The Headmanship

The aristocratic ruling class of Daeslund. Members of the headmanship are colloquially referred to as "Clanners."

Function
The headmanship provides governance for the nation as a whole through The Assemblage; individual members may also act as landlords and/or governors for people living in or around their holdings, though this has not been made explicitly clear as of the publishing of The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry.

Inheritance
The headmanship is a hereditary system, with the eldest living child of either sex inheriting both title and estate; however, in the event that an heir is householded (or, if female, marries), the inheritance passes to the heir's husband or householder.

Ranking
There are at least five ranks, with the highest being First Headman and the lowest being Fifth Headman.

Origin (Speculative)
It is likely that the Troll practice of forming Clans was adopted by the humans of Daeslund, resulting in the formation of the headmanship and its governance through The Assemblage.