Tosek (Orzu)

The Tosek is an informal Orkuzi term, that refers to the mode of ordering of space in Orkuzi political tradition. Modern scholars see Tosek as very important to understanding Orzu today, since it is a way for Orzu to cooperate as one, while allowing the existence of heterogeneous political formations among its diverse ethnic groups. Under Tosek the region is united by a sole spiritual authority, one concerned with the final ends of things, theology, arts, and the sciences. The spiritual authority gives legitimacy to a multitude of distinct political formations (ex companies, sovcorps, militias, tribal councils), with differing levels of power, responsibilities, and control. It is seen as a quilt of local political formations, all united and woven together by spiritual power. The spiritual power is seen as the guarantor of national harmony - possessing the unique ability to be the final decider in disputes. In normal periods, however, it is to stay out of politics - merely concerned with the sciences, spiritual advice and creating art. The Tosek is seen as a rejection of the [insert whatever Westphalia is in Aeia here] state, for a heterogenous order suited to Orkuzi culture. Due to Tosek, Orzu possesses no unified legal code nor a written Constitution, instead having a diversity of political formations, with wealthy cities with an Asuran legal code and traditional tribal entities coexisting.