✢ Listeners-Court Leaders
✢ Court Mediator-Noble-Diplomats
✢ Priest/Priestesses
✢ Captain of Border-Captain of Enforcers
✢ Captain of Court
✢ Guards of Court-Guards of Border-Enforcers
✢ Volunteers
✢ Librarians
✢ Artisans-Farmers-Entertainers-Merchants-Explorers
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Leaders ✢ Listeners hold a revered and sacred position among the Daegni. They are chosen individuals to whom the Demi-Gods personally speak, revealing their truths and guidance. Listeners are regarded as the most holy figures within society and hold significant power in shaping the spiritual direction of their kin. ✢ Each court has a designated leader responsible for overseeing their respective seasonal courts. These leaders meet quarterly during celebrations to promote peace and happiness among the different court kin. They possess equal power to the Listeners and participate in making decisions regarding new laws and other important matters. ✢ The role of Court Mediator was established around 200 years ago and was adopted by Ailuin for his remarkable service in keeping peace and serving justice between all court denizens. While the Court Mediator holds a position below the Listeners and Court Leaders in terms of power, their role is crucial in ensuring the preservation of truth and maintaining harmonious relationships within the society. ✢ Nobles in Daegni society are individuals who have attained their status through skill, dedication, and time spent in their respective fields. They may have risen to the ranks of nobility due to their exceptional craftsmanship or inherited their position through their esteemed heritage. Nobles often engage in merchant activities and are known for their honesty and the high quality of their wares. ✢ Each court has a Captain who is in charge of the court's guards and responsible for their activities. These Captains, often referred to as Warlocks, possess equal power and authority within the hierarchy. They are extensively trained in both magic and combat, ensuring the safety and security of their kin. ✢ Court Guards serve under the leadership of their respective Captain and are assigned specific stations and patrol areas within their court. They maintain order, enforce rules, and provide protection within their assigned court. Their authority is limited to their respective court and does not extend beyond its borders. ✢ Captain of the Border responsibilities lies in matters outside of any particular court. They oversee outside court affairs, including the central hub of the Daegni and the Temple of the Demi-Gods. Their primary duties include ensuring the safety of all Daegni from external threats and maintaining the loyalty and well-being of the guards under their command. ✢ Border Guards serve under the Captain of the Border and are stationed at various points along the borders of the courts or the central hub of the Daegni. They have the authority to greet and escort outsiders who are not deemed a threat. While their jurisdiction extends beyond the borders of the courts, they do not possess authority within the court boundaries. ✢ The Captain of Enforcers is the head guard within the temple and specifically guards the Listeners and clergy. They oversee the enforcers below them and ensure the safety and well-being of the temple's inhabitants. These Captains hold a strong belief and equal worship in both Demi-Gods. ✢ Enforcers are temple guards who patrol and maintain order within the temple grounds. They have authority when guarding the clergy or Listeners, both inside and outside the temple. ✢ Priestesses and Priests among the Daegni are highly regarded for their exceptional healing abilities and powerful spell casting. They are known to possess spells and abilities that other Daegni cannot learn or accomplish. Their deep connection to the Demi-Gods grants them enhanced magical prowess and spiritual insight. ✢ Volunteers are Daegni who are in the process of learning and training to become Priests or Priestesses. They work under the guidance of experienced Priests and Priestesses, following in their footsteps and preparing themselves for their future roles within the clergy. Volunteers have yet to fully realize their capabilities and often shadow the steps of established Priest/Priestess. |
