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'''Ortka-sha''' {{Pronunciation|ORT-kah-SHAH}} are local rulers in [[Rovakhit]]. These figures are effectively a cross between a mayor and a judge responsible for a specific settlement or part of a city. Subordinate to regional [[ortkas]], who are themselves subordinate to the [[Ether Council]], the primary function of an ortka-sha is the administration of law and justice. They rarely make major decisions in governance themselves - that is for their superiors - but instead interpret laws and prognostications to fit specific situations that arise within their domains. | '''Ortka-sha''' {{Pronunciation|ORT-kah-SHAH}} are local rulers in [[Rovakhit]]. These figures are effectively a cross between a mayor and a judge responsible for a specific settlement or part of a city. Subordinate to regional [[ortka|ortkas]], who are themselves subordinate to the [[Ether Council]], the primary function of an ortka-sha is the administration of law and justice. They rarely make major decisions in governance themselves - that is for their superiors - but instead interpret laws and prognostications to fit specific situations that arise within their domains. | ||
Ortka-shas are typically promoted into the role from amongst local guard-captains. Unlike ortkas, ascension to the position without a prior role in the governance of Rovakhit is effectively unknown. | Ortka-shas are typically promoted into the role from amongst local guard-captains. Unlike ortkas, ascension to the position without a prior role in the governance of Rovakhit is effectively unknown. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:40, 3 September 2025
Ortka-sha (pronounced ORT-kah-SHAH) are local rulers in Rovakhit. These figures are effectively a cross between a mayor and a judge responsible for a specific settlement or part of a city. Subordinate to regional ortkas, who are themselves subordinate to the Ether Council, the primary function of an ortka-sha is the administration of law and justice. They rarely make major decisions in governance themselves - that is for their superiors - but instead interpret laws and prognostications to fit specific situations that arise within their domains.
Ortka-shas are typically promoted into the role from amongst local guard-captains. Unlike ortkas, ascension to the position without a prior role in the governance of Rovakhit is effectively unknown.