Rhejhe'Naan
The Haka'am is divided into Rhejhe and the Ruler/Regent of the Rhejhe is the Rhejhe'Naan. A Rhejhe'Naan is of equal rank with Saar’Naan, which is the “speaker of the Rhejhe” in Rhejhe run by assembly. Rhejhe’Naan is generally a hereditary position and indicates a single (or paired) ruler for the Rhejhe.
Duties:
The Rhejhe'Naan is in charge of the prosperity and well-being of their Rhejhe and its haka'a'manem. They may have either a co-ruler, or an advisory council or both to assist with this, as well as various administrative offices which they ultimately oversee. While there is usually some form of judiciary body to whom the Rhejhe'Naan delegates lesser crimes, the Rhejhe'Naan may adjudicate the most serious crimes themselves or at least make their presence known during the process. The wise Rhejhe'Naan delegates to a trusted support team, but is thoroughly familiar with everything happening in their Rhejhe since they are held ultimately responsible by both the King and the Council. Irresponsible Rhejhe'Naanem have found themselves "retired" in favor of their Heir or a Council appointed Regent if the Heir is not of age. Criminal Rhejhe'Naan have found themselves imprisoned (or in extreme cases executed) and their family may or may not retain their hereditary privileges and/or lands, depending on complicity. Hereditary rulership of a Rhejhe has occasionally passed to a collateral branch or different family entirely.
All Araela'a haka'a'manem are aware that while they live under the rule of their Rhejhe'Naan, they are also citizens of the Haka'am entire and as such may appeal to the King for justice and assistance if their Rhejhe'Naan is not providing it satisfactorily. To facilitate this, all Rhejhe have at least four ne'Guarda Community Officers with whom haka'a'manem can register complaint. ne'Guarda fill this role because they are not under the jurisdiction of the Rhejhe'Naan, but of the King and are rotated through all Rhejhe regularly to reduce the impact of regional influence.
Forms of address: “Rhejhe’Naan name of their Rhejhe” (example, Rhejhe’Naan Keep Lands) is the most formal form of address, as it invokes their status as the embodied representative of the Rhejhe and does not identify them by their personal name, thus clearly indicating they are acting in official capacity. It is used as their formal introduction during official political functions (as opposed to official social functions, such as feasts, etc.). Posing a question using this form of address carries the implication that whatever answer is given will be considered official and binding. This most often occurs when a vote is being taken. Rhejhe'Naan may attempt to force one another into a formal declaration by posing questions in this fashion, but it rarely works unless the one asked is either new to the position or distracted/not paying attention. Citing a "need for additional research" is the most common way to dodge such questions. Important safety tip: if the King poses a question using this form of address an actual and binding answer is expected. No attempts to delay should be made.
“Rhejhen personal name of Rhejhe name” (example, Rhejhen Mel'Traethen of Keep Lands) is still a formal form of address. However, since it invokes them by personal name first it is most often used in more social or personal settings, such as an introduction between peers or at a gathering or celebration. Rhejhen is also the appropriate term of respect to be used by those of lower rank regardless of the setting (except in cases where the "Rhejhe'Naan Rhejhe name" address applies).
"Rhejhen personal name" (example, Rhejhen Mel'Traethen), "Rhejhen Rhejhe name" (example, Rhejhen Keep Lands) or "Rhejhe name" (example, Keep Lands) are all more casual forms of address, with the last being used almost exclusively between Rhejhe'Naanem in a comradely fashion and never by those of lower rank. With the exception of family, "Rhejhen" is the most casual address someone of lower rank aware of their status can get away with.
Duties:
The Rhejhe'Naan is in charge of the prosperity and well-being of their Rhejhe and its haka'a'manem. They may have either a co-ruler, or an advisory council or both to assist with this, as well as various administrative offices which they ultimately oversee. While there is usually some form of judiciary body to whom the Rhejhe'Naan delegates lesser crimes, the Rhejhe'Naan may adjudicate the most serious crimes themselves or at least make their presence known during the process. The wise Rhejhe'Naan delegates to a trusted support team, but is thoroughly familiar with everything happening in their Rhejhe since they are held ultimately responsible by both the King and the Council. Irresponsible Rhejhe'Naanem have found themselves "retired" in favor of their Heir or a Council appointed Regent if the Heir is not of age. Criminal Rhejhe'Naan have found themselves imprisoned (or in extreme cases executed) and their family may or may not retain their hereditary privileges and/or lands, depending on complicity. Hereditary rulership of a Rhejhe has occasionally passed to a collateral branch or different family entirely.
All Araela'a haka'a'manem are aware that while they live under the rule of their Rhejhe'Naan, they are also citizens of the Haka'am entire and as such may appeal to the King for justice and assistance if their Rhejhe'Naan is not providing it satisfactorily. To facilitate this, all Rhejhe have at least four ne'Guarda Community Officers with whom haka'a'manem can register complaint. ne'Guarda fill this role because they are not under the jurisdiction of the Rhejhe'Naan, but of the King and are rotated through all Rhejhe regularly to reduce the impact of regional influence.
Forms of address: “Rhejhe’Naan name of their Rhejhe” (example, Rhejhe’Naan Keep Lands) is the most formal form of address, as it invokes their status as the embodied representative of the Rhejhe and does not identify them by their personal name, thus clearly indicating they are acting in official capacity. It is used as their formal introduction during official political functions (as opposed to official social functions, such as feasts, etc.). Posing a question using this form of address carries the implication that whatever answer is given will be considered official and binding. This most often occurs when a vote is being taken. Rhejhe'Naan may attempt to force one another into a formal declaration by posing questions in this fashion, but it rarely works unless the one asked is either new to the position or distracted/not paying attention. Citing a "need for additional research" is the most common way to dodge such questions. Important safety tip: if the King poses a question using this form of address an actual and binding answer is expected. No attempts to delay should be made.
“Rhejhen personal name of Rhejhe name” (example, Rhejhen Mel'Traethen of Keep Lands) is still a formal form of address. However, since it invokes them by personal name first it is most often used in more social or personal settings, such as an introduction between peers or at a gathering or celebration. Rhejhen is also the appropriate term of respect to be used by those of lower rank regardless of the setting (except in cases where the "Rhejhe'Naan Rhejhe name" address applies).
"Rhejhen personal name" (example, Rhejhen Mel'Traethen), "Rhejhen Rhejhe name" (example, Rhejhen Keep Lands) or "Rhejhe name" (example, Keep Lands) are all more casual forms of address, with the last being used almost exclusively between Rhejhe'Naanem in a comradely fashion and never by those of lower rank. With the exception of family, "Rhejhen" is the most casual address someone of lower rank aware of their status can get away with.
Type
Nobility, Hereditary
Form of Address
Rhejhen
Alternative Naming
Rhejhe'Naan'Slirukhem (co-rulers who are married or equivalent), Rhejhe'Naan'Slirukhem'Sheh (co-rulers with no romantic ties), Rhejhe'Guarda'Naan (the Rhejhen is also or has been a military commander)
Source of Authority
Ultimately the King, also answers to the Council
Length of Term
Hereditary for life, though they may choose to retire and pass the position to their designated Heir (usually their oldest child)
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