Government
The Ocho is the representative of the Dynasty to the outside
world. Some say an emperor, others a monarch, but to those
of Vae they are a divinely chosen spiritual leader. During a
person's Chikau, if all the kinds of blossoms remain upon
them then they have been chosen to be the next Ocho.
There is only ever the one with the title and the one to be
taught the duties of said Ocho. It is their role to speak as a
united Dynasty to foriegn visitors and ambassadors. For the
dynasty itself they hold the highest rank of respect, those of
Vae would die for them. The Ocho does not rule the Dynasty,
that is left to the Grand Clans who gather council every
passing of the moon, but the Ocho is effectively the highest
diplomat.
The five Grand Clans sit and make the decisions needed
for the economics, social and military parts of the dynasty. It
is important to remember that The Ocho has the power to
veto the Grand Clans, however this has never happened.
The Ocho attends every gathering of the clans, every
Chikau and speaks with the highest authority on the Akichi of
Blossoms.
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