Xorus Mayoral Campaign Event Logs

Campaign information for Xorus Kul'shin, bought and paid for by the Committee to Obey Xorus.

Campaign Events

Enthralled by Xorus, Charlatos the 8th, Silvergate Inn

Questions Asked, Questions Answered

Speaking to Xorus, Maylan asks, "Are you going to stock some absinthe in your office if elected?"

Xorus nods at Maylan.

Speaking to Maylan, Xorus says, "All the absinthe you can swallow."

Speaking to Xorus, Maylan says, "Challenge accepted."

Xorus says, "Or ingest by any other means."

Speaking to Maylan, Xanthium says, "See, no more shoe polish for you."

Speaking to Maylan, Xanthium says, "Or paint thinner."

Xanthium nods slowly at Maylan.

Speaking to Xanthium, Maylan says, "Shoe polish isn't so bad."

Lylia says, "As we are awaiting the lovely Soliere's arrival, perhaps I could offer a bit of an introduction, although I do not think he needs one."

Lylia smiles at Xorus.

Xorus says, "Mm."

Xorus takes a drink from his Faendryl absinthe.

Evyl quips, "Who is that masked man."

Evyl shifts his eyes to Xorus.

Lylia continues, "It has been my pleasure to work with Lord Xorus Kul'shin as my campaign advisor and later, as my chief advisor throughout both my terms."

Lylia says, "When we fought and conquered at Glaoveln, he was there."

Lylia exhales the last of a virulent green mist.

Lylia says, "When the young Lady Larsya of Bourth was cruelly afflicted, he was instrumental in her cure."

Lylia says, "He has played a role in more history than I have read about in books."

Xorus says, "It was just like that, you know. Praxopius had his last breath, and suddenly virulent green mist arose from pillars on the beach."

Lylia clears her throat.

Lylia insists, "It is an illusion, you know."

Shadows dance between Lylia's outstretched fingers as she issues a command in archaic Faendryl.
Lylia gestures.
A cankerous ripple of vesicles temporarily disfigures Lylia's face and travels down her body, leaving a sickly green miasma as it disappears.

Lylia says, "I am proud to endorse him as my successor and honored to know him."

Lylia simply says, "It would be wise to vote for Xorus."

Lylia turns to face Xorus.

An agitated marbled white imp jumps over a silver and pearwood tray.

Lylia applauds.

Xorus tilts his head up.

Katara recites:

    "Huzzah to Lord Xorus as our guest here at Silvergate!"

(varied applause and toasting)

Juspera lackadaisically applauds, but does not appear sincere.

The bone white serpent hisses at Juspera.

Speaking to Lylia, Xorus asks, "Was that the election, then?"

Lylia says, "No."

Lylia says, "You still have to go through some debates. Take questions."

Xorus nods slowly.

Katara recites:

    "Lord Xorus, do honor us with a few words to the crowd"

Xorus says, "What Lylia spoke of was quite intimately related."

Xorus says, "Without my work on curing the heiress of Bourth, Praxopius would not have been able to weaponize it against the krolving."

Xorus clears his throat.

Xorus says, "Krolvin."

Xorus says, "Or assassinate Rysus with it."

Xorus says, "Such is the web of greatness I would cast for the Landing."

Strands of translucent webbing flow across the back of Xorus's hands...

Speaking to herself, Maylan says, "I like nets."

Maylan says, "They are superior to webs."

Speaking to Maylan, Xorus says, "Fish nets for all."

Katara recites:

    "As Lady of the Manor I happily pass hosting duties to Lady Soliere tonight, one of our esteemed officers"

Xorus says, "There are many fish nets in Shantytown."

Speaking to Katara, Soliere says, "Thank ya so kindly."

Xorus says, "... being next to the docks."

Xorus says, "Docks which were made rich with shipbuilding with our alliance with Praxopius and the lords of Idolone."

Lylia adds, "An alliance you were instrumental in securing."

Xorus says, "Indeed."

Xorus says, "His protege had threatened to murder me, but life is too long to hold petty grudges."

Xanthium chuckles.

Xorus glances at Lylia.

Lylia nods to Xorus.

Lylia asks, "Does anyone have any questions? Concerns?"

Juspera raises her hand.

Lylia nods at Juspera.

Xanthium raises her hand.

Shinann raises her hand.

Juspera says, "Okay what are you going to do about pickers being arrested in the tower for setting off traps because we're doing a very important service."

Juspera takes a deep breath.

Evyl says, "Larton doesn't get arrested."

Xanthium nods at Evyl.

Xanthium says, "That's true."

Xorus says, "What use is life if it is not lived dangerously? Surely that can be no crime."

Juspera stares at Xorus.

Thrassus says, "That's because he doesn't set off traps."

Juspera asks, "What?"

Speaking to Evyl, Melikor says, "Larton doesn't set off traps."

Melikor says, "Well, that I've seen, anyhow."

Evyl asks, "You don't think that ex-wife of his isn't a trap?"

Evyl makes a flicking motion with his hand.

Juspera laughs!

Juspera clasps her hand over her mouth.

Melikor looks thoughtful for a moment, then shrugs.

Xorus says, "Public endangerment should certainly be waived in such situations."

Evyl says, "The derision of your fellow lockpickers is punishment enough, really."

Xorus says, "The next was, I believe, Xanthium."

Speaking to Xorus, Xanthium asks, "Do you have an economic plan for the longstanding issue of this frontier's Shantytown, by chance?"

Xanthium smiles at Xorus.

Xanthium says, "And thank you for letting me ask, of course."

Speaking to Xanthium, Soliere says, "A good question."

Xorus says, "I am given to understand that it is infeasible to make poverty illegal and banish all those who refuse to comply."

Xorus says, "As such, I will have to find work for them, similar to when we built the imperial ships."

Xanthium chuckles.
Yukito raises an eyebrow.
Melikor nods slowly.
Berkana smiles amusedly.
Xanthium nods to Xorus.
Xanthium smiles.
Juspera wrinkles her nose.

Xorus says, "What is truly needed is far more robust banking. Lending, credit. Interest."

Berkana exclaims, "Barter!"

Xorus says, "The town council would need to be.. convinced... to make better use of the treasury."

Lylia grins slowly at Xorus.

Speaking to Xorus, Xanthium asks, "Would many of those people be able to enter into loan terms, as such?"

Speaking to Xanthium, Xorus says, "They would need to acquire legal title to the land they are squa.. residing upon... folding into the tax base, and in turn thereby possessing collateral."

Xanthium nods slowly to Xorus.

Xanthium says, "Establishing property would start to solve some of the wealth inequity, yes."

Lylia says, "A path toward wealth and self-sufficiency, then."

Lylia nods.
Soliere nods slowly.

Evyl remarks, "Doesn't that truly begin with education?"
Evyl raises an eyebrow.

Xorus distantly says, "They would then be responsible for managing their debts."

Xanthium smiles at Xorus.

Speaking to Xorus, Xanthium says, "Thank you, Professor."

Xorus says, "Book learning is a fine thing."

Xorus takes a drink from his Faendryl absinthe.

Soliere grins.

Lylia raises her hand.

Xorus says, "Captain Shinann, I believe, was next."

Soliere agrees with Xorus.

Shinann says, "Since you were Mayor Rashere's main advisor, what major differences can we expect from her time in office, if you become mayor?  If that makes sense..."

Soliere smiles at Shinann.

Lylia raises her voice in merry laughter.

Xorus nods slowly.

Lylia cries, "I was going to ask that!"

Soliere chuckles.

Shinann begins chuckling at Lylia!

Xorus asks, "Kissing hands and shaking babies is not my strong suit. Is that how that phrase goes?"

Lylia leans over and whispers something to Xorus.

Xorus says, "I will be more aloof in some respects, in any event."

Xorus says, "The situation with our foreign relations has shifted in the past few years."

Xorus says, "While we had attempted to secure 'independence', which is to say sovereignty, the town council has repeatedly capitulated to the empire."

Xorus says, "I will have to work within these newer realities."

Xorus says, "Lylia will, of course, assist me in the..."

Xorus glances at Lylia.

Lylia smiles.

Soliere raises an eyebrow.

Xorus says, ".. shaking hands, things."

Lylia suggests, "Diplomatic arts?"

Soliere grins at Lylia.

Xorus nods at Lylia.

Xorus says, "We are of like mind in much. My interest, if you will, is in centralizing regional power on this town."

Xorus says, "Formalizing it. Making it permanent."

Xorus says, "There is no guarantee that some other settlement might not grow or be founded and in some decades be favored by Tamzyrr."

Shinann says, "Nothing is guaranteed.  Thank you."

Xorus nods.

Xorus says, "Whatever independence is possible will only come from holding central authority over the whole of Darkstone Bay."

Lylia says, "I suppose I shall ask a question anyway, even if Captain Shinann has stolen some of my thunder...that is, if she feels you have answered fully."

Speaking to Lylia, Shinann says, "I am done."

Speaking to Xorus, Lylia says, "What is it that you bring that you did not see in previous mayors? And yes, this is a dangerous question -- but I am fine with an equally dangerous answer."

Lylia grins at Xorus.

Soliere quietly says, "Welcomes all.. make yerselves at home, guests."

Soliere smiles happily.

Lylia offhandedly remarks, "There is campaign literature in the basket. Cards, vellum sheets."

Speaking to Lylia, Xorus says, "When I was a bit older than you are now, I watched Selantha Anodheles break the Kannalan Alliance, and saw Gor'nustre razed to the ground."

Xorus idly says, "Accusations of 'black elven wizardry' notwithstanding."

Guarrin raises an eyebrow.

Xanthium stares at Xorus.

Lylia smiles at Xorus.

Elbromo's jaw drops.

Speaking to Xorus, Xanthium says, "But you're a sorcerer.  That's even bad vocabulary, much less boring conjecture."

Xanthium says, "Not that there's anything wrong with dark elven wizards."

Xanthium gives Thrassus a lingering kiss on the cheek.

Xorus says, "... and so I was there when Emperor Chaston formalized the prevailing sentiment in his edict. I have watched dynasties rise and fall, Toullaire become a wasteland, the Kingdom of Hendor become the Broken Kingdom, all three elven wars."

Xorus says, "In other words I know the intrigues of royal courts and the rise and fall of powers."

Xorus says, "With this ancient experience I will bring a kind of wisdom."

Xorus takes a drink from his Faendryl absinthe.

Lylia says, "Thank you, Xorus. It is why I chose you as my advisor. You have played a role in more history than I have ever learned."

Lylia apologetically says, "It seems I brought the wrong campaign literature. This is not written in the Common script."

Lylia grabs a scarlet-edged ashen parchment card from inside her cutwork leather satchel.

Lylia carefully places a scarlet-edged ashen parchment card on the floor.

Lylia asks, "Any further questions?"

Yukito raises his hand.

Yukito signals, "Could the literature be translated?"

Yukito glances at a small wicker basket.

Xorus says, "The human dialects have always changed so rapidly. If one studies closely enough the relation between Kannalan, Tehir, and imperial standard is clear."

Yukito signals, "So we all can understand it for this meeting?"

>read card
The page, written in Common, reads as follows:

"Keep Your Children Safe. Vote Xorus." 

 Below the stark block letters at the top of the page is a disturbing image of leprous, emaciated children, their clothing hanging off them in rags.  The artist has taken the time to detail their misery meticulously, from their scabrous and withered limbs to their distended bellies.  Their eyes are huge and hollow, all but begging the viewer to do something.  The bottom of the page bears a three-lobed burning eye.

>read vellum
The page, written in Common, reads as follows:

"Our Lord Is the Dreadlord" 

 Below the elegant calligraphy at the top of the page is an inked image of a gaunt figure in black riding a rearing nightmare steed.  The animal's flowing mane obscures the rider's left hand, but his right is raised and pointing ahead in an unmistakable gesture of command.  The stones on which the horse stands look suspiciously like the engraved blood marble that made up the altar at the Great Temple of Talador.

Xorus, "These ones are not the obscure dialects."

Lylia says, "No, the ones in the basket are."

>look in basket
In the wicker basket:
Special [3]: a sheet of fine silvery grey vellum (2), a fine silvered linen card
Total items: 3

Xorus says, "Ah, yes."

