Zulkir

Zulkir was a title of power among the ruling Red Wizards of Thay. There were eight zulkirs, one for each school of magic; together they formed the Council of Zulkirs which ruled the Red Wizards and, by extension, Thay itself. They did not directly control the country, as the day-to-day governing was left to the tharchions.
Following the War of the Zulkirs, seven of the most powerful liches serving under the High Regent Szass Tam were appointed as zulkirs. While they acted as his stewards and carried out his will, they maintained the previous hierarchy that saw them delegate day-to-day governance to the provincial tharchions.

Requirements

To become a Zulkir, one needs to be part of the Red Wizards and be focused on the school of magic which is open.

Appointment

When a position opened, wizards of the same school of magic selected the replacement, but often other zulkirs tried to sway the election, making the appointment an intrigue-filled and ruthless event.

Notable Holders

School of Magic	Zulkir
School of Abjuration	Ethra Dralas
School of Conjuration	Akhara Nihil
School of Divination	Umar Thoon
School of Enchantment	Dar'lon Ma
School of Evocation	Vallrath Sakar
School of Illusion	Hlarkus Baltreyo
School of Necromancy	Szass Tam
School of Transmutation	Not Known

Type

Civic, Political

Form of Address

Eminent Zulkir

Length of Term

Zulkirs held their positions for life and for undeath, or until they renounced the title

Current Holders

• Umar Thoon

Reports directly to

High Regent

Related Organizations

• Thay