Nomarchs are the rulers of Khapeshan cities, subordinate to the monarchs of the desert kingdom. The title was once used for figures in a similar role in Akhom as well.
Each city and surrounding area within Khapesh is administered by one or more nomarchs, entrusted by the king or queen with near complete autonomy to oversee the day to day governance. Nomarchs are granted a great deal of discretion over their territory and are essentially given a lifetime position as long as they perform in line with their monarch's expectations. However, it is not unknown for a nomarch to be recalled and replaced if they are judged incompetent.