High Sage

The High Sage is the religious and governmental authority of Mailnaira. While having powers equivalent to a monarch, the High Sage's office is kept in line by the council of elders. The position is not hereditary, rather any child born in the Lonaia plain region may be selected provided they pass a series of arcane, unfair, and often chance-based trials. These trials are meant to test whether the child has truly been chosen by providence. The current high sage is Anaelai.