Recent, Former Councilors
of the Sanctuary Town Council
- Akevitt Anvilsmasher
Race: Dwarven.
Biography: Thane of the Stoutheart Dwarves, Akevitt Anvilsmasher was a determined leader who was elected to the Council after promising to take a hard line against drow infiltration of the city. He was assassinated by Maalgor "the Malevolent" before he could see drow legally expelled from the city.
Service: He was first elected to the Council in the Kythorn 1373 elections.
- Alexander Archibald
Race: Human.
Biography: Alexander Archibald is the grandson of Henry Archibald, one of the leaders of the expedition that founded Sanctuary. After leaving the Order of the Spellguard several months ago, he was elected to the Council on a humanitarian platform, arguing that devoting resources to the needs of the town's people ought take priority over exploration and turning the town's focus outward. He did not run for a third term, the rumor being family pressure to marry and continue the Archibald line.
Service: He was first elected to the Council in the Kythorn 1373 elections.
- Eugene Castile
Race: Human.
Biography: Eugene Castile was an Ordinant of the Society of the Ordered Mind and cleric of Mystra who considered the aberrations in and around Sanctuary to be the city's- and thus the Council's- greatest threats. He kept a critical and suspicious outlook regarding the Order of the Spellguard and their restrictions on magic use. He announced that he would be leading an assault on the Illithid city of Ysinode prior to his disappearance at the end of his last term.
Service: He was first elected to the Council in the Eleasis 1373 elections.
- Lucien Deaxfortes
Race: Human.
Biography: Also assistant to the first member of the "Lower Council", Lucien Deaxfortes has disappeared from public view; most people agree that he is likely dead.
Service: He was first elected to the Council in the Eleasis 1373 elections.
- Julian Fryar
Race: Human.
Biography: Julian Fryar was a Paladin of Illmater, and his chief concern was the defense and well-being of the people. He made a strong effort to maintain personal contact with citizens, both of Upper and Lower Sanctuary, often holding various community services in the former House of Light, now known as "the Beacon". Following the Sslal'teesh attack, a large Shadow Dragon demanded Fryar outside of Town Hall, angered at the slaughter of one of his finest servants.
Service: He was first elected to the Council in the Eleasis 1373 elections.
- Gaeseric the Unyielding
Race: Human.
Biography: Gaeseric "the Unyielding" is a formidable man of impressive physical stature, an ex-slave who escaped from drow captivity with his mute companion Gundahar. Having been in the city for well over a year, Gaeseric has had time to adapt to the nuances of "free" life in the Underdark, and has begun attracting something of a political following based on his personal strength, pro-active attitude, and down-home charismatic flair.
Service: He was first elected to the Council in the Marpenoth 1371 elections.
- Maeturorant Gorthaurca
Race: Elven.
Biography: Maeturorant Gorthaurca was a defense-minded Councilor, a member of the elven Warband in Sanctuary, and a supporter of the Spellguard's duties. The Sanctuary Town Watch has yet to complete the investigation into his death...
Service: He was first elected to the Council in the Eleasis 1373 elections.
- Ronus Graidan
Race: Dwarven.
Biography: Ronus Graidan was a personable, traditionalist member of the Council. He believes in a low-profile role for the town, arguing against slave-freeing raids or opening up the gates for trade. Graidan makes up for his occasional lack of eloquence with his straightforward attitude and his determination to keep true to promises that he makes.
Service: He was first elected to the Council in the Eleasis 1368 elections. He was appointed Sheriff of the Watch in Eleasis 1373.
- Gibbon Meldren
Race: Human.
Biography: A voiced woshipper of Talona, Gibbon Meldren maintained contact with the prominent figures of Lower Sanctuary in reuinification efforts following the Tiger Eye Rebellion, and advocated a preemptive attack on the Lizardfolk of nearby Sslal'teesh after the outbreak of the Rotting Death Plague. He died trying to recruit rebel lizardfolk against the Moander cultists of Sslal'teesh.
Service: He was first elected to the Council in the Eleasis 1373 elections.
- Shane
Race: Human.
Biography: Born in Lower Sanctuary, Shane is a kind-hearted former Seeker who tries to approach the citizenry on a personal level whenever time allows for it.
Service: He was first elected to the Council in the Tarsakh 1373 elections.
- Grigor Starag
Race: Human.
Biography: Earthwalker Grigor Starag, a devout and respected priest of Grumbar, ran the largest shrine in Sanctuary. Although not a natural orator, he is a dependable and conservative presence in the Council and did not hesitate to make his opinions known.
Service: He was first elected to the Council in the Nightal 1352 elections. He underwent the ritual of the Unchanging Form at the end of Flamerule 1373.
- Dungal Toboerski
Race: Human.
Biography: Dungal Toboerski was the cousin of Gregor Toboerski, the patriarch of House Toboerski. The Toboerski family was a prominent family with a short history in the city. His campaign focused on increasing the city's military strength. Most of his House's knights and servants died or deserted seemingly overnight, with wild talk of various supernatural mayhem.
Service: He was first elected to the Council in the Kythorn 1373 elections.
Pepto Fizzwiggle
Race: Gnomish
Biography: One of the town's premier tradesmen, Councillor Fizzwiggle is entering his second term of office. Councillor Fizzwiggle is a smallish, bald gnome of middling gnomish age. He is known for the strict shrewdness that has enabled him to succeed in business, as well as in Council. A likeable sort, he always mingles among the people, selling his wares and meeting new faces. His supporters cite his dogged dedication to improving public welfare, while his critics complain of his mood swings and questionable health.
