Ruler of the Skies or Pirate King
Whilst usually outlaw society is a fractious dog-eat-dog world there are times where this changes. They become united and rally behind a single drive, a single person. These people are of exceptional ability that have risen above and conquered their fellow compatriots to stand at the top. These people are bestowed the title of "Ruler of the Skies" or "Pirate King". When ever one of these people appears great change follows in their wake.
They are held to the highest respect among their society. Therefore, their authority, word, and power is held as the highest. This doesn't mean there isn't any dissent with decisions or how things are run. Just that people are very much less likely to act upon it. They are responsible for looking out for the best interest of their people, settling disputes, and asserting directives regarding how things will be run during their reign.
This title is claimed very rarely. In present time there are none alive who remember the last. Contrary to popular belief, the title is not meant to be gendered. It was just shortened overtime to such due to its length. Men, women, and others have all laid claim to the crown.
They bear an individualized tattoo of red wings on them somewhere (back?). It is unanimously known and agreed that only the "Pirate King" can receive this. Their length of rule is until they die or they are dethroned. Which ever occurs first. Pirate Kings are dethroned by either losing to a challenger or by unanimous dismissal from their council. The latter has only happened once in all of history.
The first unrivaled, uncontested Pirate King was from the Lost Kingdom. No one remembers their name or appearance, just their moniker and their actions. They are rumored to have been distantly related to the Lost Kingdom's royal line. A second cousin or some such. In fact, more than half the Pirate Kings are rumored to be somewhat related to the royalty of the Lost Kingdom.
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