Dusk Council

The Dusk Council serves as the second tier of leadership within The Twilight Covenant, providing crucial advisory support and maintaining operational continuity when the Sovereigns are absent. This body of senior advisors combines centuries of experience with diverse magical expertise to guide the organization's growth and development.
  The Current Council
  Shimmerweave - The Arcane Advisor
A Winter Eladrin Chronurgy Wizard whose study of time magic revealed disturbing patterns in reality's fabric. Her research into temporal anomalies led her to the Covenant, where she now applies her expertise to help prepare for coming changes. As a former Winter Court arcanist, she brings both magical knowledge and political acumen to her role.
  Arcane Advisor (Shimmerweave):
  Monitoring magical anomalies
Overseeing magical research
Maintaining magical defenses
Coordinating with other magic users
  Lady Starweaver - The Vision Keeper
A Nymph Dreams Bard whose prophetic abilities complement and enhance the Covenant's preparatory mission. Her gift for dream interpretation helps maintain both physical and mental stability among members, while her visions provide additional insight into the changes affecting both realms.
  Vision Keeper (Lady Starweave):
  Interpreting prophetic dreams
Monitoring mental health of members
Providing guidance on future preparations
Maintaining dream-based warning systems
  Elder Oakenhart - The Nature's Voice
A Treant of over 800 years who chose to follow the Covenant after witnessing concerning changes in the natural order. His extensive experience with both fey and mortal realms makes him invaluable in understanding the long-term consequences of the Covenant's decisions.
  Nature's Voice (Elder Oakenhart):
  Advising on environmental matters
Maintaining sanctuary ecosystems
Coordinating with local nature spirits
Preserving natural balance
  Stormhoof - The Shield
A Centaur Oath of the Ancients Paladin whose dedication to protecting nature expanded to include all those seeking sanctuary with the Covenant. His combination of martial skill and deep spiritual connection to nature provides crucial perspective on defending both territory and ideals.
  Shield (Stormhoof):
  Overseeing physical defenses
Training security forces
Coordinating emergency responses
Maintaining protective wards
  Deeproot - The Creator
A Leprechaun Enchantment Wizard whose clever innovations combine traditional fey magic with practical solutions. His ability to create tools that work reliably in both magical and mundane situations has proven invaluable to the Covenant's operations.
  Creator (Deeproot):
  Developing new magical tools
Maintaining existing equipment
Innovating practical solutions
Managing crafting resources
  Qualifications
To be considered for the position of Dusk Council member, a candidate must:
  Have served the Covenant actively for a minimum of six months
Demonstrate mastery in their specific field of expertise
Show profound understanding of both fey and mortal realms
Possess significant experience in leadership roles
Display unwavering dedication to the Covenant's mission
Hold the trust of at least one Twilight Sovereign
  Requirements
Each Council member must:
  Maintain regular presence at the Twilight Glade
Be capable of making time-sensitive decisions within established parameters
Show ability to work collaboratively with other Council members
Demonstrate capability to lead in Sovereign absences
Maintain expertise in their specific domain
Be willing to share knowledge and mentor others
  Appointment
Appointment to the Dusk Council occurs through a careful selection process:
  Nomination by a current Twilight Sovereign
Review of qualifications by existing Council members
Period of observation and testing
Final approval by majority vote of both Sovereigns and current Council
Formal induction ceremony at dusk
  The ceremony includes:
  Presentation of the candidate by their sponsoring Sovereign
Sharing of wisdom from each Council member
Bestowing of a copper circlet marking their position
Taking of oaths to the Covenant
Celebration feast with traditional fey elements
  Duties
Dusk Council members are responsible for:
  Maintaining operational continuity during Sovereign absences
Providing expert advice in their specific domains
Overseeing daily operations of their respective departments
Making time sensitive decisions within established parameters
Mentoring promising members in their field of expertise
Contributing to the Covenant's knowledge base
Participating in regular Council meetings
Maintaining emergency response readiness
Bi-Weekly Meetings
  Benefits
Council members receive:
  Private quarters in the Twilight Glade
Access to restricted knowledge and resources
Authority to make decisions in their domain
Support from Covenant members
Resources for research and development
Special privileges within their expertise area
  Accoutrements & Equipment
Each Council member wears:
  A copper circlet marking their position
Symbolic items representing their domain
Equipment specific to their role
  Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
A Council member may be dismissed for:
  Betrayal of Covenant secrets
Gross negligence in duties
Actions endangering the Covenant
Extended abandonment of position
Loss of capacity to serve effectively
  Removal process requires:
  Formal complaint by Sovereign or Council member
Investigation of allegations
Council vote with Sovereign oversight
Opportunity for defense
Majority agreement for removal
  Form of Address
  Formal: "Honored Council Member [Name]"
Informal: "Councilor [Name]"
In emergency situations: "Voice of [Domain]"
Related Organizations
  The Twilight Covenant
Specific departments overseen by each member
Allied organizations within their domains