North by Northwest (storyline)/2023-05-16 - Candidate Amos' Town Hall (log)

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Log

Awaiting Amos

[Town Square, East]

Here in the center of a broad plaza near the commercial area of the bazaar stands the impressive facade of the slate-roofed Moot Hall, where the citizens of Wehnimer's Landing hold various official, religious and social functions. Facing the square are some of the town's more prosperous shops, still doing business with the many customers who still frequent the streets at night. You also see a pale-faced coppery barn owl, the Skorrian disk, the Pukk disk, the Faiyth disk, the skull-shaped Irval disk, a large purple wooden barrel, the Moot Hall and a black imperial wagon with a glowing blue-white pylon on it.

Also here: Xorus, Imperatrix Lylia, Dame Evia, Sir Geijon, Squire Skorrian, Bernadette, Pub Proprietor Lithyia, Pukk, Faiyth, Irval, Conquerer of Reim Cryheart

Faiyth says, "Griffins...."

Faiyth says, "Sounds more like a snake than an owl."

Faiyth says, "Maybe he's a changling."

Speaking to Cryheart, Geijon says, "But no."

Pukk says, "No. Owls can be scary."

Pukk says, "But Owly is only scary if you deny him food or get him mad."

Irval says, "I'll be around."

Faiyth says, "They always just sounded like confused tourists to me..."

Faiyth asks, "Who?"

Faiyth asks, "WHo?"

Faiyth asks, "Whooo!?"

The coppery barn owl hoots at Faiyth.

The coppery barn owl hoots at Faiyth.

Faiyth says, "Exactly."

Faiyth says, "Thanks for making my point."

Pukk exclaims, "Darn it! I forgot to try to sell Irval!"

Irval says, "Not happening."

Thin, tenebrous lines of energy creep along the ground before Irval, heading west.

Faiyth says, "There was your chance."

Pukk says, "I know."

Faiyth asks, "But secret?"

Faiyth whispers something to Pukk.

Pukk whispers something to Faiyth.

Bernadette strides away moving west.

Bernadette just strode in.

Pukk yells, "Bye Berna!"

Faiyth says, "Not a chance.."

Pukk says, "Oh there she is."

Pukk says, "I thought she left without saying bye."

Faiyth says, "You just shouted in her face."

Faiyth says, "Now she's deaf."

Bernadette softly says, "I bowed."

Speaking to Faiyth, Pukk says, "Well, people do say I have a big mouth."

Lithyia says, "Too tired to properly sketch tonight."

Speaking sarcastically to Pukk, Faiyth says, "Nah.. yer quiet as a mute mouse."

Speaking to Lithyia, Pukk says, "Inspiration is a fickle thing."

Speaking to Faiyth, Pukk exclaims, "See! You get me!"

Faiyth says, "Alright off to do horrible dreadful things."

Lithyia says, "Oh i know what i wish to sketch...I'm simply too tired to do it."

Faiyth just went west.

Pukk says, "I like her."

Lithyia says, "I heard Amos might show this evening and I was curious..so I'm trying to stay awake."

Lithyia says, "Considering what Amos.... nevermind."

Lithyia asks, "Tenn, should I send Grutak an invoice for all of the liquor he drank....you know the ones I hid in the cottage that he found?"

Pukk says, "Weather is about to start up it seems."

Lithyia says, "Because i can make an invoice."

Speaking to Lithyia, Tennalnen says, "He is your partner, just tell him you need a few million silvers."

Lithyia says, "That's true."

Speaking to Pukk, Geijon asks, "While we're on th' topic. What do th' rooks stand for and why are you are a supporter?"

Speaking to Geijon, Pukk says, "I support it for a reason dear to me. But honestly. At this moment I don't care to discuss that. I was hung for my beliefs."

Evia says, "But you're alive now though."

Speaking to Pukk, Geijon says, "You know who else was hung? Sir Brinn. Sir Cryheart. I think they'd discuss it."

Geijon says, "Your evasiveness does not impres me."

Speaking to Geijon, Evia says, "And your wife also."

Lithyia says, "And i dont have my umbrella with me this evening."

Lithyia says, "Or any of my parasols."

Pukk says, "Not looking to impress you. You seem to find fault with me talking to Owly on a subject that had nothing to do with you."

Evia says, "I don't suppose mechanisms give much rain cover."

Lithyia says, "Sadly, no."

Speaking to Pukk, Geijon says, "Ive long considered th' owl dinner. That doesn't really translate."

Lithyia exclaims, "Oh i know what i can make!"

Speaking to Geijon, Pukk says, "Owly is a scholar. He knows a lot."

Lithyia depresses a button on the side of her cherrywood mechanism, causing a hand-painted off-white coupon to slip out and into her waiting hand.

Speaking to Pukk, Geijon says, "How did you feel about being hung by Thadston then...in th' moment? Cryheart was similarily accused by Juramis by th' rope."

Pukk asks, "You were hung by Juramis?"

Pukk's jaw drops.

Pukk glances at Cryheart.

Cryheart says, "A long time ago."

Cryheart says, "When Barnom Slim was acting mayor."

Speaking to Geijon, Pukk says, "Actually I was very hurt and confused. We didn't do anything wrong. So he murdered me without me trying to even have a say."

Lithyia quietly says, "The fact that you were hung and didnt even have a trial..."

Speaking to Cryheart, Pukk says, "That must have been a while ago."

Evia says, "It is true, Pukk is well known for never getting a say."

Speaking to Lithyia, Pukk says, "Evidently, the hanging comes before a trial."

Lithyia asks, "Hung? hanged?"

Nyaria quietly asks, "Guilty till proven innocent?"

Speaking to Nyaria, Pukk says, "Well I can understand people assuming the worst of me. I have given them ample reason. But in that case the mayor should have at least investigated more."

Speaking quietly to Pukk, Nyaria says, "I cant, but im also partial."

Speaking to Pukk, Geijon says, "So you answer is evasiveness and whataboutism."

Speaking to Cryheart, Pukk says, "I just can't see you hung. It's like...not something that should be possible."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Amos trial tnite?"

Speaking to Cryheart, Pukk says, "There is a reason I call you Shiny."

Cryheart says, "It occurred regardless."

Cryheart says, "Town hall meetng."

Lithyia asks, "Doesnt anyone else take issue with the fact that they hanged folks without a trial?"

Nyaria quietly says, "Im sure many do."

Speaking to Geijon, Pukk says, "You asked me how I felt. Did you not? I told you how I felt. Directly."

Nyaria quietly says, "Or i hope."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "But if dey hung em, den dey musht be crimnilsh."

Speaking to Cryheart, Pukk asks, "Didn't I?"

Speaking to Pukk, Geijon says, "I bet Cryheart and Brinn remember th' noose around their neck as you do that ended their life. That is th' point."

Evia says, "Could give the legendary anwer of "its the landing" but bleh, trite."

Cryheart says, "I would think so."

