It was founded as a revolutionary cabal, dedicated to the pursuit of freedom from the Lie, overturning the current social order, and protection of Sleepers.
It began when three mages ran afoul of left handed mage's slavery ring. He was using Mind magic to manipulate others to his own ends, toying with them until they died and then reanimating them as undying servants. Ezekiel got involved out of concern for the Sleepers while Janus saw someone preying on his mortal allies. Liz was actually attacked by the mage, a Bokor, known as Old Tom. Together they destroyed his zombie network and killed the evil man.
Later they found themselves as the rising stars of the Libertines. When the Seers struck, they were the ones who led the Consilium to victory. Ezekiel became Heriarch and a new member, Sixty Six became his provost. Janus built up his cult of violent enlightenment seekers and Liz began to travel. They are less integrated than they were but still a force to be reckoned with.
Sigil: An Uplifted Torch
Banner: An Uplifted Torch in red and yellow with a crescent of 4 stars below it. The Free Council sigil stands above it while at the base are the symbols for the 5 Great Rights. The Arch includes a few Skulls, Scales, Torches, and a set of Crossed Staves and a Ring.
Motto: Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor, it must be demanded by the oppressed.
Sanctum: An apartment building penthouse decorated in magical trinkets and souvenirs.
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