Editing Zajouni (section)

== Society ==
Zajouni society is organized around the clergy, and the Great Seer who leads them. They practice a potent form of theocracy, where leaders are crowned with the ceremonial title of “Taezaanid”, and given a numeral to designate their position in the divine succession. Seers are confined to their temples when the time comes to select the next Taezaanid ruler, and are given the ceremonial wris spice to assist in their judgment. Zajouni society is regimented around faith. The warriors maintain a respected place in the hierarchy, and are usually the wealthy families in the absence of a true burgher class. On the matter of economy, the Zajouni maintain a skepticism toward the practices of banking. Usury is banned and considered a grave crime. 

What little burgher class exists is subjugated to the interests of the clergy, who will often levy vice taxes upon instances of excessive ownership or greed. Gambling is allowed when bartering is undertaken, while gambling with realm currency is strictly barred. While the Zajouni practice many progressive economic policies, their society is still subject to a high degree of wealth inequality, and the Zajouni certainly do not hold to the idea that they align with progressive ideologues. Their government is not subject to the popular whim, and the Taezaanid retains absolute authority barring the advice he receives from the clergy. 

Men and women are equal in treatment, but are expected to fill roles befitting divine command. Mothers are to raise children, and will often collaborate with others in their community to raise children in a cooperative system. Women are barred from serving on the Seer councils, but are permitted to become Seers. It is divinely mandated that only males are capable of assuming the mantle of Taezaanid, emulating Alnaari himself who was said to be male during the incarnation. Still, women will often join militia during wartime. 

Zajouni villages are rural and agrarian, and despite the Zajouni turn toward building cities, their cities are few and far between. They will instead rely on other cities for port access, like Cenrah in the east or Alsabar in the west. Farming, the growth of wris, and the transport of spice make up the bulk of Zajouni exports. 

Zajouni culture is one of revelry, regulated only by the faith custom of the village. Festivals are rowdy, and dances that emphasize the fluid motion of the body are popular. Fire dancers will incorporate this style of dance with demonstrations of magical power.