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The '''Prime Aqasix''' is the title of the elected ruler of [[Azir]].
 
== Titles ==
The essays of all candidates are judged together by a large assembly of viziers and scions. After everyone reads through all the essays, a debate ensues where the electors propose their candidates and discuss their merits, with the scions providing a theological and religious perspective on the matter. The viziers who applied are permitted to be present, and are free to argue for themselves. At the end of the discussion, a vote occurs, with the winner being proclaimed the new Prime.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}
 
On special occassionsoccasions, a person can be said to have applied not through their essay, but rather through their actions, or through an omen from the [[Herald|Kadasixes]]. One such occassionoccasion occurred when [[Yanagawn]] was elected - while he was illiterate, and robbing the palace at the time, his miraculous return from the dead was judged by the scions to be a sign that he would be the perfect ruler for the troubling times, as several of his predecessors had been assassinated.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}
 
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The Prime is considered a public asset, owned by the people. As such, there are lotteries for the chance to watch the Prime sleep or eat, and the onlookers are free to collect items such as hair or nail clippings.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} In fact, a Prime appears to be a quasi-religious figure for the Azish, as pieces of ancient Primes are sometimes preserved as relics.{{book ref|sa3|65}}
 
The Prime's permission is required for the member statesleaders of the Azish Empire's member states to marry.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
 
== History ==
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