Structure
The Dusk Court is ruled by an elected Triumvirate, meaning that the right of leadership is not based on blood, strength, or power, but on the wisdom a person holds and the respect they command from their community. Any fae can be put forward as a candidate by their Grove community, and should a position within the Triumvirate open a vote is held between those candidates to determine the next Triumvir. During times of stability within the Triumvir, those candidates may be taken on as Acolytes to learn and listen to the ways of the Council. Learned Acolytes may stand in as representative to their Triumvir and are often considered heir to the Triumvir's seat should something happen to them or they elect to step down. Most often a communal vote will lean in favor of the Triumvir's Acolyte, but sometimes it does not.
The Dusk Council, also called the Triumvirate Council, comprises of the three Triumvirs, their Acolytes, and Elder Omnia who sit on the council in rotation at the request of the Triumvir.
Triumvir
Three Triumvir's sit as equals upon the ruling council of the Dusk Court. The responsibility of performing the Proving upon hopeful applicants to the Court falls squarely upon their shoulders, as well as the safety and security of the Grove. Though Mirlorne is central to the Dusk Court, each Triumvir maintains their own Grove - which resides typically within their own home territory. This means that as the faces among the Triumvirate change, so too does the locations of the main Dusk Court Groves including, should such a time ever come upon them, the location of the Capital Grove.
Triumvirs are highly respected within their own Grove communities and dignified by the title of Lord or Lady of the Grove, equivalent to King or Queen of the other Courts. For example, Eske is called Lady Mirlorne, while Asemir is called Lord Kor Aren, and Neliinne as Lady Ahoma.
Present Triumvir:
Eske
Honors: Co-Founder of the Dusk Court, Former Seer of the Winter Court
Kind: Heradryad
Caste: Omnia
Domain: Mirlorne Forest, Central Allir Reach, Capital Grove
Status: Present and Active
Asemir
Honors: Summer Court Royal (Titania's Uncle), decorated war veteran and skilled warrior
Kind: Duanann
Caste: Guardian
Domain: Kor Aren Gorge, Deep South
Falwood, East Coast
Status: Present and Active, considering retirement
Neliinne
Honors: Priestess of Ahoma Cove
Kind: Siren
Caste: Illusor
Domain: Iria Archipelago, Ahoma Cove, East of Eaglehead at the Major Leyline Convergence
Status: Present and Active
Acolytes
Triumvirs maintain one to several Acolytes at all times - those that have come to be highly respected by the Triumvir and the Grove communities. Often put forth and advocated for by the communities but sometimes also hand-picked by the Triumvirs themselves. Acolytes sit in on most Triumvir business and attend with the Triumvir to the various Callings at the other Courts. In this, Acolytes learn the expected behavior and dynamics of a Dusk Triumvir when dealing with the Royalty and leadership of other Courts.
Among the Acolytes there is a general rule of seniority. Those who have been around the longest are referred to as High Acolytes and they are the ones that are expected to sit in for their Triumvir's stead should the need arise. This includes at Triumvirate Council meetings, and Callings at the other Courts. High Acolytes are held to an unwavering standard of propriety and behavior - a mere slip up or offense is enough to have their title removed. High Acolytes cannot perform the ritual of Proving but they can and often do lead the Oathkeeping Ceremonies for each Grove.
The Omnia
What makes up the Omnia is part of what makes the Dusk Court so unique. Oracles, Seers, Clairvoyants, and Mystics populate the Omnia - and the Dusk Court has an disproportionately high number of them comparatively speaking to the other Courts. Many born with these gifts and powers within the other Courts have opted to join Dusk for the opportunity to learn and train with the elders and masters of these powers. Eske and Vashe have often been lauded as the most powerful Seers of the Fae though this is truly a difficult thing to standardize.
There is usually at least one Omnia present within the Triumvirate Council, even if they are only seated as an Acolyte. Elder Omnia are called in on rotation to attend Council meetings and sometimes on Callings to other Courts at the behest of the attending Triumvir.
Dusk carefully guards, nurtures, and maintains the Omnia and their powers for the value they hold to the other Courts. It is a big part of the reason the Dusk Court so prizes its secrecy.
The Illusors
Those with the skills and powers capable of helping to maintain the concealment of the Groves. They are tasked with the upkeep and maintenance of the magics and spells meant to guard and protect against those unwelcome. Illusors are often masters of their craft and of high intellect enough to concoct the mind-bending magic mazes constructed to confuse, baffle, and turn the encroacher away. They are also tasked with maintaining the Grove Ask, and changing it regularly at the behest of their overseeing Triumvir. To become an Illusor is a major honor and also requires further Oathkeeping - for only the Illusors and the Triumvirs are aware of the construction of the Grove Ask and the magical defenses.
The Guardians
While the Court of Twilight embodies peace and harmony above all things, it goes without saying that the existence of the Fae Court is not without its threats. Threats from other Fae Courts, threads from the other races of the lands, and threats of the unknown. The Guardians are warriors and soldiers who have elected to use their power and strength to protect the ideals of the Dusk Court. Many have come from the other Courts - alienated by their homes but retaining their honors, and some have even retired to the Dusk Court in order to pursue a life with family and far less likelihood of war on their horizon to tear them from it. The Guardians serve various roles, stations, and duties through the Groves and are lead by the High Guardian Asemir.
The Duskirae
A term made not to delineate anyone as "lesser" within the Dusk Court. All members of the Court are known as Duskirae, from the Triumvirs down to the common citizen. Naturally there are various sects of Duskirae such as artisans and merchants, diplomats and farmers, hunters and gatherers, craftspeople and cooks, builders and inventors, writers and historians. All skills are seen as having equal value, for these skills are what support the Groves' communities. And yes, even Dusk sees a need for warriors and guardians, those who have elected to the lifestyle of the Court that also have the strength, skill, power, or means to protect their Groves in times of need.