The rumors of the so called "heavenly fleet" are utter bullshit! The council would never endanger even the pathetic human society had there not been good reason, therefore you must keep your peers in check so that they may stay safe. 
-- Jawen Chapitly, Head of Public Relation Magic
The High Council, short for The High Council of Wizards, is a group of wizards who got high and accidentally introduced magic into society by losing scrolls as they travelled.
They often execute their will through conduits to conduct business in other worlds.