Emir of Abderraliana (eh-MEER of AHBderALL-ee-ana)
The Emir of Abderaliana is the head of state and government of Abderaliana and Xoshoyjan, which amount to the same thing most of the time. He is the supreme ruler of the nation, the city, and also its highest priest of the Church of Bahamut. The Emirship is a hereditary position that passes from closest male to closest male. It is one of the last remaining Primogeniture systems in the world, and also one of the oldest. Because of this limited pool of possible leaders at various points the spouses of Emirs have played an outsized role in politics and these spouses are called Emira, Emirah, or Emire, depending on their gender, are often regarded as saints of Bahamut as a sort of godly support for a Emir who cannot fulfill his duties as truly as the gods would wish. Especially popular Emirs are worshiped in popular shrines but the majority of minor shrines are dedicated to these 'un-chosen' who fulfilled the gods wishes when their spouse could not.
Qualifications
Nearest-born Male Heir of current Emir.
Requirements
Nearest-born Male Heir of current Emir.
Duties
Supreme Political, Diplomatic, Civic, and Religious authority of Xoshoyjan and Abderaliana.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
Can only be removed by death or abdication.
History
Legend holds that the twin dragon gods Bahamut and Tiamat created the cool waters and port of Abderaliana and appointed the first father of the Zafrani family to rule over whatever it became.
Type
Royalty, Hereditary
Form of Address
His Highness
Equates to
Prince, King, Emperor, or President.
Source of Authority
Draconic Investiture
Length of Term
Life
Current Holders
Related Organizations
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