[General] Irval thinks, "Looking for a cleric for Faiyth in North Market."

Speaking to Pukk, Geijon says, "You did not answer plain."

Speaking to Geijon, Pukk says, "I answered your question about how I felt. Directly."

Geijon says, "Mmmm."

Evia says, "I thought the actual question had to do with why one supports the rooks, but eh, I'm old and forget stuff."

Geijon asks, "Did you?"

A town crier shouts in the distance, "The Town Hall with Mayoral Candidate Amos will begin in Moot Hall's Assembly Room in roughly ten minutes!"

Pukk says, "I believe I said something like , I was very hurt and confused. Which is how I felt. I also said I felt I didn't do anything wrong. I was murdered without even having a say."

Pukk says, "That is pretty direct."

Lithyia says, "Well i suppose we should head to the assembly room."

Geijon says, "I'll accept that."

Pukk says, "That is pretty direct to your question."

Astrilyn says, "That clerk should probably tell us where the assembly room is inside."

[Moot Hall, Great Lobby]

The great lobby is quite spacious, with an oak bannister wrapping around a staircase leading to the second story of Moot Hall. The walls are draped in rich tapestries framing niches that hold marble busts of local dignitaries. To the north is a double door, and to the west, a mahogany door bearing a silver plaque. A carpeted pathway leads toward the Debt Collector's Office. You also see the Pukk disk, the Skorrian disk, an old stained table with an iron bucket on it, a blackboard, a staircase, a veil iron shield-shaped plaque, a large wooden chest and a large wooden chest.

Pukk says, "That is what I said. But you said it was evasive."

[Moot Hall, Assembly Room]

In this large assembly room meetings are convened to deal with the affairs of the town, and the locals hold their religious and social events. There is ample room for benches, long tables and other furnishings befitting special occasions. Sconces for torches, chandeliers holding many candles, and broad windows impart a warm, friendly glow of good fellowship to this space. You also see the Pukk disk, the Skorrian disk, the Kialeigh disk, the Tennalnen disk, a louvered door, a double door and some wooden benches.

Kialeigh asks, "Everyone have their fruit and water cannons ready?"

Pukk exclaims, "I forgot my water cannon!"

Kialeigh says, "Er.. shh I didn't say that."

Geijon says, "Now, but that isn't what you said. If I heard that I'd not have continued."

Lithyia says, "No, I'm busy making coupons."

Nyaria quietly says, "Damnit i left my cannon in the rest."

Speaking to Geijon, Pukk says, "You might need to have your ears checked."

Evia says, "Sorry I thought this was rotten cabbages night."

Geijon says, "No."

Speaking to Evia, Dergoatean exclaims, "'s always rotten cabbages night with Landing politicians!"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "When did Pukk and Geijon git married?"

[Realm] Tennalnen thinks, "For those unfamiliar with Moot Hall, the double doors right inside the entrance lead to the assembly hall."

Lithyia says, "Is that what marriage is like? It's been so long I almost forgot."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "Well it was a lonely night..."

[General] Tennalnen thinks, "For those unfamiliar with Moot Hall, the double doors right inside the entrance lead to the assembly hall."

Dergoatean asks, "So we still entertain the idea of this Amos person in our town? As a leader of it??"

Nyaria quietly says, "Those of the.... aged variety, tend to lose their hearing pretty early."

Dergoatean asks, "Wasn't he the one who usurped our elected mayorship a few years back?"

Kialeigh asks, "Entertain?"

Evia says, "Just here to listen."

Kialeigh says, "I think most of us just wanna see if he gets assassinated."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "He kilt Renpaw too."

Nyaria quietly says, "Huh, didnt hear you."

Speaking to Dergoatean, Evia says, "That makes it rotten cabbages AND eggs night."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me know cuz he had me bury da body, me kept hand ash proof."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Dergoatean asks, "You helped him with the body?"

Speaking to Gutstorm, Kelfyr asks, "You kept whose hand?"

Lithyia whispers something to Tennalnen.

Evia says, "Should have brought snacks."

Pukk asks, "Oh wait. This is going to be Amos speaking?"

Lithyia asks, "Evia, do you need a snack?"

Lithyia says, "I have food."

Evia exclaims, "I do!"

Tennalnen whispers something to Lithyia.

Nalbon asks, "Who has beer?"

Speaking drunkenly to Kelfyr, Gutstorm slurs, "Renpaw."

Nyaria quietly says, "Help yourselves to refreshments on the table."

Lithyia exclaims, "Oh that's perfect!"

Gutstorm removes a disembodied hand from in his leather apron.

Gutstorm shows Kelfyr his disembodied hand.

Lithyia exclaims, "Nalbon, come sit over here with Tennalnen and I!"

Rasson says, "If he does not enter smashing things I just do not see how he will get votes."

Aerocus asks, "Heard sometin about a party?"

Speaking drunkenly to Kelfyr, Gutstorm slurs, "Dish be Renpaw paw."

Kialeigh says, "I dunno about a "party"... more like a hanging."

Kialeigh says, "Oh wait that was a different time."

Chandrellia asks, "Well hello everyone, whats the sepcial occasion that we are actually in the Assembly room?"

Faiyth says, "I wanna see if this Amos is good looking..."

Cryheart says, "Amos."

Lithyia says, "Apparently a moose is coming to talk or something like that."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Evia says, "Its rotten cabbages and eggs night."

Cryheart says, "Town hall meeting."

Faiyth asks, "Which one of you is Amos?"

Chandrellia says, "Oh so its not that special of an occaion after all."

Kialeigh says, "I got all dressed up for this occasion."

Cryheart asks, "There will apparently be three town meetings this week, with mayoral candidates?"

Speaking in Giantman, Dergoatean exclaims something you don't understand.

Speaking to Chandrellia, Rasson says, "I thought you were a criminal and barred from town."

Lithyia says, "I make a good brandy."

A town clerk arrives and says, "Lord Amos shall be here shortly, along with the moderator."

Speaking in Giantman, Dergoatean exclaims something you don't understand.

Speaking to Rasson, Chandrellia says, "Nope."

Faiyth says, "The moderator."

Rasson says, "Neat."

Goldstr asks, "He needs a Moderator?"

Chandrellia says, "Yeah Amos needs a moderator."

Evia says, "Oh shucks moderator is probably very against rotten cabbage."

Faiyth asks, "Is that so they can speak the big words littler for the kobold loving folks to understand?"

Kelfyr says, "I'd imagine it's more for the crowd than for him."

Someone in the crowd says, "Well I know the moderator isn't Thadston, I saw him sneak off into the barracks with the Marshal." One of the townspeople says, "Well, she does work there..."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Side action."

Speaking to Kayse, Chandrellia says, "Sorry, I'mnot hding my feelings for him,never have, never will."

Faiyth says, "Sneak? Well... that's some scandal there."

Dergoatean says, "Anyone else want a drink? I've got, um.. ale, mead, wine, whiskey, rum..."

