Council of Lyria

Headquarters of the Council of Lyria in Lionsgate

### Notable Members

King Andurs IV, Allura Vysoren, General Krieg (formerly), Seeker Assum Emring, The Nutcrackers

### Head-quarters

Oxcross (formerly), Westcliffe (formerly), Lionsgate (currently)

### Area(s) served

Kingdom of Lyria

The **Council of Lyria** is the governing body of the Kingdom of Lyria that advises the King of Lyria and institutes policy on his behalf. Members are appointed to their position by the King, and can be stripped of their position just as easily- the council serves at the king's discretion and are subject to their whims.

The king serves as the head of the council and takes note of its recommendations, but only the king can make the council's decisions into law. The Hand of the King is the leading advisor on the council and serves as the king's proxy when he is not present, in which case the Hand chairs the meeting. If the king is a minor, then by default the appointed Regent will act in place of the king on the council.

The council traditionally convenes in the council chambers of Silverspire in Oxcross, however the Dwendalian invasion forced the council to relocate first to Castle Fairfax in Westcliffe, then to the Blue Palace in Lionsgate.

## Composition

Members of the Lyrian council are appointed and dismissed by the King, in theory as the King wills. In practice, of course, appointments or dismissals may have undesired political consequences which the King must consider.

The Council of Lyria usually consists of seven non-hereditary positions (possibly to reflect the traditions of the Nine Divines of the Albionic Pantheon). Long vacancies sometimes occur for one of these positions, i.e. during time of war, though this is considered undesirable. They are as follows:

* Hand of the King: chairs the council, serves as the King's proxy during his absences.
* Master of Coin: the realm's chief treasurer and bookkeeper.
* Master of War: the realm's chief military advisor, particularly in regards to land-based warfare.
* Master of Whispers: the realm's chief intelligence advisor and spymaster, supervising covert activities and information gathering, both at home and abroad.
* Master of Laws: the realm's chief legal advisor, who also manages the Kingdom's dungeons, and supervises law enforcement.
* Master of Diplomacy: the realm's chief liaison with other states, charged with managing a vast network of alliances and enmities.
* Master of Ships: the realm's chief naval officer, supervising the Royal Fleet and coordinating the realm's maritime defences.
* Lord Commander of Oxcross: the head of the Oxcross garrison, in charge of defense of the capital and maintaining law and order
* Master of the Arcane: the realm's chief advisor on all magical affairs, often simultaneously holding the position of Hand of the King due to their usually superior intelligence.
* The Nutcrackers: a newly added, honorary position, awarded to members of the group of heroes known as The Nutcrackers for their service to the realm.

## Current Members

* Hand of the King: Lady Allura Vysoren, General Krieg (formerly)
* Master of Coin: Master Bhelrus Dalrigg
* Master of War: General Damien Therrak, General Krieg (formerly)
* Master of Whispers: Seeker Assum Emring
* Master of Laws: Vacant, Tormund O'Shea (formerly)
* Master of Diplomacy: Lady Allura Vysoren
* Master of Ships: Hjalmar Saltmarsh
* Lord Commander of Oxcross: Redundant, Tormund O'Shea (formerly)
* Master of the Arcane: Lady Allura Vysoren
* The Nutcrackers: Alfred Queabley, Colton Aumont, Ogo Drafro, Dranaar the Well-Endowed, Jonny Sween, Durand Godsgrief, Akileer of Zykran (formerly)