Senate (Rihan)

The Rihan Republic's ultimate power lies within the Senate (Deihuit). It is made up of 300 Senators (Deihu), all of whom are either well-versed in military skill, in possession of vast wealth, or harken from aristocratic families. The Senate is presided by the Praetor, with the day-to-day affairs managed by the Proconsul and Vice-Proconsul. Both of them are typically members of different coalitions as part of an arrangement within the chamber. Each coalition is led by a consul. The Senate does not convene on the third day of the week.

Of all the possible assignments within the chamber, the most coveted is one of the seats upon the Continuing Committee. It is made up of ten individuals with only the Praetor being guaranteed a seat. They are empowered to regulate elevation to the various levels of government and military. It is the members of the Committee who are responsible for confirming the ascent of an individual to the position of Praetor and have the sole authority to expel senators.

There are numerous political coalitions that exist within the chamber including Jardian (pro-military and territorial expansionism), Jol Tan (law and order), Suketh (slow expansion, involvement in international affairs and alliances), and Nej'ahar (economic growth and domestic issues). Membership within the coalitions are constantly in flux and a member siding with one group on a specific matter may not be with them on another.