Dergoatean says, "Even non-alcoholic stuff if you're into that sort of thing."

Rasson asks, "Oh a torrid affair?"

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly exclaims, "Stormy, wotcha doin inna barracks?!"

Pukk exclaims, "Scandalous!"

Speaking to Chandrellia, Kayse says, "To be fair, the moderator is for people here who can't be respectful."

Bernadette softly asks, "Got anna coffee?"

Pukk exclaims, "And I didn't even make that one up either!"

Speaking to Kayse, Chandrellia asks, "Sshhh why ruin my fun?"

Faiyth says, "Alcohol is always a happy solutions to every issue."

Speaking to Dergoatean, Aerocus says, "Whisker on the rocks."

Speaking to Pukk, Rasson says, "If those barracks are a rockin don't go a knocking."

Bernadette softly says, "Tanks."

Pukk says, "If Amos tries anything with Stormy. She will blast him to bits."

Speaking to Aerocus, Faiyth asks, "If there's a whisker in it.. do you win a prize?"

[General] Faerrow thinks, "Only two possible answers. Racking bars, or Barring racks."

Pukk says, "Nah. Stormy would blow him all the way to Vornavis."

Dergoatean says, "Aged it this time."

Faiyth says, "Depending on how he looks he can try something with me."

Speaking to Faiyth, Aerocus asks, "Whiskey in itself is a prize, no?"

Pukk says, "Blow him up with magic..."

Speaking to Faiyth, Dergoatean exclaims, "No relations with the usurper!"

Faiyth says, "Oh I'll blow him up alright."

Pukk says, "Yeah. That didn't sound right when I said it."

[General] Quietrroar asks, "Rain?"

Speaking to Kelfyr, Rasson says, "He is a big baby who throws temper tantrums, so he can also be the butt of a joke or two."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Amos is going to speak in the assembly room of moot hall soon."

Aerocus says, "Tremendous hosts.."

A town clerk settles in the back of the room.

Aerocus says, "To the hosts..."

Speaking to Rasson, Kelfyr says, "It's not Thadston I'd prefer you not besmirch."

Faiyth asks, "We talking about the illustrous Amos or the mayor?"

[General] Directed to Gutstorm, Stormyrain thinks, "Working, which is what I do as the Marshal. I'm here most of the time, I'm not sure why this is a surprise."

Faiyth says, "Cause I'm here for the Amos production."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Yeah I'm only here so I can remember what a balloon sounds like as its deflating air."

[General] Amos thinks, "Good evening."

[Realm] Cryheart thinks, "Good evening."

[General] Tennalnen thinks, "Evening."

[General] Directed drunkenly to Stormyrain, Gutstorm thinks, "Just dont mess wit me offish, me like it da way me keep it."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "I'm here in case I get a chance to make him step on a sharp pebble."

[General] Lithyia thinks, "A moose."

Speaking to Dergoatean, Chandrellia says, "Goos mix with this mead."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Dergoatean says, "Businessmen, they drink my wine."

Lithyia exclaims, "Thyrabos, plenty of room over here...come sit!"

[General] Nickonai thinks, "Mamoose."

Speaking to Dergoatean, Chandrellia says, "I personaly think mead is better."

Faiyth asks, "What's with people always being late?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Prolly da women folk."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Dergoatean says, "I believe there is a time for all drinks."

Speaking to himself, Dergoatean says, "Almost all..."

Faiyth says, "I was ready before he is and I changed 5 times."

Speaking to Dergoatean, Chandrellia says, "True enough."

Speaking to himself, Dergoatean says, "That wretched demon stuff......"

Aerocus says, "Break out the botom shelf."

Lithyia says, "Mmm strawberry pomegranate brandy."

Lithyia says, "I do good work."

Nalbon says, "Always start with top shelf, then switch to the bottom shelf when everyones too drunk to notice...or care."

Faiyth says, "If it doesn't burn yer throat on the way down it ain't strong enough."

Speaking to Nalbon, Dergoatean says, "Great strategy for if you're running out of wine at a wedding."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Well, dere are knowed crimnal elmint bout, mebbe he take percaution and come troo da back door."

Chandrellia says, "But still charge same price as top shelf."

Aerocus asks, "Someone say wedding?"

Lithyia exclaims, "And then there's me...i make top shelf and give it out for free!"

Nalbon asks, "Who said anything about charging?"

Faiyth asks, "Through the back door huh?"

Aerocus says, "Need to rub this lucky charm."

[General] Kayse affably thinks, "Fair evening, Amos."

Speaking to Lithyia, Evia says, "Thats how joy is made."

Setting Up

Lord Amos just came through a double door.

Amos grins.

Speaking drunkenly to Faiyth, Gutstorm slurs, "Yoo werdsh not mine."

Pukk asks, "Okay. Who said his name 3 times?"

Speaking to Pukk, Chandrellia says, "Wasnt me."

Faiyth says, "Not bad..."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Pukk says, "That's my line."

Amos waves.

Speaking to Pukk, Chandrellia says, "Sorry."

Amos says, "Good evening, everyone."

Aerocus asks, "Should we do a a lil gamblin?"

Aerocus says, "Let the dice decide."

Aerocus rolls a pair of 10-sided dice around in his hand then throws them to the ground. They bounce a few times and come to rest with the numbers 4 and 9 showing.

Aerocus quickly retrieves his dice.

The town clerk moves over to a table and begins to prepare something.

Speaking to Aerocus, Evia says, "Bet on who will try to exit through the closet door first."

Speaking to Amos, Geijon responds, "Amos."

Lithyia says, "Thank you."

Speaking to Evia, Aerocus says, "I offered my lucky charm, no one took part."

Speaking to Geijon, Faiyth says, "I think he prolly already knows his own name... I hope."

Kenstrom just opened the question list for 40 signups.

Speaking to Amos, Geijon says, "We understand this is your Mayorial stump speech."

Amos gazes in wonder at his surroundings.

Pukk says, "Oops."

Pukk says, "I didn't see that."

OOPS?

Nalbon adds his name to the question list.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ooopsh...."

The town clerk prepares a list of questions, and steps away hurriedly.

Kelfyr adds his name to the question list.

Thyrabos says, "This is going to be good."

Aerocus says, "The tree stays."

Speaking to Aerocus, Dergoatean says, "We prefer to settle our elections at the boulder, around here."

Speaking to Dergoatean, Geijon says, "Don't encourage that."

Speaking to Dergoatean, Aerocus says, "What boulder."

Speaking to Aerocus, Dergoatean says, "The one where they duel."

The town clerk says, "The Town Hall shall begin! This is the first night, featuring Lord Amos of the Darkkstone Bay Consortium. Please, be kind, quiet your pet lizards, squirrels, skinks, kittens, squids, what have you. Don't be disruptive, don't be too loud, and no sticky signs. Please write your name on the list if you'd like to ask the candidate a question."

Aerocus says, "Didn't know the landings was a bolder round 'ere type of place."

