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the council • The Master of Arcana keeps vigil over the lawful use

of magics within Tal’Dorei, informs the council
of tal’dorei on matters beyond the mundane, and occasionally
works with the Alabaster Lyceum’s Headmaster.
When the new reign of Tal’Dorei was established roughly • The Master of Law enforces Tal’Dorei’s written law
three centuries ago, Zan Tal’Dorei did from within the Watchful Hall, serving as High
not wish to be given unchecked or Judge on grand matters of the court, approving any
uncounseled rule over the realm. exalted amendments, and managing the smaller
Though she was crowned by a courts across the land.
small council, she expanded • The Master of Commerce works with all major mer-
its ranks by selecting chant guilds and trading networks within Emon
her trusted allies and beyond. They are to maintain a healthy econ-
and even dissenting omy, further good trade relations, and watch over
voices to form an the treasury.
assembly of schol-
• The Master of Information oversees foreign diplo-
ars, generals, and
macy and maintains a well-developed network of
philosophers to
spies and informants throughout the realm and
govern at her side.
beyond. They are to listen for whispers beyond the
This Council of
reach of the council’s ears and stand ever vigilant
Tal’Dorei worked
for political dangers.
at their Sovereign’s
side to rebuild the realm • The Master of Defense is head of the Emon Guard,
following the end of Dras- working closely with the Master of Law to main-
sig’s line, and were instrumental tain order and peace within the city, and sometimes
in the recovery and subsequent beyond. Leadership of military might is assigned to
prosperity of Tal’Dorei. the Master of Defense in times of peace.
Sovereign Uriel Tal’Dorei II, the
• The Master of War is a temporary position, only
latest and last of the Tal’Dorei line, publically ended the
filled during times of severe strife and impending
monarchy and passed power over to the council, formally
conflict. The rest of the council elects the Master
divesting his line of power. Tragically, this ceremony was
of War, who takes charge of the military from the
interrupted by the arrival of the five dragons known as the
Master of Defense, and all warfare and strategic
Chroma Conclave, the subsequent destruction of Emon,
decisions begin with them. When peace is called,
and Uriel’s death at the talons of the green dragon Raishan.
the position is dissolved until required again.
In the chaos, the few surviving members of the newly-em-
powered Council were scattered, desperate to find safety relationships
from the Conclave. Upon the destruction of Thordak and
the liberation of Emon, the remaining Council members The Council keeps cordial relations with the governments
of cities and townships outside of Emon, though disagree-
reformed the realm as a republic under the same name,
restoring a semblance of stability to Tal’Dorei once more. ments do arise. There is open trade between Kraghammer
and Emon, and the council enjoys a relatively safe and
goals easily-traveled route between the two cities. Syngorn
keeps an alliance with the Council, though the limita-
During Zan Tal’Dorei’s reign, the Council of Tal’Dorei
tions on that alliance are quite stringent and infuriate
existed to aid and inform the Sovereign on how best to
politicians of both Emon and Syngorn alike. Thanks to
execute his or her duties. The council has evolved to now
the actions of the adventurers known as Vox Machina,
oversee all major functions of government under their
the Council has a new relationship with the previously
banner throughout Tal’Dorei. Each council member is
solitary settlement of Whitestone, to the benefit both the
assigned a domain of responsibility, and they either inherit
Whitestone and Tal’Dorei.
the existing infrastructure of subordinates, or restruc-
The Clasp is generally considered a serious threat to the
ture with the approval of the rest of the council. The
Council’s rule, and much effort is put in by some members
domains are divided as such: Development, Arcana, Law,
of the council to stamp it out when it rears its head. How-
Commerce, Information, Defense, and if needed, War.
ever, unbeknownst to the rest of the council, the Master
The council members are responsible for these domains
of Information is usually quite involved with the Clasp,
throughout the city of Emon, and work closely with com-
the position coming with the secret knowledge of their
munity leaders within other cities to maintain order.
importance in maintaining rule where darker elements
• The Master of Development works with the masonry would loom.
guilds to approve and oversee all major construc- The Tal’Dorei Council ever has interest in furthering
tion and renovation within the city of Emon, as relations and trade beyond the borders of their lands,
well as larger projects in Westruun and Kymal. though the Kingdom of Dwendal in Wildemount continues
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