Elden Council

Made up of the High Speaker and 8 noble families.

Council with a single leader who has final say.

Heads of the 8 noble families rule day to day affairs of the elven society. The grand speaker has final say over all matters, but reserves most activities to the most important affairs of the nation.

This is an ancient structure that has formed many ages ago.

(Not yet defined)

TBD

Ultimately, this must come from the noble families, but the size of the "country" must be determined/considered to define this aspect.

Immigration into the society is only allowed of elves, and rarely half elves. Merchants and dignitaries are allowed as guests of the council (a broad term), but non-elves are never considered citizens.

This society is highly secretive beyond their social levels. Magical and technological discoveries are never shared, and those taking parts in such matters rarely discuss these topics outside of their circles of activity.

Lines of succession, and in the extreme rare event of a family failure, appointment by the High Speaker.

Life or retirement due to old age.

Good question - elves must have deviants and non-conformists... TBD

The people, in general, implicitly trust the high speaker.

There is always conflict among higher powered citizens and the nobles, but when facing a common foe, they stand as one.

Trade must exist to prosper. Groups of merchants within the society are only allowed to keep shops, but trade and travel heavily with the outside.

Guests are only allowed in designated areas, and any caught trespassing find harsh consequences.

TBD