The most influential people in Biblyon are the Tutors, and then the Librarians. These two groups are organize and maintain the town’s defenses and also engage scholars throughout Highland. The town leadership consists of the Town Council and the Mayor. The Mayor’s man on the council is the Alderman. The Judge was once appointed by the Order; since the demise of the Order the head librarian appoints him. Five other members are chosen by a vote of all property owners within the town.
Biblyon is filling the small valley inside their walls. As the world begins again to take an interest in knowledge, more people visit the walled library. Some stay. To serve both visitors and new citizens, entrepreneurs move in. There is talk of expanding into a second wall. Many Tutors support this: according to Raleigh Adair a second wall would have allowed the Order to defend the town during the War. Adair’s theories are hotly debated, as are most theories; fortunately, such debates are no longer settled on the field of battle. Meanwhile, people are already building outside the town’s wall.
Politics: The Mayor
The Mayor of Biblyon handles the town’s paperwork. He also appoints one member of the council, known as the Alderman. He can recall and replace the Alderman at any time. The Alderman serves as the liaison between the mayor’s office and the council. The Mayor is also allowed a vote when the council is tied; as the council has seven members, there are rarely ties. Only if one member abstains or is absent does the Mayor have a chance to vote.
The Prosecutor
The Council appoints a prosecutor to handle any criminal cases that need to be brought before the Judge.
The Council
The Alderman
The Alderman serves as liaison between the Mayor and the council, and is a full voting member. As a mayoral appointee, the Alderman is usually either a friend of the Mayor or someone to whom the Mayor owes a favor.
The Town Judge
Appointed by the head librarian, the Judge hears cases. The Judge appoints a bailiff to summon jurors among the townsfolk.
The Rest of the Council
There are five other members of the council, chosen by property owners in Biblyon. As such, they are usually property owners themselves. There is often a Tutor on the council, sometimes a merchant, and, rarely, a Costumer. Most of the council hails from Midhill and Uphill. Miller Sartoris usually hand-picks one council-member, who is usually, but not always, a Tutor.
