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The Syan government

The government of Syana is structured uniquely in that there is three "councils" that act as seperate bodies under the authority of the head-of-state. Although all part of the same government, these councils are run individuallly in seperate locations and have differing levels of authority and roles in the governing of Syana.


jaar anas-a

This is a traditionally lifelong position, although resignation is possible. The title is inherited by the eldest child of the previous jaar, however a bia-o’lalaana di-naal-’yloa (election of non-confidence) can be proposed by the Jaar Isala (deputy monarch) and if all members of the Baa Di-Syana vote against the Jaar Anas-a, then the Jaar Isala takes the position and the title is passed down through their lineage from then on. This starts a new "dynasty" of the Syan monarchy.

baa di-syana

The Baa Di-syana (Council of Syana) is the highest section in the government other than the Jaar Anas-a. This unit has 17 members (9 appointed by the Jaar Anas-a and 8 voted for by the public), 16 of which excluding the Jaar Isala are replaced every 20 years. They are in charge of matters of national security, war/military affairs, territory and important legal matters, as well as all major decisions regarding the country as a whole. They have the ability to take any actions they see fit, but every decision made must be finalised and enacted by the Jaar Anas-a.

jaar isala

The Jaar Isala is the deputy monarch of Syana and leader of the Baa Di-syana. This position is appointed by the Jaar Anas-a and is a life-long title (or until the current Jaar Anas-a dies, at this point the new head of state chooses a new Jaar Isala).

o'rysalaa di-jaar

These 8 chancellors make up half of the Baa Di-Syana (excluding the Jaar Isala). They are appointed by the Jaar Anas-a during the baa oda-jaras ("council re-birth" election) that occurs every 20 years. If one of these chancellors dies or resigns, a replacement is chosen to take their place for the rest of the 20 year cycle.

o'rysalaa di-o'akaado

These 8 chancellors make up the other half of the Baa Di-Syana (excluding the Jaar Isala). They are voted for by the people during the baa oda-jaras every 20 years. If one dies or resigns then the people of Syana vote for a replacement to take their place for the rest of the 20 year cycle.

baa di-jamasaa

This council is made up of 36 members (30 of which are voted for by the people). They are in charge of laws/law-making and all matters not handled by the Baa Di-syana.

gon o'janaa

This inherited title makes up the 6 highest ranking members of the Baa Di-jamasaa. Each janaa (lord) comes from one of the six historic noble families who helped liberate Syana. These positions are lifelong and can extend past the death/resignation of the Jaar Anas-a. The lords are in charge of finalising any laws made by the Baa Di-jamasaa and presenting the new law to the Jaar Anas-a for approval. They represent the 5 islands of Syana as well as the capital city, and act as ceremonial leaders of each region.

o'dia di-o'akaado

These 30 council members are voted for by the public and hold their position for 10 years. They are in charge of making new laws / re-evaluating old laws and managing affairs such as public transport, electricity, education, healthcare and policing.

baa di-o'galo

This is the lowest section of the Syan government in terms of political power and is largely a way for the people's voice to be presented to the government. It is made up of 40 members (4 of which are appointed by the Jaar Anas-a, the remaining 36 voted in by the people).

o'galo

O'galo (factions) are groups that represent an aspect of society. The four factions are: galo di-o'gona (worker's faction), aasa galo ("new" faction), galo di-'sa (economic faction), galo di-ryodaa (religious faction). Each faction has 9 representatives (one for each administrative region of Syana) voted for by the people of that region, and a leader appointed by the Jaar Anas-a.