The Dale Council was a group of six elected councilors, headquartered in Highcastle, that governed High Dale within the Dalelands. They were chaired by a 7th member, known as the High Constable, who was elected by the members of the council.The well-organized council was responsible for law and order within, and defense of, the dale; trade regulation; and relations with other nations.[1]
Members
Each councilor served a six-year term, with elections for a single seat being held every year. Their members included:[1]
1358 DR
- Blakkal Mord: Posing as a leather-worker, Blakkal was in fact a secret agent of the Cult of the Dragon.[2]
1367 DR
- Irreph Mulmar: The adventurer Irreph served as High Constable in the late 14th century, with a brief reprieve during the Zhent occupation around the Time of Troubles of 1358 DR when he led the defense of the dale.[1]
- Tyran Greene: A veteran of the Pegasus Archery Company.[1]
- Varana Brighthelm: Despite the office she held, she still found time to foray into adventures.[1]
- Darun Lockmaster: Darun was Highcastle's master armorsmith and locksmith.[1]
- Serena Whitelock: One of the more affluent sheep farmers within High Dale.[1]
- Renoen the Fair: A charming and charismatic woman, she was only the wizard of note in Highcastle.[1]
- Francan Fireblade: This retired Cormyrean adventurer retired in Highcastle after the Time of Troubles.[1]
Appendix
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Richard Baker (1993). The Dalelands. (TSR, Inc), p. 31. ISBN 978-1560766674.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (March 1995). Shadows of Doom. (Wizards of the Coast), p. ?. ISBN 0786903007.