures, granaries, and animal sanctuaries - responsible for maintaining food sources, which are especially necessary in larger colonies or during the cold seasons.

**Pioneers **are individuals that go off on their own or in a group with fellow travelers to mark out new territory or explore unsafe areas. **Mariners **are a seafaring subset of Pioneers who specialize in charting and navigating the treacherous waters of Ephron, and often have additional combatant and mender training for surviving the seas alone.

**Attendants **are responsible for finding or distributing resources such as herbs, gemstones, or resources required by other roles. **Adjuncts **are are oftentimes prisoners or shunned members, chosen to participate in dangerous practices or serve others. Young fels are often taught by a Tutor, anyone who is well-versed in their class may be a Tutor for a Cadet or Pupil.

Combatants are the most common members in a colony, responsible for keeping the community safe and fed. **Fighters **are trained to protect borders and battle threats, **Hunters **dedicate their time to hunting and scavenging for food, and **Sentries **focus guarding the camp or chosen locations and individuals. Combatants can switch between the role or responsibilities of a Fighter, Hunter, or Sentry at any given time.

Experienced Combatants may become a Scout or Strategist. **Scouts **are talented individuals who form diplomatic relationships with other groups, and often lead Pioneer or Combatant patrols, as well as assisting Artisans and other specialists with outsider trading. **Strategists **often advise, guide, and plan for Combatants, and are usually candidates for the next Lieutenant.

The Common class refers to individuals without a dedicated place in the group.

**Bairn **refers to newborn Arkafelari. At 3 semesters, **Juniors **understand the basics of life and begin exploring their future paths and socializing. At 6 semesters, **Cadets **begin learning the fundamentals such as hunting and fighting. At 12 semesters, **Pupils **pursue their chosen class or subject. A **Senior **is a retired individual who no longer serves their colony.

The Right of Deposition was formed after Asahi’s fall, establishing that if a Magister succumbs to illness, corruption, or madness, the Colony must resist them.

This law gives the colony ultimate rights to collectively dispose of unfit leaders or those in position of authority. To rise against authority without just cause is treason, but to ignore unfitness is the greater crime, for the Colony must come first.

Bearer’s Rights expands upon the second law of the Writ of Kin, guaranteeing protection for all bairn regardless of origin. It ensures that no fel is burdened by the faults of their parents and that every child holds inherent rights from birth.

This law also grants bearers the right to withhold or omit the identity of a second parent. It may be claimed by any parent whose bairn have uncertain or unshared origins, including single bearers, infertile couples, or adoptive families.