| Category | Governments |
| Type | Autocracy |
| State | Black Tide of Thasmudyan |
| Leader | council |
| Formed | see below |
The Dead Council is the governing body of the Black Tide of Thasmudyan. It is an autocratic leadership headed by fiends and undead lords. The group is united by their shared fealty to Thasmudyan and ideals of longevity, patience, long-term planning, and a general belief that the immortality of the undead form is just a means to an end. Members of the Dead Council are designated as First Dead for those serving on the First Dead Council, and Second Dead for Black Tide's current administration.
Second Dead Council ( 1612 - present)
The current ruling body of undead lords governing the Black Tide is the Second Dead Council, also known as the Second Dead . This council was established in 1612. The primary aim of this government is to revive the Black Tide and restore its prominence on the global stage.
The group's influence reaches beyond the realm of Bal-Kriav. This occurred when the Dead Saint, representing Thasmudyan's interest on the world Kriav, joined the Second Dead Council.
The Lich Front witnessed the resurgence of the Black Tide, 278 years after their defeat in the Artery War ( 1546 - 1554 ) , as they made their way back to Brucrumus.
Even though it is a council, the majority view Dax Jagg as the government's de facto leader.
| Second Dead | Join Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dax Jagg | 1612 | - |
| Dead Saint | 1746 | |
| Katrana Dumu-loc | 1612 | 1711 |
| Phar Zîn | 1830 | |
| Sekbire | 1812 | 1832 |
| Teardrop | 1802 |
First Dead Council ( 1464 - 1612 )
In 1464, the first government of the Black Tide was established, calling themselves the Dead Council. The following year, in 1465, they initiated the Black Tide War ( 1465 - 1486 ) . Of the original Dead Council members, all except Rax were former participants in the adventuring party known as Black Banner.
The objective of this government was the subjugation of the Lands of Purity and Hells Womb. On the religious front, they endeavored to convert the populace to Thasmudyan by persuading them to accept his Ultimate Gift - becoming an undead servant devoted to the whims of the Dead Council.
The leaders of the First Dead Council were bestowed the esteemed title of First Dead .
| First Dead | Join Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dax Jagg | 1464 | 1612 |
| Garn Othrannas | 1464 | 1475 |
| Jairall Bloodtusk | 1464 | 1486 |
| Katrana Dumu-loc | 1464 | 1612 |
| Pinth Blackstrike | 1464 | 1539 |
| Raxcvillibus Dumu-loc | 1467 | 1485 |