Xorus says, "They are identical. In so far as 'dark elven' glyphs can be translated into common."

Yukito nods to Xorus.

Yukito signals, "How do you interpret them?"

Xorus says, "They are the same as the ones in common on the floor."

Yukito nods.

Lylia picks up a small wicker basket.

Yukito signals, "That was all I wanted to know then. Thank you."

Shiril asks, "Did I entirely miss all of the questions?"

Speaking to Shiril, Soliere exclaims, "Mehopes not!"

Speaking to Shiril, Xorus says, "That remains to be seen. Notwithstanding that one."

Yukito signals, "My questions were answered. Thank you."

Guarrin raises his hand.

Elbromo raises his hand.

Xorus glances at Soliere.

Xorus says, "I am told Guarrin is next."

Speaking deeply to Xorus, Guarrin says, "The Captain asked what I was most interested in, but to follow up on a related topic. What, if any, are your plans to improve the local defenses....given their current condition."

Xorus says, "These things are always matters of funding, and it is no small irony that the state of much of it is the fault of Grand Magister Octaven, the very same who provided the golems we now have in town."

Xorus says, "In time I would hope to secure a kind of recognition from the Northern Sentinel, letters patent if you will, such that all raw resources transported from this region are owed to ourselves a percentage even without passing through our port."

Xorus says, "It is with greatly expanded revenue that we may develop military strength."

Speaking deeply to Xorus, Guarrin asks, "And your priority for such spending?"

Xorus says, "Stone walls would be ideal. But I would have them built much further out than the present ones so as to not strangle the town."

Xorus says, "Walls, ships, towers, perhaps pylons. I would like to reach some accord with Ta'Faendryl with respect to wards against the major demonic."

Xorus says, "I believe Elbromo is next."

Elbromo says, "Thank you."

Elbromo smiles.

Elbromo says, "Sorry to be late."

Soliere smiles at Elbromo.

Soliere says, "No worries, Elbromo.. better late than ne'er at all."

(Shinann absentmindedly fans herself with her card.)

Shinann glances at a scarlet-edged ashen parchment card.

Elbromo asks, "I just caught the last part of your experience Xorus  it makes me wonder...why the Landing..why your interest here?"

Xorus smiles slightly.

Xorus says, "This is the focal point, the.. central ganglion, if you will... of world history, in these times."

Xorus says, "The center of weight of history shifts through the centuries."

Xorus says, "What matters in recent decades is here. Now."

Elbromo nods.

Elbromo asks, "May I ask  follow up?"

Xorus nods at Elbromo.

Elbromo says, "I think you may have already answered it prior..thank you."

Elbromo nods to Xorus.

Elbromo says, "Thats all."

Xorus nods.

Soliere looks thoughtfully at Elbromo.

Soliere nods.

Maylan blurts, "It's Maylan's turn!"

Shinann grins at Maylan.

Xanthium laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Lylia looks like she was about to say something to Maylan, but she hesitates, obviously having changed her mind.


Maylan clears her throat.

Speaking to Xorus, Maylan asks, "If Pylasar is captured one of these days, after this farce of a trial occurs...will you help me spring him from Time Jail?"

Juspera blinks.

Elbromo laughs!

A pale-faced coppery barn owl swivels his head around, suddenly sharp-eyed and intent.

Thrassus acts puzzled.

Thrassus asks, "Time... jail?"

Xorus says, "Why, I would never defy the Hall of Mages in this way, that would be illegal."

Xorus winks at Maylan.

Maylan works her fingers under her ivory knit hat and scratches her head.

Lylia grins slowly at Xorus.

Speaking to Maylan, Khirad asks, "If he is captured one of these days, won't he no longer be lost in time?"

Maylan says, "I dont know if he is lost or hiding! But it's good he's far away."

Speaking confusedly to Xorus, Maylan says, "So that is a no."

Xorus says, "He is in one of the most difficult of all places for them to reach him."

Xorus leans over and whispers something to Maylan.

Maylan nods to Xorus.

Speaking to Xorus, Maylan says, "OKAY we will abandon him to his fate."

Maylan winks at Xorus.
Maylan winks at Xorus.
Maylan winks at Xorus.
Maylan winks at Xorus.
Maylan glances around the room.
Maylan winks at Xorus.

Soliere flashes a wide grin.

Xorus says, "Indeed. He is guilty of the highest crimes."

Xorus examines his fingernails.

Shinann frowns.

Khirad raises his hand.

Soliere nods at Khirad.

Xorus nods at Soliere.

Soliere says, "Redpaw woud like me ta pose a question on 'is behalf... which is..."

Speaking to Xorus, Soliere asks, "Redpaw woud like ta know bout shops in town... say it woud be nice ta have more of em... how woud ya encourage entrepreneurship?"

Soliere smiles at Redpaw.

With his mouth agape, Redpaw executes a slow, exaggerated wink at Soliere and then rolls his eyes dramatically.

Xorus says, "What is needed above all is reform of the banks. Ledgers of credit, that is what drives enterprise, ultimately."

Xorus says, "Of course. One can only provide the water, the horses must be willing to take it."

Xorus says, "The greatest impediment to.. development, commerce... in this place is the murderous pirates of Glaoveln."

Lylia gazes with interest at Xorus.

Shiril raises an eyebrow at Xorus.

Xorus says, "When Praxopius' notes are finally delivered to me, I will see about adapting this weapon to utterly eradicate them."

Shiril laughs!

Shiril coughs.

Akenna raises her hand.

Lylia nods emphatically to Xorus!

Guarrin raises an eyebrow.

Xorus takes a drink from his Faendryl absinthe.

Speaking to Xorus, Soliere says, "Redpaw is satisfied with yer response an' finished askin question fer now.. thank ya kindly."

Xorus nods at Soliere.

Soliere smiles.

Xorus says, "Then the next is... Khirad."

Speaking to Xorus, Khirad says, "How will you deal with the human empire, if elected? And what will you tell the...zealots...who frequently forget that we are a frontier  town and, as yet, a rival empire? I do not expect you to reveal your plans. That would be...inefficient and premature. But I would like to see the shape under the sheet, if you will."

Soliere looks thoughtfully at Khirad.

Lylia murmurs, "The shape under the sheet...what an elegant turn of phrase."

Juspera nods slowly.

Lylia gazes with interest at Khirad.

Shiril nods at Lylia.

Khirad turns an inquisitive ear toward Xorus.

Xorus says, "Ah, so. The small questions."

Xorus chuckles.

Xorus says, "This will take a moment to explain."

Lylia grins at you.

Soliere grins at Xorus.

Lylia says, "There is a great deal to that question, yes."

Xorus says, "In the present situation we have delayed any more aggressive expansion in the form of annexation, as the Vaalor now holding sovereign lands on the edge of Talador poses a risk of conflict that would endanger the Valley of Gold entente with the Illistim."

Xorus says, "The Vaalor military alliance with the Illistim is stronger and would effectively negate it if some hostilities arose."

Xorus says, "That being said, the town council would not cooperate with us on the full letter of Lord Chamberlain Retassal's demands, and so it was the Empire that gave the elven settlement to the Elven Nations."

Lylia settles into a swing chair.  She gives it a slight push, and it begins to sway in a relaxing rhythm.

Lylia leans forward and rests her chin in her hand, a thoughtful expression on her face.

Xorus says, "... and so, in effect, capitulated to the notion that this region is an imperial protectorate of the Turamzzyrian Empire. Of Tamzyrr specifically, under the purview of Earl Jovery."

Khirad nods slowly to Xorus.

Xorus says, "Earl Jovery on the whole remains a soft touch with us, and so I will attempt to acquire recognition of Wehnimer's Landing as the capital of this protectorate around Darkstone Bay."

Xorus says, "So that we are owed revenue off all resources from the region, such that the northern baronies may not freely plunder it."

Khirad smiles.
Thrassus nods to Xorus.
Elbromo raises an eyebrow.
Soliere raises her hand.
Akenna raises her hand.

Thrassus says, "It's hard telling how much potential revenue the town has missed out on."
Thrassus leans on his staff.

Akenna frowns.

Xorus says, "In a few decades hence there may be no Northern Sentinel at all, and for that matter, the Argent Mirror has ruled for nearly two hundred and fifty years and may be forced out by the Council of Thrones by then as well."

Elbromo blinks.

Akenna raises an eyebrow.

Xorus says, "The situation may be entirely different by 5150, and we should be as far strengthened as possible for the opportunities."

Khirad says, "Gving the town the opportunity to build more political and financial power for years to come.  Practical. My thanks, Professor Xorus."

Xorus nod slowly.

Speaking to Xorus, Soliere says, "Redpaw woud like ta hear a lil mer about Earl Jovery, if ya woud not mind..."

Soliere says, "I as well, was not familiar wi'that one."
Soliere blushes a nice shade of rosy pink.

Xorus says, "Earl Jovery of North Hendor is the Northern Sentinel of the Turamzzyrian Empire. He has overlord power over the northern imperial territories."

Xorus says, "As such, when they treat this town as an 'imperial protectorate', a dependent territory or dominion, it is coming in the form of royal decrees from the Earl."

Xorus says, "He was the one who had the Hendoran outpost built outside the town. He appointed Cordarius as the Regional Envoy on our town council."

Akenna looks lost in thought.

Speaking to Xorus, Soliere says, "Thank ya so kindly."

Soliere smiles.

Xorus says, "Without other foreign powers recognizing and supporting our sovereignty, and lacking the might to repel such imperial claims, we might as well play along until more auspicious conditions."

Xorus nods at Soliere.

Xorus says, "... and Akenna is next."

Elbromo says, "Such a shape under them sheets."

Akenna nods once.

Speaking to Xorus, Akenna says, "My question is along the same vein but more to do with the Elven Nations.  Will you repair some of the ties between the houses and the frontier, for instance, House Illistim and of course House Vaalor? They are rather large influences in the Nations.  I'm merely curious if you will seek out and if not, perhaps be open to the trade and ties of goodwill with them?  Though now, I'm hesitant to ask as you seem to think in centuries and not months..."

Akenna raises an eyebrow.

Xorus says, "I was the strongest advocate of cooperating with House Vaalor in its demands for recompense over past ill will."

Lylia adds, "He was.  I relied on his advice before my meeting with Lord Chamberlain Retassal."

Xorus says, "The trick of it is that.. ah, how do I put this..."

Xorus says, "... protectorates are not sovereign, and thus do not conduct their own foreign policy. That is precisely why Earl Jovery appointed a member of the Hall of Mages to act as our foreign ambassador."

Xorus says, "While I might endeavor to foster some good will, if I might encounter the Sovereign Commander instead of being mediated through the Lord Chamberlain, or the Mirror if she is more disposed to be amenable than she was several years ago..."

Xorus says, "... truly, I would have to act around our own town council, perhaps foment situations for them."

Xorus smiles slightly.

Akenna nods cheerfully to Xorus.

Speaking to Xorus, Akenna says, "Thank you."

Akenna smiles at Xorus.

Soliere adopts an agreeable expression.

Soliere asks, "Be there any other questions fer Xorus? show'a hands?"

Speaking to Lylia, Soliere asks, "How we doin' on time, Mayor?"

Lylia asks, "I believe that is up to Xorus and his audience, if there are no further questions...?"

Xanthium says, "I should probably get to the Temple soon to prepare, but I do appreciate beign allowed to come and even ask questions."

Lylia says, "It is wonderful to have representatives of other campaigns attending and asking questions in good faith."

Soliere says, "Evryone."

Soliere carefully places a glittering golden backpack on the floor.

Soliere says, "I brung a wee gift from our house.. be sure ya get yer ebony sack from backpack here..  all ya... thank ya all fer comin."

Lylia reminds, "Feel free to take a leafl -- I mean, a pamphlet. They are in the wicker basket."


Lylia adds, "Or a card. Spread the message."

Speaking to Xorus, Soliere says, "Thank you, Xorus... i've admired yer research fer many years.. an' apreciate ya comin out an' takin yer time here."

