Government

The High Myst

Arcana is governed by an enigmatic council known as the High Myst.

Much about the council is deliberately hidden.

The number of members is not commonly known. Their selection process is obscure, and many of their deliberations occur beyond public view.

The High Myst oversees Arcana’s laws, magical institutions, protected artifacts, and matters considered dangerous to the city.

The will of the High Myst is carried out by an official known as Mystra’s Hand.

Mystra’s Hand serves as the council’s executor, enforcing its decisions and acting as one of the most visible representations of Arcana’s authority.

Exactly how a person becomes Mystra’s Hand remains surrounded by tradition, speculation, and rumor.