Melhed/Glossary

For those new to Melhed, you may find it useful to know the following frequently used terms.

Consul	First among equals. Holds the position of Ruler in game. Is responsible for communicating the will of the Senate to other realms.
Conventus	The time of voting. The Senate Gathers to vote on issues once a week during Conventus.
The Emperor	Not to be confused with the office of Emperor. The first emperor of Melhed, Tsu Sun during the Age of Blood. He ruled Melhed before the Senate was formed.
Forum	The hall of the senate during public discussion. A place where political information gets disseminated. A Message Group in game. Open to all who want to know the political situation and the most commonly used group.
Imperator	Holds the position of General in game. This position does not grant a seat on the Senate.
Patrician	A noble of Melhed. Normal social rank.
Plebian	A peasant of Melhed. This includes both Adventurers and nameless peasants attached to regions. Lowest social rank.
Preator	Holds the position of Judge in game. This position does not grant a seat on the Senate.
Quaestor	Holds the position of Banker in game. This position does not grant a seat on the Senate.
Senate	The governing body of the republic. Highest social rank. Mostly composed of regional lords. Also a Message Group in game, used only for select topics.
Sun	Symbol of second half of the Melhed culture. The enlightened, the civilized, the calm. The aspect of law, order, and knowledge. Both halves are considered of equal worth.
Wolf	Symbol of one half of the Melhed culture. The brutal, the savage, the impatient. The aspect of blood, death and ignorance. Both halves are considered of equal worth.