Goals

During Zan Tal’Dorei’s reign, the Council of Tal’Dorei existed to aid and inform the Sovereign on how best to execute his or her duties. The council has evolved to now oversee all major functions of government under their banner throughout Tal’Dorei. Each council member is assigned a domain of responsibility, and they either inherit the existing infrastructure of subordinates, or restructure with the approval of the rest of the council. The domains are divided as such: Development, Arcana, Law, Commerce, Information, Defense, and if needed, War. The council members are responsible for these domains throughout the city of Ayton, and work closely with community leaders within other cities to maintain order.

• The Master of Development works with the masonry guilds to approve and oversee all major construction and renovation within the city of Ayton , as well as larger projects in Westruun and Kymal.

• The Master of Arcana keeps vigil over the lawful use of magics within Tal’Dorei, informs the council on matters beyond the mundane, and occasionally works with the Alabaster Lyceum’s Headmaster.

• The Master of Law enforces Tal’Dorei’s written law from within the Watchful Hall, serving as High Judge on grand matters of the court, approving any exalted amendments, and managing the smaller courts across the land.

• The Master of Commerce works with all major merchant guilds and trading networks within Ayton and beyond. They are to maintain a healthy economy, further good trade relations, and watch over the treasury.

• The Master of Information oversees foreign diplomacy and maintains a well-developed network of spies and informants throughout the realm and beyond. They are to listen for whispers beyond the reach of the council’s ears and stand ever vigilant for political dangers.

• The Master of Defense is head of the Ayton Guard, working closely with the Master of Law to maintain order and peace within the city, and sometimes beyond. Leadership of military might is assigned to the Master of Defense in times of peace.

• The Master of War is a temporary position, only filled during times of severe strife and impending conflict. The rest of the council elects the Master of War, who takes charge of the military from the Master of Defense, and all warfare and strategic decisions begin with them. When peace is called, the position is dissolved until required again.

Relationships

The Council keeps cordial relations with the governments of cities and townships outside of Ayton, though disagreements do arise. There is open trade between Karghammer and Ayton, and the council enjoys a relatively safe and easily-traveled route between the two cities. Ryngorn keeps an alliance with the Council, though the limitations on that alliance are quite stringent and infuriate politicians of both Ayton and Ryngorn alike. The Council has a new relationship with the previously solitary settlement of Whitestone, to the benefit both the Whitestone and Tal’Dorei.

The Clasp is generally considered a serious threat to the Council’s rule, and much effort is put in by some members of the council to stamp it out when it rears its head. However, unbeknownst to the rest of the council, the Master of Information is usually quite involved with the Clasp, the position coming with the secret knowledge of their importance in maintaining rule where darker elements would loom. The Tal’Dorei Council ever has interest in furthering relations and trade beyond the borders of their lands, though the Kingdom of Dwendal in Tammemar continues to be elusive. Ostanza has been friendly and open when it comes to trade and commerce, but has shown no interest in any political relationships beyond that.

Figures of Interest

Guardian Tofor Brotoras

Dragonborn Master of Defense.

Stern, honorable, and quick to anger, Tofor is proud to serve on the council. After losing many friends, and an arm, in the struggles against the Chroma Conclave, she took the vulnerability of the city to heart, swearing to never allow such a thing to happen again.

Seeker Assum Emring

Halfling Master of Information.

What he may lack in social graces, Assum makes up in cleverness and incredible perception. He once ran with the Clasp before leaving and managing to erase almost all trace of his involvement.

Arcanist Allura Vysoren

Human Master of Arcana.

Also a member of the Arcana Pansophical, Allura uses her resources to help improve society’s opinion of magic practitioners. She is called upon to investigate supernatural abnormalities.

Arbiter Brom Goldhand

Human Master of Law.

A stone-faced, flame-scarred cleric of the Knowing Mistress, Brom is as mysterious as he is proficient with law. Driven to keep the realm just and orderly, there are few who would dare challenge his judgment.

Hearthmaker Theadorn Krazz

Dwarf Master of Development.

Old, gray, and rather ornery if he hasn’t had a drink, Theadorn rose to prominence after years of assisting the council in larger construction jobs, when the Council position fell vacant. His predecessor, Lornak Syfe, was removed from office for illegal involvement with the Clasp.

Coinmistress Hanna Wasseran

Gnome Master of Commerce.

Formerly the guild master of the Onyx Banner, Hanna took the council’s mantle in hopes of stamping out illegal activity throughout Ayton's trade and shipping channels.