Matriarchy

The Matriarchy is a form of govenrment dominant in the western valley of On in Calderaas. It consists of three branches, the Beaconry (Religion), Royalty (Government), and the Arms (Military). All three branches are under a chosen Queen or Matriarch and are made up of their own descending tiers of power though the Queen only holds real power within the Royalty and the Arms. The Queen works in concert with the High Beacons in regards to the Beaconry.

Royalty
The Royal Branch is made up of three groups, the Ministry, the Union, and the Nobility. All three interact directly with the Queen in civil and political matters.

The Ministry
The MInistry is responsible for assisting the Queen in her civil and political duties regarding both the Union and the Nobility. Traditionally, the Queen's husband is given the title of Chancellor and is her closest advisor. Other members of the Royal family are entitled to positions within the Ministry but are not required to hold them. The Queen in turn can assign her own choices to fill the positions or take advice from outside sources.

The Union
The Union consists of the untrained workforce (Proletariat) and the skilled crafts-people (Guilds) respectively. Both the Guilds and Proleteriat elect their own representatives independent of any governmental, religious or military input. The Guild and Union representatives may bring concerns directly to the Queen via the Ministry. Only the Queen is capable of dictating a course of action in regards to the Guilds and/or the Proleteriat's concerns.

The Nobility
The Niche Nobility are five landholders who oversee the five farming Estates known as the Niches. The Nobles are assisted by the Proleteriat in collecting, the Scribe's Guild in counting and the Merchant's Guild in distributing their annual output. The Citaan Arms provide protection and security. When a Noble dies, their Niche is passed on to the next of kin if they are physically able to oversee the Estate. In times of need, a new Noble is appointed by the Queen. Outside suggestions are allowed but the Queen does not have to accept the input

The Beaconry
The Beaconry consists of three official Sects and one additional unofficial Sect. The three official Sects of Onca, Vela and Noro each oversee an aspect of the Aizaan Dogma which is practiced throughout the On Nation. In concert with the Queen, they performed the Rites in honor of the Demi-Gogues. The fourth unofficial Sect of Dema has no duties in regards to the Matriarchy.

The Oncaan Sect
The Sect of Onca oversee the interpretation and execution of ancient Law as defined by Onca. It also performs her Rites (Prayers).

The Velaan Sect
The Sect of Vela oversee the tenets associated with education throughout the On Valley as well of performs Vela's Rites (Forecast).

The Noraan Sect
The Sect of Noro oversees the preservation and interpretation of the Beliefs of Noro and performs Noro's Rites (Libations).