Speaking to Lylia, Xanthium says, "I said so earlier, and I'll repeat, Professor Xorus has been an honorable candidate.  It's almost a shame we have to choose.  I hope it's not disloyal to Faerinn to say that I would not be terribly disappointed if Xorus is the victor."

Speaking to Soliere, Xorus says, "Of course."

Soliere says, "Oh Xorus! has a upcomin event..."

Lylia removes a deep ebony sack from in a glittering golden backpack.

Speaking to Lylia, Soliere asks, "Is it in yer literature?"

Lylia put a deep ebony sack in her wrap.

Speaking to Soliere, Lylia murmurs, "No, the literature is more...aspirational and inspirational than informative."

Lylia continues, "But on the Night of the Huntress, on the thirteenth, the Order of the Shadow has a little something planned."

Lylia says, "I would hate to spoil the surprise of it."

Lylia touches one finger to her lips.

Lylia smiles.

Speaking to Soliere, Xanthium says, "Thank you again, hostess."

Akenna asks, "It isn't in a temple, is it?"

Xanthium laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Lylia says, "But shortly before Cordarius returns that evening, it will occur."

Lylia says, "No, I do not believe so."

Lylia grabs a black vruul skin button with a three-lobed burning eye reading, "Obey Xorus" from inside her cutwork leather satchel.

Lylia asks, "Anyone need a button?"

Lylia raises an eyebrow.

Lylia says, "They are free...for now."

Xorus darkly jokes, "Get them while it is still legal to not have them."

Soliere recites:

    "Tonight at 11pm... there be a event where ya can support Xorus"

Soliere recites:

    "Vipershroud's Temple of Ivas, Courtyard... so be there if yer able... it's soundin lotsa fun actualy...
     And"

Soliere recites:

    "14th of Charlatos... here at Silvergate.. all candidates will compete in a Mayoral Triathlon... 8pm... in our Courtyard it begins"

Soliere recites:

    "Last but not least..."

Soliere recites:

    "Don't ferget the BIG Mayoral Debate at Moot Hall, on 14th after 11pm"

Speaking to Lylia, Soliere asks, "Did ya tellem yet bout spa event?"

Soliere raises an eyebrow in Lylia's direction.

Soliere says, "I so sorrie i missed a lot of th'start.. but it be worth tellin again if so."

Lylia says, "By all means, do. I have not yet mentioned it, and I really should be off to prepare for tonight."

Soliere recites:

    "Spa Night with Lylia an' Xorus will be the 17th at 11:30pm, as far as we know, if no complications arises"

Soliere says, "Thank ya again all..  be safe in yer journeys."

Speaking to Xorus, Lylia says, "Yes, I suppose this might be a good time to talk with you about 'spa night'..."

Xorus glances at Lylia.

Xorus asks, ".. spatha, like a narrow gladius sword...?"

Speaking to Xorus, Lylia says, "Should I steal you away for campaign preparation, or let you rest before the...no, 'spa.' It is a kind of self-care ritual. Oils and paints."

Xorus says, "I am not understanding the distinction."

Lylia says, "We shall talk on the way to the temple."

Conversation and Comestibles, Charlatos the 8th, Vipershroud, Temple of Ivas

Questions Asked, Questions Answered

Kothos says, "Good evening.  Welcome to the Temple of Ivas, She who is Passion.  I am Brother Kothos Blud, and I thank you all for coming to tonight's event.  We, along with the Order of the Shadow, are hosting the three candidates for mayor in Wehnimer's Landing.  Leafiara, Faerinn, and Xorus."

Kothos says, "When Xanthium first brought up this idea, of bringing you all here...."  He steps up to the water's edge, touching the surface with his staff's root, and pulls Xanthium's hand to his mouth for a brief kiss.  "I was a little dubious.  We are a small order, and have in recent years suffered some setbacks, during the Prelate's attack.  However, thanks to some of the Landing citizens and their work, many of those repairs and dedications have been managed."

Kothos says, "Her Temples have often been gathering spaces for discussion, debate, rhetoric- the issues of the day have freedom here, like they may not have elsewhere."  He raises the glowback out of the water, and runs his hand across the damp surface, the droplets turning into wisps of steam as he speaks.   They fall to the grass in ribbons, as his bright green eyes wander across the courtyard, meeting each of your faces in a curious gaze. "So with that, I express gratitude once more, for allowing us to take up that mantle again.  To be where you can meet and understand those who wish your vote, for their visions."

Kothos says, "And two last thanks for Lord Cruxophim and House Brigatta.  The first for lending us the resources of the Order of Shadow to get out word of this event, and to Brigatta for contributing the delicious spirits, libations and and delicacies you see here.  Please, enjoy your evening, which I now turn over to the candidates.  May you all walk in Her Grace."

(applause for Kothos)

Kothos bows.

Xanthium says, "We have no special format for tonight, but if the candidates would like a moment to introduce themselves.."

Xanthium says, "Now would be a good time."

Leafiara lightly asks, "Alphabetical order, or speaking over each other?"

Leafiara chuckles.

Xanthium ponders.

Xanthium says, "Sure."

Xanthium points at Faerinn.

Xanthium says, "Grace comes first."

Faerinn recites:

    "I'm Faerinn Greatsinger, ESQ, originally from Talador and Loenthra. I've been working as a barrister for the Mayor's office since the Walkar administration."

Faerinn recites:

    "I came here as a refugee, and consinder the Landing as a home as its the only place that has yet to delcare me dead."

Faerinn recites:

    "Or try to put me in the ground for who I am not what I do."


Xanthium says, "Leafiara, it's your turn."

Leafiara nods.

Xanthium points at Leafiara.

Leafiara greets, "I'm Leafiara Autumnwind, your local cleric with a hand in just about all the happenings around here."

Leafiara chuckles.

Leafiara says, "From my role in the militia to an advisor for our former Mayor Cruxophim to a local reporter to a shop owner, most of you probably know me..."

Leafiara says, "But for those who don't, you can consider me as having embraced the Landing, as it's transformed me from who I was when I moved here several years ago to who I am now."

Leafiara says, "And I truly appreciate everything we are, from our Cryhearts to our Cruxophims and in between."

Leafiara flashes a wide grin.

Leafiara curtsies gracefully.

Maylan says, "BURN IT ALL DOWN."

Xanthium asks, "Professor Xorus?"

Maylan applauds.

Speaking to Maylan, Xanthium says, "The Prelate tried."

Speaking mildly to Xanthium, Cruxophim remarks, "Not very well."

Kothos says, "If not for Tolwynn and Traiva, we wouldn't even have Her image in the Sanctum."

Kothos says, "As it was destroyed in the fire."

Lylia says, "I remember. A sorrowful thing."

Xorus says something in Faendryl you do not understand.

Xorus clears his throat.

Xorus says, "... I am Vice Chancellor Xorus Kul'shin, Emeritus of the Hazalred Thaumaturgical Institute of Ta'Faendryl, a specialist in esoteric and dangerous antiquities..."

Speaking to Kothos, Xanthium asks, "Is your Faendryl sufficient to follow that before he translated?"

Speaking in Faendryl to Xanthium, Kothos says something you do not understand.

Kothos smirks at Xanthium.

Xorus says, "I recall when these lands were merely the haunts of the 'dark sorcerous' forces that brought down the Wildwood settlement in the Cairnfang."

Speaking to Kothos, Xanthium says, "...it's Kothos, still."

Xanthium gives Kothos a series of teasing little prods along the spine.

Xorus says, "When the gnolls of Cavernhold were the highest civilization residing permanently in the region."

Xorus says, "Truly, there have been numerous settlements on the mouth of the Locksmehr River over the millennia, whether Vaalorian outposts such as the one next to us right now or dark theocracies."

Kothos nods slowly to Xorus

Xorus wryly says, "I welcome the full breadth of our heritage."

Kothos says, "Those elves trade with us, here and there.  Much of the paint used in the Sanctum came from them.  A good red is hard to find."

Leafiara grins at Xorus.

Kothos says, "Now, that out of the way, welcome to all three candidates, their supporters, managers, and other guests."

Speaking to herself, Maylan says, "I'm one of those."

Lylia says, "I hope we shall all have a moment or two to ask a few questions, although in a setting such as this, it would be a terrible shame to treat it as an ordinary debate hall."

Kothos says, "Please, feel free to ask questions, or bring up any issue you'd like to have addressed."

Kothos says, "Also, eat the food,Mayor Lylia brought it all the way out here.  In the swamp."

Lylia adds, "It never touched the water."

Lazaryth says, "I very much appreciate the champagne."

Cryheart says, "In that case."

Cryheart sniffs at his honey-sweetened tea.

Lylia remarks, "This is the first time all three candidates have been in one place. I am sure conversation will be lively."

Leafiara grins at Cryheart.

Kothos chuckles.

Maylan says, "So. Let's start the bidding on votes at 50000."

(this spirals into high drama and much drama was to be had)

Leafiara agreeably says, "We should have the question repeated and then decide the answer order."

Akenna takes a slow, deep breath then pinches the bridge of her nose.

Kothos asks, "Nehor just asked: Candidates, in what ways will you improve the artistic community in the Landing? Also, what importance do you place on such things such as community involvment and theater?"

Nehor nods slowly.

Nehor agrees, "Yes, that's it. But I said it in a more interesting way!"

Akenna says, "You didn't."

Kothos smirks at Nehor.

Nehor stresses, "With inflection and nuance!"

Leafiara gazes in amusement at her surroundings.

Speaking to himself, Evyl commends, "Quite a bit of bad theatre right now."

Nehor strikes a noble, proud pose, throwing his crimson velvet coatee back and staring off into the distance.

Akenna flatly repeats, "You didn't."

Kothos asks, "Leafiara, would you care to have first stab, to push the other topic a little further off?"

Leafiara muses, "Works for me."

Leafiara nods at Kothos.

Speaking to Nehor, Leafiara says, "You asked specifically about community involvement in relationship to the arts..."

Leafiara says, "In a more broad sense, community involvement is the cornerstone of my campaign."

Nehor cocks his head.

Leafiara says, "My aim is to build on what Crux did as mayor, but push it further, with engagement of all our citizens."

Leafiara turns to face Cruxophim.

Speaking to Cruxophim, Leafiara says, "The night that we worked on the bone pillars represents the pinnacle of what a mayor can achieve, in my eyes."

Cruxophim affably muses, "I have faith in this endeavor."

Cruxophim chuckles.

Speaking to Cruxophim, Leafiara says, "You did a remarkable job of uniting citizens from every walk of life."

Leafiara nods at Cruxophim.

Speaking to Nehor, Leafiara says, "Back to the context of your question, then..."

Xorus says, "Aside from Tykel, of course."

Cruxophim laughs softly, trying to hide his amusement.

Speaking to Xorus, Leafiara concedes, "True."

Leafiara chuckles.

Xorus winks at Cruxophim.

Speaking amusedly to Cruxophim, Leafiara says, "One of many assassination attempts that year."

Nehor amusedly says, "Bone pillars in the Temple of Ivas seems to be contextually apt imagery."

Speaking to Nehor, Leafiara says, "In any case, I don't believe in pushing the town in any particular direction, but finnding out where it wants to go."

Speaking to Nehor, Leafiara says, "We'll hold weekly meetings, alterrnating afternoons and evenings, to get the pulse of the people and what they'd like to see built and expanded."

Speaking to Nehor, Leafiara says, "I know that Eledryn has already been asking for an outdoor ampitheater, so that would be first on the list."
The red and grey fox rolls around on the ground for a moment.

Leafiara adds, "And then we could look into other good suggestions."

Leafiara grins.

Leafiara nods at Kothos.

Kothos asks, "All right, Faerinn, or Xorus?"

Speaking to Xorus, Faerinn asks, "Preference?"

Kothos asks, "Either of you wish to discuss your thoughts about these ambitious plans?"

Xorus says, "Either way."

Kothos flashes a quick grin.

Kothos says, "My favorite."

Faerinn says, "I'll go first then."

Xanthium gives Kothos a series of teasing little prods along the spine.

Xanthium snickers.

Cruxophim flashes a wide grin.

Faerinn says, "I plan to establish a registry of public art in the Landing."

Nehor raises an eyebrow in Faerinn's direction.

Speaking curiously to Faerinn, Nehor asks, "A registry?"

