Pride Leader

The Pride leaders of Brille, Kala, and Roja are religiously selected. Hereditary connection to prior leaders is not required, but it is common. The first Pride Leaders were selected by their patron gods. After the events of the Mountain Fold, however, the J'barri have been hesitant to take orders and words from their gods due to imposter concerns.
In the modern age, councils select the Pride Leader, often relatives of the old one, without so much as a formal list. At the death of a Pride Leader, every council member gives their recommendation based on people they know (be it a business owner, a military general, a relative, etc.) and they debate the succession until one member is selected. Should the selectee want to be ruler they undergo a religious ritual, symbolic of their Patron God, to be recognized by their deity.
Brille, in the modern age, is the exception. Given its isolated nature, its culture has been preserved stably in what outsiders would considered to be a concerning state. The Pride Leader of Brille is known as the "New God," which has its own corresponding article.

Qualifications

The majority vouching of the State council and the passing of religious rituals/trials.

Requirements

Soft requirement of knowing a council member or being generally well known.

Type

Religious, Political

Creation

The title's origination is unknown. The position was created at the binding of the Patron Gods to the original Prides.

Form of Address

N/A, usually referred to by their name or standard pronouns

Equates to

Equivalent of an Augur or King.

Source of Authority

State Councils

Length of Term

Until death