Lord Commander

"Aloral'verde is the name we give to our leader. Becoming Aloral'verde is the greatest honor any Pythian could aspire to."
-Imperator Epikrates

Aloraverd was the Lanlanian transliteration of the title used by the the supreme leader of the Pythian people and culture. In its truest, native rendering as Aloral'verde, the title meant "Lord Commander" in the Pythian language. Originating with Aloral'verde the First, the mythic leader of the Galasian warriors who went on to become the first Pythians, Aloral'verde became the title passed down for use by the subsequent leaders of the people for generations after. Functioning as a combination of both king and warrior general, the Aloral'verde was the closest to a head of state the wide-spread Pythian clans possessed, and in addition to holding the secondary title of Al'Ori'Ramikade—"Commander of Templars"—Aloral'verde was the de facto ruler of the Pythian lands. Outsiders to the Pythian culture often respectfully addressed the Pythian leader as Lord Aloral'verde. The importance of the Aloral'verde was reflected in the six tenets that outlined Pythian culture, the Resol'nare, one of which dictated that a Pythian rally to the Aloral'verde when called upon.

For years, the position of Aloral'verde was traditionally symbolized by the passing of the mask of Aloral'verde upon the death of the previous owner. A non-hereditary role, only a Pythian deemed worthy could claim the title of Aloral'verde, exemplifying the Pythian meritocracy ideal. When the previous Aloral'verde fell or stepped down, a Pythian with both vision and strength could make a claim for the title, but if the other clans did not accept the individual as the new Aloral'verde and recognize their authority, their duty was to remove the unsuitable claimant and institute a more favorable leader.

Since the death of Aster Thrasymedes, also known as Aloral'verde the Uniter in 1207 CE, none have ascended to Lord Commander due to the loss of the traditional helm.