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The Sultanate is the government form for Ul'dah, yet it's ruling power lies with the Syndicate.
Determination of Rulership
The Sultanate behaves like a monarchy, where the rulership lies within a family line and is inherit by birthright. The Ul Dynasty has been in charge for Ul'dah for nearly 480 years.
Leaders
Ruling Body
See also: The Syndicate
Members within the Syndicate are usually the wealthiest citizens of Ul'dah, and purchase their seat directly. There are only 6 seats on the syndicate. The syndicate are built of three factions:
- the monetarists, supporting the merchants
- the royalists, supporting the sultana
- Others, that are not monetarist nor royalist
Council Members
Monetarists
After The Parting Glass, Teledji Adeledji's seat remains vacant.
Royalists
Other
Monetarists
Royalists
After Return of the Bull, Raubahn's seat remains vacant. No Royalists remain.
Other
Additional Information
Even though the sultanate is the ruling form, the true ruling power in Ul'dah lies with the syndicate. Since the Syndicate is made of multiple factions, with one trying to abolish the Sultanate and create a self-governed state, conflicts happen.
During The Parting Glass, Nanamo announces to abdict the throne and make way for a republic. She wishes for the common people to have equal political power instead of only priviliged few, indirectly meaning to dissolve the Syndicate[1]. Spies revealed the plan to the monetarists, and stopped Nanamo's plans.
After Raubahn found Meriel, the former Lady-in-waiting of Nanamo, it is revealed that Lord Lolorito does not want for the government to be destablized, and therefore supports the sultana[2][3].
Following Ala Mhigo's liberation, Nanamo wanted to help the Ala Mhigan refugees in Thanalan to return home, and help the newly freed nation with trade. To faciliate a plan, she meets with Lord Lolorito on neutral ground[4]. After the meeting was successful and a plan has been made, Nanamo is confident in her rulership and releases Raubahn from his seat[5].
References
- ↑ The Parting Glass, when the Warrior of Light talks with Nanamo: "...'Tis mine intent that the ruling class of our golden city should take its place beside the common man in a fair and equitable republic. No more shall this nation bow to the whims of a privileged few."
- ↑ A General Summons, when Lord Lolorito speaks with Raubahn: "...Oh, I have no desire to harm Her Grace─'twould profit me little to destabilize our government.
- ↑ Keeping the Flame Alive, when Dewlala speaks with Raubahn:"...he knows the value of stability─to the very gil, like as not. He craves power, 'tis true, but he has no desire to depose the sultana."
- ↑ A Sultana's Resolve when talking with Nanamo after meeting with Hancock: "... ...Nay. I cannot live in fear of the man. I must learn how to treat with him if I am to rule Ul'dah effectively. Very well! I will meet with Lolorito. Let us go on ahead to the Waking Sands, and prepare for his coming."
- ↑ Return of the Bull, when Nanamo talks with Raubahn: "Raubahn Aldynn. You are hereby dismissed as General of the Immortal Flames, and relieved of your seat on the Syndicate." (...) "I will show you a sultana who can wield every weapon at her disposal─including Lolorito and his Monetarist cronies!"