Council of Ilar

The Council of Ilar is the prominent Elven faction, and one of the three major powers in space.

Culture of the Mind
Psionism and religion take center stage in the governmental organization of the Illarian State. The primary governing body is a council of Priestly Judges, that claim to make decisions on a mixture of scriptural divination and prophetic visions. As such, to rise into these upper levels of governmental authority psionic abilities are a requirement. This level of psionic elitism is omnipresent among the various arms of the government, with the military being the most commonly experienced by the outside world. Officer and leadership ranks are also uniquely reserved for those displaying psionic abilities or potential.



Outside of government however, Psionism is a major part of life under the Illarian state, with Elves already being prone to psychic ability, such are abilities are considered a blessing. The use of empaths particularly are utilized heavily to keep the peace. Especially from the outside, it would appear that such endeavors are successful. The Illarian state is the most stable among the major factions, and is unique its its centralization of power.

Desires for Aesthetics


Aesthetics is an almost religious experience in Illarian culture, the desire to create beauty is inherently tied to the religious practices of the elves. As such, Eleven, and by extension Illarian architecture is always sleek and pleasing to the eye. Buildings are interwoven with natural flora, space craft have foregone some practicality in favor or design. However, the Illarians have a very significant advantage over the other factions, and thus likely have the affordance to forgoe absolute efficiency.



In fact, this desire for the visually pleasing extends to the governmental structure in a very official way. The Court of Aesthetics manages the development and refinement of this visual style, to ensure that there is a cohesive structure and atmosphere to everything that falls under the control of the Illarian Council.

Peace at a Price


The harshest criticisms against the Illarian government come from the outside. From the outside looking in, while peace and prosperity is plentiful within the state, the citizens have very limited measures of freedom and the state weighs down heavily on those that rebel.

This is most commonly seen in the Culture Wars, which are arguably still ongoing. The Council continues to impose it's will on all Elves under their rule, and any dissent is met with expulsion or execution. The hammer comes down in many forms, as the are many tools at the disposal of the Council. Non-conformists live under the threat of midnight raids and abduction, coupled with alleged re-education centers.