The Marshedge Council

Old families and guildmasters holding the fen's purse strings with jealous, patient hands.

The head of each guild (including the fen-walkers) plus a rep from each of the Old Families. Brennan isn't on the council but he surely influences it.

GM moves

Cut off Stonetop's supply of something
Stall, bicker, refuse to make decisions

Type Institution · Motivation to preserve the status quo