Politics of the Oan Isles: Difference between revisions

The last and least significant, but nevertheless, an important factor which affects political culture is clan and tribal affiliation. Large and wealthy families or clans can have a disproportionate influence on policy. For instance, the Ahua Clan is probably the most powerful family in the country. Their power does not only come from the fact that the Emperor is the head of the Clan, but the family has amassed wealth from entrepreneurial ventures and strategic marriages, especially with foreign powers e.g. The former Emperor Ehe, married Princess Eleanor ConstantineLouzar of [[Staynes]], sister to the High King of Great Morstaybishlia, [[Lambertus VII]]. The Uye Clan has also become very wealthy, but they also have the benefit of having many of their members in powerful political positions, for instance, they control the three most powerful posts in the government: Defence, Finance and the Premiership as General Oahuoa Uye, Kia Uye and Maui Uye-Ahua are members of this house. Other prominent families include the Marama, Rahua, and Iparoha Clans.