“You see, the elderly are given office. The older you are, the more authority you have. Everyone gets a chance to rule, if they live long enough. The king is called the Most Ancient.” “Sounds fair,” Moash said, walking over to join Sigzil beneath the overhang. “Better than deciding who rules based on eye color.” “Ah yes,” Sigzil said. “The Babath are very fair. Currently, the Monavakah Dynasty reigns.” “How can you have a dynasty if you choose your leaders based on their age?” Kaladin asked. “It’s actually quite easy,” Sigzil said. “You just execute anyone who gets old enough to challenge
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