Hierarchy of the Atha'an Miere

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The Mistress of the Ships is the equivalent of a queen to the Atha'an Miere people. She commands all of the clans of the Atha'an Miere. Her male counterpart is known as the Master of the Blades. He is responsible for trade and for the security of the Sea Folk.

[edit] Clans

The Sea Folk are divided into clans, each containing a number of ships. Each clan is ruled by a Wavemistress. The male equivalent of the Wavemistress is the Swordsmaster.

[edit] Ships

The Captain of each ship is known as the Sailmistress. She is assisted by the Cargomaster, her male counterpart. The Cargomaster is responsible for the cargo coming onto, and going off, the vessel.

Each ship has a Windfinder who aids their Sailmistress in plotting the best course based on the weather. Most Windfinders can channel, and they use the Power to influence the weather and allow their ship to reach his destination as quickly as possible. Only the Sailmistress and the Cargomaster outrank the Windfinder.

The Deckmistress of the ship receives orders from the Sailmistress and ensures the crew carries them out.