Council of Saltmarsh

The Saltmarsh Council handles the governance of the village of Saltmarsh. It is made up of members of the wealthy and important families and organizations in town: fishing and shipping merchants, the town guard, and in recent years the Dwarven mining contingent. In theory all the members of the council hold equal votes, but some are more influential than others and Eliander Fireborn has special powers to declare martial law as Captain of the Saltmarsh guard.

Council Members:

The council is roughly divided along two lines pertaining to the two factions that have arisen in town: Traditionalists and Loyalists.

Traditionalists

The traditionalists are an alliance of the prominent fishing families and merchants in town, along with the workers who rely on those industries for a living. The traditionalists remember the terrible times during the Hold of the Sea Princes’ raids and have no desire to see the crown’s ambitions lead to open war. The smugglers who operate in the area tend to be traditionalists. Most pose as merchants and rely on their local contacts to move goods through the region without interference from the town guard or royal agents. Smuggling has long been an easy way to make money in Saltmarsh, and locals generally look the other way, seeing it as a victimless crime. Traditionalist members are Eda Oweland and Gellan Primewater.

Loyalists

The loyalists consist of newcomers who arrived from the northern reaches of Keoland, loyal to King Kimbertos Skotti. The town guard, the dwarves, and the local farmers are generally loyalists. The loyalists care about security. They want to keep Keoland’s enemies at bay while ensuring law and order. They see smuggling as a key problem, as it enriches the Sea Princes at the cost of the royal treasury and the efforts of honest merchants. Above all else, the members of this faction put their faith in law. They exert influence through the town guard, though they remain within their legal authority. Loyalist Members are Eliander Fireborn and Manistrad Copperlocks

Factionless

One member of the council does not neatly fit into either faction. Anders Solmor, the young head of the Solmor family and fleet, is the council's wildcard. While generally aligning with the Traditionalists in his views he does not count himself among their number and so may be swayed to the Loyalist side of arguments - especially those concerning smuggling.

Structure

All councilors have an equal vote on matters they discuss. However Eliander, as Captain of the guard, may declare martial law in times of great distress.

Public Agenda

Management and order in the village of Saltmarsh

Type

Geopolitical, City council

Leader

Eda Oweland

Location

Saltmarsh

Controlled Territories

• Saltmarsh

Notable Members

• Eda Oweland