King

The title of king is used by many rulers within the continent of Silse. It has always been a title of heredity. The term "Queen" is not used in Silse. Both male and female monarchs are referred to as "King."
Kings are referred to as "His/Her Honor," which was originally a term for arbiters, intermediaries, or similar occupations. Kings are seen as individuals who must uphold fair Justice over their people, and as such are referred to as one may refer to a judge.

Qualifications

Qualifications are typically that of actual experience when the first in a succession is chosen.

Appointment

In the West, the appointing ritual involves the creation or retrieval of your own waning rock relic.
In the South, the only appointment to date was performed by the Eastern King and later at the burial grounds of the prior Southern monarch.
In the East, there has never been a succession. It has always been ruled by Vhou Riyael, which has resulted in questioning and concern over a plan.

Duties

Ensuring that your people are cared for in standards of living, pursuit of trades, and direct education in some form or fashion (whether it is trade shadowing, formal education, or grooming). Different regional kings take on different duties based on their values.

Responsibilities

Hearing the concerns of citizens via an arbiter, organization of cultural events, upholding military standards, upholding organizational standards (corporate).

History

The Nim-El Convocation

Cultural Significance

People of Roja have a history of good relations with the Eastern Elves, and see the entire office of "King" as representative of their relations to their kindest Pride Leader, Can-en. Humans see this title as similar to that of their Augurs, but still see the Augurs as above the kings, given that the humans rule an empire.

Type

Nobility, Hereditary

Creation

First referenced at the Nim-El Convocation, and its relevant documents.

Form of Address

His/Her Honor

Equates to

Equivalent to a pride leader or augur, though every national leader has its different responsibilities.

Source of Authority

First in the succession are selected by vote of a select few. Those after are validated by their bloodlines

Length of Term

N/A

First Holder

Vhou Riyael

Current Holders

• Paele Haerehel
• Vhou Riyael

Past Holders

• Uliyo Feneyl
• Yael Haerehel

Related Locations

• Continent: Silse

Related Organizations

• River Kingdom of Nim
• Kingdom of Urale
• Southern River Kingdom of Bourilia