Councilor Fizzwiggle in known for his work to encourage support of tradesmen in the city, as well as working to rejoin New Dunwarren to Sanctuary. Also, on the scandalous side, he was briefly imprisoned for treason, when councilors Yauhnn and Ayumi attempted a bloodless coup. It soon came to light that Fizzwiggle went along with them under threat of death, and his name was fully cleared.
Councilor Fizzwiggle died of apparent natural illness in Eleint 152.
Service: Mirtul 152 - 3rd place (of 5) 114 votes
Flamerule 152 - 6th place (of 5) 114 votes*
*Councilor Fizzwiggle claimed office following the untimely death of Councilor Haldor Longhand.
Varlam Nitkovich
Race: Human
Biography: A mage by nature, Councilor Nitkovich has a long history in the town, and is entering his first term. He is a man approaching thirty years of age, with long brown hair and an attractive, finely featured face. He is lean, and is known to dress particularly well.
Councilor Nitkovich came to the town an aimless drifter, lacking direction in his newfound life. He soon found this among the ranks of the Spellguard, where he served dutifully before being honorably discharged at his own request. He desired to serve his town in a different manner, and entered into employ at the Office of the Herald, as a civil servant that ensured the gears of Sanctuary's political and economic machine operated smoothly. He resigned his position to run for office, believing that he could serve his town even more strongly as a Councilor.
The councilor's supporters laud his attention to detail, tireless work, and clear dedication to the well being of the citizens. His critics cite his checkered past, and rapidly changing affiliations as weaknesses.
Service:
Flamerule 152 - 1st place (of 5) 131 votes
Hoaradin Delorin
Race: Human
Biography: A fiercefully faithful priest of Kossuth, Councilor Delorin is entering his first term. He is a fit man nearing his thirties, with a shock of red hair atop his head.
A relative newcomer to Sanctuary politics, Delorin is known for his fiery demeanor, unwavering faith in Kossuth, and his determination to succeed. His supporters cite his nearly inhuman volume of activity on the Council, his his ability to juggle multiple initiatives at once, and his strong dedication to seeing them through. His critics consider him a pompous blowhard, with questionable allegiance - saying his faith is more important to him than the town.
Councillor Delorin was dishonorably removed from Council after being involved in a trial-rigging scandal. He has been missing since shortly after this time.
Service: Flamerule 152 - 3rd place (of 5) 120 votes.
Tayest Rusk
Race: Human.
Biography: A relative newcomer to the city, Councilor Rusk is entering his first term. A young man just entering his twenties, he is a lean, physically powerful man with an air of unbridled confidence about him. He has dark shoulder length hair, piercing blue eyes, and is often seen with a day-old growth of beard poking through.
Councilor Rusk appeared nearly out of nowhere, winning voters over with his no-nonsense approach to governing. He is known to frequent Lower Sanctuary as much as he is Upper, and seems to have no interest in the posturing and gamesmanship often rife in politics. His supports applaud his strength of character and purpose, and his willingness to tackle problems head on. His critics voice their many suspicions on the true intent of the Councilor, as he claims land in Lower, and was generally an unknown face in the town before his election to office.
Councilor Rusk went missing shortly after his term of office began.
Service:Flamerule 152 - 5th place (of 5) 115 votes
Valaron Sunellar
Race: Aasimar
Biography: Former Watch Lieutenant Valaron Sunellar made the transition to politics on a platform of strength, morality, and dedication to rooting out corruption in the town's establishment. After rising rapidly through the ranks of the Watch, the young (mid-20s) and good looking Sunellar was seen by many as one of the town's few current heroes, and handily took first place in his first attempt at elections.
Known as much for his long, radiant silver hair and commanding prescence as his tenure in the Watch, his supporters laud his dedication and conviction in achieving his goals, his proven track record in service to the town, and unwavering belief in what is right.
His opponents consider him little more than a dangerous zealot, bent on imposing his morality on the entirety of the town. Considered by some to be a vain megalomaniac, his rivals often point out the fact that his 'distinguished' service came to an end when he walked out on the Watch.
Whether beloved or despised, few can doubt that Councilor Sunellar is one of the most powerful men in Sanctuary at the current time.
Councilor Sunellar voluntarily stepped down to the surprise of many, citing difficulty in reconciling his personal beliefs with the needs of the city.
Service:
Eleint 152 - 1st place (of 5) 191 votes
Leonard Merrickson
Race: Human
Biography: A young man who rose to prominence during the New Dunwarren reintegration period, Councilor Merrickson in entering his first term of council.
Perhaps best known in town as the new Caretaker of the Mausoleum, he basis his campaign on keeping Sanctuary safe and secure, yet not at the cost of personal freedoms or morally ambiguous action. He believes that there is always a right way to do things, and even if it is more difficult in the short term, in the end, it will yield the best results.
His supporters point to his tireless work undertaking a task few others would wish in the mausoleum, and his apparently genuine interest in the well-being of the common man as clear examples of why he is clearly fit for office.
During his campaign, he survived several scandals that his opponents are quick to pounce on in decrying him as a fraud and zealot. Firstly, the mausoleum was severely damaged under his care, with threats of further violence to come should he not back out of the running. Secondly, in the past he has advocated an eschewing of the council system in favor of a monarchy, and the appearence of related flyers penned by Merrickson were an embarassment to his campaign. Many rivals consider him a wishy-washy young dreamer who's intentions may be good, but who is somewhat inept at managing his own life, let alone the town.
Councilor Merrickson was tragically slain by the outlaw necromancer Aleczumberzeil mid-term.
Service
Eleint 152 - Fifth place (of 5) 121 votes