Ayayba'dhja

The Ayayba'dhja is the top most rank of the Ayba'dhja Asiaha'wabha . Meaning "Celestial Sign" the rank is prescribed to the senior most, or most honored Magi within the cult as per an elective process between the Magi. Most often those ascribed the rank are experts in the Celestial Theology and already well regarded seminarians and writers.
==History==
The title Ayayba'dhja originated in the ranks of the earlier disunified cults of C'lestia and L'wna. In these cases the title of Ayayba'dhja - or local similiar term - was most often informally granted on the eldest Magi in the community. Minor roles were placed on this person, such as presenting seminars and blessings but in all the title was largely honorary in the tribe or community.
The title recieved centralization and formality in the theological reforms and evolution to a centralized cult around the time of Mombadin with greater administrative focus.
==Function==
Drawing from religious text, meditation, or partaking in or overseeing theologic debate the Ayayba'dhja can issue religious eddict and write them into the religion canon. Similarly he may act as a judge in primarily religious matters, or if the situation calls even in legal rulings whether in the drafting of law or being a recognized juror in resolving legal disputes.
With a rank such as his the Ayaba'dhja often acts as a source of reference in religious questions and is regarded as the most prestigous teacher in study.
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