Mayoral Candidate 5120 Xorus Kul'shin

Affiliations

Xorus Kul'shin is known to be a member of the Order of the Shadow, the Faendryl Enclave, and served as occult advisor to Mayor Cruxophim and the chief advisor to Mayor Lylia.

Campaign Team

• Candidate: Xorus Kul'shin
• Campaign Manager: Lylia Rashere

Issues

Quotes

* Authority

"The ends do not 'justify the means', the means do not require justification. The end is all that matters."

"The boundary of a boundary is nothingness. Out of bondage the only hope will be oblivion."

"Civil disobedience is still disobedience, sedition is not peaceful assembly."

"Thralls will know only terror until they have nothing left to fear."

"Free will is the freedom to obey my will."

* Crime and Punishment

"The law is a fiction between the powerful and the powerless. When criminals are broken, justice prevails."

"Public endangerment is only a crime in the minds of idiots, children, and their idiot caretakers."

"Octaven is a criminal in good standing. Pylasar is not. He will suffer for it."

"There are worse fates than death. Why are we not using them?"

* The Empire

"Hochstib was never willing, or able, to go far enough to master these lands. When I am Baron of Darkstone, I will not be so kind."

"... and I will count myself among many fine human nobles before me, such as Malwind, Hochstib, and now the heir of Bourth."

"The Elves never needed their own Chaston's Edict. That is how everyone else came to be in the West."

"In every alliance there is a horse and a rider, but no horse was ever the 'ally' of its master."

"Walkar was only wrong to usurp Talador because in the end he failed."

* The Rooks

"The poor will suffer without the heat of their burning corpses, as I would not risk setting fire to the town walls."

"Flock together as a murder if they dare; but beware, I will impale them for the sport of their own crows."

"Rysus would have made a fine court jester. Pity he was murdered with my good works."

* Orphans and Urchins

"Brothels are the only orphanages that pay for themselves, and the only that offer a path to apprenticeship."

"The impoverished will be paid to beg and look miserable out the windows of our feast halls."

"Wards of the state must be made useful to the state."

"We can always make more orphans."

Testimonials

A chorus of tortured voices screams, "End this, we beg of you!"

A sobbing, tearful voice cries, "Free me, I beg of you."

A cackling voice in your mind shrieks, "They are coming, they are coming!"

A choked voice groans, "Not my fault. I did not want to..."

A gentle voice whispers, "Your will is no longer your own."

A softly sibilant voice rasps, "Xorus is plotting to kill you. I heard him. Strike first."

Endorsements

"Endorsements are not necessary to bend the knee, nor do they suffice for it."

Propaganda

Paraphernalia

a black vruul skin button with a three-lobed burning eye reading, "Obey Xorus."

a black vruul skin banner with a three-lobed burning eye centered over Moot Hall

Placards

(1) Talon Street, Stone Baths

a warped vruul leather sign gripped by a six-taloned claw reading "Why Choose The Lesser Evil? Vote Xorus."

(2) Town Square East, Moot Hall

a shattered sign of bones fashioned into elegant calligraphy, "Civil Disobedience Is Still Disobedience: Obey Xorus."

(3) Town Square West, Bank

a bloodstained campaign sign scrawled with the words, "The End Is Nigh! Our Lord is the Dreadlord!"

Pamphlets

a fine silvered linen card

"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.

a sheet of fine silvery grey vellum

"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.

Events with Xorus

All times Eastern

Date/Time	Event Title and Description	Venue and Lich ID
Sun, Mar 8, 8pm	"Enthralled by Xorus." Join mayoral candidate Xorus Kul'shin on Sunday, March 8th at 8 PM for an informal gathering at Silvergate Inn's Lion's Den Pub and learn of his plans for a stronger Wehnimer's Landing. Refreshments, gifts, and campaign literature will be available. (Transcript of the Event)	Silvergate Inn, Lion's Den Pub (Lich #3740)
Sun, Mar 8, 11pm	"Conversation and Comestibles." The Order of Shadow is hosting an opportunity to get to know the three candidates for this year's mayoral race at the lovely Temple of Ivas in Vipershroud swamp. Come join us for casual conversation and comestibles at this most scenic of vistas! [WARNING: Safety while traversing ye perilous Vipershroud is not guaranteed, especially for unseasoned adventurers. Venture forth at your own risk!!] (Transcript of the Event)	Vipershroud, Temple of Ivas, Courtyard (Lich #9646)
Sat, Mar 14, 8pm	"Mayoral Candidate Triathlon." Silvergate Inn will host their 3rd Annual Mayoral Triathlon which will begin promptly at 8:00 P.M. on Feastday, Charlatos 14th (Saturday, March 14th) at the Silvergate Inn, Courtyard in Wehnimer's Landing. Come and cheer on the tactics and prowess of all our candidates. There will be three contests, but like the election itself, there can be only one winner.	Silvergate Inn, Courtyard (Lich #3741)
Sat, Mar 14, after 11pm	"Official Mayoral Debate." The Mayoral Debates will be hosted by Judge Renpaw and the 3 mayoral candidates will be invited to answer questions from players as they sign up on a list and watch the debate in the Moot Hall Chamber of Justice.	Moot Hall, Chamber of Justice (Lich #____)
Mon, Mar 16, Midnight	"Campaign (Hell)Raiser." Hosted by the Order of the Shadow, details TBA.	Black Orchard, TSSE (Go Door, Go Roots - Lich #28304)
Tue, Mar 17, 11:30pm	"Spa Night with Lylia and Xorus." Lylia brings her Cosmetics and shares her fashion expertise, but who knows what Xorus will bring! Snacks and refreshments will be served. Come and unwind with the candidate and his campaign manager in the Golden Rose Spa at Silvergate Inn.	Silvergate Inn, Golden Rose Spa (Lich #3739, then go Golden Door)