High Heralds

The High Heralds were the leadership council of the Heralds of Faerûn. Each High Herald used the traditional name of his or her office instead of their real name when conducting Herald business. As of the Year of Rogue Dragons, 1373 DR, there were six High Heralds:
 * Unicorn : The acknowledged head of the High Heralds. This office had veto power over the council that could only be overridden by a unanimous vote of the other High Heralds.
 * Old Night : The head librarian of Herald's Holdfast and trainer of the Heralds Pursuivant as well as Green Shield and Gauntlet.
 * Black Vizor : Chief watchdog on all things political, especially disputes and wars. The holder of this office traveled extensively, keeping abreast of intrigues, court dynamics, and the mood of various populations, and briefed the Lords' Alliance and the Merchant's League on the status of conflicts around Faerûn.
 * Crescentcoat : This office was in charge of training the local Heralds and presenting all sides of issues brought before the High Heralds, often taking a contrary position to ensure a thorough debate. More often than not, this office was held by a female.
 * Red Dragon : Traditionally given to young Heralds in the hopes that fresh ideas and idealism would counterbalance the older members, this office was primarily a diplomat and matchmaker. Red Dragon arranged marriages between the hundreds of noble houses and was the ceremonial escort of the recipient when a title, award, or honor was being bestowed.
 * Silver Stag : Invited to form a new High Herald office in 1373 DR, Ilvarthaele Everstone chose the name Silver Stag and set up office in the town of Songhal, Impiltur. She was charged with nurturing the heraldic traditions in Impiltur, Thesk, Damara and the lands east of the Sea of Fallen Stars.