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The '''Directing Oligarchy''' of the [[Free City of Greyhawk]] is the chief governing body of Greyhawk City. The Directing Oligarchy is also responsible for governing the Domain of Greyhawk, though its authority and reach is somewhat more limited in that respect. Members of the Directing Oligarchy are usually called "Directors.'
The '''Directing Oligarchy''' of the [[Free City of Greyhawk]] is the chief governing body of Greyhawk City. The Directing Oligarchy is also responsible for governing the Domain of Greyhawk, though its authority and reach is somewhat more limited in that respect. Members of the Directing Oligarchy are usually called "Directors," or sometimes, "Oligarchs."


==Structure==
==Structure==
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A Director's term is indefinite, though a director may leave office through retirement, resignation, or death. It is assumed that a Director may also be removed from office. New Directors are chosen by current council members when a vacency must be filled.
A Director's term is indefinite, though a director may leave office through retirement, resignation, or death. It is assumed that a Director may also be removed from office. New Directors are chosen by current council members when a vacency must be filled.


The Directors elect one of their number to serve as Lord Mayor. The Lord Mayor acts as head of state for the City and Domain of Greyhawk, and also heads both the Directing Oligarchy and the [[Council of Mayors and Manorial Lords]]. The Lord Mayor also officially heads the military, though actual command is most often left to the Captain General of the Watch.
The Directors elect one of their number to serve as Lord Mayor. The Lord Mayor serves for life, acting as head of state for the City and Domain of Greyhawk, while also heading both the Directing Oligarchy and the [[Council of Mayors and Manorial Lords]]. The Lord Mayor also officially acts as commander-in-chief of Greyhawk's military, though actual command is most often left to the Captain General of the Watch.


==Members==
==Members==
===Current members==
As of 598 CY, the Directing Oligarchy consists of the following members:
*[[Nerof Gasgal]], Lord Mayor of Greyhawk (male human rogue 10/expert 5, AL LN). Lord Mayor since 570 CY, it is assumed Gasgal was an Oligarch prior to assuming his current office.
*[[Carmen Halmaster]], high-ranking member of the Merchants’ and Traders’ Union (male human rogue 8, AL N).
*[[Dernan Nathane]], Guildmaster of the [[Merchants' and Traders' Union]] (male human swashbuckler 2/rogue 10, AL N). Second only to Nerof Gasgal amaong the Directors.
*[[Glodreddi Bakkanin]], Inspector of Taxes for the [[Greyhawk Revenue Service]] (male dwarf rogue 12, AL LE).
*[[Kieren Jalucian]], Guildmaster of the [[Guild of Wizardry]] and Principal of the [[Greyhawk University of Magical Arts]] (male human wizard 13/archmage 5, AL NG).
*[[Org Nenshen]], Master of the [[Guild of Thieves]] (male human rogue 18, AL LN).
*[[Ravel Dasinder]], Patriarch of [[Boccob]] (male human cleric 10/divine oracle 10, AL N).
*[[Stakaster Villaine]], Patriarch of [[Zilchus]] (male human cleric 20, AL LN).
*[[Vesper Lafanel]], Guildmaster of [[Guild of Assassins|Assassins]] (male grey elf rogue 3/wizard 5/arcane trickster 7/assassin 3, AL NE). Chosen to replace [[Turin Deathstalker]] in 582 CY.
*[[Cariel Mansharn]], member of the Merchants’ and Traders’ Union (male human duskblade 8, AL LE). Chosen to replace [[Ren o’ the Star]] in 583 CY.
*[[Tigran Gellner]], Captain-General of the Watch (male fighter 12, AL LN). Chosen in 583 CY to replace [[Sental Nurev]] as both Director and Captain-General of the Watch.
*[[Torrentz Hebvard]], President of the [[Society of Magi]] (male human wizard 12, AL LN). Chosen to replace [[Otiluke]] sometime after the later's death in 584 CY.
*[[Gerda Hollardel]], Guildmaster of the [[Jewelers’ and Gemcutters’ Guild]] (human female expert 5/rogue 1 AL CN). Chosen to replace her father, [[Bodmi Hollardel]], in 588 CY.
*[[Stimtrin Cannasay]], officer of the Merchants’ and Traders’ Union (male dwarf expert 6, AL LN). Chosen to replace [[Laup Cobrun]] in 589 CY.
*Sir [[Gavin Ambus]], Guildmaster of the [[Nightwatchmen]] (male human fighter 13, AL LG). Chosen to replace [[Etin Derecs]] in 596 CY.
*[[Silas Steamgem]], Master of the [[Guild of Moneylenders and Pawnbrokers]] (male gnome). Chosen to replace [[Eritai Kaan-Ipzirel]] in [[Greyhawk Calendar|Planting]] of 598 CY.




