Castes and Classes in Sofalss

==Hierarchical Pyramid of Sofalssian Theocracy==
==Temple Hierarchy==
Some terminology:
* Disinia: Literally "First Speaker", supreme leader of the Sofalssian temple that carries on the mission of Gods and Prophets.
* Hao-Gyenili and -Revataili: Twelve High Priests and Priestesses responsible for the array of Yeharene cults with their characteristic rituals that together make up the Temple of Twelve Thousand and Twelve. They choose a new Disinia upon death of the previous one at the Supreme Council, which can also be summoned by Disinia at any time if needed to discuss matters of divine importance.
* Vuši: Governor of a city.
* Zuigen: Administrator of a town/settlement.
* Gyenel: Generic term for a Sofalssian priest.
* Revatail: Generic term for a Sofalssian priestess.
==Divine Army and Fleet==
Sofalssian army is a force of longspear phalanxes, archers and charioteers conscripted from settlements throughout the realm. It is supplemented by Yeharene galleys for naval actions. Discipline and cohesion is generally emphasized in training over weapon skills of individual soldier.
Most precious object at every unit is it's "totem" - a banner, standard, skull of a beast, caged live animal, sacred relic, or another object that ties the unit to its past and patron deity. This is carried on a pole or in some other carriage where it's easily seen in battle. Rituals and sacrifices are made by the unit before the standard.
On division level and above there are portable shrines shouldered by up to dozen men each. The carriers and anyone in hearing distance are supposed to rhytmically chant a repeated manthra like "Wassee! Arhou! Jouee!" ("Praise! Blessing! Power!") as the shrine's being carried during battles and festivals.
Military ranks:
* Kwakz-Gadin: Commander; subordinate only to Disinia
* Gadin: General/Admiral
* Kizuiegen: Colonel
* Engass: Captain
* Tralazzar: Soldier
* Zawar: Sailor
* Lasye: "boy", fresh conscript
==Houses==
Archaic Yeharene society was dominated by clans (such as Öz and Raamu in Sofalss) and bloody vendettas spanning generations between them were commonplace. Since Zarak Uraz, the Sofalssian temple has sought to mediate between families and estabalish a system where disputes are settled through compensation or with simple ritualistic duels, whose results both sides are pledged to honor. 
While no true aristocracy has developed, there are Sofalssian houses that have more property and prestige than others. Temples have however since its foundation largely disregarded one's birth as factor in choosing new iniates as long as they are freeborn Sofalssians with Souls. Child orphans and other lowborn are often picked up by local temple from the gutter. Furthermore no positions of power in the temple state are hereditary. Some nepotism persists regardless.
==Slaves==
==The Soulless==
The Soulless are a hereditary caste of Untouchables. Distinction between other Sofalssians and the Soulless was ordered by Disinia Bohar Raamu to purge unwanted elements from the city state's society. Condemnation into Soullessness (Zodalonfa = literally 'soul-death') which has since become a method of punishment in Sofalss means ritually eliminating the essence of one's soul. The Soulless are meant to live as meaningless things, earning no human recognition and no rebirth after death. The judgment almost always involves physical mutilation to brand the Soulless person. 
Yeharenes of general population are not allowed to converse with a Soulless, dine with Soulless, help a Soulless etc. There's no punishment to robbing, killing or raping a Soulless person as they cannot be considered a real person in the first place. They are mostly relegated to shanty towns outside of the cities, where ditch is leading out polluted water filled with trash and fecal matter. As a result they show a high propensity for falling ill in various diseases. This has given them an even worse reputation, and most law-abiding citizens interpret them as "filthy".
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