Mandate Council
| Mandate Council | |
 Emblem of the Mandate Council, 1742 AN | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1687 AN |
| Structure | |
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| Meeting place | |
| Tiegang City Hall, Tiegang | |
The Mandate Council serves as the primary legislative and deliberative body of the International Mandate for the Settlements in Apollonia. It is composed of representatives from the major ethnic groups residing in the city-state, as well as foreign military forces stationed in Tiegang. While officially tasked with shaping policies and ensuring governance, the Council is often seen as a forum where different factions negotiate influence and economic interests.
The Role of the Blackfriars' Redux
Rumors suggest that real power in Tiegang does not reside in the Mandate Council but in a notorious tavern: Blackfriars' Redux. This legendary drinking establishment is known for hosting drunk philosophers, rogue merchants, and exiled nobles, who allegedly shape policy over rounds of beer and street brawls. While officially dismissed as a myth, some claim that the tavern’s regulars have more influence over the city's future than the Council itself.