==History==
==History==
The Directing Oligarchy traces its roots back to the early third century, when Greyhawk was still subject to the [[Great Kingdom]]. In 209 [[Common Year|CY]], Greyhawk's garrison commander, [[Ponjes the Bull]], was appointed [[Landgraf of the Selintan]] by [[Overking]] [[Jiranen]], after the assassination of Landgraf [[Lucien Nial]]. Attempting to avoid Nial's fate, Ponjes restructured the local government, dubbing himself Greyhawk's first Lord Mayor, and creating an executive council to share power, composed of military, civic, and religious leaders--the Directing Oligarchy.


==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==

Revision as of 14:15, 27 April 2008

Template:Greyhawk Organization The Directing Oligarchy of the Free City of Greyhawk is the chief governing body of Greyhawk City. The Directing Oligarchy is also responsible for governing the Domain of Greyhawk, though its authority and reach is somewhat more limited in that respect. Members of the Directing Oligarchy are usually called "Directors," or sometimes, "Oligarchs."

Structure

The Directing Oligarchy numbers twelve to eighteen individuals, representing the city's major professional guilds and the military. In some cases, the Oligarchy may include important wizards and/ or clerics.

A Director's term is indefinite, though a director may leave office through retirement, resignation, or death. It is assumed that a Director may also be removed from office. New Directors are chosen by current council members when a vacency must be filled.

The Directors elect one of their number to serve as Lord Mayor. The Lord Mayor serves for life, acting as head of state for the City and Domain of Greyhawk, while also heading both the Directing Oligarchy and the Council of Mayors and Manorial Lords. The Lord Mayor also officially acts as commander-in-chief of Greyhawk's military, though actual command is most often left to the Captain General of the Watch.

Members

=Current members

As of 598 CY, the Directing Oligarchy consists of the following members:

  • Nerof Gasgal, Lord Mayor of Greyhawk (male human rogue 10/expert 5, AL LN). Lord Mayor since 570 CY, it is assumed Gasgal was an Oligarch prior to assuming his current office.
  • Carmen Halmaster, high-ranking member of the Merchants’ and Traders’ Union (male human rogue 8, AL N).
  • Tigran Gellner, Captain-General of the Watch (male fighter 12, AL LN). Chosen in 583 CY to replace Sental Nurev as both Director and Captain-General of the Watch.


History

The Directing Oligarchy traces its roots back to the early third century, when Greyhawk was still subject to the Great Kingdom. In 209 CY, Greyhawk's garrison commander, Ponjes the Bull, was appointed Landgraf of the Selintan by Overking Jiranen, after the assassination of Landgraf Lucien Nial. Attempting to avoid Nial's fate, Ponjes restructured the local government, dubbing himself Greyhawk's first Lord Mayor, and creating an executive council to share power, composed of military, civic, and religious leaders--the Directing Oligarchy.

Bibliography

  • Brown, Anne. Player's Guide. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
  • Cook, David. "History of the Greyhawk Wars." Wars. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1991. Available Online: [1]
  • Weiss, Sam. "The Directing Oligarchs of Greyhawk." Wizards of the Coast. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2008. Available online:[4]
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