The Elder is the village. And the village is found in the Elder— Kanrou
Each
village in
The Valley has an elder who leads the village.
They bear the responsibility of guiding their village in major decisions, resolving conflict, and attending the many traditions of the village, such as opening festivals, and blessing newborns.
They have authority to overrule any decision voted by the village, though this is hardly done. And when this does happen, usually there is a narrow margin of error, and the elder won't do so lightly.
Elders will also decide, in consultation with the village, adult apprentices to become the next elder. They pass on their knowledge and wisdom, as well as any private and secret matters that is less widely known.
- It is rumored that the Elders know more than just private matters, but secrets about The Valley itself.
- The Elders withold information from each other, and send spies into other villages in hopes of finding them out.
- The Elders can speak with the creatures and animals in The Valley.
