Council of Lords (Melvaunt)

The Council of Lords was the ruling body of government in Melvaunt made up of the city's wealthiest merchants.
==Location==
The Council of Lords operated out of the Asberyth in the center of the city.
==Members==
A new member could join the Council by either replacing and old Lord or creating a new seat for the sum of two million gp. A new seat on the Council was permanent once created. When a member died a vote was held on who should fill the vacant seat.
All prospective candidates for the Council of Lords needed to meet the following requirements:
* They must be innocent of causing the death of a Council member.
* They must not associate with any of Melvaunt's enemies, particularly Zhentil Keep.
* They must show their support of the Council by offering a gift of 100,000 gp.
The Council of Lords had 21 seats as of 1367 DR. They met on a monthly basis but were reluctant to intervene in the affairs of their members.
==Notable Members==
* Lord Envoy Dundeld Nanther
* Lord Chancellor Ghunduilith Leiyraghon
* Lord of the Waves Meldonder Nurian
* Lord of the Keys Halmuth Bruil
==Appendix==
===References===
Category:Bodies of government
Category:Merchant organizations
Category:Councils
Category:Organizations in the Asberyth
Category:Organizations in Melvaunt
Category:Organizations on the Moonsea
Category:Organizations in North Faerûn
Category:Organizations in Faerûn
Category:Organizations on Toril