Speaking to Kothos, Xanthium says, "Yes, all right.  I'd do that for him."

Faerinn says, "To have a record of what art is present, but also to repair and perserve all pieces of it."

Faerinn says, "And an outdoor ampitheatre sounds like a great idea. I would like to see an expansion of the arts in the Landing."

Speaking approvingly to Faerinn, Nehor says, "A communities art is a communities history. Restoring and preserving as well as expanding it is quite a wise plan."

Maylan boredly says, "Arts and crafts are boring."

Nofret says, "Not if you're a bard, they aren't."

Cruxophim sagely remarks, "Well, one is certainly not prohibiting from taking the good ideas of others and moving forward with them in conjunction, should one be fortune enough to be elected."

Leafiara offhandedly says, "Just have to watch out for all the fires around here."

Speaking to Faerinn, Kothos says, "We have any number of dancers who long for more stages."

Leafiara looks thoughtfully at Maylan.

Speaking slyly to Maylan, Cruxophim remarks, "They don't have to be."

Speaking to Maylan, Naamit says, "Drink more. You'll like them better."

Cruxophim shows Maylan his vertebral bone belt.

Faerinn says, "Give people something else in the evening to do than watch the latest innovations in burning the town down or better theatre than grandstanding in political theatre."

Speaking to Maylan, Akenna says, "I like to make shoes... it is a lot of fun."

Speaking to Kothos, Faerinn says, "I'd love for them to have more places to perform."

Speaking to Akenna, Maylan asks, "What's the fun part? Eating the cobbling glue?"

Naamit nods in agreement at Faerinn.

Speaking to Maylan, Akenna asks, "Why... why would you do that?"

Faerinn says, "Perhaps if we look like we can take care of our things. Then the Empire won't think they need to step in and do it for us."

Faerinn nods at Kothos.

Kothos smiles.

Kothos asks, "Xorus?"

Xorus nods at Kothos.

Xorus says, "The Virtuoso of Vornavis raises a fine point, and as the esteemed playwright that he is, he knows above all the play is the thing."

Xorus says, "When all are mere dust in the ground, it is the art of a civilization that survives."

Kothos nods slowly to Xorus.

Kothos says, "You have a point.  And often enough, the Temples.  Which like here, are made of art."

Xorus says, "Certainly, I support fostering high culture in our quaint hamlet, whether an amphitheater or a grand opera house."

Nehor nods approvingly to Xorus.

Leafiara adopts an agreeable expression.

Lazaryth smiles a polite smile at Kothos.

Lazaryth says, "It's quite true."

Speaking amusedly to Xorus, Cruxophim inquires, "What about a coliseum of bone?"

Xorus says, "When these things are truly in the spirit of the community, what happens on the stage is a visceral communal experience, it as though the gods were making its action real."

Speaking incredulously to Cruxophim, Nehor asks, "Must it always be about bones with you, sirrah?"

Nehor smirks.

Speaking approvingly to Cruxophim, Leafiara says, "If the coliseum would have battles, I'm all for it."

Leafiara looks thoughtfully at Xorus.

Kothos smiles at Xorus.

Xorus says, "As such I would be entirely in favor of making all the storm and bloody drama as viscerally real as possible in such productions."

Xorus takes a drink from his Faendryl absinthe.

Speaking to Xorus, Kothos asks, "You've a poet's soul in there somewhere.  Did he give it up cheaply, I wonder?"

Akenna appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Nehor coughs.

Evyl begins chuckling at Kothos!

Berkana chuckles.

Speaking to Kothos, Xorus says, "For absinthe."

Balantine suggestively says, "Might hae better entertainment in town if there were better trainers in the bard guild."

Leafiara looks thoughtfully at Balantine.

Kothos nods at Balantine.

Speaking to Balantine, Kothos says, "Xanthium was just bemoaning that the barre and the wine were the only reason to go there."

Xanthium says, "It's a great place to practice."

Leafiara admits, "That might be a bit beyond the reach of a local mayor since the bard guild is--more of a continent-wide organization."

Xorus says, "Personally, I favor the Faendryl opera, phantasmagorical with illusionists and multiple languages."

Speaking to Leafiara, Balantine says, "There's always Helga's I reckon."

Leafiara grins wryly at Balantine.

Speaking to Nehor, Akenna asks, "I am sure you could donate a few, do you have that old arm-bone of yours?"

Kothos smiles at Xorus.

Akenna asks, "You know, the one Socius ripped from your body?"

Cruxophim flashes a toothy grin.

Cruxophim gazes with interest at Nehor.

Nehor frowns.

Nehor stands there stubbornly, folding his arms over his chest.

Akenna smiles sweetly at Nehor.

Shinann raises an eyebrow.

Speaking to Xorus, Kothos asks, "Do you have more to add, Professor Xorus?"

Xanthium says, "Since it's always empty."

Leafiara chuckles.

Xorus shakes his head.

Leafiara nods gratefully to Xorus.

Xorus says, "That should be sufficient."

Kothos says, "Evyl, you had a question to ask."

Lazaryth gazes in amusement at Xorus.

Evyl asks, "I am relatively new to this town, but I have already heard about a most insidious problem involving a group called the Rooks. Can you speak to what you would do to drive out the scourge upon the Landing, or your reason for not?"

Kothos nods once to Xorus.

Leafiara nods understandingly.

(Xanthium reaches up with both hands, stretching until her toes are pulled on point, her arches carrying her weight, and then winks over at Kothos, making a little twirl by the water's edge.)

Leafiara cocks her head at Kothos.

Xanthium nods at Leafiara.

Speaking curiously to Kothos, Leafiara asks, "Same answering order, or changing it up?"

Xanthium says, "Might as well keep the order."

Kothos nods at Xanthium.

Kothos says, "Agreed."

Kothos says, "Leafiara, go ahead."

Leafiara relievedly says, "Oh, good. I'm fairly sure people would have been waiting for me on this one if I wasn't first."

Leafiara chuckles.

Leafiara winks at Cruxophim and flashes a sly grin.

Nicolas tilts his head toward Leafiara, examining her intently as the tip of one ear twitches briefly.

Leafiara says, "The matter of the Rooks, an underground organization that has in the past been known for criminal activities but also frequently steps up to defend the town and has occasionally made brief alliances with different militia marshals... is a pretty complicated situation."

Guarrin folds his hands behind his back.

Leafiara says, "Strictly speaking, the jurisdiction of the Landing is exclusively above ground and ends at the gates, with a few exceptions like the Wayside Inn."

Leafiara says, "So, in a sense, nothing stops any concerned citizen from exploring their tunnels and taking matters into their own hands, clear of the law."

Leafiara says, "And yet..."

Leafiara says, "It's never been as easy as it would seem. Puptilian campaigned on it being Rook season if he won, but wasn't able to make headway even with the resources of the mayoral office *and* friendships with many in the militia."

Speaking offhandedly to Shinann, Leafiara says, "Correct me if I'm wrong on that, but the Rooks remained strong after his terms."

(there is a side discussion at the same time about kimonos)

Shinann says, "They did, but we did have raids on their hideouts."

Leafiara nods at Shinann.

Leafiara says, "I'm open to suggestions on what to do regarding the Rooks, because as I said before, I'm only interested in helping the town gets to where it wants to be."

Leafiara says, "I know very well that some of you have mistakenly thought over the years that I *am* a Rook."

Leafiara says, "But no--they seem to like me, but I've never been part of their organization nor even aided them in any particular way."

Dhairn takes a drink from his fragrant mulled wine.

Leafiara looks thoughtful for a moment, then shrugs.

Leafiara speculatively admits, "I assume it's because I'm not as concerned about them as others."

Cruxophim calmly remarks, "They aren't the fist clandestine organization to arise in or around the Landing, and I doubt they'll be the last."

Leafiara says, "Ever since Rysus' death their activities have been infrequent, and when they do come out of the alleys it's usually during invasions to battle against our enemies."

Cruxophim slowly corrects, "First, also."

Cruxophim snickers.

Leafiara says, "And they were helpful in some of the evacuation before our final confrontation with Raznel."

Leafiara acknowledges, "But there were also those who refused to go in their wagons and would rather risk death against the witch's forces."

Leafiara says, "So we'll discuss it together and decide from there."

Leafiara nods.

Leafiara admits, "That was a bit long, but I'm quite sure I have the most history with the Rooks, of the candidates."

Leafiara grins.

Leafiara nods at Cruxophim.

Speaking politely to Kothos, Leafiara says, "That will do for an answer."

Kothos nods at Leafiara.

Kothos says, "Thank you."

Kothos asks, "Faerinn?"

Lazaryth applauds Leafiara.

Leafiara grins at Lazaryth.

Evyl lightly fans himself with his shadowy ebon fan.

Lazaryth says, "A well-measured answer."

Speaking lightly to Lazaryth, Leafiara says, "No, I rarely put that much thought into things. Especially questions I don't know about beforehand."

Leafiara chuckles.

Lazaryth begins chuckling at Leafiara!

Leafiara winks at Lazaryth.

Leafiara tilts her head toward Faerinn, examining him intently as the tip of one ear twitches briefly.

Faerinn says, "I have been bitten by enough so called freedom fighting organizations coming up from the sewers that claim to be for the people."

Dhairn quietly says, "I personally don't see why people think the Rooks are nefarious. They're an organization with goals just like any other."

Faerinn says, "To be wary of them."

Speaking to Faerinn, Evyl quips, "If they bite and are in the sewers, chances are those are rats."

Faerinn says, "They I know they are an organization of criminals and there is a very solid barrier between the Mayor's Office and the Constabulary."

Kothos says, "Everyone, it's gotten quite late, even for us nightbirds.  No one has raised their hand or whispered an interest to me past Evyl, here, so when Faerinn and Xorus finish, I will call us to a close."

Nehor nods at Kothos.

Cryheart raises his hand.

Cryheart says, "Raised my hand a bit ago, sorry."

Nehor notes, "One for the road."

Cryheart says, "Mine will be quick."

Cruxophim amusedly suggests, "Lightning round?"

Speaking to Cryheart, Kothos says, "Of course.  Once Faerinn is done, and Xorus has spoken."

Leafiara lightly promises, "Just as long as it's not about the Rooks, I could keep my last answer short."

Leafiara snickers.

Faerinn says, "Its outside of the purvey of the Mayor's office to determine their criminality or if they are to be trusted. However, for my personal opinion I'd have to meet this mother and these Rooks to know for sure. I'm an excellent judge of character, but can't do so second hand."

Faerinn nods at Kothos.

Kothos smiles at Faerinn.

Kothos says, "A most considered answer, thank you."

Kothos smiles at Faerinn.

Kothos asks, "Professor Xorus?"

Xorus nods slowly.

Xorus says, "The Rooks are a kind of hydra, they morph into another beast with each head cut off. Their leaders have ranged from Alendrial, who is now on the town council, to Drangell, Rysus, and now... 'Mother'."

Leafiara nods in agreement to Xorus.

Cruxophim nods slowly to Xorus.

Xorus says, "It is unfortunate that Praxopius chose to assassinate Rysus with the elixir I was working on to cure the heiress of Bourth."

Xorus says, "I was always able to reason with Rysus, appeal to his self-interest, and could have kept him on a leash with it."

Leafiara looks thoughtfully at Xorus.

Xorus says, "Mother, on the other hand, is something else."

Xorus says, "This is someone who defies the civil order by acting as a separate government, standing with immunity before the constabulary and even the militia itself."

Leafiara nods to Xorus.

Lylia nods to Xorus.

Xorus says, "Truly, this cannot stand, and yet the office of Mayor is so terribly weak."

Shinann folds her hands behind her back.

Xorus says, "Thus, what will become of the Rooks depends on whether they cooperate, for if they limited themselves to a kind of organized crime, I could make it well worth their while arranging illicit exports and we might know peace without predation on our shopkeepers."

Leafiara looks thoughtfully at Xorus.

Lylia gazes with interest at Xorus.

Lylia nods.

Shinann raises an eyebrow.

Xorus says, "If they cannot limit themselves in this way? It would be time to start forming a paramilitary force, 'death squads' if you will, and end this problem until they take on a form more agreeable to the will of the state."

