Metari Theocracy

The Metari Theocracy (referred to in short as Metaria) is the unified ruling government over much of the South Cadian continent. The state is under the direct sovereign rule of the Metari King, appointed by the Theologic Council to a life term. The Theocracy radiates outwards from the Metari holy city of Peshalim, the center of the Metari culture, and the largest city in the Theocracy.

Structure
The Metari Theocracy is governed at the national level by the King, who serves as chief executive, and the Theologic Council, which serves as the chief legislature. The Theologic Council has seven members, consisting of the chief theologians from across the Theocracy's territory. The High Theologian, leader of the Theologic Council, is the Theologian presiding over the Temple of the Spirit in Peshalim.

Below the national level, there are smaller, less powerful regional governments, who generally have control over governing their respective regions, but are subject to the absolute overrule of the King and Theologic Council. Exercise of such vetoes is rare, except in the most extreme cases. Regional government leaders are appointed by the King, and approved by the Theologic Council.