Geijon says, "And kill."

Amos nods to a town clerk.

Pukk says, "Well I will say a lot things about Amos, but he is a fierce fighter. No arguing that."

Speaking to Geijon, Dergoatean says, "I recall Crux, Leafi, and Hap putting on quite a show a few years back."

Goldstr says, "Aye."

Dergoatean adds his name to the question list.

Lithyia whispers something to Tennalnen.

Speaking to Dergoatean, Geijon says, "A blood obessessed, a removed and a crazy. Your point doesn't seem sound."

Irval adds his name to the question list.

Lithyia whispers something to Tennalnen.

Pukk says, "I heard Amos was the midwife to his own birth."

Tennalnen whispers something to Lithyia.

The town clerk says, "Are we ready to begin?"

Speaking drunkenly to a town clerk, Gutstorm slurs, "Ettude me, atta mender on behalf ofda Stonedark Contortium, Amos not be feelin any quickchinsh tonite fer fear it may hurt him bottom.....*hic* line."

Lithyia whispers something to Pukk.

Faiyth says, "So talented and attractive..."

Speaking to Pukk, Evia says, "You have to put that in the form of a question."

Speaking to Geijon, Dergoatean exclaims, "Better than this one!"

Dergoatean glances at Amos.

Pukk whispers something to Lithyia.

Speaking drunkenly to Amos, Gutstorm slurs, "Me got dish."

Pukk asks, "I heard Amos was the midwife to his own birth?"

Speaking to Dergoatean, Geijon says, "They have a list for you to go on record."

Speaking to Evia, Pukk asks, "Like that?"

Kayse whispers something to Amos.

Pukk says, "I'm learning."

Speaking to Pukk, Evia says, "Now write it on the list thing."

Amos says, "Good evening everyone, thank you for attending. I look forward to answering your questions, and serving this town in the future."

Lithyia whispers something to Pukk.

Question #1, from Nalbon

The town clerk says, "Nalbon!"

Nalbon stands up.

The town clerk says, "You're up!"

Thrassus adds his name to the question list.

Amos turns an inquisitive ear toward Nalbon.

Nalbon asks, "I just have one question for you, and its an important one. How do you feel about drinking before noon?"

Amos slowly empties his lungs.

Speaking to Nalbon, Aerocus exclaims, "It's about fredom!"

Pukk says, "Touch question right off the bat."

Lithyia says, "I knew Nalbon and I were friends for a reason."

Amos says, "If it is your desire, then so be it. It is not my place to deter you either way."

Amos nods at Nalbon.

Question #2, from Kelfyr

The town clerk says, "Kelfyr! You're up!"

Kelfyr stands up.

Kelfyr says, "Thank you for taking my question. I had in fact asked it to you previously, on the night of your announcement. I believe you may have not had the opportunity to answer at that time."

Kelfyr asks, "Given that the position of Mayor is one with significant power and influence, if elected, will you commit to divesting yourself of your business interests, to prevent any appearance or suspicion of impropriety while in office?"

Pukk says, "His assets are pretty big. He has to think about that question."

Amos says, "Of course, if I were to win Mayor, I would strive for as much transparency as possible of the office, while still protecting the interests of the town. I would cease my business dealings with the Consortium, and I have already approached this subject with them. They would appoint a new interim leader, since I would return whenever I leave office."

Lithyia whispers something to Gutstorm.

Kelfyr nods.

Kelfyr says, "Thank you."

Amos nods.

Question #3, from Dergoatean

The town clerk says, "Dergoatean! You're up!"

Speaking to Amos, Dergoatean says, "I have a lot of questions. Number one:"

Speaking to Amos, Dergoatean asks, "How dare you??"

Amos peers quizzically at Dergoatean.

Dergoatean scowls at Amos.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Gettem Goat."

Dergoatean points at Gutstorm.

Pukk says, "I thought I asked vague questions..."

Tennalnen adds his name to the question list.

Amos asks, "Care to expand?"

Amos peers quizzically at Dergoatean.

Dergoatean asks, "How dare you continue to afflict to afflict the fine people of this town with your presence, as if you are some sort of legitimate politician?"

Speaking to Pukk, Rasson says, "If you ask what, where, or whan, and replace the w with a t you get the answers."

Dergoatean narrows his eyes and gives Amos a dirty look.

Rasson says, "When."

Amos asks, "Have you been drinking before noon?"

Amos smirks.

Dergoatean glances at Amos, one eyebrow raised as he looks him up and down with a judgmental expression.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "If ye no shtop drinkin dat mean no or yes?"

Speaking to Amos, Dergoatean says, "I didn't have a drop before one thirty, thank you very much."

Xorus adds his name to the question list.

Lithyia adds her name to the question list.

Faiyth says, "It's only a prollem if you become sober."

Amos asks, "Did you want to try one more time?"

Amos peers quizzically at Dergoatean.

Thyrabos says, "Finding that out today."

Amos asks, "We can allow a third try, yes?"

The clerk nods.

Speaking to Amos, Geijon says, "Sound election strategy."

Speaking to Amos, Dergoatean says, "I have nothing more to add than to remind my fellow citizens that you came here as a usurper of our legitimate mayor."

Geijon adds his name to the question list.

Amos says, "Ah, there it is."

Dergoatean says, "Boo this man! Booooooooo."

Speaking to Dergoatean, Geijon asks, "And who is that?"

Kelfyr says, "Less a question than a comment, then."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Leafi!"

Speaking to Geijon, Dergoatean exclaims, "Leafiara!"

Lithyia whispers something to Falvicar.

Speaking to Kelfyr, Dergoatean exclaims, "I tried a question first!"

Geijon says, "Expected as such."

Aerocus says, "I came here for the booze."

Kayse remarks, "A question with no context."

Amos asks, "You mean the Consortium's efforts to remove a Mayor who, yes while elected, was involved in criminal activities and just most recently more truth behind all of that was truly revealed?"

Speaking to Dergoatean, Kelfyr says, "Lilting the pronunciation doesn't make it a question."

Falvicar whispers something to Lithyia.

Faiyth says, "I dunno if anyone could answer "how dare you." Especially if ye got a lotta sins."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Alleged...."

Speaking to Faiyth, Dergoatean says, "That makes it easier, they can just pick one."

Speaking to Amos, Geijon asks, "How do you feel about most of them seeking citizenship, asylum or escapism in Icemule?"

Falvicar whispers something to Chandrellia.

Geijon says, "I believe I'm on th' list."

Speaking to Geijon, Kayse says, "Yet it is not your turn."

Speaking to Amos, Dergoatean says, "I have my qualms with her leadership and history, but at least she got the votes."

The clerk remins Geijon he is a lot later on that list.

Pukk says, "I was just about to ask about that list."

Speaking drunkenly to himself, Gutstorm slurs, "Well mosht our elected officials become corrupt, mebbe we need to shave Amos from himshelf."

Evia says, "We were almost doing so well."

