Council of Iccot
History
The Council of Iccot is made up of five powerful merchant lords that are based out of Iccot. Members are voted into the council when a previous member dies, retires, or is voted out of the Council.
While all of the merchant lords are politically powerful in the city, the means they attain this vary wildly through the years. Some are old merchant families that manage to pass their role down through the years by reliably voting the same and keeping in the good graces of the other council members, while others have entered the council coming from nothing.
Primarily, the council governs matters such as taxation, foreign affairs, and how to best maintain the city. They are also in control of the Graycloaks, whose agents report directly to the councilors.
Current Councilors
The five current members of the council and their induction dates are; Zankas Carroway, 3929 EC - The longest serving member of the council. The aging human is the former leader of Iccot's masonry guild, and has had a hand in most major constructions in the city. Venanari, 3935 EC - An elven councilwoman who is well liked by the general public, and boasts close connections to the powerful Alchemist's Guild. Zanster Battlefate, 3941 EC - Founder of the Silverstars mercenary company, Battlefate was elected following the deaths of two other councilors during the Iccotian gang wars. Rosa Gianna, 3941 EC - Elected by a thin margin, the heiress of the Gianna merchant family was elected following the deaths of two other councilors during the Iccotian gang wars. Tyr, 3945 EC - A newly elected crowfolk councilman, said to have a significant shipping network.Former Councilors
Ridra Lightroot (3936 - 3945 EC) - A halfling who continues to have a strong sway in the culture of the city even after her departure. Malud Mekar (3939 - 3941 EC) - A short tenured councilor who joined the council just before the Iccotian gang wars. He was murdered by the then city guard captain Dreft Olrud during the chaos. Shi Pam (3933 - 3940 EC) - The council's first Sauvian councilor, who was found murdered in her home. Her death sparked the Iccotian gang wars, and her killer is still unknown.
Type
Geopolitical, City council
Capital
Parent Organization
Location
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