Shaelethe blinks.

Nicolas's face turns slightly pale.

Kothos nods slowly to Xorus.

Cruxophim chuckles to himself.

Naamit rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Evyl looks thoughtfully at Xorus.

Berkana grins slowly.

Kothos says, "...you've definitely got an outlook."

Leafiara chuckles.

Berkana chuckles.

Naamit draws her hands together in a slow, deliberate clap.

Evyl remarks, "Interesting solution."

Speaking surprisedly to Xorus, Elphieya asks, "Death squads?"

Guarrin raises an eyebrow.

Speaking to Xorus, Kothos asks, "Anything else?  Or are we stopping at death squads?"

Lylia says, "Seems like a good final resting place."

Xorus says, "I am not optimistic that this can be solved in any reasonable amount of time, and if it came to that, I would certainly welcome friends to assist in attaining the civil order."

Speaking to Xorus, Faerinn asks, "For clarification. Are the squads dead? Cause death? Or both?"

Kothos says, "Well.  I wouldn't want to presume.  Some of you come back."

Leafiara nods understandingly to Xorus.

Xorus says, "The undead are most obedient, but they need not be dead."

Cruxophim begins chuckling at Xorus!

Lazaryth gazes at Xorus.

Kothos begins chuckling at Xorus!

Xorus indifferently says, "I suppose I have said enough on that matter."

Xorus takes a drink from his Faendryl absinthe.

Lazaryth shakes his head, totally at a loss.

Leafiara grins at Xorus.

Kothos says, "That's quite the invective."

Cruxophim affably suggests, "Lightning round!  Short answers only please, Cryheart... go!"

Cruxophim points at Cryheart.

Leafiara nods in agreement at Cruxophim.

Kothos says, "Cryheart has the last question."

Cryheart asks, "What are the candidates position  on having interactions or associations with baronies from within the Empire?"

Leafiara nods.

Xorus raises an eyebrow.

Xorus wryly asks, "... that is meant to be a quick question?"

Cryheart says, "Keep in mind it was an Imperial baron who sent Sir Maldon to  the  Landing to prevent Baron Hochstib in claiming it."

Cryheart grins.

Leafiara grins crookedly at Xorus.

Shinann chuckles to herself.

Soliere appears less secure.

Lazaryth appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Kothos laughs softly, trying to hide his amusement.

Lylia grins at Xorus.

Cruxophim laughs softly, trying to hide his amusement.

Leafiara frankly says, "I haven't known Faerinn very long, but one thing we seem to agree on is that the Empire is constantly trying to overstep its bounds with even the mildest excuse."

Speaking to Xorus, Xanthium asks, "For you, maybe.  You've got another few thousand years, at least?"

Elphieya quietly exclaims, "It could be a quick answer. Pro or con and no explanation!"

Elphieya giggles.

Cryheart nods at Elphieya.

Speaking to Xanthium, Kothos says, "We'll be unearthed like relics in Xorus' answer about art, by then."

Cruxophim gleefully jests, "Burn 'em all!"

Elphieya fans her delicately tapered jade green wings at Cryheart, visibly stirring the air about him.

Cruxophim raises his articulated gauntlets heavenward in triumph.

Akenna's shoulders shake subtly as she struggles to compose her features, revealing a glimmer of mirth before returning to a poker face.

Speaking to Cruxophim, Kothos says, "Excuse me while I go stand in the fishpond."

Lazaryth smirks.

Kothos snickers at Cruxophim.

Leafiara says, "If they want to aid us in war, so be it. Temporary alliances, all alright wth me."

Leafiara says, "But there will be no further imperials on our town council."

Leafiara shakes her head.

Cruxophim points at Faerinn.

Akenna says, "Fire solves.. a lot of problems."

(side conversation continues to the end about burning)

Leafiara grins slowly at Akenna.

Lazaryth begins chuckling at Akenna!

Faerinn says, "No."

Faerinn nods at Cruxophim.

Elphieya wonderingly says, "I've only been around for two election seasons but it always seems to circle back to burning things down."

Leafiara chuckles.

Xanthium grins at Faerinn.

Speaking affably to Faerinn, Cruxophim praises, "Short, and to the point."

Cryheart asks, "Was that a no ye are nae going to respond..or  no to interactions?"

Speaking amusedly to Cryheart, Cruxophim guesses, "I think he's taking a full seperationist stance."

Speaking to Cryheart, Faerinn says, "Your answer - short."

Faerinn grins.

Cruxophim points at Xorus.

Xorus asks, "Ah. My turn?"

Kothos nods to Xorus.

Kothos says, "Your turn."

Xorus says, "I spoke about this at length earlier, so I will try to be brief on it."

Xorus says, "The town council has capitulated repeatedly to the notion of being an imperial protectorate of Tamzyrr. In so doing they spoiled the opportunity to have our sovereignty recognized in the East."

Xorus says, "As such we have no foreign power of relevance recognizing our sovereignty. This situation will most likely not change within the next few decades."

Xorus says, "I would play well with the Northern Sentinel and strengthen our position as much as possible until such time it is more feasible to take a separatist stance."

Cruxophim flashes a quick grin.

Leafiara rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Dhairn adopts an agreeable expression.

Dhairn quietly says, "Clever."

Cruxophim nods absently.

Xorus says, "Barring that, if this land does become annexed at some point, much autonomy could be retained if a local became Baron instead of a southern import."

Xorus shrugs.

Leafiara looks thoughtfully at you.

Lylia thoughtfully taps a finger against her lips.

Xorus says, "That, in a nut shell, is it."

Kothos says, "You mean to position us to be a barony of our own, instead of getting forcibly aborbed by one of the others."

Cryheart says, "He speaks of autonomy to an extent of a baron for us."

Cryheart nods at Kothos.

Kothos says, "We are done with the event.  You can ask what you wish, but I believe we should be at a close."

Xorus says, "That is one of the two options. When the Earl of North Hendor eventually is no longer Northern Sentinel, there will either be a new one of unknown disposition, or none at all and we will have the old situation with the northern baronies."

Cruxophim affably announces, "Thank you all, for joining us!  It's been quite entertaining, and many thanks to our delightful host, Kothos."

Kothos bows.

(applause)

Kothos says, "Everyone, thank you for your attendance.  I hope our surroundings have been pleasing."

Xanthium says, "Come back now, sometime."

Xanthium grins.

Official Mayoral Debate, Charlatos the 14th, Moot Hall Chamber of Justice

Questions Asked, Questions Answered

Judge Renpaw just climbed up a narrow stairway.

(much greeting of Renpaw)

>look renpaw
You see Judge Renpaw.
He appears to be a Human.
He is average height.  He appears to be old.  He has tired grey eyes and tanned skin.  He has receding, peppered grey-brown hair with a large bald spot.  He has a broad face, a hooked nose and bushy eyebrows.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing a smooth grey leather satchel, a long regal black robe, a small navy leather pouch, a pair of satin-paned breeches, and a pair of scuffed black boots.

Lylia bows to Renpaw.

Renpaw bows to Lylia.

Renpaw bows.

Renpaw waves.

Renpaw exclaims, "Hello all!"

Renpaw says, "We all know I'm the real power and this shadow election is just for show."

Renpaw snickers to himself.

Renpaw says, "I jest..."

Renpaw waves his hand in a dismissive gesture.

Renpaw exclaims, "The hour is late, we shall begin!"

Renpaw says, "Here are the rules."

Renpaw says, "The candidates will join me downstairs. You may observe..."

Renpaw points at the viewing area.

Renpaw says, "I shall open the signup list in a moment, for anyone to sign up for a question. Once it is your turn, I will call for you, come down, and ask your question."

Renpaw says, "Your question can be addressed to one specific candidate, or all three."

Renpaw says, "In the event of all three, I will randomly determine the order of who answers."

Renpaw says, "I will remind you all, that I am Judge, Juror, and Executioner. So let's behave-ish."

Renpaw snickers to himself.

Renpaw just opened the signup list for 40 signups.

Renpaw says, "Candidates. Please head downstairs."

>go stairs
[Moot Hall, Chamber of Justice]
Two high-backed, elaborately carved chairs face the imposing, burnished oak bench where members of the official Town Council convene to decide matters of solemn importance.  A narrow stairway leads up to a low balcony that surrounds the chamber, providing ample seating for interested visitors to observe the proceedings.  You also see a modwir arch and an oak door.
Obvious exits: none

Leafiara just climbed down a narrow stairway.

Judge Renpaw just climbed down a narrow stairway.

Leafiara glances at a narrow stairway.

Faerinn just climbed down a narrow stairway.

Renpaw nods.

Leafiara grins.

Renpaw says, "Candidates, welcome, welcome."

Xorus nods slowly.

Leafiara amiably exclaims, "Good eve likewise!"

Faerinn says, "Thank you for having us, Your Honor."

Renpaw exclaims, "Let us begin!"

Renpaw yells, "Chamorr!"

Lord Chamorr just climbed down a narrow stairway.

Leafiara nods to Chamorr in greeting.

Chamorr heartily says, "Evenin."

Speaking heartily to Renpaw, Chamorr says, "I has a question fer each."

Speaking heartily to Renpaw, Chamorr says, "Thanks."

Renpaw nods at Chamorr.

Renpaw says, "Ask the question, then I will name the order."

Speaking heartily to Faerinn, Chamorr says, "How do plan to interact with the empire."

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Dwi yell, "Throw a book attim!"

Xorus raises an eyebrow.

Chamorr glances at Renpaw.

Leafiara ventures, "If it's a different question for each of us, maybe ask all three and then the judge will decide the order?"

Faerinn nods.

Chamorr heartily says, "Ok."

Renpaw says, "Oh..."

Renpaw furrows his brow.

Renpaw says, "One question."

Renpaw nods at Chamorr.

Renpaw says, "This isn't Chamorr's Landing."

Leafiara nods understandingly.

Speaking heartily to Faerinn, Chamorr says, "How long ya been a citizen and how come i never seen ya afore."

Renpaw says, "Your question can be directed to one candidate, or all three."

Renpaw says, "But not 3 questions."

Chamorr sticks his tongue out at Renpaw, and lets out with a loud, "Thbtbtbtbt" from his lips!

Leafiara gazes in amusement at her surroundings.

Xorus takes a drink from his Faendryl absinthe.

Renpaw says, "You can rejoin the list for additional questions."

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Maags yell, "Nice tries tho!"

Speaking heartily to Renpaw, Chamorr says, "Ok then thats me question."

Renpaw asks, "Which one to Faerinn?"

Chamorr nods at Renpaw.

Chamorr squints at Faerinn.

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Allaena yell, "All three!"

Renpaw squints.

Faerinn says, "I've been a citizen longer than there has been citizenship kept on record. And I saw you last night so no clue why think you haven't seen me before."

Chamorr heartily says, "Not until recently."

Renpaw says, "How do plan to interact with the empire."

Renpaw says, "Answer that one too."

Renpaw nods.

Renpaw says, "We'll afford Chamorr a combo-question to be nice."

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Allaena yell, "Go Chamoor!"

Speaking heartily to Renpaw, Chamorr says, "Caause im so good lookin."

Leafiara takes a moment to observe Chamorr.

Renpaw says, "No, because your citizenship question lacked a good kickoff ooomph we've come to love at debates."

Renpaw chuckles.

Leafiara grins.

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Esmee yell, "Answer the Question already."

Renpaw turns an inquisitive ear toward Faerinn.

Leafiara takes a moment to observe Faerinn.

Faerinn says, "I would prefer we never got so entangled with the Empire, but we have to deal with that now. I've been warning for over two decades now that if we made the Empire our chief defenders we could only be conquered, deferred."

Renpaw says, "Also, candidates, either whisper to me, or nod to me, when you are done with your answer so I don't cut anyone off."

Faerinn says, "But I would see to it best of my abilities that the leash doesn't get tighter, but keeping Octaven's new position on the council doesn't drown out the other voices on it."

Faerinn corrects, "By keeping Octaven's new council seat from drowning out the others."

Faerinn nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw nods.

Renpaw says, "Thank you."

Renpaw says, "Chamorr.."

Renpaw nods at Chamorr.

