High Elder

The High Elder is a position attributed to the oldest druid within most druidic circles, however some circles have shunned this method of gerontocracy. The most prominent circle still practicing is of the Chaldain Circle of Druids.

Qualifications

Any High Elder must be an Archdruid and have completed a worldly pilgrimage.

Requirements

A High Elder must be the oldest member of the circle.

Duties

The High Elder must represent the group when dealing with external groups and provide basic teachings to other members.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

During times of unstable leadership, it is possible to oust a High Elder from the Chaldain - though this has never been enacted so far. When doing so, the next oldest member of the circle should present the current High Elder with a challenge of the world ancestors. A ritual is then hold to call upon the forces of nature from which druids derive much of their magic. Those forces of nature then are asked as to who is most fit to lead the circle.

Type

Religious, Special

Form of Address

Endless elder

Equates to

In comparison to formal states, lords and kings are the closest aproximation.

Source of Authority

Divined from age and wisdom

Length of Term

None

Related Locations

• Chaldainra

Related Organizations

• Chaldain Circle of Druids