The Shadow Council
This shadow government was formed to better manage resources and settle disputes that may have arisen between families. The family heads typically made decisions that affected their city of origin. ( Elturel, Triel, Berdusk, Iriaebor, and Scornubel) Over time, families grew, there were adoptions and the families began to operate more and more like businesses. Those who worked closely with the families in their region and gained their favor would be given the opportunity to be formally received into the clan and given the privileges associated with official clan recognition. In order to further strengthen themselves, Elturgardian clans began conducting initiation ceremonies in which new members pledged oaths of loyalty. Of chief importance to the clans was a code of conduct reflecting the belief that a person should never go to government authorities to seek justice for a crime and never cooperate with authorities investigating any wrongdoing. To do so was to show a lack of faith in the ability of the family to handle their own issues within their neighborhood. The Council is made up of the heads of the clans( Stormcallers, Wulfheart, Redbrands, Frostforge, and Dawnleapers). Decisions are made beneath Fort Morninglord that would influence the whole of the region. These ranges from the prices of ale to curfews that towns would abide by. This also includes territorial disputes and resource allocation. The Consul is the head of the council. They are awarded this position for being the head of the most successful clan. A ledger is kept and reviewed every four months in order to determine if there should be a change. It is not a permanent position in order to ensure that the Shadow Council is moving forward and no incumbencies are negatively affecting the region. At votes, their vote counts as if they were 3 persons.
Structure
Prospect- an associate who is not formally recognized within the clan, do errands and busy work for superiors.
Initiate- a recognized member of of the order, Shield- function strictly as bodyguards and professional hitmen
Mace-a more well-respected member, deemed untouchable by other clans
Skull- The highest ranking member outside of a Consul
Assets
Gold, fortifications,
Order comes from freedom
Maps
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Triel
Founding Date
1504
Type
Illicit, Syndicate
Alternative Names
The Council
Government System
Oligarchy
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Market economy
Currency
Units= gold coins
Legislative Body
The code is unamendable
Judicial Body
Omerta
Official State Religion
Subsidiary Organizations
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