Power Structure of the Varati

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First and foremost, the Varati power structure has three branches -- the Atarvani, the Agni-Haidar, and the government itself (Pasha). All of these are separate organizations with separate chains of command, which ultimately answer to Khalid Atar.

The government in Irha-Esh is headed by the Pasha, who is responsible for the Clans in the area. There are between eight and fifteen Pashas at any given time, but only one per city.

Next, the Atarvani. The Atarvani are headed by the Imam, each of whom controls an area of the Varati kingdom (in this case, Irha-Esh). They are comparable to the Pashas, in that they are in control of all matters within their territory that deal with religion. There are about ten Imam at any given time but only one per city/area.

Finally, the Agni-Haidar. Their organization is somewhat different, as they are assigned to territories only as needed. At the head of the Agni-Haidar in Irha-Esh is the Seraskier, who serves as "general" over his assigned territories.

In summary: The Pasha, the Imam, and the Seraskier are roughly equal to each other in rank.

The key principle to remember is that the Atarvani, Agni-Haidar and government are equal but separate -- one branch of command cannot, and should not, give orders to another without direct approval from Khalid.

Nor can a member of one branch of command discipline a member of another. For example, a Kshatri cannot discipline a member of the Atarvani -- they can only ask a higher-ranking Atarvani to discipline the offender within their own ranks, and hope that it is carried through. Those that overstep their bounds are often dealt with swiftly, and even removed if the abuse of power warrants it.

There are rumored "exceptions" within this power structure, one being theDai, who have the responsibility and privilege of answering solely to Khalid. Those that try to manipulate the Dai to their own ends meet with unpleasant fates.

As a final note, the Atarvani and Agni-Haidar are generally considered Khalid's "possessions" -- they are controlled and policed solely by him, and an attack against them is considered the same as striking against Khalid himself.

 
    / \  (1)                         Khalid
     |                                  |
     |                                  
     |                                  |
     |                            |-----------|
     |                            |          Dai
     |                            |
     |                            |
     |           |----------------|------------------------|
     |       Atarvani       Agni-Haidar                Government
     |           |	          |                        |                   
     |   (1)   Imam            Seraskier                 Pasha
     |           |                |                        | 
     |   (2)   Nabi            Kaimakam                    |
     |           |                |                        |
     |   (3)   Akhund             |                  Shakir/Seshmew
     |           |                |
     |   (4)   Mufti            Janizar
     |           |
     |   (5)   Atman
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 Authority
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  Respect

Tiers of Respect

Those of higher rank garner more respect and respect crosses the different chains of commands. In general, a Warlord of a Major Clan commands more respect than the Warlord of a Minor Clan. A Kshatri commands more respect than a Vaisya. Respect is different from authority. The need to be polite to a Varati of higher station does not require obedience. An Ushasti priestess is given respect but cannot give commands outside her own organization.

As the Ushasti do not officially have power or standing within Varati society, their rank structure is listed below for reference.

 

      (1)   Maithuna

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      (2)    Kanya

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      (3)    Chela