议会自法伊拉女王的时代起，议员组成的理事会就已统治着格维登罗。他们从符合条件的候选人中挑选而出，并且除一人外终身任职。三家奠基雷涅尔（第166页）的家主分别从自己的家族中任命一名议员，而赤塔骑士公爵则担任第四名。第五个席位由爱之竞争（第164页）的冠军担任，为人民之喉舌。在罕见的情况下，安威尔不愿或不能作为一名议员，席位则维持空缺，直到下一次爱之竞争。
五名议员从他们之中选择一人担任最高理事。依照传统，最高理事应当听从龙林女王的指挥，同时照顾格维登罗的需求。在天灾和荆棘仪式之后，女王阿拉基娅的官方角色变得不确定。议会发现荆棘仪式是令人憎恶之物，但他们身为她仆人的职位是一个等待重新定义的尴尬概念。
从天灾末期直到三年前，最高理事的角色一直由安威尔马尔德温担任。在马尔德温的领导下，幸存的西方王国联合起来，与外国势力的联系重新建立。随着血林悲剧的发生和锡拉人威胁的迫近，议会判定马尔德温的外交政策对格维登罗来说过于冒险。五人中有三人同意选举伊奥林公爵代替马尔德温，动议获得通过。
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THE CONSORTIS
Since the days of Queen Failla, a council of consortis has ruled over the Gwydenro. They are selected from eligible candidates and, with one exception, serve for life. The Patriarchs of each of the three Founding Ranelles (p. 166) appoint one consortis from their own family while the Duke of the Knights of the Crimson Spire serves as a fourth. The fifth seat is filled by the champion of Cariad Castald (p. 164), acting as a mouthpiece for the people. In the rare case the Annwyl is unwilling or unable to serve as a consortis, the chair remains empty until the following Cariad Castald.
The five consortis select one among them to act as High Steward. Traditionally, the High Steward is meant to follow the direction of the Queen in Wyrm Wood while seeing to the needs of the Gwydenro. After the Scourge and the Ritual of Thorns, the official role of Queen Alachia became uncertain. The consortis found the Ritual of Thorns an abomination, but their position as her servants was an awkward concept to redefine.
From the end of the Scourge until three years ago, the role of High Steward was held by Annwyl Maldwyn. Under Maldwyn’s leadership, the surviving Western Kingdoms were united and contact with foreign powers reestablished. With the tragedy of Blood Wood apparent and the Theran threat looming, the consortis decided Maldwyn’s approach to foreign policy was too risky for the Gwydenro. Three of the five agreed to elect Duke Iolyn to replace Maldwyn and the motion was passed.
伊奥林在马尔德温出航前到达了迪昂。尽管出身低微，也缺乏雷涅尔，他已是一名强大的巫师，正沿贤人之道走完他的旅程。伊奥林早期的援助使精灵人民得以生存，直至他们的宫廷摆脱孤立。
当伊奥林渐入君主之道，即精灵成就的顶峰时，他加入了赤塔骑士。他的低微出身在那团体中无关紧要，而他的技能助他迅速攀升。十年前，他被任命为骑士团领袖并加入议员之列。
三年前，伊奥林获得了最高理事的头衔。当他的大多数同僚简直玩一场精心设计的游戏般隐藏目的，伊奥林是粗率和直接的。在他担任最高理事的短暂时间里，他正式公开反对阿拉基娅的腐败，明确宣称瑟瑞萨将成为精灵文化的新所在地，并对锡拉和分裂国家采取强硬立场。
尽管他严格遵循龙之林的古老理想，他的批评者们指责他抹杀了格维登罗文化的独特方面。伊奥林已经连续三年取消爱之竞争。他声称爱之竞争理当寻找一位新的女王，而没有净化的橡心，就不能任命新女王，所以竞争也就没有意义了。
伊奥林树敌不少，他的赤塔骑士也不止一次挫败了针对他的暗杀。在政治舞台上，有些人声称伊奥林不关心精灵文化，只追求权力。伊奥林极力谴责这种想法，声称他所做的一切都是为了他未来的女王。瑟瑞萨的小贵族们在他的领导下越发焦躁不安，尽管目前为止他已设法让大部分议员站在他这边。然而，如果不满情绪继续增长，伊奥林可能见证自己被从最高理事一职撤下。
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High Steward Iolyn, Duke of the Crimson Spire
Iolyn arrived in Dion before Maldwyn made his voyage. Despite his low birth and lack of ranelle, Iolyn was already a potent Wizard and well on his way to completing his journey along the Path of Sages. Iolyn’s aid in those early days kept the elven people alive until their court emerged from isolation.
