Voyevoda

A term for Warlords who do not follow the Estellion Sky Empire's rule. They come in two flavors, tolerated by the empire and not tolerated by the empire. Those who are tolerated often send great sums of money and act as mercenary forces for the Empire. Those who are not are often ignored, as there is so much infighting between those who are 'sanctioned' and those who are not, because those who are not tolerated have a bounty on their heads.

Despite their constant back biting, a successful Voyevoda will often last for years. Their success is often accredited to a nice mix of competent servants, cruel intentions, strong arms and a fearful populace. This institution is focused in the reaches of the Northern Ring.