Southern Soul Society

**Southern Soul Society** (南方尸魂界 [サザン・ソウル・ソサエティ], Sazan Souru Sosaeti) is the **South Branch** (南梢局, Nanshōkyoku) of the **Soul Triumvirate** (*霊三位一体*, *Reisanmitai*).

## Overview

Much like their compeers in the East and West, the Southern Soul Society acts as a sort of afterlife, with the Southern Soul Society being both a world like the East, and a collection of Reverse Areas like the West. As such, the living and non living both co-exist and work alongside one another to attain the proclaimed goal of the Soul Societies in maintaining balance. Ultimately, the Southern Soul Society exemplifies tolerance and a unity, as they seek inclusion.

The Soul Society itself is large and takes up the entire Southern Hemisphere, including Antarctica and Australia, as well as the Middle East and Meso-America. As such, the South’s climate differs depending on which precinct you’re in, as one could be glacial while the another could be an arid desert. These climates are notably harsh the further you go. However, to prevent Souls from arriving in these areas, the South has, what they refer to as, **Vāṅkutal** (*Tamil for:* **Receptacles**), areas designated within each precinct for the arrival of new souls. It is here where a new soul will first meet whatever Lazima — a balancer — is stationed at their precinct. As the Vāṅkutal acts as a check-in station, this is also how the South keeps a, mostly, accurate census of its inhabitants.

## Government

### Nobility

Nobility is indeed present within the South, with four families taking precedence, akin to that of the East. However, while nobility holds power and weight, said nobility is more superficial than one would expect. Nobility in the South is a remnant of those who helped found and birth the Southern Soul Society, but given the parliamentary approach for the South, their power is limited and holds no more weight than those on the Manram. Though, the heads of the respective families are known as the **Nankuperiya** (*Tamil for:* **Four Great Leaders**).

Given the presence of nobility, no **Kiritam** (*Tamil for:* **Crowned One**) — The South’s 'Commander' — is allowed to be a noble. This prevents one family from attaining too much power, but it also prevents nobility who are out-of-tune with the majority to run and make decisions in regards to their populace’s living.

### Manram

The **Manram** (*Tamil for:* **Council**) is the approach of the South to limit power, but inclusively allow for opinions and greater decisions to be made. “Manram” is what the Top of Horns is to the West, as it’s the name of the sixteen Orraikkal (Tamil for: Monoliths) of the South when gathered as one unit. As the Orrikkal are what the Captains and Directors are to the East and West respectively, each one boasts not only substantial power, but each one boasts exemplary leaderships skills, as an Orrikkal is not allowed to be chosen by strength alone.

Though there are sixteen individuals, including the South’s Atipar, they are divided evenly into four specific factions, each with four representatives. These groups respectively are referred to as **Albarlaman** (*Arabic for:* **Parliaments**). These are:

* **Hassani** (*Hassānīya for:* **Warriors**) - The Hassani are the most combat oriented of the four factions. As such, they focus on militaristic advents, such as the training and development of Lazima. Due to the Hassani, the South’s military is equipped with not only infantry and terrestrial fleets, but naval and aerial fleets as well. Not only this, but the Hassani have espionage based sub-sets, akin to the Second Division after subsuming the original Onmitsukidō.

* **Zwaya** (*Hassānīya for*: **Clerics**) - The Zwaya emphasize spiritualism outside of combat, as spiritualism is inherent to all, as they are denizens of a Soul Society. However, this does not mean that they do not respect the physical, as they understand the importance of the physical, spiritual dichotomy and marry the two. As a result, the Zwaya are the leading forefront in regards to science and medicine, but they also pave the way for better understanding of Resonance as a lifestyle, as well as their spiritual allies such as the Djinn and Nagual.

* **Hukuma** (*Hassāniya for*: **Governors**) - From a political standpoint, the Hakuma are the group who is focused on furthering the South. The Hukuma are the individuals who create laws and enforce. Given this, the Hukuma preside over things such as the judicial system, law enforcement, and even the military-police. Notably, the Hukuma are responsible for maintaining positive relations with the rest of the Soul Triumvirate, as well as other large allies. This presents the Hukuma as a more diplomatic sort.

* **Muziein** (*Hassāniya for*: **Distributors**) - Last but not least, the Muziein are responsible for the production and distribution of important resources throughout the South, be it the military, or the people of the precincts. These products include but are not limited to things such as money, clothing, weapons, and other necessities. Naturally, the Muziein are also concerned with the sustentation and watch of the South’s people.

### Almura Mamun

*Main Article: Almura Mamun*
The **Almura Mamun** (*Arabic for: Renovators*) is the active force that works alongside the Manran. Ultimately, the Almura Mamun could be equated to the Kidō Corps, however, the Almura Mamun specializes in Aslah, though its employees are educated and aware of the different casting methods innate to other races and Soul Societies.

## Orunkinainta

*Main Article: Orunkinainta*
**Orunkinainta** (*Tamil for:* **Unified**) is in the capital and center of Southern Soul Society. Split into zones blocked off by walls, Orunkinaita’s inner circle is treated as a military base, and only those with proper clearance may enter and exit. The middle and outer circles are inhabitable outside of barracks, as this is where affluent, or military personnel’s family lives in order for them to be more safe, or so that a Lazima does not have to travel far after a long day of work. Souls of all kinds are allowed within the middle and outer circle provided that they utilize the passport they are given upon arrival, and or can be looked up in the Southern files due to the census taken upon arrival. While both the middle and outer circles have bustling shops and bazaars, the outer circle has far more well entertainment and night life.

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