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Unlike many other monarchies, the Načá was not always a life position. Most men who would rule as Načá would die in the position, and it was largely expected that warrior men of the Matokté should die in battle rather than reach old age. However, some of the most successful Načá lived to very old age and eventually resigned the role. The circumstances under which a Načá would resign are not well understood, but most common characteristics include sustained debilitating illness or injury or very old age. Upon their resignation, a former Načá would be forced to take on a new name, and for all intents and purposes they were considered to be a new man who did not share the obligations (or consequences) of their previous identity. As such, any children born after their resignation would have no claim on the role of Načá. In most cases, resigned Načás lived lives of luxury and respect, though one died in obscure poverty and two were murdered by their successor. | Unlike many other monarchies, the Načá was not always a life position. Most men who would rule as Načá would die in the position, and it was largely expected that warrior men of the Matokté should die in battle rather than reach old age. However, some of the most successful Načá lived to very old age and eventually resigned the role. The circumstances under which a Načá would resign are not well understood, but most common characteristics include sustained debilitating illness or injury or very old age. Upon their resignation, a former Načá would be forced to take on a new name, and for all intents and purposes they were considered to be a new man who did not share the obligations (or consequences) of their previous identity. As such, any children born after their resignation would have no claim on the role of Načá. In most cases, resigned Načás lived lives of luxury and respect, though one died in obscure poverty and two were murdered by their successor. | ||
===Subjects=== | |||
The various tribal peoples absorbed by the Tashnacate played a major role in its administration. Though large parts of the Tashnacate were divided among Falling Sword's sons upon his death, those tribes who had allied him during the Tashnacate's rise were richly rewarded with extensive pastures and lands to rule on behalf of the Načá. | |||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||