OOTS #1155 - The Discussion Thread

[Jasdoif]

All that's really needed is for Dvalin to have a rule that says "If anyone can be shown to be under the effects of magical coercion or is otherwise unable to cast a vote of their own free will, the vote must be retaken," which should be a given in any democratic system, and then to watch to make sure things go smoothly.

So...one person can get a vote, even a unanimous vote, thrown out with a single spell? Cast charm person on someone voting, then reveal that "someone" has cast a spell to interfere with their vote?

Now, I was thinking that delaying the proceedings to keep the high priests contained at the Godsmoot could be part of a strategy (backup or otherwise), in which case the ruse being detected wouldn't necessarily be a problem; with this sort of "enchanter's filibuster" rule, the ruse being detected would be outright advantageous.