Akarata

Akarata is the term for the Grandmaster of a Fighting Order in the Church of Agrik. The Akarata is the commander in chief of a fighting order. Although he is not a priest, he has far more command of rituals than do most laymen. He deals with the clerical grandmaster and organizes his command in any manner he sees fit. He may be assisted by a number of Tenakas (deputies). If the order wishes to ingratiate itself with local government, it may appoint the king (etc.) to the office. In such cases, he would be invited to preside over certain ceremonies, but the running of the order would be done by a deputy. The Akarata is is usually appointed by his clerical grandmaster, on the “advice” of the ranking officers.

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