As Iolyn transitioned to the path of Lords, the pinnacle of elven achievement, he joined the Knights of the Crimson Spire (p. 193). His low birth mattered little in that order and his skills helped him rapidly climb their ranks. Ten years ago, he was appointed leader of the Knights and joined the other consortis.
Three years ago, Iolyn attained the rank of High Steward. While most of his peers conceal their goals as though playing an elaborate game, Iolyn is brusque and direct. In his short time as High Steward, he has officially spoken out against Alachia’s corruption, unequivocally asserted Sereatha is to be the new seat of elven culture, and taken a hardline stance against Thera and the Separated nations.
While he closely follows the ancient ideals of Wyrm Wood, his critics accuse him of quashing unique aspects of the Gwydenro’s culture. Iolyn has cancelled Cariad Castald for three consecutive years. He claims the Contest of Love should be seeking a new queen, and without a purified Oak Heart, a new Queen cannot be appointed, therefore the tournament has no use.
Iolyn has acquired many opponents and his Knights of the Crimson Spire have thwarted more than one attempt on his life. In the political arena, there are some who claim Iolyn cares little for elven culture and seeks only power. Iolyn takes pains to denounce this idea, claiming all he does is for his future Queen. Sereatha’s minor nobles are growing restless under his leadership,though he has so far managed to keep a majority of the consortis on his side. If the discontent continues to grow, however, Iolyn may see himself removed from the role of High Steward.
弥尔德是唯一一名从天灾时代起仍然在职的议员。她声称自己与遥远的血林埃斯卡兰纳毫无瓜葛。她少有在公众场合露面，却是最高理事伊奥林的坚定支持者，并时时提醒批评者，“艰难时期需要艰难的行动，”警告着，“如果我们都等待完美的时刻，什么都不会发生。”
尽管年事已高，弥尔德仍然具有一名远远要年轻的精灵的外貌。
那些熟悉弥尔德的人说，你只能通过岁月在她身上留下的重量来判断她的年岁。虽然她和埃斯卡兰纳家家主阿尔林德拉有很多共同观点，但她们鲜少与对方交往，甚至很少参加相同的活动。她已在旅途中踏上君主之道。
蕾贾·芬萨罗（Leja Fensalor）蕾贾是议会中最年轻的成员，年仅67岁。她为正义之剑服务，并成为勇士之道的一名著名追随者。当她转入学者之道时，她选择离开了这个组织。她作为元素师的训练并不成功。据传，蕾贾在与元素精魂交涉和议价方面存在困难。这个失败可以解释为什么芬萨罗愿意把这个年轻女人送去瑟瑞萨，而不是把她留在跟前。
蕾贾鲜少在公共场合使用魔法，甚至回避她门类的传统正装，这增加了丑闻。蕾贾已经担任议员近二十年了。她支持伊奥林对血林的坚定立场，但尚未就最高理事对锡拉或索萨拉的政策发表任何声明。
伯尔汀·特里斯洛拉（Bourtin Trisrora）伯尔汀四年前才被任命为议员，这让他成为五人中最缺乏经验的。实践经历弥补了伯尔汀在政治悟性上的不足。他曾经历多次前往大卡塔拉克特和废区的探险，并以慎重的速度沿着道途前进。他才刚一百岁，就已被公认为是贤人之道上一名强大的巫师，尽管他真正的天赋在于他过去作为吟游诗人的训练。
伯尔汀鼓舞人心的个性存在一些议论，认为他背叛了命轮并依赖于他过去的门类。如果这些说法被证实，伯尔汀将失去许多他努力争取来的支持者。在政治上，伯尔汀似乎不愿与最高理事站在一边，并且是唯一与马尔德温站在一起反对伊奥林掌权的议员。
安威尔 马尔德温（Annwyl Maldwyn）马尔德温在天灾最后几日崭露头角。这个平民出身的精灵击败了那些出身更高者并成为安威尔。他没有坐上议员中的传统席位并坚守其中，而是召集了尽可能最好的船员，开始了一次可能是自杀式的探险。他的征途很成功，尽管许多船员丧失了性命。马尔德温回到瑟瑞萨的地下通道并讲述了他的故事。第二次赢得爱之竞争后，他作为议会一员加入其中。
公众对安威尔的评价是如此之高，以至于他立刻被授予最高理事的职位，并且尽职七十载。他一次又一次赢得爱之竞争，保持了在议会中的位置。即便有接连的赞誉和公众的崇拜，他仍保持冷静的头脑，奉行宽容与接纳的政策。他甚至包容对方可怕的转变尝试与血林精灵合作。
马尔德温接纳与联合的哲学是该地区当时所需的，然而一旦格维登罗重新站稳脚跟，外部影响的威胁就迫在眉睫。锡拉人被允许进行贸易，甚至分裂的索萨拉人也被欢迎回归。三年前，大多数议员投票让马尔德温下台。
尽管遇此挫折，马尔德温似乎对自己在议会中弱化的角色感到满意。作为五人中的一票，他发表演讲，保持自己处于公众视野之中。他公开反对伊奥林的政策，声称西方王国的敌人不全为恶，来自格维登罗的人也不全为善。他坚持应当走一条中间道路。他的观点与迪昂的平民相呼应，但少有瑟瑞萨人认同马尔德温的理想。
