I recently reposted the Pelorian terms for rulers, and realized it might be useful to repost the Theyalan terms. So here it is again!
Chief Theyalan. Literally means “Great One; Most Important; Big Man” and denotes the leader of a kinship group or other community (such as a temple). The most common Theyalan title and sometimes transliterated as “Lord”.
Thane Theyalan. Literally means “Martial Companion,” this denotes a member of the Orlanthi martial aristocracy. Often transliterated as “Lord”.
King Theyalan.
(1) Literally means “Martial Leader of the Assembly” or “Martial Leader of the Council”. Typically denotes the leader of a tribe or a group of tribes with a combined martial and sacral role. Sometimes denotes the leader of city-state (see also, City Rex and Queen below).
(2) Husband or consort of a ruling queen.
Rex Theyalan. Literally means “(Divinely-sanctioned) Leader.” Denotes the incarnation of Orlanth Rex. Often synonymous with King or Prince, but not always. See also City Rex.
City Rex Theyalan. Literally means “City (Divinely-sanctioned) Leader.” This title denotes the leader of a city council or assembly, who typically has a variety of martial and executive responsibilities.
Prince Theyalan. Literally means “First; Foremost.” Denotes the ruler of a confederation of tribes or cities.
Queen Theyalan.
(1) Feminine of the title “king”.
(2) Wife or consort of a king.
(3) Transliteration of a title that literally mean “Great Mother”; Denotes the head of an Ernalda temple or priestess-ruler of an Esrolian city or group of cities.
God-King Theyalan. Title for the divine Ruler of the Sixths of the Holy Country.
