Freedom and anarchy are synonymous in Tyr. Hundreds of newly freed slaves lacked any means of self determination. Having taken orders since birth, freedom was confusing and frightening to them. Conversely, the merchant populace was greedy for power. As a result, the first meeting of the newly formed Council drew over 400 attendees claiming to represent various districts or interests in the city. Tithian, Agis, and a few other respected statesmen met to establish guidelines under which the Senate would be dissolved and the new Council formed. This resulted in the Council of Advisers as Tyr knows it today.
The Council that titularly shares power with the king now rules in his absence. Its membership is drawn from all ranks of Tyrian society and includes senators, nobles, templars, tradesmen, and ex-slaves. All told, the Council counts 27 members. It meets two days each week to discuss issues facing the city. Emergency sessions can be convened as necessary. Nobles holding Council positions include King Tithian (in absentia), Agis, Senators Turax, Vildeen Tyrthani, Trevalis Minthur, Beryl, Dyan, Kiah, Kasenna, Chessia, and Rynn, among others. Rikus and Sadira are considered members of the Council and are free to speak at meetings. Usually 10 to 15 of the senators will be in attendance at any Council meeting. The templars’ representatives include Timor, Senior Templar under Tithian; Banther, Minister of the Arena; and Borger, Minister of Mines. On occasion, another templar may be invited by Tithian or the Council to report on matters under the speaker's authority. Also infrequently, Timor will have one of his ministers (higher ranking templars in positions of authority) sit in for him. The city's three trade districts each send a spokesperson. They comprise the Guildsmen. Rowen the tailor represents Caravan Way. Xalos, a grizzled old mul stonecutter, speaks for the masons and laborers of the Brickyards district, and Flin the weapon smith attends for the artisans of the Stadium District. Freemen send three of their number to the Council: Shivrin the half-elf from the Warrens, Nori from the fields (an eloquent speaker with a knack for cutting to the heart of matters), and Poril, a hulking and unusually intelligent half-giant who serves as an at-large representative.