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 They maintain the library of ‘customary laws’ that underpin this social cohesion, and will enforce customary law, as and when they see fit.  Partly because of that responsibility, each of the Mamluka is expected to conduct himself, strictly, according to those customary laws.  They also assume responsibility for guarding Sakhar from corrupting external influences, and maintain a series of fortifications and strongholds scattered along the borders.
-While some recruits are purchased at a young age (Slavery is acceptable within Sakharan Customary Law), many children of Mamluka (and others) are sent to join the order at a young age.  All are required to become Slaves of the Order, and serve the order’s leaders faithfully and enthusiastically.  Their harsh upbringing in the order’s citadels means this philosophy is embedded deep within their soul and psyche.  Many people think of them as something like a Hell Knight Order.
+Some recruits are purchased at a young age and  many children of Mamluka (and others) are sent to join the order at a young age.  All are required to become Slaves of the Order, and serve the order’s leaders faithfully and enthusiastically.  Slavery of an Enlightened Soul is Forbidden Act, although children (even of enlightened parents) are not seen as Enlightened until their are old enough to make their own decisions -  at about 7 years of age. Their harsh upbringing in the order’s citadels means th Mamluk philosophy is embedded deep within their soul and psyche.  Many people think of them as something like a Hell Knight Order.
 The order is split into Chapters, each with its own citadel and a local ruler who is known as The Amir.  The Citadel will have a library of ‘Customary Law’ and members are expected to consult it regularly.  Promotion within the order is based on Combat ability and a knowledge of the law -  members found wanting might be required to spend two or three years confined to the citadel and use the time to rectify their understanding – daily flagellation is used to help focus their attention.  All Mamluka are Lawful Neutral in outlook, and perform their duties with vigour and enthusiasm.
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 **Knights** -  Sergeants who perform well, and excel at their training, can take the Officer test  and, if they pass, progress to the Hell Knight Prestige Class – and become Knights of the Order.  They follow the same structure as other Hell Knight Orders, although their rank titles are (obviously) different in their native tongue.
-**Amir** – Each chapter is ruled by an Amir – who is one of the high-ranking officers in the chapter.  However, an Amir is appointed for life (or until he retires).  At which point the senior Officers of the Chapter appoint a new Amir – although that is subject to ratification from the Sultan.
+**Agha** – Each chapter is ruled by an Agha – who is one of the high-ranking officers in the chapter.  However, an Agha is appointed for life (or until he retires).  At which point the senior Officers of the Chapter appoint a new Agha – although that is subject to ratification from the Sultan.
-Sultan Mamluka – The most senior Mamluka in the whole of Sakhar.  Generally appointed by a conclave of Amirs.  The Sultan (or Sultana) is the final word when it comes to interpreting Cultural Law.
+**Sultan Mamluka** – The most senior Mamluka in the whole of Sakhar.  Generally appointed by a conclave of Amirs.  The Sultan (or Sultana) is the final word when it comes to interpreting Cultural Law.
 However (like Hell Knight Orders) there are special positions, outside the mainstream hierarchy, that can accommodate those candidates who are better suited to serve as priests, arcane casters, or even rogues.