Talk:Ishkahn

No ishkahn among the Beduoin or the Ulan still? --Msallen

This supercedes anything from the article, including stuff I just fucked up myself:

We have it sort of muddled, which is alright considering it's an exotic and foreign culture even to the Alexandrian mainland. "Ishkahn" is a title essentially made up by Sayid to represent the fusion of religious and secular authority, as well as the fusion of his bedouin (Sheikh-Malik) and "civilized" Petaran (Sultan) sovereignty. He was able to declare himself Ishkahn when he possessed both the Sultanate and the Sheikh-Malik.

When Mikos went into exile, he kept the title. It is essentially a religious demarcation, not a mere secular position of leadership. The Petarans recognize Sayid as the sole Ishkahn, while the tribes of the Ulan accept both Sayid and Mikos as Ishkahn.

Is that more or less clear now?

Sure, I like it. Maybe I'll tidy up the Sayid entry with this new information, although I like it a little confusing too. --Msallen

Ahhhhh, I'm rubbin' off on you! -gm