Sīkoitshi, the Sun King (ˈsi:koit͡ʃi)

Sīkoitshi was the title bestowed upon the heirs of Siyoshi, founder of Tīnoshe Koitshinto. For many centuries starting from the First Age, the Sun Kings were among the most powerful individuals in the world.
From the first century F.A. all the way to the halfway of the third century the Sun Kings were in tight control of their nation despite the influence and freedom granted to the Temples of Sun and Moon. This went to the point where, in the second century F.A. Sun King Wuenkaishi restricted the Temples' power to a grain of what it had been before. Many in the council and among the nobility counted the days until his last breath, yet the Temples seemed content to let the insult be. This earned him the nickname "the Fortunate", though his actions might have ended up destroying his royal bloodline, if a couple centuries later.
Detailed records of every Sun King's rule remains hidden in vast vaults under many Temples of Moon, as well as the Celestial Islands in the heart of Nīwulai Valley.

Known Sun Kings

1. Siyoshi the Founder ruled from 1 F.A. until 34 F.A.
2. Sīwemuin the Builder ruled from 34 F.A. until 59 F.A.
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6. Wuenkaishi the Fortunate ruled from 149 F.A. until 169 F.A.
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12. Maiwuteishi the Fallen ruled until he was overthrown in 340 F.A.

Rights and Responsibilities

As the supreme ruler of their nation, a Sun King's authority remained unchallenged and unquestioned, especially with the help of the two Temples. He could lead the people and the military forces to wherever he wished. And while he managed social engagements with his council as well as the nobility and the Temples on top of that, his duty was also to upheld the relations with foreign nations outside of the valley.
A leader of the people came with great authority, but in return the Sun King had to be infallible and invincible. In other words, the epitome of perfection. The education of a future Sun King began as soon as they learned to walk and talk. They were taught geography, languages, history and religion. They were taught the names of every important individual who ever existed as well as the why and how of their coming of power.
The Sun King was also the people's example of the perfect, zealous member of the faithful. He visited temples and shrines to show his respect and to remember that not even the Sun King was above the great Celestials. He had to learn and know the holy scriptures, but was in return granted rare access to the vaults under the temple structures of Moon.

Type

Royalty, Hereditary

Alternative Naming

King of the Valley

Related Organizations

• Tīnoshe Koitshinto