Editing Kir'Ko History (section)

=== Leadership ===

Each Karuna enclave is ruled by a sovereign, a figure who holds absolute power over their domain. This position is inherited by the firstborn chick, ensuring a continuous lineage of leadership. However, power among the Karuna is never truly secure. Rival merchants, ambitious captains, and cunning traders are always seeking ways to expand their own influence. Political manoeuvring is as much a part of Karuna culture as trade itself, with alliances shifting as quickly as the winds.

Despite their cutthroat nature in business, Karuna companies operate more like a ship's crew than a traditional tribe. Each member has a role to play, whether as a merchant, craftsman, or navigator, and those who prove themselves can rise through the ranks. Loyalty is valued, but ambition is expected, and backstabbing, while not encouraged, is understood to be part of the game.