Council

The Council is made up of two main groups. The War Council, and the Spirit Council. Both groups report directly to the Chieftain and advise them on many matters. From the supply status of the Tribe to military matters, and matters of the Spirits and visions. This role is vital to the functionality of the Tribe and without it, there is a greater danger to the whole group. The Chieftain relies on the Council to help him in matters of state, war, spirituality, and civil duties. The Tribe relies on the Council to bring their worries before the Chieftain, protect their way of life through the command of their warriors, and to fulfill the religious and spiritual roles of their society.

OOC

Members of this rank are considered OOC officers and are available to lead events, answer questions and whatever else might be needed.

War Council

The War Council is specifically skilled in matters of war, battle, military strategy, scouting, and military action around the world. These highly venerated individuals maintain the chain of command within the tribe. A mix of elder warriors too injured or old to fight but still sharp of mind, and those warriors and fighters that have proven themselves in combat, the War Council is a diverse group focused on the protection of the Tribe and the accomplishment of her goals. There is a cap of two positions available for this Rank.

Spirit Council

Those among the Spirit Council are dedicated to the spiritual preservation of the Tribe and maintaining the Chieftain's, and the Tribe's link with the Ancestral Spirits. Their specialties range from healing to spirit walking and communing with the various forces of nature and magic on Azeroth. These individuals tend to use their magical abilities primarily outside of combat but that does not mean that they do not serve in battle when required. Some enemies even require the intervention of the Spirit Council's collective power. Additionally, some members of the Spirit Council choose to apply themselves to the maintaining of the Tribe's material needs by keeping note of the financial and stockpile health of the Tribe and maintaining their holdings and materials. There is a cap of two positions available for this Rank.

Requirements

Must have passed the following Rites:

From Previous Ranks-

• (If not born into the Tribe) Offering of the Blooded Feather

• Rites of the Earthmother If you are a Tauren

• Judgment of the Wyverns

• Feat of Honor

• The Skypath

• Rite of the Elements (if becoming a War Councelor)

New-

• Trial of Mu'sha

• Trial of An'she

• Trial of the Blue Child

Duties

Council members on both sides of the coin are primarily concerned with the longevity of the Tribe. They lead the Tribe in the Chieftain's absence, stand for the tribe in Trials of Combat, and council the Chieftain in matters of state, strategy, diplomacy, finance, supply, peace treaties, and just about everything else. They are the fundamental force that assists the Chieftain so that they do not take on too many burdens and fail because of stress or faulty choices.

Responsibilities

War Council

• Maintain military order within the Tribe

• Appointing and Leading members in military matters

• Protection of the Tribe and the Chieftain specifically

• Provide military understanding on matters of strategy, teqnique, war, and skirmishes

• Training of Sky-Reavers

Spirit Council

• Maintain a connection with the Spirits, Elements, and other magical constructs of the land

• Appointing and Leading members in civil matters

• Fulfilling the spiritual Rites and Religious Ceremonies of the Tribe

• Providing understanding in matters of diplomacy, spiritual guidance, healing, civil supply and civil maitinance

• Training and appointing Towateke Braves

Benefits

Council members are some of the most respected members of the Tribe. Their positions of service and leadership gain them a high-status socially among the tribe. more often than not crafters will put the tasks of Council members first and the best pieces of gear and food are left for them as a gift of honor and to keep the Council Members alive and well for the sake of the tribe as a whole.

Type

Civic, Political

Creation

The separation of War Councilor and Spirit Councilor came about during the time of Okhmhaka Skyrunner

Alternative Naming

Council, Voice

Equates to

Advisors, Counselors, Generals, Farseers, High Seers, Elder Crones, Commanders, Warlord

Source of Authority

Ancesteral Spirits, Cultural Significance, Deeds and Feats of Strength

Length of Term

Life

Reports directly to

Chieftain

Related Organizations

• The Skyrunner Tribe

War Council- Rank Privlages

Cultural

• More renown and respect within the Tribe

• Become a War Councilor to the Chieftain

• Creation of an Honor Guard

• First pick at loot gathered from adventures after the Chieftain

• High Priority on tasks completed by Craftsman such as the smith or the leatherworker

Decorations

• An Honor Feather representing the achievement

Spirit Council- Rank Privlages

Cultural

• More renown and respect within the Tribe

• Become a Spirit Counciler to the Chieftain

• Cunducting of Rites and Rituals within the Tribe. May create new ones as needed or requested

• First pick at loot gathered from adventures after the Chieftain and Council

• High Priority on tasks completed by Craftsman such as the smith or the leatherworker

Decorations

• An Honor Feather representing the achievement