Tankotan Council

Seven members of the Council gathered in Tankotan

The Tankotan Council is a collection of leaders from the Oakheart Dominion, tasked with ruling the nation. Each member of the Council holds different responsibilities, but all have an equal authority on the Council. There are nine Bishops of the Council in total.

## Background

After the murders of House Elenrook in the Tearful Years at the hands of the Burgluk Clan, the leaders of the Oakheart Dominion decided to do away with the system of following a single holy family and created a council of nine leaders to share the burden of rulership. Each member was called a Bishop, in keeping with the system of titles under the rule of House Elenrook, except without the existence of an Archbishop. The nine Bishops all held their own titles and responsibilities, but each only held one vote. All decisions must be voted upon by all members of the Council, and the majority decides the course of action.

## Members

There are nine Bishops in service of the Tankotan Council.

* Renestrae Miradan is the Bishop of Roots, and manages the affairs of the Capital City of Rootreach.
* Siveril Karis is the Bishop of Nations, and manages the international affairs of the Dominion.
* Vazoryn Laethia is the Bishop of Territory, and manages the lands and realms of the Dominion.
* Thesaren Vasesh is the Bishop of Yin, and manages the religious business of the Dominion.
* Lymesia Avyr is the Bishop of Gatherings, and manages the settlements of Dil Trithia, Crimlowe, and Quinlin.
* Taral Aramys is the Bishop of Blood, and manages the Winterwatch Guard of the Dominion.
* Amisra Sarneiros is the Bishop of Silver, and manages the finances of the Dominion.
* Cithrel Jonorin is the Bishop of Pleasures, and manages the frivolous entertainment of the Dominion.
* Levis A'priith is the Bishop of Borders, and manages the smaller settlements along the borders of the Dominion.

Levis A'priith, Thesaren Vasesh, and Vazoryn Laethia are currently traveling with the Anterrel Expedition, and participate in the dealings of the Council via magical forms of communication. Though all three belong to the Council, only A'priith and Laethia belong to the Oakheart Father. Vasesh belongs to the Father of the Promisers and serves as their Speaker at Anterrel's Table.

## Politics

The council is prone to being split into alliances. Renestrae Miradan, Siveril Karis, and Vazoryn Laethia are the three most influential members, and often vote together. Taral Aramys and Thesaren Vasesh are both stalwart in their loyalties, and refuse to be bribed or persuaded to vote against their true beliefs. This means that in order for Miradan, Karis, and Laethia to have their way, they must convince at least two of Levis A'priith, Cithrel Jonorin, Amisra Sarneiros, and Lymesia Avyr to vote with them. A'priith is not respected as a member of the council, and so he is rarely approached to vote one way or another. Jonorin is unpredictable, but can be counted on to act according to his own selfish desires. Sarneiros is not easily bribed, but her thirst for power leaves room for manipulation. Avyr is dedicated to her people, but this can sometimes be a weakness that the other Bishops use to their advantage. Avyr is also secretly an informant for the Ring, so her vote is often determined by the will of Thalmir Cinderstep.