Octarchs

Octarchs

Yliakum is ruled by a circle of eight, known as the 'Circle of Octarchs', or the 'Inner Circle'. Each Octarch is responsible for overseeing one of the eight levels of Yliakum. The Octarchs make decisions that affect everyone who lives within their domain.

Each Octarch also has twenty dignitaries known as Vigesimi who answer directly to them. Vigesimi are civil servants that deal with the law and civil order. They 160 Vigesimi are known collectively as the External Circle.

At the beginning of every year there is a meeting of all Octarchs and Vigesimi that lasts for several months. In this event they evaluate all expenses and revenue of the previous year, all complaining, problems, etc.

At the beginning of every season takes place the meeting of all Vigesimi of a level, generally (but not always) directed by the Octarch. During these short meetings the members of the External Circle can elect a new Octarch if the previous is dead or too old. An Octarch can't be removed, nevertheless in some cases the Octarch was assassinated because it was too cruel, inept, dishonest, etc. One of the most famous cases is the one of Fertedian Dalko, Octarch of the 4th level, that was tied to a hypnotized Megaras and sent straight towards the Crystal.