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Sarthia is an Empire, hence it is ruled by an Emeperor. Under the Emperor there is a hierarchy of appointed officials in charge of various aspects of the empire. Such as the defense, civilian, and economic officials, etc. The Emperorship is not necessarilly a hereditary position, but the Emperor and the ruling council do appoint a new one of their choice.

'Teros that live in the terrestrial cities are expected to abide the cities laws, but they have their own government in their Aerie cities. A 'Tero Aerie city is basically a city-state, usually built on mountains and cliffs, that is ruled by a family of 'Teros who are either descended from Pteranodons or Quetzalcoatlus, the two largest kinds.

Many of the Aeries are allied with the Empire, trading resources and technology. But are not actually under the Emperor's rule.
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