Renpaw points at a narrow stairway.

Chamorr snaps his fingers, looking quite disappointed.

Renpaw yells, "Evia!"

Dame Evia just climbed down a narrow stairway.

Faerinn takes a drink from his strong black coffee.

Leafiara nods to Evia in greeting.

Chamorr heartily says, "I could help."

Evia says, "Good eve all."

Leafiara flashes a wide grin at Chamorr.

Xorus nods.

Lord Chamorr just climbed up a narrow stairway.

Evia forages around briefly but doesn't seem to find anything useful.

Leafiara amiably exclaims, "Good eve!"

Evia coughs.

Renpaw says, "There is no flax here."

Leafiara gazes in amusement at Evia.

Evia asks, "For all three. In light of the sometimes chaotic nature of this place we call home, as Mayor of Wehnimer's Landing, what will you personally do to assure all citizens that law and order will be maintained? Additionally, will you as Mayor in any way support vigilantism by any individual or group as a means to carrying out percieved justice without any lawful authority and what actions will you take to discourage and blunt any such actions by any individual or group?"

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Maylan yell, "FLAX!"

Renpaw says, "So ask your question and reflax."

Renpaw snickers to himself.

Evia says, "Was lookin fer a flax."

Evia grins.

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Allaena yell, "All three of them should have answered Chamoors question!"

Leafiara amusedly says, "We know."

Dark red droplets seep out of Evia's skin and evaporate.

Leafiara winks at Evia.

Renpaw says, "Leafiara, Xorus, Faerinn."

Leafiara nods.

Leafiara says, "I've been pretty satisfied with the job Khylon's done as town guard, despite his... many troubles of the past."

Elphieya just came through a modwir arch.

Elphieya just climbed up a narrow stairway.

Leafiara says, "I'll support him in his everyday endeavors, and truly I don't think we're nearly as lawless as some seem to."

Leafiara adds, "...like the Empire."

Leafiara narrows her eyes.

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Allaena yell, "You tell them Leafiara!"

Leafiara says, "As far as vigilantism goes, everyone has the right to self-defense and many things have to be taken on a case-by-case basis, by our judge here."

Leafiara says, "When things go too far, we'll deal with it as it arises, like with Malluch."

Leafiara adds, "Who I helped Captain Stormyrain capture, aiding her ritual that night."

Leafiara looks thoughtfully at Evia.

Evia asks, "The question was as to the support of vigilante actions, so I should take that of non-support of such?"

Leafiara says, "Ah, yes, you should."

Evia nods.

Leafiara admits, "I was wondering whether I'd answering what you were asking."

Leafiara grins.

Evia says, "Quite alright."

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Esmee yell, "What about the Black Hand group are they a vigilanty group?"

Leafiara says, "Whether I'd been answering, rather."

Leafiara clears her throat.

Leafiara says, "I don't have any particular plans to discourage it, I will say."

Leafiara says, "Vigilante groups have eluded mayors for years, so we'll need to get creativ."

Evia smiles.

Leafiara says, "And to that end I'd welcome any and all feedback in my weekly meetings on town defense and other pressing matters."

Leafiara nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw nods at Leafiara.

Renpaw says, "Xorus."

Xorus says, "The worst element of vigilantism is not the retribution, but the sedition in usurping the monopoly of force possessed by the rulers of a dominion."

Leafiara looks thoughtfully at Xorus.

Xorus says, "Civil disobedience is still disobedience, but outright insurrection is sedition and treason."

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Esmee yell, "Can you repeat that in words that us commoners can understand?"

Xorus says, "I wish to introduce to this township the severity of laws we know in the Faendryl Empire. The removal of hands or eyes for theft. Whipping for assault, flaying for assault with deadly weapons."

Xorus says, "There should be public executions for violent crimes and those of a serious character."

Xorus says, "With respect to enforcing the law in the first place, I will support the town guard and constabulary however they see fit, and perhaps eventually supplement it with my own death squads."

Xorus nods at Renpaw.

Evia smiles.

Renpaw nods.

Renpaw gazes in wonder at his surroundings.

Renpaw says, "Faerinn."

Faerinn says, "Due to previous boughts of vigilantism by previous Mayors with flaming skeleton arms there is a very thick wall separating the offices of the Mayor and the Constabulary."

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Esmee yell, "What death squads?"

Faerinn says, "Now, if you are talking about the Rooks then I would love to see them turn themselves in for a far trial or brought in by the Constabulary but not by vigilantes....that would defeat the whole purpose."

Faerinn says, "Hired killers like the Black Hand aren't vigilantes, just murderers."

Faerinn says, "If you are talking about Pylasar, until he is present to face his accusers it is a mock trial at best."

Faerinn nods at Renpaw.

Evia says, "I thank you all for your thoughtful and thought provoking answers, good luck to all."

Evia nods at Renpaw.

Leafiara turns toward Evia and renders a sharp hand salute.

Dame Evia just climbed up a narrow stairway.

Renpaw bows.

Renpaw yells, "Mayor Lylia!"

Mayor Lylia just climbed down a narrow stairway.

Lylia inclines her head.

Leafiara nods to Lylia in greeting.

Lylia nods respectfully at Renpaw.

Lylia says, "Thank you, Your Honor. My question is to all three candidates."

Faerinn nods to Lylia in greeting.

Renpaw nods.

Leafiara tilts her head toward Lylia, examining her intently as the tip of one ear twitches briefly.

Lylia asks, "It is said that while history does not repeat itself, it does rhyme. What lessons do you take from history, if any, and how do you feel this will help you as mayor of Wehnimer's Landing?"

Lylia folds her hands.

Renpaw says, "Xorus, Faerinn, Leafiara."

Xorus nods slowly.

Xorus says, "History is a matter of lived experience for someone such as myself who is older than the Turamzzyrian Empire."

Lylia nods to Xorus.

Lylia sniffs at a wild black rose.

Xorus says, "The intricacies of the balance of great powers is essentially timeless, it is only the context of a given time and what motivates them that differs."

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Esmee yell, "That was or is a very vague answer Xorus!"

Lylia turns around.

Lylia narrows her eyes.

Lylia turns to face Xorus.

Renpaw turns an inquisitive ear toward you.

Xorus says, "... and so having witnessed Empress Selantha crush the Kannalan Alliance, or Chaston Kestrel establish his edict, or Perrinor Rysus establish feudalism with his codex is all instructive to understanding how matters work."

Xorus says, "I will know best how to handle Earl Jovery of the Broken Kingdom, or the Sovereign Commander of House Vaalor, and all other powers who would make issues for us."

Xorus nods at Renpaw.

Lylia says, "More than specific enough to suit me. Thank you, Xorus."

Renpaw nods.

Renpaw says, "Faerinn."

Lylia turns to face Faerinn.

Leafiara takes a moment to observe Faerinn.

Faerinn says, "I certainly see it rhyming right now. I started my law career with Grishom Stone framing a Mayor and trying to buy his way into this office. Now a decade later, here we are at my own campaign for Mayor and Stone tries to buy his way in here. He was never able buy me out at the trial, can't even get me to be polite to him now, and he's obsessed with me as a result."

Faerinn says, "The lesson I would take from that is do not give him what he wants, but what he wants is never what he tells you he wants."

Lylia chuckles.

Faerinn says, "What Stone wants to this town to be at each others throats, when he could have claimed his man whenever he wanted without spilling any blood."

Faerinn says, "Let's not give him the satisfaction."

Lylia gazes with interest at Faerinn.

Renpaw turns an inquisitive ear toward Faerinn.

Faerinn says, "But remember that self styled blood god is still salty after all these years he couldn't even make it this far in a mayoral race."

Leafiara gazes in amusement at her surroundings.

Faerinn nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw nods.

Renpaw nods at Leafiara.

Speaking to Faerinn, Lylia says, "Thank you."

Lylia smiles.

Faerinn grins.

Leafiara says, "One thing that jumps out to me when reading up on history is how long it can take for change to come about."

Leafiara says, "Centuries passed between the Chaston's Edict that Xorus mentioned earlier, and the Rysus Codex which replaced it."

Xorus shrugs.

Leafiara says, "Comparatively, around here things can change very quickly."

Lylia murmurs, "They would appear to, yes."

Leafiara says, "The word Evia used earlier, the chaotic nature of our town--that much I'd agree with. We have so many voices and walks that we're able to make discoveries pretty quickly, to the point that organizations like the Hall of Mages still seek our help in solving problems such as the blight."

Leafiara says, "So I intend to continue calling on all of our resources."

Lylia clarifies, "So, you see the town in terms less of history than of current events?"

Speaking to Lylia, Leafiara says, "What do you mean by that, exactly? We certainly have a place in history."

Leafiara furrows her brow.

Leafiara says, "Not as long-lasting of one as most other towns and cities, but an impactful one."

Renpaw says, "One question."

Renpaw grins.

Leafiara relents, "Ah, fair."

Leafiara says, "Finishing that, then..."

Lylia says, "I mean that, if you are talking about 'making discoveries pretty quickly' and referring to the centuries that have passed between Chaston's Edict and the Rysus Codex, you are seeing things more in terms of decades, not centuries or millennia."

Lylia says, "We are, of course, not the ones at the debate. We have gone that round before."

Lylia smiles at Leafiara.

Leafiara chuckles.

Lylia adds, "I enjoyed it then too."

Lylia nods appreciatively.

Leafiara grins at Lylia.

Leafiara says, "I'll finish with this: what I said does tie in to the Grishom Stone situation as well."

Lylia nods.

Leafiara says, "As a matter of history 'rhyming,' it was a bit difficult to outmaneuver Malluch not only because of his gauntlets, but because of his abilities as a Jastevian seer."

Leafiara says, "Grishom too will be able to see some of our plans against him."

Lylia nods in agreement.

Leafiara says, "So we're going to need to split resources across multiple fronts, as we did then."

Leafiara nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw nods.

Renpaw says, "Thank you candidates, Lady Mayor."

Lylia nods graciously.

Leafiara turns toward Lylia and renders a sharp hand salute.

Lylia says, "Thank you all."

Lylia smiles.

Faerinn nods.

Mayor Lylia just climbed up a narrow stairway.

Renpaw yells, "Soneiken!"

Soneiken just climbed down a narrow stairway.

Leafiara nods to Soneiken in greeting.

Soneiken nods.

Soneiken says, "Honorable Judge, Candidates, Good evening. My Name is Soneiken Munson, I'm not a votong citizen, however, my Benefactors hold great sway with many who do vote, and So with vested interest, I ask this question of all three of you."

Leafiara tilts her head toward Soneiken, examining him intently as the tip of one ear twitches briefly.

Soneiken nods.

Renpaw nods.

Soneiken says, "As an Emissary from Kharam Dzu, sent by the Borthuum Clan, My task to protect and preserve the Harbor, and the Shipping lanes for the Travel of the Star to Teras. Candidates, we have more than Glaes in Dzu, and Trade and friendship is all important for an Island Community. It seems more so than ever that the Landing chooses to keep it's eyes on Percieved threats, and forgets that they have Freinds and neighbors, what will each of you do reinvest in our Trade Routes, and friendship of our neighboring communities?"

Soneiken says, "Specifically Kharam Dzu and teras."

Leafiara nods understandingly.

Soneiken nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw says, "Faerinn, Leafiara, Xorus."

Juspera just climbed down a narrow stairway.

Faerinn says, "I would love to see the friendship between the Isles and the Landing rekindled."

Soneiken smiles at Faerinn.

Faerinn asks, "Now, if you're asking what dowry I would send to try and woo them?"

Faerinn says, "I think it would be tables."

Faerinn grins at Soneiken.

Soneiken says, "More so about insuring no additional Tariffs, ect. and an open free market, undisturbed by ancilliary interests."

Faerinn says, "But in all seriousness we would love to talk to y'all and find out what you really need."

Soneiken nods at Faerinn.

Faerinn says, "And try to come up with a trade agreement to submit to the council."

Faerinn says, "Preferably something every party involved hates."

Leafiara chuckles.

Faerinn says, "That's a true sign of a good compromise."

Soneiken smirks.

Faerinn nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw nods at Leafiara.

Leafiara nods.