Amos asks, "But, did she truly represent herself fairly?"

Amos peers quizzically at Dergoatean.

Geijon says, "Th' list lost my place. I was next, but decided to move forward."

Amos asks, "How many I wonder would have changed their vote, if they knew the truth?"

Amos shrugs.

Amos says, "We can only speculate."

Speaking to Amos, Dergoatean says, "More than would have voted for you."

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia asks, "Whith what proof do you have that she was involved in criminal activites while in office?"

Amos says, "I would also remind you that, under my advisement and guidance, the Consortium helped transition to a new peaceful leadership structure within town, and handed back the power."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "To a maniac...."

The town clerk reminds Chandrellia she is not even on the list.

Speaking to a town clerk, Evia says, "Moderate would ya."

Pukk says, "Under the threat of arms."

Goldstr says, "Lies."

Chandrellia says, "Oh yes sorry, tat wasnt a question it was a statement."

Question #4, from Irval

The town clerk says, "Irval! You're up!"

Irval nods to a town clerk.

Speaking to Amos, Dergoatean says, "While afflicting this town with armigers all the while."

(Dergoatean attempts to settle down.)

Faiyth says, "Don't choke..."

Irval walks over to the benches and settles down.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Gettem Irval!"

Irval stands up.

(Dergoatean seethes.)

Speaking to Dergoatean, Chandrellia says, "Breathe."

Irval asks, "Good Evening Amos, I really only got a question and a follow up , if thats ok? " takes a moment as he lowers his eyes and breathes deeply, "Did you know or were you aware of your organization being infiltrated by Rook members and what is your current stance on their actions of late in response to the Darkstonian barony and the citizens of landing who are trying to help them?"

Speaking to Irval, Chandrellia says, "You have a lot of nerve."

Irval waves a hand at Chandrellia, dismissing her indifferently.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Let him shpeak him mind Chandy."

Irval glances at Amos.

Chandrellia says, "You need a mind to speak first."

Amos says, "I cannot comment on Kayse at this moment, given the pending trial approaching."

Amos says, "I will tell you this, the Brotherhood of Rooks, in many ways, are a criminal organization."

Amos says, "It was truly not that long ago that I fended off Casiphia..."

Amos says, "Or Mother, or Rone..."

Amos shrugs.

Faiyth adds her name to the question list.

Amos asks, "Or Mother two?"

Amos asks, "Alendrial was the first Mother, correct?"

Amos asks, "Which criminal did Thadston pardon? Both of them?"

Amos shrugs.

Amos says, "I digress."

Amos says, "The Brotherhood of Rooks will not be stomped out like Thadston has attempted to do."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Love ish fickle."

Amos says, "They are, most of them, opportunists."

Amos says, "I can offer better opportunities."

Amos says, "That do not require the shadows."

Tennalnen whispers something to Lithyia.

Goldstr exclaims, "Dem a better Rook!"

Goldstr sneers at Amos.

Lithyia whispers something to Tennalnen.

Amos says, "Regardless, if it is Gnul, or Rooks, or Reivers, or worse, we should always work to keep order in this town. Peace, order, those are things that bring profit and opportunity, and those are things that people strive to fight for and protect and keep."

Question #5, from Thrassus

The town clerk says, "Thrassus!"

Thrassus says, "Speaking to Amos, Dergoatean says, "I have a lot of questions. Number one:"."

Lithyia quietly says, "He's clearly possessed."

Lithyia quietly says, "Someone help him."

Speaking to Thrassus, Chandrellia asks, "Have you been drinking before noon?"

Faiyth says, "He's just taking notes... clearly."

Amos laughs!

Thrassus asks, "My question is simple. What plans do you have to improve or repair relations with the various rational political entities in the region?"

Faiyth says, "And speaking them as he writes them."

Amos asks, "I'm sorry, rational?"

Amos smirks.

Lithyia quietly says, "Thought i was going to need to wake Blade Yardie up to deal with a demon...."

Amos asks, "Political entities. Elaborate?"

Amos asks, "Us and the Barony?"

Thrassus nods in agreement.

Amos nods.

Amos says, "Darkstone is an opportunity for us."

Thrassus says, "Honestly, I should have expanded that to across the continent."

Amos says, "We've already established new deals for supplying weapons to their soldiers."

Faiyth says, "Yeah if you like torture devices.. which we do."

Amos says, "While securing stone for our town."

Thrassus nods at Amos.

[General] Directed to Leafiara, Pukk thinks, "Owly confirms. Rooks caw. You were right."

Thrassus asks, "And what about those farther east?"

Thrassus cocks his head at Amos.

[General] Directed to Pukk, Leafiara exclaims, "Not in doubt!"

Amos says, "There are a number of other trade proposals the Consortium has been in talks with. I look forward to approving them as Mayor. One thinks all I care about is proft, and in many ways, yes. But is profit always gold or silver? No, everything we do for ourselves profits in a way. A good memory, a happy life, a smile."

[General] Geijon thinks, "Claiming an owl speaks is a stretch. It can be as much dinner as confirming what somone says."

[General] Directed to Leafiara, Pukk thinks, "I thought for sure they hooted."

Thrassus adopts an agreeable expression.

Amos says, "There is nothing inherently wrong with opportunities. We can build strong relationships and futures and maintain freedom with order, and profit, and both lead to peace."

[General] Faerrow thinks, "They keep asking me "who?"."

Aerocus says, "Eh! if you don't know silver makes the gods dance you bettta learn about it."

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly thinks, "Finally shumtin me and Geijon can agree on. Owlies make good lunchesh."

[General] Leafiara muses, "Strange common ground, but I guess it'll do."

[General] Geijon thinks, "With cheese."

Question #6, from Tennalnen

The town clerk says, "Tennalnen!"

Speaking to Amos, Tennalnen asks, "Good evening, and thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. I will try to be brief. It seems this may have been answered already but here it goes. With all the animosity in the region, with the Reivers and Rook factions, and the Empire building a settlement outside the gates, how would you guide us towards a peaceful outcome, if elected as Mayor?"

Tennalnen turns an inquisitive ear toward Amos.

[General] Directed to Leafiara, Pukk thinks, "Well, it is Gutstorm."

Amos says, "There must be different approaches to all of those that you mention."

Tennalnen nods understandingly at Amos.

Speaking to Amos, Tennalnen asks, "Without violating any secrecy, can you elaborate on any plans you may have?"

[General] Geijon asks, "Pukk trying to validate and seeming agreement on th' reactions of an owl, animate, living or not is a stretch...as a second point to Gutstorm. Why is it somehow answer bye, Well, it is Gutstorm?"

Tennalnen says, "Besides those already mentioned."

Tennalnen smiles at Amos.

Gutstorm whispers something to Tennalnen.

Amos says, "The Ember Vale Reivers only know violence and strength. To respond with anything other than those two things only weakens and undermines our position. We may debate their origins and whether we should pity them until we are as blue in the face as the krol, but they are barbarians, they are the opposite of what we strive for, and we must deal with them and swiftly. They will respect us. It is not unkind. It is their way."

