Consortium of the Nine

== Overview ==
The Consortium of the Nine were a group of scholars who orchestrated an attempted coup in the Scholars' Collective following the death of Forkoux Fyth in 279 AG. Predominantly first beginning to enter the Collective in the 250 AGs, their sympathisers had grown to encompass most of the Collective by 301 AG, with the nine consisting in instrumental figures during the 270s and 280s AG. Although there existed no official formation date, the first time the nine met as a group was during 273 AG at Halloran Island. Being the seat of House Hiedlande, Uriah Hiedlande was in many ways the group's figurehead, often holding meetings at his house's seat and his own Scholar's Nest in the Opialands. Indeed, the coup attempt of 279-283 AG was masterminded by Hiedlande, feeling that it was time for the nine to make a move - something they were unable to do with the overbearing scrutiny and authority that Forkoux had held when he was Head of the Collective. Indeed, the nine's ultimate aim was to install Gheff III Tersaut as the Head of the collective. The nine were influenced heavily by the works of Cherva Blumoor, but did not himself identify with the group. 
== Members ==
In terms of prominence
* Uriah Hiedlande
* Gheff III Tersaut
* Helene Hiedlande
* Irisi Sura