Chief of the Wyldborn Clan
Qualifications
To qualify for the position they must have partaken on a journey out of the settlement to prove their power and resourcefulness.
Requirements
They must be an eldest child. It is preferred that they come from the current chiefs family. They must be approved by the seer.
Appointment
There is a passing of leadership ceremony when a new chief is appointed. The high priest and the Head seer will lead the ceremony. During the ceremony a wreath of locally found plants such as hanging moss and wild flowers will be placed up the new chiefs head. The seer will do a reading and the priest will pray over the new chief. The chief will make a speech promising to take care of the clan. then they will drink sap from the trees to symbolize their connection with Sylvanus.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the chief is to delegate and make the final say in the clan. many things can be sorted amongst the people but when a conflict arises or a larger decision needs to be made the chief steps in.
Benefits
Benefits are that they get a nicer hut and are gifted the best of the food.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
If the clan feels that the current chief is not putting the needs of the clan first they can host a vote to have a new chief appointed by the priest and seer.
Form of Address
Chief
Equates to
This position is equal to a king.
Source of Authority
Silvanus
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