Inti Qhapaq

The **Inti Qhapaq**, or **Holy Sun King** is the supreme leader of Inti Ayllu and the Inti Kawllay, wielding great power within both government, state and religion of the continent and the empire. The position has always been one of absolute authority, with there being no form of council or democracy in any fashion, just those who represent his will or those with knowledge advising what to do. They are also the subject of worship of the Inti Kawllay cult, stating the Hatun are the superior race and all others are meant to serve this pure race, because they are the descendants of Tayta and Mama.

Only a male heir above the age of 100 may inherit the throne, however it does not need to be the oldest or even the one most qualified but the one designated by the previous title holders. This has caused instances of infighting from within the family and the nobles, all with the chance to become the next wielder of the title among the hundreds of nobles and dozens of sons. The victor not only gaining the respect of the other nobles but also that of the Inti Qhapaq, insuring that no one questions the ruling of the king.

## Position and Power

The Holy Sun King is both the head of state and the head of the church. There is no limit to their powers and many times they have used this power to abuse both the state and the people for their own goals. They tend not to interfere much outside of Dynasties mainland, however, leading to the islands of the nation being much freer and independent than the mainland.

## **Inti Qhapaq**

* **Sumaq Karis** (22 BE ~ 181 AE) - The first **Inti Qhapaq**, he created a cult that believed in the racial superiority of the Hatun over all other race and therefore it was their destiny to rule over them. He conquered the continent of Allpa in the Samincha Nina campaign and eventually beyond until they were stopped by the Empire Of Arios and the UCM on their respective borders, eventually settling on strengthening his forces and grasp of the already gained territory, turning the conquered Sach'a and Llanthu into slaves, farmers and soldiers, or manipulating them to gain their knowledge to either use or destroy to make sure the integrity of the empire was maintained.
* **Traemas Karis** (181 ~ 384 AE) - Inti Qhapaq during The Second Great War, he is remembered as a failure for being held back by Humans and not gaining a single inch of land during his reign due to the constricting of both the UCM and Empire Of Arios. Died of a mysterious disease extremely quickly, with his oldest heir not being old enough to lead.
* **Del Atoc** (384 ~ 580 AE) - In 384 AE King Rairdon died of a mysterious disease. A temporary advisor was placed while they waited for the next heir (Rairdon Carris) reached of age. Due to the War Of The Three Kings, he became the the Inti Qhapaq in the stead of **Rairdon Karis**, until his death in 580 AE. This led to tensions between the Loyalist (those for the Carris Family) and the Neo-Leaders (those for Del Atoc), believing that the Carris were no longer fit to rule. This eventually led to a rebellion via the manipulation of a small population of Sach'a, causing the Hidden Revolt on Creasque during 540 AE, which was quickly suppressed in collaboration with the Imperial Special Operations of the Empire Of Arios. To avoid further incidents, Del Atoc swore to name a Carris to the throne as his successor.
* **Varis Karis** (580 AE)