Mani taming

In the world of The Dhavas, mani taming is the training (taming), fighting, and procuring of manis by humans. It is the most important social institution in both human and mani society, although leading up to the story of The Dhavas, there has been significant controversy as to the nature and moral standing of mani taming, with many arguing that the ownership of manis, some of whom have human-level intelligence and needs, and their obligation to fight in the name of their human tamers is equatable to slavery.

In eight regions, mani taming is fully-regulated by the MTA; in another (the West Cities), mani taming is illegal, except in the capital city, where it is regulated by the MTA; in yet another (Corona), it is regulated by the region itself. The MTA has multiple provisions for mani rights, although they have no jurisdiction over Corona.