Sai'mrai

The sai'mrai are the nobility of the Jade Worlds culture, highly trained in etiquette, calligraphy, combat (especially sword combat) and politics. On the whole, they are not elitist: with the right training and image, anyone can be one, no matter who his or her parents are.

Most sai'mrai are human; however, some Joyites, including Clan Lord Eddeppak, Commodore Jagheky, Commander Thormatar and Lieutenant Frensana, are considered sai'mrai. The trend is most prevalent among the Joyite section of the Shau'ghunate Guard.

The standard weapons of a human male sai'mrai are the kiai'ta longsword and the makizash short sword. Most women use these swords as well, but the more traditional use a naginata. Joyites frequently use a kind of heavy gladius. It should be noted that many humans use the Joyite swords and vice versa. Some, looking for a middle ground, carry a sabre. Whatever the weapon, though, all sai'mrai must show respect for the weapon, for the opponent, and for the arts and techniques of combat.