Consilium

Most Consilii are oligarchies run by the most experienced mages. Their dictates are law, although few mages are so foolish as to impose their will upon others without careful thought. If a council is deemed to oppress the members of regional cabals, they can almost assuredly expect a revolt or assassination attempt to set things right. Hence, in practice, most Consilii seem more like representative democracies. In times of calamity or war, however, the council’s word is not to be questioned upon pain of expulsion or death.

Hierarch

The leader of the council. In some Consilii, the Hierarch is the main authority to which other Councilors defer, while in others the Hierarch is merely the one who casts the deciding vote.

• The Hierarch of Sacramento is Animus
• Past: Andrade, Peter Cartright

Councilor

A member of the Ruling Council. There are traditionally four Councilors, for a total of five officers including the Hierarch, although some Consilii interpret this as the need for five Councilors in addition to the Hierarch. Different Consilii use different schemes for choosing Councilors, although the tradition is to choose one mage from each Path so that each Watchtower has a voice. Ideally, this also means one Councilor from each order, but all too often one order dominates with two or even three Councilors. Another means of election is by cabal with each Councilor representing one of the four or five major cabals in the region.

• The Councilors of Sacramento are Joshua Morris, October Davenport, Rosetta, Rosh, Triquetra
• Past: Ankh, Technique

Provost

One or more mages tasked with ensuring that the council’s orders are carried out. There is generally one Provost assigned to each Councilor, who is usually chosen by that Councilor, and one Provost who serves the Hierarch.

• The Provosts of Sacramento are Alfar, Toren
• Past: Ankh, Technique

Herald

A representative of the Consilium to its cabals or to foreign Consilii. There are as many Heralds in a Consilium as necessary although this title usually goes to only those who are trustworthy and capable of putting the needs of the Consilium above their own.

• The Heralds of Sacramento are Ariadne
• Past: Pulp Noir

Sentinel

An enforcer policing the Consilium’s sanctum or Demesne or warring against the Consilium’s rivals. As with Heralds, there are as many Sentinels as the Hierarch and council feel is necessary for the operation of the Consilium.

• The Sentinels of Sacramento are Joshua Morris, Mike Tamwood
• Past: Kai, West (Mage)

See Also

• Consilium Charter