Amren, CFO and SVP of Fae Resources

Night Ascending Group

[amren-cfo]

Why are the budget meetings only being held in the Hewn City and Velaris? How are the Illyrians supposed to participate?

Thank you, Night Court citizen, for your question! @rhysand-hl-ceo made a determination that, because the Illyrians are more mobile by flight and have a much smaller population, they can attend one of the meetings in the other districts to save on costs.

If there is enough interest to have a meeting in Illyria, please reach out to @rhysand-hl-ceo

[amren-cfo]

Public Safety??!! And the city patrols are a well over a full order of magnitude less funded than the armies?

Thank you for your question, Night Court citizen! As you can see from our budget post, public safety in the Night Court is a large expenditure item!

The Night Court funds three armies, one in Velaris, one from the Hewn City, and the aerial forces in Illyria. City Guards are a large expenditure as the Velaris army camps outside the city limits. The Hewn City and Illyrian guards are smaller forces as the High Lord and CEO Rhysand expects the stewards of both provinces to use their armies to protect citizens.

Bring your questions and suggestions to the public meetings in the Hewn City and Velaris this month!

[amren-cfo]

It really feels like education of the Night Court citizens is not a priority. How do fae change their situations without more funding in education?

Thank you for your question! The Night Court (now the Night Ascending Group) values the education of its citizens. Currently, taxes funds the Illyrian war training camps, Velaris orphan's tuition fund, and the outer lands traveling tutors.

The educational model in Night Court is primarily based on privately funded institutions. We encourage fae parents to save wisely for their children's tuitions and select from one of the many private schools based on your child's aptitude and interests.

The Velaris bank also offers a savings program for fae parents with financial advisory services to plan ahead.

Suggestions for changes may be submitted here, or to @rhysand-hl-ceo

[amren-cfo]

Is the difference in the infrastructure budgets between the Hewn City and Velaris the reason why most living situations still don't have indoor plumbing in the residences?

I am going to let our High Lord and CEO fill in the details on the reasoning of the allocation of infrastructure funds.

However, you are correct. The current infrastructure budget in the Hewn City does not allow for significant changes or increases in infrastructure. Installing plumbing or changing the configuration of residences in a city under a mountain does require significant funding.

Thank you for your question, and @rhysand-hl-ceo can provide more information on the decision process.

[amren-cfo]

In reviewing the budget, I notice that 40% of Night Court expenses are for administration. Doesn't that seem high? Especially since the largest line item is to you and your "Inner Circle" (AKA - friends)?

Thank you for your question, Night Court citizen! Running a government of such a large Court in both lands and with such a variety of cities and cultures is expensive. The Inner Circle (now the board of the Night Ascending Group) serves most of the governmental roles for the realm, including, leadership, law, government financing, public safety and infrastructure programs, and citizen improvement projects.

Most of the compensation of the Inner Circle is non-monetary; the High Lord and CEO provides his officers housing, equipment, food and board, and other compensation features, depending on the fae.

Public comment is welcome on the funding allocation, we'd love to know the citizen's opinion on what is preferable! Come to our open sessions in January in the Hewn City and Velaris to provide feedback.

[amren-cfo]

So, um. The Inner Circle gets paid? I didn't...

... What's the non-monetary Inner Circle line? Am I getting paid?f

Hey there, Cassian*

Each of the Inner Circle has a different compensation package. Come to my offices (since Rhysand also saddled me with "Fae Resources"), and I will go over your non-monetary comp package with you.

For the citizens in the Night Court, for transparency, most of the Inner Circle is paid in room and board, which is provided by High Lord Rhysand. The General of the Night Court also has their attire, equipment, and private training facilities provided.

*Yes, I know it's you. If you use "I" in the anonymous questions, I will know you are in the Inner Circle. Mor knows her pay structure, and Azriel wouldn't ask here.

[amren-cfo]

Night Ascending Budget 2026

As our High Lord Rhysand has requested, we are posting the Night Court (now the Night Ascending Group) budget for transparency with our constituents. Questions may be submitted on this account or the Night Ascending Group blog. Questions can be anonymous. Public meetings to be held in Velaris and the Hewn City in the new year.

Summary graphs below. Detailed budget below the cut.

[nightascendinggroup]

Introducing the Night Ascending Group

Happy Winter Solstice, Prythian! For 2026, the leading organization of the Night Court is rebranding themselves as the Night Ascending Group!

Follow this account to learn more about how the members of the Night Ascending Group plan to use their skills and leadership to move the Night Court into a new future!

Meet the Executives of the Night Ascending Group:

Rhysand, High Lord and CEO

Feyre, Co-Executive and SVP of Creative Vision

Amren, CFO and SVP of Fae Resources

Azriel, CIO

Mor, COO and SVP of Marketing

Cassian, SVP of Security and Procurement

Look forward to a new method of governing the Night Court using the principles of creating synergies through the power of Night!

[rhysand-hl-ceo]

Congratulations to the new Executive Board of the Night Ascending Group! I look forward to putting my skills as the most powerful High Lord to making the Night Court the best Court in Prythian!

Let's work together to create a better future for all fae!

[amren-cfo]

The first public budget review will happen in the New Year. Citizens interested in providing comments on the budget should submit questions ahead of the session.