Crimson Sutannir
Overview
The construction of the Crimson Drummers of Madruga was commissioned by Ahraz i Guerra as the Bearer of an Imperial Wayleave during the Summer Solstice 384YE. Built in the region of Torres in Madruga, work was completed shortly before the Autumn Equinox of the same year.
Responsibilities
The Crimson Sutannir has no particular responsibilities; they receive a bounty of liao from the civil service and an income from visitors to the Crimson Drummers. If the Crimson Drummers were to be threatened in any way, it would be the responsibility of the Sutannir to deal with those threats.
Powers
A Portion of Liao
The sinecure provides 11 doses of liao to the Sutannir each season, to be used as they see fit.
A Fair Price
The Freeborn know that everything can have a price, and that includes the services offered by the Crimson Drummers. 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 Crimson Sutannir receives a portion of the money raised at the Drummers, sufficient to provide them with an income of 4 crowns each season.
Appointment
The Crimson 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.
| Summit | Elected | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Equinox 384YE | Ahraz i Guerra | 126 Votes |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Ahraz i Guerra. 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.
Crimson Drummers of Madruga
On the eastern side of the Jade Range there there is clear stream that flow down from the mountains to the warm and sandy soil of Torres. Here live a group of Freeborn who cultivate alkanet; its red-maroon roots used to give colour to wines, to oils, and to varnishes.
The Crimson Drummers use this oil to care for their drums, which they use in celebration of the Way. Their celebrations involve feasting and dancing to the rhythms provided by the drummers - their hands stained bright crimson by the oils they use.