Vojnar

Vojnar (also known as Vojnarin or Vojner; pl. vojnary) is a member of Pelavi nobility. The term is derived from the word “voj”, meaning small military unit, traditionally raised by Vojnar from his own pocket, acting as his personal bodyguard. These troops were often times used to support their master during revolts or coups, but more often than not were used as elite troops during the battles, acting as a fast reserve or shock troops.

Originally, vojnar was a title bestowed to the nobles that proved themselves to the attaman. However, over the years, the view on vojnars changed. The title and the bearer became one and what was bestowed before, nowadays is either inherited or given by the attaman.

Vojnar in Pelavi society can only be a man and this honour can pass to another man only, most often the first born son. But the histories saw the title being passed to either adopted son or to the person not related by blood. The strict rules must be followed in any case and any misconduct will cause both parties (vojnar and person that should get the title) to be severely punished.

To be a vojnar means to protect the Pelavi plains, to obey the sacred rules of the Skies and the attaman.

Vojnars are famous for their art with sabres, but even more they are known for their wisdom and high level of education. Many vojnars, after passing the title (and with it the duties of vojnar), chose a life of a scholar or ambassador in the foreign lands. It is a well known fact that all Pelavi representatives at the Imperial court were either active of former vojnars.