Azure Sutannir
Overview
The Azure Sutannir is an Imperial title responsible for overseeing a prestigious temple and performance space in northern Kahraman. Construction of the Azure Chorus was commissioned by Lorenzo “La Volpe” Macelliao von Temeschwar as the Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave during the Spring Equinox 382YE. Built at Braydon's Jasse in Kahraman, the beautiful temple has been threatened by the Jotun several times, but still stands as a place of respite and succour for pilgrims and secular pilgrims alike. In times of peace, it serves as a venue for musical performances, and regularly attracts artists and audiences from across the Brass Coast and the neighbouring nations.
As part of a project to protect Kahraman from raiding orcs, a number of Faraden kamkrags were built across the territory. Construction was assisted by members of the Bataguin family, and when one of them was kidnapped the Azure Sutannir Mina i Yashum i Riqueza stepped up to ensure their release. The Bataguin are not especially wealthy, but they are well respected in Faraden for their building prowess. Erdene Bataguin, the rescued architect, was particularly enthusiastic about singing the praises of the Azure Chorus. As the Autumn Equinox 386YE approached, there was a marked increase in Faraden visitors to the area - musicians and other performers keen to explore the Brass Coast and the south-western Empire in general. Like any Imperial pilgrim, the Faraden pay their hosts for their hospitality, increasing the funds available to the Azure Sutannir (for at least as long as relations with the Faraden remain amicable).
Erdene Baraguin also made a proposal that they might help enlarge the Azure Chorus, provided any risk of religious conflict between pilgrims from the two nations could be addressed by the Freeborn assembly.
Responsibilities
The Azure Sutannir is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of those who visit the beautiful Azure Chorus either as guests or performers. In practice this often means they have a responsibility for looking after pilgrims of the Way - whether Imperial citizens or not - travelling through Kahraman.
Powers
A Portion of Liao
The sinecure provides 9 doses of liao to the Azure Sutannir each season.
A Fair Price
The Freeborn know that everything can have a price, and that includes the services offered by the Azure Chorus. Room, food, and access to the performance space all bring in a small income, and it is traditional to pay a priest for the spiritual support they offer. The Azure Sutannir receives a portion of the money raised at the Chorus, sufficient to provide them with an income of 4 crowns each season.
Faraden Visitors
Brightly coloured Faraden tents and marquees now join those of Imperial pilgrims, and there have been several well-attended performances in the natural amphitheatre below the temple. When it comes to matters of religion, out of deference to their hosts these western pilgrims avoid conflict. They enthusiastically participate in discussions about the things they have in common with the followers of the Way - their respect for Courage, Loyalty, Prosperity, and Pride - and avoid talking about the things that create division - Ambition, Wisdom, Vigilance, and of course Justice. Like any Imperial pilgrim, the Faraden pay their hosts for their hospitality. As such, as long as relations between the Empire and Faraden do not deteriorate significantly, the Azure Sutannir receives additional benefits from their sinecure, amounting to a further 2 crowns each season.
Appointment
The Azure Sutannir is a national position appointed by the Synod. It is elected by judgement of the Freeborn Assembly.
The title can be held by any Freeborn citizen. The Sutannir has tenure and serves until they die or step down. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the Brass Coast National Assembly, and by the Assembly of the Nine.
Azure Chorus
A beautiful temple of white granite and marble flecked with deep blue veins, the Azure Chorus stands not far from the ruins of Fort Braydon on the foothills of the Gilded Peak. Below the temple is a natural amphitheatre, augmented with carefully sculpted blocks of white granite to produce a curved, acoustically vibrant performance space, surrounded by tiers of seating with long sweeping access points for ease of audience participation. Performers are encouraged to demonstrate their skills, the acoustics not only being superb for the singing but also encourage others to join in.
Following the ringing endorsement of Erdene Bataguin, brightly coloured Faraden tents and marquees now join those of Imperial pilgrims, and there have been several well-attended performances in the natural amphitheatre below the temple. When it comes to matters of religion, out of deference to their hosts these western pilgrims avoid conflict. They enthusiastically participate in discussions about the things they have in common with the followers of the Way - their respect for Courage, Loyalty, Prosperity, and Pride - and avoid talking about the things that create division - Ambition, Wisdom, Vigilance, and of course Justice. Like any Imperial pilgrim, the Faraden pay their hosts for their hospitality, increasing the funds available to the Azure Sutannir.
| Summit | Elected | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Solstice 384YE | Mina i Yashum i Riqueza | 184 Votes |
| Summer Solstice 382YE | Hembeneth i Guerra |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Mina i Yashum i Riqueza. This title has tenure, the occupant may hold the title until it is revoked, they die or they relinquish the position. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.