The High Council

The High Council is the leader of the Dai Jer'nez Organization and operates as a governing body of Dai Jernia. The High Council was created when Garry casually suggested to Manny to create a way to meet with the senior members of the DJN. Garry wanted to discuss the upcoming Christmas Special and garner support for a group gift for John. Since its creation, the High Council has made many decisions that have aided in the growth and prosperity of the Dai Jer'nez Organization and Dai Jernia. Overtime, the High Council's power grew and integrated into the governing body of Dai Jernia.

The leadership of the High Council itself is complex, since Dyad Elected Officials head the council. The current leaders of the High Council are Mega Master Manny and Ultra Master Jer'rell. The High Council performed inefficiently due to power struggles between the four members and complications with the Dyad Leadership. Due to the ego of the council, no one was permitted to enter it's ranks, until Edward was added as a tie-breaker. This cemented the authority of the council in the eyes of the public.

## History

In Season 5, the High Council was created to establish the first Christmas Special.

In Season 6, John applied to the council position but was denied entry. John wanted nothing more than to be allowed in the council, and he even tried to bribe the members which the officials always refused. Due to John's conviction, he was finally able to succeed in getting the council to vote in a new member in order to resolve the power struggle. Thinking his time had finally come John was ready to join the council. The High Council though saw through John's scheme, and they knew he would only cause more problems with back stabbing, blockade voting, and bribery. Edward was added to the High Council, but was denied the rank of Master.

In the Schism, Scott created an army to overthrow the High Council, but he failed.

In Season 7, Jer'rell created the Council of Jer'rells to overthrow the High Council, but he was betrayed by the Council of Jer'rells. Jer'rell was able to undo his wrongs in the events of Annihilation.

In Season 8, John was able to run a successful coup against the High Council. The citizens of Dai Jernia were tired of the absolute authority of High Council and held a special election to elect John as their representative. John created the Senate as an opposition to check the balance of power.

In Season 9, Scott announced his retirement. A special convention was held and Alex was appointed to its ranks. Alex's skills were easily recognized by the council and welcomed a fresh perspective.

## Role

### Overview

The High Council acts as the head of the Dai Jer'nez Organization and a broad governing body of Dai Jernia. Before the creation of the High Council, the Supreme Ruler of the Kingdom of Dai Jernia was the sole authority over the country. The King and his court would manage the entire country, and was solely responsible for its flourishing or languish. When the council began to infuse itself into the politics of Dai Jernia, King Jer'rell saw an opportunity to split the responsibilities with the council. The High Council was designated powers to alleviate the state, so King Jer'rell could indulge in more leisure activities. The citizens initially were worried about being ruled by a third party. When it was announced that the leadership of the High Council was controlled by the previous two rulers of Dai Jernia, their fears were extinguished. The High Council was greatly favored until the events of Annihilation.

### Pre-Annihilation

Originally, the High Council was given the powers of creating laws, forming courts, and chartering institutions. The council could also print currency, collect taxes, and regulate commerce. Meanwhile, the Throne kept its status of Head of State, enforcer of the laws of the land, and supreme leader of the Dai Jernian Army. A year after the formation of the council, King Jer'rell appointed all members of the High Council as ambassadors to foreign nations.

The High Council instated itself as the High Court of the Land and has the final say in any court proceedings. They created the Judicial Review Board to issue minor rulings and filter cases of extreme importance to the council. The council created the Banking Guild to handle the finances of the state, safeguard currency, and lend money to entities of Dai Jernia. The Banking Guild operates independently within the written regulations. The council also created the Mob of Ministries to oversee the multitude of departments that filled the role of the royal court, created by the previous Kings of Dai Jernia. The High Council inherited the Decrees of Jer, the current laws and regulations of Dai Jernia, and they added their laws to the document when legislating.

### Post-Annihilation

Facing the collapse of the nation, The High Council compromised with the newly formed Senate of Dai Jernia. When the Articles of Jubilee went into effect, it formed the Republic of Dai Jernia and separated the powers of government. The High Council was still the High Court of the Land, but the Judicial Review Board was shut down and replaced with the Tribunal, which acts independently and can form new courts under its jurisdiction. The authority over the Mob of Ministries was forwarded to the presidency. The council kept their status as ambassadors and can negotiate with foreign leaders on behalf of Dai Jernia. The High Council also retained control over the Dai Jer'nez Organization.

The Senate took the power to construct laws from the High Council, but proposals must be sent to the office of the president to be signed into law. If a law proposal is vetoed by the president, the High Council can approve the law after a majority vote and bind it into the Articles of Jubilee. The High Council can still construct operational procedures for the ministries, but it must be approved by the Senate.

## Members

### Current

* Manny: Mega Master
* Jer'rell: Ultra Master
* Garry: Master
* Edward: Knight
* Alex: Master

### Retired

* Scott: Master

See also: Dai Jernia, Dai Jer'nez Organization, Dai Jer'nez Forbidden Sect, and The Senate.