Tennalnen nods understandingly at Amos.

[General] Pukk thinks, "Many animals talk. My penguin talks, my spiders talk, I hear wolves in TSC talking all the time. Of course it is usually bount donuts but they talk."

[General] Lithyia thinks, "I gave a talking wolf a donut the other day."

Amos says, "Do we deny them a surrender? No. But they have brought war. They have hurt our people. They have attacked our mines."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "I'm aware that you're neither a ranger nor sylvan, Sir Geijon, but some of us are very capable of understanding Owly even in hoots."

[General] Gutstorm thinks, "Me belly talksh."

Tennalnen turns an inquisitive ear toward Amos.

[General] Pukk thinks, "The second part is a comment on Leafiara's comment on strange ground. Gutstorm is strange."

[General] Leafiara adds, "Or a wizard, for that matter. Magister Raelee undoubtedly understands him."

[General] Lithyia exclaims, "So does your bum, Gutstorm!"

[General] Geijon asks, "What tell me does th' owl say, Leafiara?"

Speaking to Irval, Chandrellia whispers aloud, "You have something on your nose there."

[General] Nairena thinks, "I was about to say that."

[General] Faerrow thinks, "One hoot for yes, two hoots for no. A lot of owls like to repeat themselves with "yes, yes". It's simple."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "I'm not with him right now. I don't even know where he is."

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly thinks, "Iffin ye axe wot da fox shay, me gonna hurtchoo."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Irval asks, "Just can't help yourself can you?"

[General] Geijon thinks, "I know what th' owl says, but right now I can't comprehend. You remain highly convincing."

Amos says, "The Rooks? I touched on this earlier. Thadston would tell you, burn the tunnels, smoke them out, while pardoning his lover. Alendrial, well, I am unsure her position these days. Her husband did help found the Rooks after all. But I do believe, a majority of the Rooks, who are merely our townspeople, our dockworkers, our blacksmiths, our couriers...they want stability, they want to be heard, they want not to steal for tomorrow's dinner, and feed and clothe their children without always looking behind their backs. A growing Wehnimer's Landing, full of jobs, full of opportunities, full of profit...that can help drag Rooks out of the shadows of their own accord."

[General] Pukk thinks, "Severnine's fox Ren talks all the time. Usually about Severine but still."

Amos says, "When we offer a strong, viable alternative to the Rooks, we win their ranks."

Tennalnen nods understandingly at Amos.

Tennalnen nods approvingly at Amos.

Amos says, "Mayor Puptilian once tried to offer them all pardons. A noble gesture, but a pardon does not feed your child."

Amos says, "They need more."

Amos says, "If you have nothing to lose, then you fight for all the wrong reasons."

Amos nods.

Tennalnen rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Tennalnen nods slowly.

Geijon says, "Money is motivation I suppose."

Amos says, "The Barony...."

Tennalnen turns an inquisitive ear toward Amos.

Amos says, "Is it a threat? Some in this room would tell you it is."

Amos says, "It is an opportunity. There can be peace, there can be trade, and mutual benefit. How will they or we convince those in the town who doubt it? Time, truth be told. It is not a cheap answer, or an excuse. But the past is riddled wiith imperial depravity towards this town. Only time, not words, will help mend that."

Goldstr says, "Close Barony bw a good aaly."

Tennalnen nods understandingly at Amos.

Speaking to Amos, Tennalnen says, "I thank you for your answers, it is much to think upon."

Sweeping his arm outward, Tennalnen bows low in a grand fashion before Amos.

Amos nods.

Tennalnen slowly strides a few steps backward.

Question #7, from Xorus

The town clerk says, "Xorus!"

Speaking to Amos, Xorus asks, "With the Barony of Darkstone taking control of the territory and natural resources south of the Locksmehr, which has been the source of much of this town's exports, as Mayor would you regard the lands north of the river in the future as belonging under the legal authority of Wehnimer's Landing? Or will the Landing ultimately be limited to its own walls with no surrounding claims?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Git right to it."

[General] Evia thinks, "Out the gate and to the west and south a little."

Amos says, "I would gladly push to claim ownership of the lands north of the river. Wehnimer's Landing does not prosper to the level it can or should by confining ourselves to resources only within our walls."

Xorus nods.

[General] Hawkseer asks, "North gate or west gate?"

Amos says, "The Empire may like pie, but so do we. They cannot have it all."

Amos chuckles.

[General] Evia thinks, "North will work, or west, they're just a bit to our west and a small bit south."

Question #8, from Lithyia

The town clerk says, "Lithyia!"

Lithyia stands up.

[General] Tennalnen thinks, "Either. They can be found in the area just outside the gate, but not over the bridge or south down past the trail."

Lithyia tensely asks, "Amos, did you send those men after my friend Jadedragan. You know, the ones who cut his hands off and scarred his face?"

Lithyia smiles at Amos.

Amos grins at Lithyia.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "He cuttin in on Amos bottom line...."

Lithyia smirks at Amos.

Amos says, "I'm insulted. I'm not a quitter. I wouldn't have stopped at the hands."

Amos smirks.

Amos says, "I did not dispatch those thugs."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Nairena says, "Cant have that happening."

Lithyia darkly says, "Lies."

Lithyia sneers.

Amos asks, "Can we be honest?"

Lithyia asks, "Honest...from a politician?"

Speaking to Amos, Tennalnen says, "It is best to always be honest."

Lithyia laughs!

Amos says, "Jadedragan invited all manner of punishment when he armed the reivers."

Amos says, "There are other ways to seek justice, legal ways, which we should always seek."

Lithyia asks, "So you think it's perfectly acceptible to have cut his hands off and branded his face?"

Lithyia glares at Amos.

Amos says, "Am I surprised it happened? No."

Faiyth exclaims, "Anything that starts with "can I be honest" means anything you said before wasn't honest!"

Amos says, "Do I agree with it? No."

Gutstorm drunkenly whispers aloud, "When shomeone axesh me if dey kin be honesht, me firsht repont ish to shay, Lie to me."

Amos says, "Do I believe he should be behind a jail cell instead? Yes."

Lithyia begins to twitch.

Speaking to Amos, Goldstr exclaims, "An ye Started da Consortium Illeally!"

Questions #9 and 10, from Geijon and Faiyth

The town clerk says, "Geijon!"

The town clerk says, "Finally!"

[General] Delyorik thinks, "Oh, if bandits are being mean tonight, I should go hide."

Speaking to a town clerk, Geijon says, "I doubt it."

Speaking drunkenly to Geijon, Gutstorm slurs, "It yoo turned Geijon."

Falvicar whispers something to Chandrellia.

The town clerk says, "Sir?"

[General] Pukk thinks, "Amos. I know you like roltons and all but remember, baaah means no."

