[X] Wisla Highnote will choose five people from different flights of life become the Feathers of the Crest of the People. A hunter, a craftsman, an elder, a mother, and a farmer, perhaps? They will work together to decide the future of the Valki, choosing a new Feather who is much different than the rest of the Crest whenever one falls.
[X] Wisla Highnote will choose a successor to become the Brightest Feather of the People. When she dies, they will lead. They will choose a successor as well, in their own time. With each Brightest Feather choosing the brightest one to follow them, the people will always have good leadership.
[X] Wisla Highnote will declare that the people should choose their own leader - one who they all trust to make the correct decisions. If the people cannot like and trust the one issuing commands, they are doomed. With everyone discussing the matter, the most capable leader will surely be chosen.