At a local level, each settlement was ruled over by a fyrra who only controlled the armed forces under his command. A fyrra's rule could be compared to that of a mayor. Each fyrra reported to the Iron Lord. The real power, however, lies with the Wychlaran. They picked the Iron Lord and could change him whenever they felt it necessary. In 1372 DR, Volas Dyervolk was the current Iron Lord of Rashemen.