The Council Custodians (CWS)

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The great wyrm Mykell, an amethyst dragon descended from Starratiel herself, serves as Grand Custodian of the Council Aerie and All Clans Island. Mykell and her family work hard to keep the Council operating. One tribe each of elves, gnomes, and dwarves, and a small number of young dragons from a variety of clans assist them. She moderates all debates, monitors the fulfillment of Council decisions, keeps detailed records of all proceedings, and oversees the upkeep of the aerie and island itself. Mykell is a tireless proponent of the Council and all it stands for, and her knowledge of history makes her an indispensable resource when precedents are needed. 
When the Council is in session, the Grand Custodian's word is law. All dragons must obey her commands so that meetings do not devolve into pointless arguments or violent clashes. This is true despite the fact that this dragon cannot vote, save in one instance. 
The Grand custodian is allowed to cast a vote only if a matter before the Council ends in a tie. The Grand custodian (regardless of the current titleholder's age or level) must cast the deciding vote. Mykell does not take this position lightly, nor does she exercise her authority without cause. Under her leadership, Council meetings run smoothly and most decisions are reached without bitterness or thoughts of revenge. Even the chromatic dragons show great respect for Mykell, for she never displays anything less than a fair and balanced perspective no matter what problem comes before the Council. 
After a decision has been reached, Mykell usually sends one of her younger assistants to see that the details get carried out. Only in very sensitive situations does Mykell herself leave the confines of All Clans Island. If one party refuses to comply with a Council decision, Mykell can usually persuade compliance with carefully chosen words or an implied threat. However, if her presence alone does not do the job, Mykell doesn't hesitate to call the Council back into session to determine a suitable punishment. The goal is always to uphold a Council decision, not to heap indignities upon a specific dragon or clan. In rare instances, Mykell must assemble a force of dragons from different clans and families to enforce a Council decree. 
Between Council sessions, Mykell and her assistants keep the aerie and island in good repair. The vassal tribes perform much of the actual work, though the dragons share some duties. The vassals maintain farms and raise herds to provide food for the Council members, and their villages are not far from the aerie. Supplies of gems are donated as part of each clan's annual tithe to the Council. In addition, the custodians catalog and guard treasures in the Council's possession, including hoards of precious gems, metals, and coins; magical items and texts; unusual objects of unknown origin; and the continually updated records of Council meetings. 
Mykell and her custodians serve a last important function. Of all their duties, this one has perhaps the most far-reaching benefits for all of dragonkind. By tradition and Council edict, every clan must turn over a dragon egg to the custodians once every 25 years. These eggs rest in the hatchery caves side by side until they hatch. The hatchlings, representing all dragon types, grow together under the watchful eye of Mykell and her aides. 
These young dragons are taught about their specific type and clan as well as how to work together as Great Io's avatar commanded long ago. These dragons learn the ways of the Council, perform special tasks, engage in quests, learn a variety of skills, and provide additional workers for the Council of Wyrms. When they reach juvenile age, the next set of hatchlings have emerged to take their place. Most of the Council-trained dragons return to their clans at this time, hopefully imbued with a respect for the Council, its goals, and other dragon types. Some dragons stay on to become permanent custodians, helping to train the next generation in the teachings of the Council and the Ninefold Dragon. 
The descendants of Starratiel call themselves the Custodians of Concordance. They follow the teachings of Great Io, seeking to promote harmony and agreement among the dragons of the Io's Blood isles. Few dragons outside the custodians realize that the position holds religious connotations. The custodians keep their worship and devotions secret, even from the hatchlings they train-many dragon clans would more than likely balk at sitting on a Council that has obvious religious overtones. 
The Custodians of Concordance see it as their sacred duty to strive always to keep the balance that the Ninefold Dragon embodies and wishes for his children. Through their devotion and the Council of Wyrms, they hope to keep another Dragon War from erupting and to appease Great Io so that he doesn't send his avatar to once again punish dragonkind. In the long history of All Clans Isle, the path between fellowship and war has often faded and faltered, but never failed.