The Swords of Archendale
The Swords of Archendale are the ruling council of the dale and are drawn from the leadership of Archendale's military and militia. Each council member holds equal status on the council of three, but is in charge of their own separate portion of the realm's defense. Only the three swords know the identities of the other two and the members of the council are kept secret during official business through a series of magical obfuscations; trying to discover the identity of a sword is a crime which is punished by exile. The Swords of Archendale are only identified by one of three colors, Black, Blue, or Red.
When a member of the council steps down or dies the remaining two swords seek a new member from the most prominent Archenfolk who have the talents and skills to perform the task. The process by which this happens is as secret as identities of the swords themselves.
Structure
The Swords meet in private at least once a tenday and in public at least once a month or to address grievances between sufficiently influential Archenfolk.
Black Sword
The Black Sword of Archendale commands the Militia of the dale. They are in charge of the training, equipment, and mustering of the Archenfolk during times of war. As with most of the dales militia service is mandatory for all able bodied men and women of fighting age and it is the Black Sword's responsibility to maintain consistent and standard training and weaponry for all Archenfolk. The Black Sword is also the public face of the council, representing both of their colleagues at meetings of the Dales Council and making the public proclamations.Blue Sword
The Blue Sword of Archendale is tasked with handling the magical defenses of the dale. They oversee the casting and maintenance of the various guards and wards protecting the counsel members and the keep at Swordpoint and research and catalog the various magical items unearthed by the Ridesmen or by adventurers. The Blue Sword also ensures there are proper stocks of magical supplies, especially potions of healing, for times of warfare. The Blue Sword is also spymaster of Archendale and has a particular interest in information on events in Cormyr and Hillsfar.Red Sword
The Red Sword is Lord Champion Commander of Archendale's armies and takes command of the entire dale during times of war. All militia, Ridesmen, and mercenaries receive their orders from the Red Sword. The Red Sword is also in charge of law and order, overseeing the dispensation of justice and protection of the villages and hamlets of Archendale from raiders and monstrous threats.
Type
Government, Leadership
Capital
Location
Controlled Territories
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