The Council of Nine

In 2840 PR, a rebellion was waged against the Eurasia Combine, with the stage of war centering on a giant structure discovered in the Draugrlands. The nine who led this fight for freedom became the leaders for the city that would follow, named Duvoch after one of its founders. The inspiration that drove a nation to fight as one for their freedom also drove the movement to create the Vigilante Guild, a policing body made of the citizens, by the citizens, for the citizens. The Vigilante Creed was drafted alongside the Duvochian Charter of Rights and Conduct. The Nine would oversee the various elements of the city’s growth and maintenance, and would have ultimate decision on laws proposed by Duvoch’s people, while the people would police themselves based on laws all were taught to know and enforce. Since then, the Council of Nine has been an oligarchy preparing to become a constitutional monarchy, with the intent of passing seats down to the children of these leaders. When Councilmen Newell is found dead in 2890 PR with no relatives, the city finds itself in a crisis of identity and prepares for its first ever democratic election.

Structure

An equal democratic monarchy of nine members, each with their own domain of the city to oversee.

Public Agenda

The protection and empowerment of Duvoch and its citizens. To stop the invasion of the Eurasia Combine. To let their people live the freest life possible.

History

A group of people who came to the Draugrlands to investigate the impact site of the Silence, where a nuclear explosion destroyed the US and broke a section of land off the San Andreas fault line, creating the California Islands and the Silent Sea. They came to find a violent regime of local clans fighting over an immense power source. After discovering that the Eurasia Combine was intent on taking over this land and clearing the natives, the investigators decided to create a bastion for those who wanted escape, safety, and freedom. The power source was erected to create a massive tower, which would become the Citadel, the base of operations for this group that would come to be known as the Nine. Now the ruling council of their sovereign city Duvoch, the Nine would create a government where the people policed themselves, creating the Vigilante Guild. Since then, the Nine have grown old, and several have jaded or corrupted themselves in their time. Duvoch became a protected city that closed its borders to the same people it once sheltered.

The Mountain's Peak Honors Its Foundation

Founding Date

2840

Type

Government, Leadership

Alternative Names

The Nine, The Council

Demonym

Councillor

Location

The Citadel

Controlled Territories

• The Citadel