Awki

Qualifications

Military command experience

Married to at least one woman who is his female relative

Requirements

• Be apart of the current sapa's brood
• Be birthed or adopted by your sapa father's main wife
• Be independently educated in the affairs of state
• Outdo their brothers in tests of strength and endurance

Appointment

Lifetime Trials

Throughout their lives, the Sapa's sons experience rigorous challenges that test the physical and moral aptitudes for the viewing public. Upon being publicly acknowledged, the new prince's movement outside of Ca-Chisneu becomes highly restricted.

In practice, the favourite son is raised to co-governor with his father before his formal succession.

Duties

Upon being named "auqui", he must resign from any held position in their panaka. Being destined to form one of their own.

Responsibilities

Oversee the military defense of the capital and security of its residents

Act as captain of the Yellow Fringe

Join the royal council to partake in governance

Accoutrements & Equipment

Yellow Tassel

A yellow version of the mascaypacha: a thick cord woven around the head several times, being the symbol of his elevation to royalty.
It also allows for instantaneous communication between its wearer and to the distant city fringes slaved to it.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

While difficult to do, it is not inconceivable for a Sapa to change their decision for heir to a more worthy son. Even from a different mother.

Type

Royalty, Household

Status

Chosen by the Sapa

Alternative Naming

Yellow Fringe

Auqui

Equates to

Crown Prince

Heir

Source of Authority

Awkikuna

Length of Term

Until the current Sapa dies

Reports directly to

Sapa

Related Locations

• Ca-Chisneu

Related Organizations

• Cougar Panaqa
• Tawantinsuyu