Arcane Council of Zaetron Derraz

Small Council

The Arcane Council of Zaetron Derraz prides itself with its excellent reputation, and their efforts to bring alive the most beautiful city of the Underdark. With great motivation towards making the already magnificent Holy City even more spectacular, the Arcane Council has great input on any magical regulations, safety, projects, education, and distribution.

Structure

Arcane Council of Zaetron Derraz is counted as one the Small Councils of the Matron Council of Zaetron Derraz, it's members falling specifically under Great Houses of Zaetron Derraz. All the decisions of the council are reviewed by the Mother of Moonlight.

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

Zaetron Derraz has always been the centre of culture for the drow of Mori'tarna, making the local Arcane council even more education-oriented and interested of improving the city. Council also has to face several challenges on matters of enchanted item use.

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.

Type

Governmental, Ministry

Leader

Gaussara Frozenheart

Parent Organization

Matron Council of Zaetron Derraz

Location

Zaetron Derraz

Related Ranks & Titles

• Mistress of Moonlight
• Mother of Moonlight

Related Professions

• Class: Sorcerer
• Class: Warlock

Related Ethnicities

• The Children, Eilistraeen

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Current member Houses
in order of influence

1. Frozenheart (Chairwoman seat)
2. Nethersong
3. Spiderbane
4. Runehallow
5. Fogreaper
6. Razorfang
7. Moonbend
8. Greywind
9. Palefury
10. Bloodthorn
11. Redtalon
12. Darkburn

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