Elduth Yarmmaster

Elduth Yarmmaster was the Overmaster of the Council of Sembia, the governing body of the nation of Sembia in the mid–14 century DR. He was based in the capital, Ordulin.

Personality
Elduth was well known for his maturity, wisdom, and kind nature. He was also eloquent and possessed of a good sense of humor. He was often the voice of reason in the Council.

Description
By the mid-1360s DR, Elduth was aged and very frail.

Activities
Considered a great statesman, Elduth was renowned for his sage council, at least to those who agreed with it. While there was always those who disagreed, were unhappy with his leadership, or were eager to replace him, they satisfied themselves with knowing that at least he'd be dead soon and then Sembia would get a fresh and foolish start. Nevertheless, while alive, Elduth kept a sensible grip on power, but groups such as the Iron Throne jockeyed for power in the time after.

As Yarmmaster, Elduth officially governed the capital city of Ordulin, but in practice it was equally controlled by the Council and the merchant class.

Relationships
An old friend of Elduth's was Halath Tymmyr, the high bergun of Daerlun circa 1367 DR.

History
Elduth enjoyed several terms in office, with his third only just beginning around 1367 DR. However, he was not expected to see it to the end.

At the time, prompted by reduced elf populations in north Faerûn, some Sembians lobbied the Overmaster to annex all the troubles lands between the Dragon Reach, Hillsfar, Mistledale, and the Thunder Peaks, but he declined, warning that the neighboring realms of Cormyr, the Dalelands, and the Moonsea would resist such a movie with force. Instead, Elduth argued that Sembia play a waiting game and quietly support these lands, and quietly usurp them if need be.

Elduth finally passed away from old age in the. He was succeeded by Kendrick Selkirk.

Rumors & Legends
It was said that potions of longevity were no longer extending his life, but keeping him alive.