Some suspect the existence of a hitherto unknown group of black wizards, and other beings, which have been dubbed the Black Council. Evidence of this group includes the surprisingly strong offensive power of the vampire courts during the war, the betrayal of secret Warden safeholds, the actions of the Faerie Courts, the large number of black wizards and magical foes, and the summoning of Outsider demons, which can be done only through mortal magic. The identities of this group’s members are unknown, although some suspect that at least one member of The White Council — and likely the Senior Council — is in league with this group.