Council of Six

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The ruling body of the mercantile nation of Amn: six anonymous merchant-kings who coordinate the whole of the country for the profit of all. They retain anonymity out of fear for their lives, in much the same fashion as the Lords of Waterdeep.

Differences from the Campaign Setting Materials

 * In 1376 DR, a power struggle initiated through the machinations of Mordeth left one Councilman (Juron Maelistair) dead. His replacement, his son Aerik, found himself beset on all sides by traitors to the nation -- both Karakas and Antheri Grimward were working for Mordeth (though Karakas was duped), and Antheri was also a high-ranking member of the Shadow Thieves.
 * After the First Battle of Murann, Aerik attempted to consolidate power under his united rule. This resulted in an attempted coup against the throne, led by Antheri Grimward. Antheri was slain in the struggle by the Jade Lion Mercenary Group; Aerik stepped down shortly thereafter.
 * After the Second Battle of Murann, Karakas also stepped down as a member of the Council of Six, although he remains an administrator and advisor to the newly anonymous councillors.