System

The rank of the members of Parliament in the Astrarium.

While the king holds absolute rule within the herd, he rarely exercises it. Thus, the governing of the herd falls to the Parliament- a group of fifteen elected officials representing their living areas.

Six members represent the upper city of Unum. These positions are typically held by nobility, but now and then a commoner will beat the odds.

Six members represent the lower city of Duae. These positions tend to fluctuate between nobility and commoners, owing to the weaker hold of the nobles on the lower city.

And finally, three members represent the farmlands of Quator. These positions are typically held by farmers, as nobles tend not to live so far from the city.

Unrepresented are those who live among the wilds of Tria.

Elections are held every three years, with little fanfare. Special elections are held if a seat is emptied due to death or corruption. It is considered dishonorable to resign in the middle of one's tenure, and will result in being permanently banned from holding office.