Speaking to a town clerk, Thrassus says, "He's gathering his thoughts."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Him gattering him thotsh, big head and all dat."

Chandrellia whispers aloud, "I think AMos's speach put him to sleep."

Nairena asks, "Thinking is hard?"

[General] Myasarie asks, "And thee knows this how Lord Pukk?"

Thrassus adds his name to the question list.

The town clerk says, "Sir Geijon! Quick! A Vathor! Get it!"

Amos asks, "Perhaps we come back to him?"

Thyrabos says, "Perhaps come back to Geijon."

The town clerk says, "Faiyth!"

Faiyth lets out a cheer!

Faiyth says, "Oh..."

Speaking calmly to Amos, Faiyth asks, "Hello Amos! Uh... how will you use yer generous "assets" to aid the citizen's of the Landing? What can YOU offer us that the other candydates can't and what is yer plan to keep the kobolds safe from stew-stealing reivers?"

Speaking to Amos, Geijon asks, "I recall a time bashing ships where you simply flex your muscles and runes defeating a beaten Thadston and Casiphia. One is your competitor in th' forum of opinion, another...less funded to operate. What are your intentions or goals for th' Landing to aspire to being Mayor?"

Amos exclaims, "Ah!"

Speaking to a town clerk, Falvicar says, "My two blades would make short work of a vathor."

Nalbon says, "He just cant seem to help himself."

[General] Directed to Myasarie, Pukk thinks, "I was talking to a reiver one day and they explained these things to me."

Geijon says, "Looks like I was skipped for time."

Geijon shrugs.

Faiyth grins at Geijon.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dat why we love Geijon."

Faiyth says, "Ye kin answer his first.. Mine is much harder."

Amos says, "I will answer you Sir Geijon."

Amos nods at Geijon.

Faiyth nods firmly.

Speaking to Faiyth, Geijon says, "No fault of yours."

[General] Myasarie thinks, "Ahh understood."

Speaking to Amos, Geijon asks, "I waited, but why answer?"

[General] Pukk thinks, "You hear the weirdest stories at Jock's."

Geijon turns to face Amos.

Amos says, "My goals for Wehnimer's Landing are simple. Everything can wrap back up into prosperity and opportunity. Is it simple to do? No. Is it done overnight? No. Order, opportunity, these things all look differently to many people. So it will take time. It will take improvements, and growth, and expansion. But when mouths stop going unfed, when the young of town do not need to wield daggers and sneak bread to thrive, then we are close. When dockworkers do not need to fear arrows from the roofs or krolvin from the sea. Then we are close. When we pass a season without another roaring threat at our gate because they are turned away by our might and strength and unity, then we are close."

Amos says, "I believe, there are too many citizens who have so little to fight for, so little to call their own, so little to try to truly protect and maintain."

Speaking to himself, Dergoatean says, "Does he like to ask himself questions? Yes he does, other Goat."

Amos says, "If there are more opportunities...more for others..."

Amos says, "Then we are close."

Amos nods.

Evia adds her name to the question list.

Amos asks, "To answer Faiyth's question...I have no plans to keep the kobolds safe at this time. I will serve our town citizens first and foremost, others second. As for what do I offer?"

Faiyth stares off into space.

Speaking to Amos, Geijon says, "Yet all your funding, seemingly you have no real answers, same as Casiphia, same as Thadston because you cannot bridge th' gap to care."

Amos says, "I have helped usher in expansion and growth for this town."

Amos says, "I have aided in the peaceful transition of power when things seemed chaotic and leadership had been corrupted."

Speaking to Amos, Goldstr exclaims, "Fer yer pockets!"

Faiyth says, "Still seems to be..."

Amos says, "I have fought alongside some of your heroes, and lended my resources even when it was not profitable. But I did so for the sake of the people and the town."

Speaking to Amos, Geijon says, "Your empowered tatoos were a peaceful transition beating your enemies senseless."

Chandrellia adds her name to the question list.

Kayse absently remarks, "Where is Thadston when you actually need someone thrown out a window?"

Amos says, "Thadston, it pains me to say, may have once been a grand model for your town. But he is a soldier. He is not a man to lead with a quill and scroll and desk. His judgment is...compromised, and I worry for him."

Geijon says, "Your choices are not mine."

Faiyth begins chuckling at Kayse!

Geijon says, "And I am no fan of Thadston as well."

Amos says, "A blind captain at the wheel may navigate the sea well for only a short time."

Lithyia says, "Neither of you are the men to lead this town..."

Faiyth says, "Yeah we clearly need a woman for the job."

Speaking to Amos, Geijon asks, "Who was Thadston a model for?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dat why when me shteer, me do circles."

Geijon begins chuckling at Amos!

Amos says, "Alendrial, I have worked well with in the past. She has helped several half-elves escape being hunted in the Empire. I aided her in these endeavors."

Amos says, "I will not tolerate slavery in any form. I have lended my resources and money to stoppin it, and I have also with my bare hands stopped it from time to time."

Goldstr says, "Now I do doubt dat."

Amos asks, "But is Alendrial ready to lead?"

Amos says, "...I wonder, and I am not convinced."

Faiyth exclaims, "She has an amazing wardrobe!"

Amos says, "Her history is marred with mistakes."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Hey she easy on da eyes, dat mattersh to shum of us."

Chandrellia asks, "Isnt everyones?"

Goldstr says, "Aye."

Faiyth nods at Gutstorm.

Faiyth gives an approval gesture with her hand.

Speaking to Amos, Geijon says, "I'll remind you I don't vote in elections because I have a duty that must be upheld regardless. That is our city and it's people defended. I don't see your intent. If it's valid or not. I am yet to be convinced."

Amos says, "Yes, they were hers to make, and it was her life. Rinhale, Stephos, the Rooks....the list goes on."

Nalbon says, "Because that should be the deciding factor."

Amos says, "But if she is your Mayor, then her mistakes become our mistakes."

Faiyth glances at Nalbon.

Amos says, "We just cannot allow that."

Faiyth gives an approval gesture with her hand.

Evia says, "I hope you're not implying you are without mistakes Mister Amos."

Amos says, "Never."

Question #11, from Thrassus

The town clerk says, "Thrassus!"

Falvicar whispers something to Chandrellia.

Speaking to Amos, Thrassus asks, "This isn't much of a town governance question, but would you consider expanding the membership of the Consortium to additional merchants in the future in order to benefit more of the townsfolk?"

Amos says, "But my list is smaller."

Amos laughs!

Xorus adds his name to the question list.

Amos says, "Yes."

Kayse whispers something to Tikba.

Geijon says, "I yield to Faiyth. I heard a lot of words, but nothing to hold onto as it floats away."

Question #12, from Evia

The town clerk says, "Evia!"

Thrassus says, "Simple enough answer."

Evia smiles.

Evia curtsies to Amos.

Speaking to Geijon, Faiyth says, "He kinda twofered our question.."

