The Council of Four, whose individual members were referred to as the Grand Dukes in the mid–14th century DR, was the governing body of the city of
Baldur's Gate consisting of four powerful individuals elected for life. The council was part of the Lords' Alliance, which included Waterdeep, Neverwinter, and Silverymoon, among others.
“Ambition has a price in Baldur's Gate, and it is paid to the Council.”
— Anonymous.
History
The history of the council dates back to the earliest days of
Baldur's Gate and the conflict between the rich farmers of the walled city and the sea-captains of the harbor who refused to pay for entering the gate that had been financed by their colleague Balduran. The captains overthrew the farmers and the four eldest among them were installed as rulers, jokingly calling themselves "dukes".
In the mid–15th century DR, Grand Duke Valarken tried to seize power using lycanthrope mercenaries, but failed. After that, surviving Duke Dillard Portyr dissolved the council, which was replaced by the Baldurian Parliament for some time.
Members
1357 DR
Belt
A powerful warrior and famed adventurer
Eltan
The founder of the Baldurian Flaming Fist
Liia Jannath
A skilled mage
Entar Silvershield
The richest citizen of the city
1479 DR
Abdel Adrian
The famed adventurer and celebrated hero of the city
Torlin Silvershield
The wealthy and powerful cleric of Gond
Grand Duke Dillard Portyr
An elder businessman who was rather easily influenced
Belynne Stelmane
A formidable politician who was possessed by a mind flayer
1492 DR
Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard
A career officer within the Flaming Fist
Thalamra Vanthampur
A cunning patriar who built her family's wealth and lifted herself out of poverty
Dillard Portyr
Belynne Stelmane
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