Silent Revolution

The Silent Revolution was a dramatic power shift in the Baldur government in the spring of 1436 SA. It was spurred by the assassination of Lady Elan, the holder of the Elven Seat of the High Council. Her political views had been in line with those of Edmund Vargus, the Baldur president. Vargus had a favorable attitude towards Goneril, and Lady Elan had been on a diplomatic mission to that country when she was assassinated by the Scarlet Brotherhood.
Charilus succeeded Lady Elan to the High Council, and was diametrically opposed to Edmund Vargus's views. He gained the favor of Chairman Grax, as well as the holders of the Illithid and Orc seats: Xoth and Zhoth. The four of them suddenly found themselves with enough influence that a schism developed both within the Baldur Senate and between the Senate and the President. The methods of electing leaders to the Senate and as Guildhome Representatives abruptly changed, leading such people as Malicor to find themselves replaced in positions of power.
While Edmund Vargus remained incredibly popular among the Baldur citizens, Grax gained enough support and resources over the next five years to overthrow Vargus in the opening battle of the Revolution of 1441.
Category:Historical Events
Category:Baldur
Category:Northern Continent