Speaking to Amos, Evia asks, "For many years I have proposed and rallied for the establishment of more formal schools, both basic and trade related for the benefit of our town. Have you any specific plans in that regard?"

Speaking to Geijon, Faiyth says, "We merged into one Geijoaiyth."

Speaking to Faiyth, Geijon says, "I apologize."

Amos says, "Education is importannt. Success and opportunity are often best achieved by learning skills, not just dumb luck."

Speaking to Faiyth, Geijon says, "Not a winning strategy."

Faiyth says, "I heard what I needed to know..."

Amos says, "I would welcome new schools and education projects."

Amos nods at Evia.

Speaking to Geijon, Evia says, "It is my turn Sir."

Tikba whispers something to Kayse.

Speaking to Amos, Evia says, "Thank you, I hope to see more fleshed out proposals on education."

Question #13, from Chandrellia

The town clerk says, "Chandrellia! Oh, you are on the list finally."

Speaking to Evia, Geijon says, "No interruption from me Dame Evia."

Chandrellia sticks out her tongue and lets loose with a loud, "Thbtbtbt" from her lips!

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia says, "You are looking dapper this eve if I may say."

Chandrellia says, "But my question is a simple one really."

Lithyia whispers something to Nalbon.

Speaking to a town clerk, Geijon says, "Slow down, even th' Chamberlain is as quick as you want to be."

Kayse whispers something to Tikba.

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia says, "In your own words, please tell everyone here why you would should be Mayor and what makes you the best canidate for the seat."

Speaking to Geijon, Falvicar says, "Should give the clerk more water and less coffee."

The town clerk says, "One question left."

Amos says, "I am not the best candidate out there, but I am the better of the others."

Speaking to Amos, Geijon says, "Clerk seems to have a stranglehold on your time for some reason. Perhaps you should course correct as th' candidate for your odds."

Falvicar says, "That's an oxymoron..."

Amos says, "I am not without flaws, not without spicy words from time to time..."

Irval says, "Don't sell yourself short, you're a giantman. We are not short."

Chandrellia says, "Please let hinm speak."

Amos says, "But I believe I offer more stability, more measured decisions and action, and a cleaner record than both Thadston and Alendrial."

Lithyia says, "Or threats..."

Speaking to Amos, Chandrellia asks, "And you feel honesty is your best polisy?"

Kayse whispers something to Tikba.

Amos asks, "I am an easy man to anticipate. Will it help bring order? Will it help bring prosperity and still protect Wehnimer's freedom? Will the town profit and prosper from it?"

Amos says, "That is what I will ask when making all decisions."

Speaking to Amos, Goldstr exclaims, "Coulds be true, butyer jess too untrusty!"

Chandrellia says, "I see, well thank you I have heard all I need."

Chandrellia nods once at Amos.

Amos says, "I will not allow emotions to cloud things, I will not break windows."

Evia says, "No one ever says what they think anymore."

Nairena says, "Think about the safety of all those poor desks and windows."

Amos nods at Chandrellia.

Kialeigh says, "At least his reign would be cheaper on windows, desks and chairs."

Question #14, from Xorus

The town clerk says, "Xorus! Final question!"

Xorus asks, "Thadston had a tribunal in town judge the krolvin warlord Tyrrax for their depredations against the Landing, and they chose to release him as a strategic ally against Grishom Stone. Now, with the Deadfall being incorporated within the territory of the Barony of Darkstone, when Tyrrax returns as Czag Dubra there will be a massive invasion of the Barony. How should the town handle these conflicting relations?"

Lithyia monotonously says, "Yes, who needs emotions when we'll have...profit."

Irval glances at Xorus.

Amos slowly empties his lungs.

Speaking to Lithyia, Dergoatean says, "Happy emotions are a form of profit, so it's okay."

Xorus says, "... the jurors with the exception of Irval, of course."

Amos says, "It is a strange thing to even be asked such a situation."

Xorus nods at Amos.

Amos says, "The krolvin are our enemy."

Speaking to Amos, Nairena says, "But one you will inherit if you become mayor."

Amos says, "They are slavers. They are monsters."

Speaking to Nairena, Falvicar says, "Big if."

Amos says, "The Barony is our ally, and will continue to be so."

Speaking to Falvicar, Nairena says, "Thats why I said if."

Amos says, "I do not support the release of Tyrrax, and I wouldn't have as Mayor."

Speaking to Falvicar, Nairena says, "If I could vote, id vote for you, brother."

Amos says, "It is like catching a serpent and then tossing it back to the field, only to complain when it bites you. When we all know, it's head should have been cut off."

Speaking to Nairena, Falvicar says, "I dont want it..."

Speaking to Amos, Goldstr asks, "Nae to save innocent prisoners?"

Amos says, "Grishom Stone and the krolvin, even if they may one day be at odds, are our enemy."

Falvicar whispers something to Nairena.

Nalbon says, "And burned. A snake can still bite after being beheaded."

Amos says, "Now, I will do one more to your answer."

Kialeigh exclaims, "Stop talking about snakes!!!"

Xorus nods.

Amos asks, "Do we wait until the krol launch this big invasion you mention?"

Irval offers Kialeigh a banded snub-nosed copperhead.

Kialeigh accepts Irval's snub-nosed copperhead.

Speaking to Irval, Kialeigh exclaims, "'You've always been so generous!"

Amos says, "I think we are wise to proactively see that never comes about."

Kialeigh drops a banded snub-nosed copperhead.

Kialeigh cowers away from a banded snub-nosed copperhead.

Amos says, "The krolvin should not be able to amass like they have in the past."

Xorus says, "Indeed."

Amos says, "There are things we can do to aid with that."

Thrassus says, "It has been proved in the past that raids can go both ways, indeed."

Concluding

The town clerk says, "That's all the questions! Thank you Lord Amos! Thank you everyone! Tonight I will be back with our Town Hall for Alendrial!" The town clerk runs off.

Dergoatean says, "Would've been a much better night if the list was for Stovel acid flares."

Dergoatean says, "We should do that next time."

Amos grins.

Evia says, "So much to cover, so little time."

Amos says, "Thank you all, for your questions and attention."

Speaking to Irval, Kialeigh says, "Ye brought a live snake to a hall meeting..."

Speaking to Amos, Dergoatean says, "You're welcome."

Speaking to Amos, Tennalnen says, "I thank you for your time this evening, I appreciate your answers."

Amos bows.

Lord Amos just went through a double door.

Nairena says, "That went well."

Goldstr says, "Prememtive strikes I nae GREE WID."

Speaking to himself, Dergoatean exclaims, "... Armigers!"

Lithyia says, "It's exhausting being angry."

Evia says, "Someone won the closet door contest, at least."

Lithyia says, "Falvicar..."

Falvicar asks, "What?"

Faiyth says, "Nothing about the kobolds...."

Falvicar says, "I didn't do it."

Lithyia says, "I think some of Grutak is rubbing off on me."

Lithyia asks, "Did ya see me tonight?"