Zyibodzhi

The one who holds such a jail cannot be gifted or forced, paid or sold. The only one capable of staving off the madness is one who chooses.

— Part of the oath ceremony

The title does not translate well, stemming from some ancient Garruw word that has not made it into the current vernacular. But the title has come to mean bravery in a calm, constant way. Someone who stands still in the face of a storm, even when it might be unwise.
The person who carries the title is responsible for the denizens of Giridlozh Prison, for both their safety and their continued incarceration.

Qualifications

As noted in the initial quote, there is a certain kind of personality that is needed for this particular title. There is no additional pay associated with the title, no valuable properties to be passed over, no bonuses to be had, save the fact that this title carries with it a sense of great honor and nobility.
The sole qualification is to be chosen, and to choose to accept.

Requirements

They are considered for their actions, and for their publicly held beliefs. People are nominated by those who think them capable, and then local leaders will evaluate them. When the time comes, a group are gathered and approached about possibly taking the title. They then undergo a series of tests, and it is not considered shameful to back out at this point because being warden of an isolated prison isn't exactly good for a career in any other field.
The tests continue on until only one remains still willing.

Appointment

There is a rather grand ceremony involved in appointing a new Zyibodzhi, usually involving previous holders of the title as possible. It is a celebration of the person's past accomplishments, and a confirmation that they are worthy of the title.

Cultural Significance

The title is a byword in Garruw culture for someone who is nigh above reproach. Someone who is honorable, skilled, dependable, brave, and possibly a little bit mad. As such, the word has carried over to the other cultures of Thaiterra as someone respectable whose word can be trusted, but most of them are unaware of the origin of the title or what it's formally used for.

Type

Civic, Honorific

Status

Still in use

Length of Term

Life

Current Holders

• Fraynjodd

Related Locations

• Giridlozh Prison