The seven-member governing council of Firebell and the surrounding region. One councilor is elected from each of the city’s five districts; two at-large seats complete the body. The Council controls taxation, law, contracts, and city spending. It is bureaucratic by nature, slow to act and deeply committed to Firebell’s political neutrality.
The Council prizes the city’s intellectual and cultural heritage above most other concerns. Its governing instinct is conservative: protect what exists, avoid destabilizing Firebell’s commercial and scholarly foundations. The flood of Cavianan refugees has put strain on this philosophy. Neutrality is increasingly difficult to maintain.
Within Firebell, the Council wields full civic authority; no faction acts without at least acknowledging it. However, the Council has no direct military force. It relies on Ironmane’s Guard and the Firebell Militia to enforce its decisions.
Members
| Councilor | District | Affiliated With |
|---|---|---|
| Zelyza the Grand Visage | The Point | The Point Cabal |
| Kaemol Dol | Vivi Square | Merchant’s Guild |
| Erasmus Freduel | Highcourt | Firebell Militia |
| Harven Brackwater | The Docks | Firebell Dockworkers |
| Tolliver Coppergate | Ironmane’s Quarter | Craftsmen Federation |
| Sorviel Valandris | At-large | Hoteliers’ Guild |
| Bob Dunfield | At-large | — |