Ashaki

An Ashaki is a Sachakan landowner and magician, always a man. All of them know Higher Magic, and they are powerful freemen, and major politicians. Slaves provide almost everything they need; each Ashaki owns many of them, including children. Even though many people think that all Ashaki are mean, there are some of them who treat their slaves fairly and kindly. However there are also Ashaki who punish severely, and use their slaves however they wish.

Known Ashaki

There are many Ashaki within Sachaka, this are some of the most well known:

• Achati
• Takado
• Sokara
• Ikaro
• Kachiro
• Itoki
• Tikako

Spoilers from "The Magician's Apprentice"
Takado is an Ashaki, though is outcast to Ichani status when he goes against the King's decisions. We glimpse into what Ashaki are like thanks to Sokara, Kachiro, and what the wives of the Ashaki say to eachother.

Spoilers from "The Ambassador's Mission"

Sonea worries that the Ashaki of Sachaka are still angry and will want to take revenge on Lorkin because of his parents previous actions. Dannyl meets many important Ashaki in Sachaka thanks to Achati and he also got permission to visit many of their homes and libraries. The Ashaki were reluctant and cold to him to begin with, but warm up to him and want to meet up with Dannyl. When Lorkin goes missing, Dannyl gets help from a few Ashaki.

Spoilers from "The Rogue"
The Ashaki lost their respect of Dannyl when he failed to find Lorkin and bring him back to Arvice. Only Achati remains friendly with him. Instead they turn their attention to the new Elyne Ambassdor, Tayend.

Spoilers from "The Traitor Queen"
The Traitors declare war against the Ashaki and the King, and make their way through the country killing them all. No Ashaki were spared, however some of the family members were.