"You cannot pass. I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. You cannot pass. The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udûn. Go back to the Shadow! You cannot pass!" --Olorin, Maiar of Manwe, aka Mithrandir, aka Gandalf the Grey
The Council of the Secret Fire is an order established long ago by the spark of the Istari when they first came to Middle Earth.
Before they each went about their separate duties, they put forth among a select few dedicated heroes to form this Council. Their duties are simple but of grave importance. To recruit other heroes across all reaches of Middle Earth and lead them to confront any and all advances of The Shadow.
The Council of the Secret Fire has operated long without the knowledge of the populous at large. Only a special dedicated few are called to its vocation. The members travel far and wide to face The Enemy wherever there is need. Their ties are no longer just to their families or townships, but rather now to all of Arda.