Soneiken turns an inquisitive ear toward Leafiara.

Leafiara says, "If we've recently seemed a bit focused on threats instead of trade, I'd attribute that to the blight troubling us for close to a year now. The Landing got its start as a trading town with our nice geographic location, so improving trade is always on our minds in some sense--but the waters of our bay being blood has been slightly problematic."

Leafiara grins at Soneiken.

Soneiken nods at Leafiara.

Soneiken says, "Agreed."

Leafiara says, "I'll echo Faerinn here to some extent: please, bring your representatives and clientele to us and we'd love to discuss what would suit us best."

Leafiara wryly says, "I'll not echo the part about it being something everyone hates."

Leafiara says, "But I admire the dwarves' tenacity."

Leafiara unfastens the emerald music note pin on her red silk cape and opens it, no longer needing the extra protection from the weather outside.

Leafiara grabs a perfect imflass forging-hammer from one of the small pouches lining the inside of her red silk cape.

Leafiara taps a perfect imflass forging-hammer, which is in her right hand.

Leafiara grins.

Leafiara tucks a perfect imflass forging-hammer into one of the small pouches lining the inside of her red silk cape.

Soneiken grins at Leafiara.

Leafiara says, "I know they, and all on Teras, have a lot to offer."

Leafiara nods.

Leafiara nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw nods.

Renpaw says, "Xorus."

Soneiken turns an inquisitive ear toward you.

Leafiara takes a moment to observe Xorus.

Xorus says, "There is no absolute distinction between matters of trade and military concerns, one need only consider that the murderous ape pirates of Glaoveln are the major reason this is still a fairly small port town after two hundred years."

Soneiken nods to Xorus.

Xorus says, "When I finally receive the notes of Praxopius Fortney on how he adapted my work to poison their war leader Kragnack, I will work on expanding it so that I may annihilate them the soil and seas of the world. The shipping routes to Teras will become quite free for commerce."

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Esmee yell, "You sound like a war monger yourselff!"

Xorus says, "Beyond that I will have warm relations with the Empire, who I will encourage to stomp on piracy with its navy, and with House Vaalor to keep the routes clear to Icemule and Zul Logoth."

Xorus says, "That being said, the mayor of the town is not a merchant prince, able to direct airships as does the Mirror."

Soneiken nods to Xorus.

Xorus says, "I intend on making this a hub of international finance, as the only place on the continent with such mingling of races and cultures, which would include import and export banks and the speculative trade in bills of exchange."

Speaking to Xorus, Soneiken says, "Remember, we will work in unison with your mayor."

Xorus says, "This would be of great potential benefit for trade in goods toward Teras."

Soneiken beams happily at Xorus!

Xorus nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw nods.

Renpaw says, "Thank you candidates."

Soneiken says, "Thank You candidates for your thoughtful answers."

Soneiken nods.

Faerinn nods at Soneiken.

Soneiken just climbed up a narrow stairway.

A gentle voice whispers, "You will be forever alone."

A town clerk walks in and shows a basket full of feathers to Renpaw.

Renpaw nods.

Leafiara cocks her head at Renpaw.

Renpaw says, "Let's see if Esmee can shout with a mouth full of those and tar."

Renpaw nods.

Leafiara chuckles.

Faerinn grins.

Xorus says, "Excellent."

Bbee says, "Hi."

The clerk runs off with the basket.

Bbee says, "I am Bbee."

Leafiara notes, "Does seem to be a detractor of all tonight."

Leafiara nods to Bbee in greeting.

Renpaw faces Bbee and lets loose a mighty shout!

Xorus nods at Bbee.

Renpaw says, "Oh, there you are."

Xorus says, "Our pharmacist."

Bbee says, "MY question is for all the candidates."

Bbee says, "It's simple."

Bbee says, "I have been licensed to peddle my drugs by the current mayor."

Leafiara grins at Bbee.

Bbee asks, "I want to know if I will be able to get my license renewed under your administration?"

Renpaw says, "Leafiara, Xorus, Faerinn."

Bbee says, "If you wish to see my current license."

Leafiara simply says, "Yes, you'll be able and I'd renew it."

Bbee says, "You can pass it around."

Leafiara adds, "I'm still carrying a few of your pills right now and your potions have been very helpful."

Bbee offers Leafiara a piece of gilt-edged parchment.

Leafiara says, "And you're a find and upstanding citizen that everyone who  frequents the square knows."

Leafiara nods at Bbee.

Leafiara accepts Bbee's gilt-edged parchment.

Leafiara grins.

Leafiara offers Bbee a piece of gilt-edged parchment.

Leafiara nods at Renpaw.

Bbee accepts Leafiara's gilt-edged parchment.

Renpaw nods.

Leafiara corrects, "A fine, rather, not a find. ...that too, though."

Leafiara grins.

Renpaw nods to Xorus.

Bbee smiles.

Bbee's cheeks flush a deep shade of dark rose.

Bbee says, "Florting will get you no where."

Bbee coughs.

Bbee says, "Flirting."

Xorus says, "Narcotics will be a state controlled enterprise under my rule, I intend on offering it as a deal to the Rooks to stay within their shipping lane, so to speak, with an elixir I call Elven Jade made from poppy and dreamvine of the Red Forest."

Xorus says, "So, yes. I will renew your license."

Xorus nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw nods at Faerinn.

Leafiara nods understandingly.

Speaking to Xorus, Bbee asks, "Did you wish to see the current one?"

Faerinn says, "Yes, I'd renew the license. I'm not running for Constabulary or to be the Landing's mom."

Leafiara chuckles.

Xorus says, "You can show me later."

Renpaw says, "Thank you."

Bbee smiles.

Xorus nods at Bbee.

Bbee nods.

Faerinn says, "Recreational drugs are fine in moderation."

Faerinn nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw yells, "Xanthium!"

Xanthium just climbed down a narrow stairway.

Xanthium smiles.

Leafiara turns toward Bbee and renders a sharp hand salute.

Xanthium says, "Good evening, everyone.  Thank you for hearing me."

Leafiara nods to Xanthium in greeting.

Bbee says, "Thank you."

Bbee just climbed up a narrow stairway.

Xanthium says, "We've heard a great deal about the institutions of law and order, tonight.  Reasons why certain elements should keep their noses and fingers out of lives and business, here.  But what will you all do, to encourage people to take a chance, with the Landing?  To visit, to do business, or even move here?  My question is for all of you."

Faerinn nods.

Xanthium folds her hands behind her back.

Renpaw says, "Xorus, Faerinn, Leafiara."

Xanthium drops smoothly into a deep curtsy before Renpaw, sweeping her arms grandly to her sides.

Xanthium reaches up behind her neck, fiddling with her emerald velvet gown a moment.

Xanthium smiles at Xorus.

Xorus says, "Law and order, and security, are essential to drawing immigration. In the past I have made detailed proposals on how to make this a world center of finance, and I would make the region prosperous so that they will want to reside here permanently."

Xanthium nods slowly to Xorus.

Xorus says, "Most of our trade is with the northern imperial territories, and I intend on keeping us in good stead with the Northern Sentinel, after all of the unfortunate bad blood in the past decade."

Xorus says, "I will seek with time to secure letters patent from Earl Jovery such that all raw materials transported in bulk from the whole 'imperial protectorate', not only our port, must come with our seal or be treated as smuggling and contraband under imperial law."

Xanthium blinks at Xorus.

Xanthium nods slowly.

Xorus says, "In this way we will be owed excise taxes on the raw resources of our surroundings and be greatly enabled in developing ourselves."

Xorus nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw nods at Faerinn.

Faerinn says, "First of all, I would like to create a public arts registry to log and preserve all of the public art in the Landing. Make sure its protected and repaired. If we look like we can take care of our things then maybe the Empire wouldn't feel like it would have to micromanage us, and encourage visitation and trade from outside our walls."

Faerinn says, "I would also, as mayor,  like to propose to the council grants and small business loans in order to revitalize our night life and turn this town from a curiosity and layover to a destination. While also strengthening the town's coffers."

Xanthium smiles at Faerinn.

Faerinn says, "And I think that temple in the Vipershroud would be killing two birds with one stone on those matters."

Faerinn grins.

Faerinn nods at Renpaw.

Xanthium laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Renpaw grins.

Renpaw nods at Leafiara.

Speaking to Faerinn, Xanthium says, "We don't kill the birds there, we sing like them."

Faerinn nods at Xanthium.

Xanthium turns to face Leafiara.

Speaking to Xanthium, Faerinn says, "Fair enough then."

Leafiara says, "I intend to get our population as involved as it's ever been, with frequent open discussions among our citizens so that they can feel that they're able to make a difference if they want so."

Leafiara says, "I think the strength and the allure of the Landing have been one and the same, our uniqueness, so I want to emphasize that even further."

Leafiara says, "There are already many places to live that are safe and prosperous, or with a great deal of contributions to the arts."

Xanthium looks thoughtfully at Leafiara.

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Esmee yell, "Pukk for Mayor!"

Xorus takes a drink from his Faendryl absinthe.

Faerinn takes a drink from his strong black coffee.

Leafiara says, "So improvements on those fronts are a good idea, and certainly I'd like to improve some of our... less well-kept establishments... but that wouldn't be my primary method of drawing people here."

Xanthium ponders.

Xanthium asks, "...so, chaos tourism?"

Leafiara grins at Xanthium.

Leafiara admits, "Not quite, but I like the sound of it."

Leafiara clarifies, "No, I'm talking about immigration."

Xanthium ponders.

Faerinn furrows his brow.

Xanthium asks, "...immigration and less than well-kept establishments?"

Faerinn blinks.

Leafiara says, "Many feel detached from their political leaders, in places around the world."

Leafiara says, "So I'll be aiming to change that."

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Dwi yell, "Mention da seats Elphy!"

Xanthium nods slowly at Leafiara.

Renpaw grins.

Leafiara says, "As for our establishments, they're always hit hard by our enemies and I want to build them to be more resilient. That part is for citizens as well as travelers."

Leafiara nods.

Leafiara nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw says, "Thank you."

Xanthium says, "Thank you."

Xanthium curtsies to Renpaw.

Xanthium just climbed up a narrow stairway.

Renpaw yells, "Maylan!"

Leafiara musingly says, "This should be interesting."

Land Pirate Maylan just climbed down a narrow stairway.

Leafiara nods to Maylan in greeting.

Maylan winks.

Maylan thumps her mop-fringed pegleg on the floor in three rapid successions.

Maylan clears her throat.

Maylan asks, "How will you lot rid our town of the tyranny of the Chronomages?"

Maylan belligerently proclaims, "Justice for Pylasar! Toss Chrysamber in Time Jail! Harrrrrrrrrrr!"

(Maylan spits on the floor.)

Leafiara grins at Maylan.

Xorus smirks.

Renpaw says, "Faerinn, Leafiara, Xorus."

Faerinn ponders.

Faerinn says, "Slowly contaminate the gold rings with lead and mercury."

Maylan grins evilly.

Faerinn says, "As they are reclaimed...the Chronomages will lose their minds."

Maylan exclaims, "Oh, ho! Genius!"

Faerinn says, "We call this a slow burn."

Xorus nods approvingly.

Faerinn nods at Renpaw.

Leafiara says, "So essentially the Cordarius plan."

Renpaw nods at Leafiara.

Leafiara rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Maylan asks, "The mana fires and whatnot?"

Leafiara nods at Maylan.

Speaking excitedly to Leafiara, Maylan asks, "Feed em to the blight?"

Leafiara clarifies, "I mean that's more or less what Faerinn's plan was."

Leafiara chuckles.

Maylan dejectedly says, "Oh."

Leafiara says, "They've resisted the blight so far, in their travel office, so not sure that one would quite work out."

Leafiara grins.

Speaking to Faerinn, Leafiara concedes, "I like it. I can't top that one in a span of two minutes. Let's go with that."

Leafiara nods at Faerinn.

Leafiara nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw nods to Xorus.

Maylan reasonably says, "No need to reinvent the wheel."

Leafiara nods in agreement at Maylan.

Xorus says, "Certain elements in our town were associated two years ago with a certain thief named Twiddley who seduced the desk keeper at the Library of Biblia."

