Ungarri Federation (Uun-gar-EE)
A coalition of largely independent city states that surround the Starfall desert. Major families rule each city state, and the noble families each have a unique braid that they weave into their hair and beards. gemstones are also woven into the braids, the value indicating the rank within the family. Ruby is braided exclusively into the hair of the family patriarch, and opal into the hair of the family matriarch. Alexandrite is reserved for the elected leader of a city-state. Saphire can be worn by those directly related to the head family, and emerald by those indirectly related to the head family. As an example, ruby and emerald would be worn by the patriarch of the leader's branch family. Any other gems are available for any to wear and used as signs of wealth.
Structure
The Ungarri Federation is a coalition of powerful dwarven families that oversee the mostly dwarven city-states that make up the eastern third of Avinik, with each city-state having a ruling family. Should an event arise that affects more than one city-state the ruling family of each meets in council. The head of each house has the final say, though there is not an official limit to the amount of family that may be present during any particular meeting, which often leads to incredibly drawn out meetings where everyone is bickering to be heard. In the event that a decision can not be reached or advice is sought the council turns to the uhnveh, a female dwarf that is at least 250 years old barring extenuating circumstances. The role of Uvvn is passed down to a chosen apprentice upon the passing of the current Uvvn. An Uvvn's apprenticeship typically lasts around 50 years, though there is no official requirement and ends only when the previous Uvvn dies.
Type
Political, Federation
Government System
Oligarchy
Power Structure
Federation
Economic System
Market economy
Neighboring Nations
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