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Proverb: The Council of Six
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The Council of Six, also known as The Six, is the ruling governance of Dalaran. They used to have a lot more to do when Dalaran was more of a city-state and had to make political decisions. Without land to manage or other kingdoms to disagree with, there isn't much for them to do, and they haven't really been featured much in Warcraft media.
The Six used to be a completely secret group. Its existence was known to the Kirin Tor (the collection of high-ranking magocrats that live and study in Dalaran), but the public was unaware of which magi were on the council. Their meetings occurred in the Chamber of Air, a room completely sealed off from the rest of the world and accessible only through spells known to The Six. It is thought to be located somewhere within the Violet Citadel, but it could very well exist in a parallel dimension. This is not unlike the Chamber of Aspects, which was believed to be inaccessible until it was unearthed beneath the Dragonblight after the Sundering. When The Six would meet with non-members, they would be in magical disguises and kept their identities a strict secret, as well as their precise location. A few talented mages have been able to infiltrate the council, such as Khadgar, but it is rare and requires exceptional skill to do so.