Xorus says, "This led to the liberation of a very well kept secret book on their travel magic."

Maylan blinks at Xorus.

Xorus says, "Their 'time tunnels' ended up interacting with the flow patterns of our own spells, allowing greatly expanded range in some cases."

Xorus says, "I would be in favor of arranging more secrets of the Chronomages to go missing from their Library of Biblia."

Maylan gazes at Xorus.

Xorus says, "They will eventually go bankrupt and kill themselves."

Xorus nods at Renpaw.

Maylan says, "OH BOY."

Renpaw nods.

Maylan applauds.

Renpaw says, "Thank you all."

Land Pirate Maylan just climbed up a narrow stairway.

Renpaw yells, "Chamorr!"

Lord Chamorr just climbed down a narrow stairway.

Renpaw says, "We have one more question after Chamorr."

Leafiara grins crookedly at Chamorr.

Chamorr nods.

Renpaw says, "Then I have a question and we will end."

Chamorr heartily says, "What would you do to change and benefit the lives of our folks in shanty town."

Chamorr heartily says, "For all three."

Xorus takes a drink from his Faendryl absinthe.

Leafiara nods.

Renpaw says, "Leafiara, Xorus, Faerinn."

Lady Esmee just came through a modwir arch.

Esmee glares.

Lady Esmee just climbed up a narrow stairway.

Leafiara says, "So far Shanty Town has proven to be rather difficult to improve, despite the best efforts of many from Puptilian to Maylan, Pukk, Mother, and Thadston and the rest of the town council."
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Leafiara says, "But I have to give Praxopius Fortney this much: he did some good for them."

Leafiara says, "I think the change has to come more from within the citizens there than from us on the outside, at least if the past is any indication."

Leafiara says, "So taking another of Praxopius' ideas, as well as tying in with what Soneiken was asking earlier, we could create opporutnities for them as ship builders."

Leafiara adds, "This time for our own ships and not the Empire's."

Leafiara says, "We'd look into promoting other business skills for them as well, of course, but that alone is a large scale endeavor and a good place to start."

Leafiara nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw nods.

Renpaw nods to Xorus.

Xorus says, "I am told that it is impractical to make being impoverished illegal and banish all who fail to comply."

Xorus says, "I am not convinced this is true, but there are other options."

Chamorr heartily asks, "Death squads?"

Xorus smirks.

Xorus says, "Even options before that."

Leafiara chuckles.

Chamorr heartily says, "But that is an option, then."

Xorus says, "The difficulty with these shanty dwellers is that they do not hold legal title to the hovels and land they are squatting upon, which makes them unable to use it as collateral for loans to improve their station."

Xorus says, "When I reform the banks this is something we can fix."

Xorus says, "Of course, if they land themselves in our debtor's prison, that will settle the matter in a different way."

Xorus nods at Renpaw.

Chamorr rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Renpaw nods at Faerinn.

Faerinn says, "I had mentioned before wanting to propose to the council grants and loans to assist in rebuilding not only the town, but its coffers. I would especially like those to be offered in Shanty Town. Not only to get people there to open their own businesses and establishments, but for seeking training and apprenticeships."

Faerinn says, "All while having their needs for food and shelter met, because people are better at improving their own lives if they aren't struggling to met their basic needs."

Faerinn nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw nods.

Renpaw says, "Thank you."

Chamorr glances at Renpaw.

Renpaw yells, "Eledryn!"

Master Eledryn just climbed down a narrow stairway.

Lord Chamorr just climbed up a narrow stairway.

Leafiara nods to Eledryn in greeting.

Eledryn bows to Renpaw.

Speaking to Renpaw, Eledryn says, "Thank you for organizing this forum.  I've learned quite a bit about all of our candidates today."

Eledryn says, "This question is for everyone."

Eledryn says, "In the wake of the events of the blight and Raznel's influence, many of the common folk found themselves jobless -- with no crops to harvest or no fish to catch.  To make matters worse, they found themselves with no livelihood at a time when food itself was scarce, and the entire situation left many of them hopeless."

Renpaw says, "Xorus, Faerinn, Leafiara."

Eledryn asks, "What sort of plans do you have to protect the livelihoods of the commoners should Wehnimer's Landing find herself in a similar situation in the future?"

Xorus raises an eyebrow.

Eledryn turns an inquisitive ear toward Xorus.

Xorus says, "What the Hall of Mages is doing with the blight is only delaying the fundamental problem, which is that like the Wizardwaste, the Bleaklands will eventually expand and consume this region."

Xorus says, "They are like a carpenter's guild who has tasked itself with mending a stone wall in a city where they managed to outlaw masonry."

Xorus says, "As I told Grand Magister Octaven some months ago, Raznel worked with demon blood, and the blight and the Bleaklands clearly share roots in it."

Xorus says, "With each of her works we get rid of without unraveling the methods she used, much like an artist with a limited repertoire of techniques, the more difficult it will become to halt the Bleaklands as we will have nothing else of hers to study."

Xorus says, "This may sound tangential to your question, but if this eventuality is allowed to happen, there is no precaution we will take that can overcome the Bleakworld."

Xorus says, "But in the instance of a more ordinary famine or some such hardship, as I have said, making us into a mecca of finance and commerce will keep employment and food separate from our own farming."

Xorus says, "... and we might keep emergency silos with spare capacities of grain or what have you."

Xorus nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw says, "Faerinn."

Faerinn says, "I would like to see the kind of services I detailed in the aid of Shanty Town to be turned as financial public safety nets to ensure that things never get that bad again. A community is only as strong as their weakest members so its in the interest of the community that every member is healthy, feed, and sheltered."

Faerinn nods at Renpaw.

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Esmee yell, "Good answer!"

Eledryn glances at a narrow stairway.

Faerinn chuckles.

Eledryn sighs.

Eledryn turns an inquisitive ear toward Faerinn.

Renpaw nods.

Renpaw says, "Leafiara."

Eledryn turns an inquisitive ear toward Leafiara.

Leafiara says, "I'd like to expand Landing jurisdiction. This has been tried before and was voted down, but hopefully after this latest crisis we can see the merits of being able to use more of the land and sea around us."

Leafiara says, "In essence, giving us more territory to work with, and spreading our eggs into more baskets geographically."

Renpaw grins.

Leafiara says, "Breshon Caulfield was also a good aid with importing food, and there's room to work with the Empire more to some extent to our mutual benefit."

Leafiara adds, "I say, even though some have somehow pegged me as an anti-Imperial candidate."

Leafiara grins.

Xorus takes a drink of his Faendryl absinthe.

Leafiara says, "As long as they don't try to seize more power here like opportunists, I'm amenable to strictly business relationships."

Leafiara admits, "That is a big if."

Leafiara nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw nods.

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Pukk yell, "Down with the imps!"

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Soliere yell, "List done disapeared.. an' i be a Shanty Town shack owner wishin ta have one say with th'candidates prettie please, Judge? Will you gimme a quick chance?"

Eledryn bows.

Leafiara turns toward Eledryn and renders a sharp hand salute.

Renpaw says, "Thank you Eledryn."

Eledryn says, "Thank you all."

Eledryn turns around.

Master Eledryn just climbed up a narrow stairway.

Renpaw says, "Because the hour is late, I will ask one final question to all three of you."

Renpaw says, "I ask that you please keep it brief, and then that will conclude our debate."

Leafiara nods.

Faerinn nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw says, "The order will be Xorus, Leafiarra, and Faerinn."

Renpaw says, "First, I thank all of you for your time and patience and answers tonight."

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Esmee yell, "Let the Shanty town home owner ask a question!"

Renpaw says, "I thank most of the crowd above for coming. Most of them."

Renpaw says, "My question to you all is..."

Renpaw says, "If you were not campaigning yourself, which other candidate would you vote for as Mayor, and why?"

Renpaw says, "The order will be Xorus, Leafiarra, and Faerinn."

Xorus raises an eyebrow.

Xorus says, "The town would be served adequately by either of them as Mayor, and perhaps I will appoint one as Lord Mayor when I am coronated Baron of Darkstone."

Renpaw smirks.

Xorus says, "I will say Faerinn simply because I suspect he is less likely to cause a war with House Vaalor."

Xorus nods at Renpaw.

Renpaw nods.

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Esmee yell, "Baron? you are surely crazy!"

Renpaw says, "Leafiara."

Leafiara says, "Tempted as I am to say Faerinn because it's clear he has no patience with the Empire..."

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Bbee yell, "Say me!"

Leafiara says, "Xorus has the more clear long-term vision and I'm curious how much of it he could feasibly implement or even attempt to in just one or two years."
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Xorus nods.

Renpaw nods.

Renpaw says, "Faerinn."

Leafiara says, "And his words don't ever ring as a politician's."

Leafiara nods.

Speaking to Faerinn, Leafiara says, "Yours occasionally do."

Leafiara grins.

Leafiara nods at Renpaw.

Faerinn says, "Xorus, because I would love seeing a Faendryl Baron of the Empire. Also, he's very unlikely to start a war with Ta'Vaalor."

Xorus takes a drink of his Faendryl absinthe.

Leafiara chuckles.

Renpaw nods.

Renpaw grins.

Renpaw says, "Thank you again candidates, and most everyone in the balcony above."

Faerinn nods.

Xorus says, "I trust I may count on the support of the ruling family of Bourth."

Renpaw exclaims, "This ends our mayoral debate!"

Leafiara turns toward Renpaw and renders a sharp hand salute.

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Esmee yell, "I know you meant me by that comment!"
From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Maylan yell, "Bravo bravo! Harrrrr!"
From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Lylia yell, "Thank you all!"

Faerinn applauds.

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Chamorr yell, "Leafi fer mayor!"
From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Soliere yell, "Woohoo! good job all ya!"
From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Xanthium yell, "You did great, Faerinn!  Breathe!"
From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Pukk yell, "Down with Renpaw!"

Leafiara yells, "Thank you for having us and for your interest this evening!"

Leafiara gazes in amusement at Renpaw.

Faerinn chuckles.

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Ribbet yell, "Vote Faerinn! A brighter future!"
From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Lylia yell, "Our lord is the Dreadlord!"

Renpaw says, "The voting booths will open on the 21st!"

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Maylan yell, "Time Jail for the Chronomages!"
From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Dwi yell, "Next play...put some songs innit!"

Speaking to Renpaw, Leafiara says, "The sedition's started with Esmee and Pukk, apparently."

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Bbee yell, "Well handled Renpaw!"

Leafiara chuckles.

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Roche yell, "Vote Leafiara! Embrace the Chaos!"

Renpaw bows.

Judge Renpaw just went through a modwir arch.

Xorus glances at a modwir arch.

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Ebonica yell, "Obey Xorus. 'Nuff said!"

Leafiara stretches her arms out in front of her, attempting to loosen the tension in her neck and shoulders.

Faerinn twists his head slightly, cracking his neck.  He looks relieved.

Leafiara acknowledges, "The questions always manage to be surprising every time."

Faerinn ponders.

From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Lylia yell, "Come up to the observation balcony and get your applause!"

Leafiara says, "Pills and potions, the important matters."

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[Moot Hall, Observation Balcony]
Several rows of hardwood benches line the balcony, each row a bit higher than the previous one in order to provide a view of the proceedings below from every seat.  A polished oak railing forms the front barrier of the viewing area, and a narrow stairway leads down.  You also see a small wicker basket and a small wicker basket.
Also here: Master Eledryn, Lord Chamorr, Lady Esmee, Xanthium, Myasarie, Lady Allaena, Bbee, Soneiken, Mayor Lylia, Dame Evia, Dergoatean, Great Lord Siggurd, Akenna who is sitting, Baldfoot, Onisa who is sitting, Mistress Berkana, Soubrette Soliere, Hours, Razanetika, Guarrin, Magister Raelee who is sitting, Grand Lord Gryzzlbok, Grand Lady Roelaren who is sitting, Tilbin, Hleef, Diamondelille, Bernadette, Arena Heroine Lauranathalasa who is sitting, Ebonica who is sitting, Roche, Ribbet
Obvious exits: none

See Also

• Mayoral Candidate 5120 Xorus Kul'shin
• Wehnimer's Landing Mayoral Election 5120