马尔德温没有遵循道途，而是追寻兽王和吟游诗人的门类。对一个在瑟瑞萨社会地位如此之高的人而言，这是一种不同寻常的品质，并且提高了他在平民中的声望和名望。到目前为止，他的自由追随者身份尚未被用于针对他，但这可能成为一个减少来自更虔诚精灵支持的楔子。
十一环精灵兽王，九环吟游诗人安威尔已去
自从最高理事更替，爱之竞争不再。没有爱之竞争，马尔德温的安威尔头衔将可能被任何议员质疑。介于马尔德温仍然深受许多人爱戴，目前尚不清楚倘若此举被实施，人们会作何反应。即使是名义上忠于伊奥林的议员也可能反对这一举动，因为它可能开创一个危险的先例。
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Annwyl Maldwyn
Maldwyn rose to prominence in the final days of the Scourge. The common-born elf defeated those of higher birth and became Annwyl. Instead of taking the traditional seat among the consortis and staying the course, he gathered the finest possible crew and set out on a potentially suicidal expedition. His journey was a success, though many of his crew lost their lives. Maldwyn returned to the underground tunnels of Sereatha and told his tale. After winning Cariad Castald for a second time, he joined the others as a consortis.
Popular opinion of the Annwyl was so high he was immediately given the role of High Steward, and he served with distinction for seven decades. Time and again he won the Cariad Castald and kept his position among the consortis. Despite the constant accolades and public adoration, he kept a level head, pursuing a policy of forgiveness and acceptance. He even sought to work with the elves of Blood Wood despite their horrific transformation.
Maldwyn’s philosophy of acceptance and unification were what the region needed at the time, but once the Gwydenro was back on its feet the threat of outside influence loomed. The Therans had been allowed to trade and even the Separated Shosarans were being welcomed back. A majority of the consortis voted Maldwyn out of power three years ago.
Despite this setback, Maldwyn seems content with his lessened role among the consortis. As one vote among five, he gives speeches and keeps himself in the public eye. He speaks out against Iolyn’s policies, claiming the enemies of the Western Kingdoms are not all bad, nor are those from the Gwydenro all good. He maintains a middle path should be taken. His opinions echo the commoners of Dion, but few in Sereatha share Maldwyn’s ideals.
Maldwyn does not follow the Paths, instead pursuing the Beastmaster and Troubadour Disciplines. This is a remarkable trait for one so highly placed in Sereathan society and enhances his popularity and fame among the commoners. So far, his Nal’mistishsa status has not been used against him, but it could be a wedge to reduce support among more devout elves.
Eleventh Circle Elf Beastmaster, Ninth Circle Troubadour
Annwyl Gone By
There has been no Cariad Castald since the change in High Steward. With no Cariad Castald, Maldwyn’s title of Annwyl could be called into question by any of the consortis. It is unclear how the people would react if such an action were to be taken as Maldwyn is still well loved by many. Even consortis nominally loyal to Iolyn might be against this move as it could set a dangerous precedent.
