Arcane Council of Netehdrez
Small Council
The Arcane Council of Netehdrez has a strong military bent to it, having a more forceful and pragmatic approach to things than its Zaetroni counterpart. In the past few hundred years, it has almost become more influental than the local Clerical Council, and this hasn't gone unnoticed.
Structure
Arcane Council of Netehdrez is counted as one the Small Councils of the Matron Council of Netehdrez, it's members falling specifically under Great Houses of Netehdrez. All the decisions of the council are reviewed by the Mother of Shadows.
Structure of the Small Councils in Mori'tarna
As Matron Councils must deal with several topics, Matron Councils accept four Small Councils among the most prestigious Houses that influence the area. These small councils are devoted to matters of Clerical nature, Arcane, Commerce, and Military. Clerical Council is considered as the most prestigious one and Arcane Council as a close second. These councils can make minor decisions on their own and are responsible for drafting proposals and investigating matters for the rest of the Matron Council considering their specific topic of expertise. Twelve member families sit on each Small Council.
The same family can have a seat in multiple of these small councils, and even have a seat in both Netehdrez and Zaetron Derraz, but never in the same Small Council. It is not possible for the same family to have two seats in Arcane Council, for example, even if those seats are in different cities. I order to have a seat in a city; the house must have at least some of its members living and working in said city. Different metrics are used to count influence for each of the Small Councils, but among the drow of Mori'tarna, those families able to hold seats for extended periods are considered nobility. They have a very specific pedigree and wealth, and the seats can stay in the family for generations.
The member families are ranked by their influence, making the most powerful one the holder of the chairwoman title and most of the votes of their Small Council. Higher the ranking, more authority the family has on the decisions, making several smaller houses rally behind bigger ones to get their voices heard.
Public Agenda
The Arcane Council of Netehdrez is very closely tied with both local military- and commerce councils and has a special interest in finding practical ways to use magic to make things more streamlined, and functional. After a long cold war, the council is still very stingy with all the magical permits on the area, in fear of security breaches.
Basic functions of the Arcane Council
Member houses of the Arcane Council are often some of the oldest and most venerated families in Mori'tarna. With their massive libraries and decades of practice, these families have devoted their lives to gathering and sharing knowledge.
Arcane Council will regulate magic use, build safety protocols, have great word on education, and approve council backed teachers for the young practicers of the arcane. Their knowledge and power uphold the standards and safety of the community and bring some innovation and conveniences to the masses. In dangerous deeps of the Underdark, magic is a powerful tool, if not a necessity for survival.
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