### **The First Council of Elders (c. 480 F.A.)**

**Members:** Unknown (believed to have included representatives from [[Elves|elves]], [[Dwarves|dwarves]], [[Halflings|halflings]], [[Gnomes|gnomes]], and [[Feykin|feykin]])  
**Titles:** The Keepers of the Accord, The Founders of Order  
**Notable Achievements:** Establishing the first recorded diplomatic summit, Laying the foundation for the [[Pact of the Clans]], Mediating early territorial disputes

The First Council of Elders was a legendary gathering of the greatest leaders of the early First Age, convened to settle rising tensions between the developing civilizations of Baltun’ia. While their names and individual accounts have been lost to time, their influence shaped the course of history.

Held at a neutral location, possibly a long-vanished valley or hidden glade, the Council sought to prevent escalating conflicts between the growing settlements. From their deliberations, the first structured agreements on land division, trade, and non-aggression were drafted, later evolving into the Pact of the Clans (1200 F.A.).

The Council is believed to have introduced:

- The First Accord – A loose but recognized division of lands among the major races.
- The Oath of Peace – A sacred agreement that violence would not be the first resort in disputes.
- The Elders' Edicts – Principles of governance that became the basis for early laws and traditions in multiple cultures.

Legends claim that some mystical element was present at the gathering, perhaps an ancient entity or force guiding the negotiations. However, the site of the First Council has never been found, leaving many to wonder whether it was merely myth or a hidden truth buried beneath the passage of time.