The Andak-cros - The gladiatorial arenas (literally, "Battle-Pits"), where gladiator slaves are pitted against each other in bloody contests. Prisoners and criminals are likewise thrown into the pits. As of late, various mages and necromancers have started sending creatures of unknown origin into the pits as well, much to the delight of the nobility and horror of the slaves.
Az-agkar - The Death Lords, a guild of necromancers that advise the Emperor and serve his (as well as their own) interests. Their elevated status is the cause of much consternation within the nobility of the Empire, and they are much of the reason that Soman ki Akara led the revolt of the Eternal Desert daizars.
Az-junin - The Mage Lords, the rival guild to that of the Death Lords. The mages of the Az-junin are known for their ruthless fascination with all things magical and their demon-worship.
Tor-Sadais - The Sword of Honor, the elite daizar that serves the Emperor directly.
Tor-Mastak - The Sword of Truth, possibly the most reviled unit in the entire Empire. They are the secret police and security units of the daizars. They operate with complete impunity and can investigate anyone save the Emperor himself. They may even target the Emperor if all existing Vos-Dair-Az agree to it. They are renowned for their cruelty, ruthlessness, and efficiency. They have a close relationship with the Az-agkar and Az-junin. The Tor-Mastak is also charged with finding and retrieving (or killing) all escaped slaves.
Tantor-voshnos - The event known as the Great Betrayal began in 3009, when the Vos-Dair-Az m' Surnas, Soman ki Akara, declared that the Empire had fallen to ruin and dishonor and that the war clans under his command would secede from the Kal. This has sparked a civil war of immense proportions within the Empire. It is not helped by the fact that there are quiet grumblings within the Azkal (noble blood) that there is reason to accept some of what Soman claims. What makes it worse for the Empire is that Soman is considering releasing all of his ulin, elevating them all to Dremarin caste. This would bring nearly all of the Youlin Aradi (the original dwellers of the desert) to his banner