The government of the various communities in the Astral Commonwealth depends on the socio-cultural roots of the individual tribe or settlement. Leaders in metropolitan settlements are elected, but more traditional communities may function different. The title of 'Commodore' in Eyr Ranr flotilla, 'Archmaster' in Ivuori enclaves and Headman in Curdatl villages and Caravaneer in Sund Wakir caravans is equivalent to the title of 'Mayor' in modern cities.