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Loka is a hereditary monarchy. However, as it never went through a true feudal period, there is no real nobility, but instead, all important positions are direct royal appointments. Many of the most important of these form the [[Commission of the Realm]]. Each of its principal cities are administered by a Sheriff, who is able to appoint in turn a number of Undersheriffs and other minor officials to attend to tasks that must be delegated. More sporadically, officials are given a broader remit: at several different times, a Castellan of [[Simurgh Castle|Simurgh]] has been entrusted with the area south of [[Sea of Rocana|Rocana]], though actually more frequently doing so from [[Noria]]; often, High-Reeves have been given broad powers to deal with matters in several different large areas in the north.

Loka is a hereditary monarchy. However, as it never went through a true feudal period, there is no real nobility, but instead, all important positions are direct royal appointments. Many of the most important of these form the [[Commission of the Realm]].
Each of its principal cities are administered by a Sheriff, who is able to appoint in turn a number of Undersheriffs and other minor officials to attend to tasks that must be delegated. More sporadically, officials are given a broader remit: at several different times, a Castellan of [[Simurgh Castle|Simurgh]] has been entrusted with the area south of [[Sea of Rocana|Rocana]], though actually more frequently doing so from [[Noria]]; often, High-Reeves have been given broad powers to deal with matters in several different large areas in the north.

Loka is a hereditary monarchy. However, as it never went through a true feudal period, there is no real nobility, but instead, all important positions are direct royal appointments. Each of its principal cities are administered by a Sheriff, who is able to appoint in turn a number of Undersheriffs and other minor officials to attend to tasks that must be delegated. More sporadically, officials are given a broader remit: at several different times, a Castellan of [[Simurgh Castle|Simurgh]] has been entrusted with the area south of [[Sea of Rocana|Rocana]], though actually more frequently doing so from [[Noria]]; often, High-Reeves have been given broad powers to deal with matters in several different large areas in the north.

A final martial individual, distinct from all the above, is the [[King's Champion]]. This role has varied tremendously over different appointees, and different kings, and has included at different times being the [[Viramarga]]'s presence at court, a means of conducting vigorous 'diplomacy' with the tribes, a star of the arena, a personal advisor, and a rival, alternate personal bodyguard, beyond the already somewhat overlapping roles of the Royal Guard and the King's Company.

Loka is a hereditary monarchy. However, as it never went through a true feudal period, there is no real nobility, but instead, all important positions are direct royal appointments. Each of its principal cities are administered by a Sheriff, who is able to appoint in turn a number of Undersheriffs and other minor officials to attend to tasks that must be delegated. More sporadically, officials are given a broader remit: at several different times, a Castellan of [[Simurgh]] has been entrusted with the area south of [[Sea of Rocana|Rocana]], though actually more frequently doing so from [[Noria]]; often, High-Reeves have been given broad powers to deal with matters in several different large areas in the north.

The [[King's Army]] is commanded by the [[Ranks|Captain-General]], who reports directly to the king. It is primarily organized into a number of locally-raised companies, which can be deployed into larger brigades as needed. The most prestigious is the [[King's Company]], stationed in [[Helio]] but recruiting from the whole kingdom, and who also perform various ceremonial functions in the capital. Is is commanded by a [[Ranks|Captain-Major]], the highest permanent posting for a soldier other than the Captain-General himself.

A [[Commission of the Realm|Lord Admiral]] commands the naval forces on the Sea of Rocana: despite his more prestigious-sounding title, his military role is much less important, and the holder in practice is more of a senior courtier than a warrior.

Separate from the Army is the [[Royal Guard]]. The Captain of the Guard also reports directly to the King, and has considerable influence at court, beyond the small size of the Guard.

A final martial individual, distinct from all the above, is the [[King's Champion]]. This role has varied tremendously over different appointees, and different kings, and has included at different times being the Viramarga's presence at court, a means of conducting vigorous 'diplomacy' with the tribes, a star of the arena, a personal advisor, and a rival, alternate personal bodyguard, beyond the already somewhat overlapping roles of the Royal Guard and the King's Company.