The Guardian Council

The Guardian Council is a collection of leaders from Forestsedge who command nations that are signatories to The Guardian Writ. Currently the Council consists of ten primary members, though typically those who have a seat at the table have advisors who aid and assist them in decision making. The Guardian Council gather at The Anvil, inside their fortress known as The Magnatorius. The Magnatorius is a grand chamber, with magical doorways connecting to each of the sitting members personal gateways within their home nation.

## History

Formed at the end of The War of The Keys, The Guardian Council was created initially with members Bill High-Hill, Amon Mordai, Jaeger, Tyrak and Silverfang.

Over time, their ranks grew to include many of the other powerful leaders of Forestsedge.

## Members

### Amon Mordai, The Infernal Emperor

One of the original members of The Council, Emperor Amon Mordai is the ruler of the Infernal Nation of Illithien, as well as the conquered nation of Devilsarm through a proxy ruler. Mordai has one of the largest forces to command in all of Forestsedge, though a large portion of that is dedicated to manning Heidars Wall and defending the southern border of Forestsedge.

### Baron Romulon Greymane

Baron and ruler of the rebuilt nation of Staghelm, Romulon Greymane is one of the newest Council members, and the one with the least personal connections. He does however have a tenacious desire to earn his people a seat at the table when discussing trade and development, and thus joined the Council to facilitate the growth of the new Staghelm.

### Captain Jaeger Flamefeather

Captain of The Deliverance, Jaeger is an almost unwilling member of the Council, only taking part to represent the displaced peoples and victims of The Holy Cities slave trade. He is also close friends with many of the powerful pirates of the east, something other Council members views as a vital piece of strategic connection.

### Duke Vladimir Farkas Dashkovari

The displaced Duke of Barthum, Vladimir Dashkovari is the most recent addition to the Council. Having attained a seat through his connection to The Chaos Hounds and King Wilhelm's support, Vladimir hopes to overthrow the despot Duke Tepes Ulfvart and bring Barthum into the Guardians fold.

### Hroarmungund, The Winter King

Ruler of Jotunhall, Hroarmungund is a son of Jornhelm and king of the Jotunns. An incredibly powerful fighter, Hroarmungund commands the single most powerful fighting force in all of Forestsedge, though it is also one of the smallest. Having earned his people land in exchange for their aid, they now serve as elite shock troops in desperate times.

### King Bill High-Hill, The Thunderer

Founder of the Council, brains behind the concept of the Guardians and ruler of The Highlands, Bill is considered the unofficial head of the Council and their spokesperson. First amongst equals, Bill is the driving force of the peace and prosperity Forestsedge enjoys. Commanding the largest army and logistical train in all of Forestsedge, Bill leverages The Highlands wealth and numbers to support other Guardian nations.

### Killigan Hammerfell, The Stinging King

A former slave and gladiator, Killigan Hammerfell is now king of the reformed Galatias and ruler of the powerful Skraeling Hives. In command of a tireless, unending work force, Killigan hopes to turn Galatias into a powerhouse of ocean based trade and the main port city of Forestsedge.

### King Tyrak Vok-Kha-Zal, The Vengeancesworn

Another founding member of the Council, Tyrak joined in the efforts to foster relationships between nations due to the admiration he had for Bill and the need for allies in the war against The Eldritch Citadel. King of Kha-Li-Daz, Tyrak has one of the most advanced infrastructures on the continent, which has proven incredibly beneficial to the other signatory nations.

### King Wilhelm High-Hill, The Bright Star

Son of Bill, Wilhelm is the young king of Saschia and commander of the Guardian Adventurer groups. Known for a strong will and a good heart, Wilhelm was raised amongst the Council members and has close ties to many of them. He commands the largest collection of heroes and non military warriors, an incredibly useful fighting force of warriors and adventuring parties.

### Silverfang Argenti

Representing the few metallic dragons left alive after Obstinath's purge, Silverfang is an old ally of Bill and the other original members of the Council. Indeed it was Silverfang's prophetic visions that helped form the Council and guide it in its infancy.