Autocracy
A single individual chosen by the people rules the community. This leader’s actual title can vary—mayor, burgomaster, lord, or even royal titles like duke or prince are common. (No modifiers)
(Grand) Council
A group of councilors, often composed of guild masters or members of the aristocracy, leads the settlement.
Magical
An individual or group with potent magical power, such as A high priest, an archwizard, or even a magical monster, leads the community.
Overlord
The community’s ruler is a single individual who either seized control or inherited command of the settlement.
Secret Syndicate
An unofficial or illegal group like a thieves’ guild rules the settlement—they may use a puppet leader to maintain secrecy, but the group members pull the strings in town.