Government of the Azim Steppe
Azim Steppe
- Name
- Azim Steppe
- Motto
- -
- Region
- Othard
- Allies
- Eastern Alliance
- Enemies
- Garlean Empire
The government form for the Azim Steppe shows traits of a nomadic tribal confederacy, though it is never officially called like that. The leader as well as the leading tribe is determined each year by combat during the Naadam. They rule over the whole
Determination of Rulership
The leader of the Tribes of the Azim Steppe is chosen during the Naadam, where warriors from several tribes contest against each other. The one warrior that is able to conquer and keep the Ovoo becomes the chosen leader of the steppe until the next Tsagaan Sar[1]. The leader is called Khagan.
Leaders
The Khagan still remains the same since Naadam. This was confirmed during Dawntrail[2]:
Each Tribe has its own leader, who is called Khan (male) or Khatun (female). While at least 50 tribes exist, only a few Khans and Khatuns are known.
Ruling Body
The tribe of the khagan rules among the other tribes of the steppe. Currently, this is the Mol Tribe[3] It is not known if within the tribe a speicifc council, advisor or supporter exists.
Council Members
Since the Mol Tribe is currently reigning over the Steppe, the advisors and supporters of Temulun can be seen as direct council. However, there is an awareness to include members of other tribes for impacting decisions.
Additional Information
The Khagan becomes the ruler of the steppe, with their tribe ruling over other tribes as well. While not every tribe is required to take part in the Naadam, it is required to follow their new leader. After the Warrior of Light became Khagan and the Mol Tribe the leading tribe of the Steppe, they helped the Doman Liberation Front to defeat Yotsuyu and end the occupation of Doma. After Hien initislised the forming of the Eastern Alliance, Cirina of the Mol promised to send word to Hien when the tribes came to a decision to join the alliance or not[4].
References
- ↑ A Season for War, when speaking to Cirina: "... The tribe which triumphs in the Naadam rules until the next Tsagaan Sar."
- ↑ A Hunter True, when Impostor Sadu orders Magnai to kill the Warrior of Light: "But...he/she is the khagan...".
- ↑ A Power in Slumber, when speaking to Cirina in Mol Iloh: "...Though the Mol may reign over the Steppe today...".
- ↑ The Will of the Moon, when reporting to Cirina after the battle with Magnai and Sadu:"...Having passed such a test, they could not well deny you their allegiance. [...] I shall send you word when we have answers from all the tribes."