Public ✢ Artisans Skilled craftsmen and craftswomen who create exquisite works of art, jewelry, pottery, and other decorative items. They contribute to the cultural richness of the realm and often have their own workshops or studios. ✢ Merchants Traders and entrepreneurs who engage in buying and selling goods. They operate shops or market stalls where they offer a wide range of products, including magical artifacts, herbal remedies, enchanted items, and unique Feywild crafts. ✢ Farmers Agricultural workers who cultivate crops and tend to livestock. They play a crucial role in providing food for the Daegni community, growing a variety of Feywild crops that thrive in the enchanted lands. ✢ Healers Skilled practitioners of magical and herbal healing arts. They provide medical care, diagnose ailments, administer potions and remedies, and perform healing rituals to restore the health and well-being of the community. ✢ Teachers Knowledgeable individuals who impart wisdom and educate the younger generation. They teach various subjects, including history, magic, herbology, and cultural traditions, ensuring the preservation and passing on of important knowledge. ✢ Entertainers Performers who bring joy and entertainment to the Daegni through various art forms such as music, dance, storytelling, and theatrical performances. They captivate audiences and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the realm. ✢ Librarians Guardians of knowledge and keepers of ancient texts and scrolls. They manage libraries and archives, cataloging and preserving valuable information and assisting scholars and researchers in their quest for knowledge. ✢ Explorers Adventurous individuals who venture into uncharted territories of the Feywild, seeking hidden treasures, discovering new magical creatures, and mapping out the ever-changing landscape. They contribute to expanding the realm's knowledge and understanding of its vastness. ✢ Diplomats Skilled negotiators and mediators who engage in diplomatic relations between different courts and realms. They foster peace, resolve conflicts, and maintain harmonious relations between the Daegni and other magical beings or neighboring civilizations. |
The election process is a solemn yet celebratory occasion, marked by rituals and ceremonies. The candidates for court leadership address the gathering, sharing their ideas, goals, and aspirations for the court. They emphasize their commitment to the betterment of the community, the preservation of the Daegni traditions, and the harmonious coexistence with the Feywild.
Once the voting concludes, the new court leaders are announced, and the transition of power takes place. The outgoing leaders are honored and celebrated for their service and achievements during their term. They receive gratitude from the community and are bestowed with tokens of appreciation.
Leadership Blessing
As part of the autumn celebration, a special ritual is conducted to symbolize unity and divine blessings. The newly elected court leader or the Listener, representing their court, is chosen to undergo the blessing ceremony. This honor is granted to the individual who has been elected as the most capable and deserving leader by their peers.
During the blessing ceremony, the chosen leader offers a small sacrifice of their blood, representing their commitment and dedication to their court and the Daegni community. The blood sacrifice is performed on the court's altar, alongside a platter of meat and a bountiful harvest, symbolizing abundance and prosperity.
Additionally, a piece of the leader's crystal, infused with the court's essence and spiritual energy, is offered as part of the sacrifice. This crystal fragment serves as a tangible connection to their court's divine heritage and the Gods. It is believed that the infused crystal retains the blessings and might of the Gods, serving as a source of strength and guidance throughout the leader's term.
Once the ceremony concludes, the infused crystal is returned to the court leader, who can utilize its power once a day for the duration of the year. This divine blessing enhances the leader's abilities, granting them an edge in their decision-making, diplomacy, and leadership skills.
As part of the autumn celebration, a special ritual is conducted to symbolize unity and divine blessings. The newly elected court leader or the Listener, representing their court, is chosen to undergo the blessing ceremony. This honor is granted to the individual who has been elected as the most capable and deserving leader by their peers.
During the blessing ceremony, the chosen leader offers a small sacrifice of their blood, representing their commitment and dedication to their court and the Daegni community. The blood sacrifice is performed on the court's altar, alongside a platter of meat and a bountiful harvest, symbolizing abundance and prosperity.
Additionally, a piece of the leader's crystal, infused with the court's essence and spiritual energy, is offered as part of the sacrifice. This crystal fragment serves as a tangible connection to their court's divine heritage and the Gods. It is believed that the infused crystal retains the blessings and might of the Gods, serving as a source of strength and guidance throughout the leader's term.
Once the ceremony concludes, the infused crystal is returned to the court leader, who can utilize its power once a day for the duration of the year. This divine blessing enhances the leader's abilities, granting them an edge in their decision-making, diplomacy, and leadership skills.
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