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The Wren had been abed since the fight with Redeye. The twisted philosophy of the serial murderer still made him shudder, as he thought back to the frantic battle in the darkened stone head. He shook his head quickly, as if dismissing the dark thoughts, and pushed himself upright, weakly refusing Alden's protestations.
With a gasp and a shiver throughout his body, he rose to his feet, making his way to the short balcony from which he regularly gave his speeches. This one would be short. The crowd outside was larger and more restless than it had ever been before. His celebrity had increased a great deal since that dark fight. Now the most famous serial killer the world had known, and the terror of the continent, was roughly tied below the balcony, almost naked as the baying mob fought for a scrap of his clothing as a keepsake.
Making sure his face was covered, the Wren greeted the crowds. "Redeye is dead. His victims, however, many of them live on, and I must count myself as one of them. I have, under my protection, Doctors and children, both of whom Redeye tasked with my death, in exchange for the lives of their loved ones. They will be taken to Bloodhaven for treatment, and will not be blamed for their predicaments. I shall escort them myself. "
"I must give particular thanks to Doctor Vassari, and his colleagues, for their knowledge of medicine and poison was invaluable in battling Redeye. I also give my thanks to King James, who graciously provided me the use of his spies, when he too was in need for them. The Ram also deserves my thanks, for his guides were also of help to me. But most of all, I thank every man and woman who fought with me against the killer, and I grieve for every one who gave their life. Operative Winters, who gave his life, and saved my own, will be remembered with honour. "
"The struggle against Redeye has not been without cost, but it is over. We give honour to the dead, we rebuild, and we will continue on. We must." On the last word, the life seemed to go out of the Wren, and he simply nodded, spun on his heel, and returned indoors.
To the Technists Guild
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Your organisation has made it known you have the capability of providing Blackpowder weapons. I wish to know the quality of firearms you can provide, and your price.
The Wren.
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''I believe in terms of economic projects, what we require now is to open relations with Kingdom of Merdallan. We need to form an embassy to send to them to negotiate opening of the trade and construction of the Airfield, if they lack one.''
Blacksage District Council [5]
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''I will await for Lord Wallen to announce your plans for Dogma.''
[Imprisoned Mages: question cleared.]
Blackfist Brotherhood [8]
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''Technist Guild mentioned that you were cooperating in regards to UAL. If that is correct, then I see no reason for all of us not to work together. Unless of course your influence with UAL is such, that you need no assistance for making peaceful arrangements.''
[OOC – I’m interested in as far as getting a couple points of MIL for Peacocks, with appropriate contribution of stats for it. The rest of UAL stats & territory can go to you.]
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Magical Emperor Monkey. You have my vote.
I learned two things about Montgomery that day... ...The first was that his men would follow him off a cliff. The second was that he would lead them there.
We'd be interested in both Blacksgage and the UAL, though admittedly we don't have much experience with labor disputes and the like.
Bookbinder's Guild to Blacksgage District Council (5)
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Any plan that sees the district at large patrolled by a local watch and which sees this Guild used to rebuild the library is perfectly fine with us.
Bookbinder's Guild to Doctor Vassari (7)
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We had hoped as much. We will prepare an address to the SGA immediately.
The Conductor to Doctor Vassari (7)
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sIR,
i hAvE aLL THaT I MIgHT NeeD iN ALLSCROSS. thE posITION Is pErfect for mY woRk, thE COInS fLOW SMOOTHLY, anD THe ExchAngE IS NEARBY. WHAT MORE COULD I DESIRE FROM YOU?
Delathion to Doctor Vassari (7)
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I am always interested in the exchange of knowledge, good Doctor! Though I am afraid I must point out that my position as dean of the Church healing school may make my interests conflict with that of Daimot in regards to acquiring new faculty and artifacts.
Thelonius (PM)
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Conductor Rep: 0
Delathion Rep: 1
White-Stripe Mages:
CRAZY ****.
(I can't come up with any funny projects at the moment, so I'll leave that to you)
The Exchange to House Wallen (6)
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Good day, sir.
I am today representing a coalition of bankers and moneychangers from both the Exchange and Changer's Row. The loan you have requested is a large one, as I am sure you are aware, and as such we would have to have some kind of guarantee that we would get our money back, with interest. I am sure you understand. If you could just sign here, please?
OOC: Offering 12 WEL loan, repaid with 15 WEL (this includes interest)
Bookbinder's Guild to SGA (PM)
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Good day, sirs. Doctor Vassari has invited me as a representative of the Bookbinder's Guild to attend this council. My assistants are removing the cobwebs and various squatters from our old guild house here as we speak. I trust my presence in this hall is acceptable to you? Yes?
I come before you today to talk about monopolies. We each have our own areas of expertise that we, as Guilds formed of the most talented people in the field, like to and deserve to have monopolies over. Having someone without the standards of the Sausage Guild taking care of the city's meat, for example, would be tremendously dangerous to the well-being of the average citizen. The Guild ensures quality, but to do so all work in a field must be done through the Guild. It is for this reason that my organization has a standing policy of seeking out and destroying presses that are outside of our control. With a press, any fool can create thousands of poorly-written pamphlets of incendiary ideas and drop them into the powder keg that is Runner's City. With a press, the city could burn. We do not wish to see that happen.
It is for this reason that we would like to request that the Technists Guild please stop producing and distributing their hand presses. I know you mean well, that you think it is just good business, but it is harmful to the quality of discourse in this city when uninformed, unedited treatises begin appearing on the streets.
"The Bridge will be placed under the authority of the Throne. The proceeds from tolls on the bridge will gifted to the Mercantile guild in recognition of their previous ownership."
Spicers Circle:
"The neighbourhoods of Guild's Hand, and Orange Crown will be returned to the administration of the Wardens, pending sentencing for their actions."
To the Sovereign Guilds Association (4)
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"I require permission to attend one of your meetings to discuss matters of importance"
To Blacksage District Council (5)
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"We request the university as our compensation for helping in this conflict."
"As a symbol of authority in the city, we desire it only for the influence that comes with owning it. We are perfectly willing to take it in name only; the Esoteric Society or any of you may be the actual owners. The owners may have all the proceeds, full authority within the school, and we'll be sure to pass all the praise onto them."
"In effect, the only thing you wouldn't be able to do, is close the university permanently."
"We desire nothing else. You may split the remaining neighbourhoods between you as you wish, including the Dead Campus."
((The university probably has about 1-2 influence. A neighbour ups your cap by two, so would be better in the long run. They might also have a few points in them already.))
So in other words hundreds of soldiers gave their lives defending this bridge just so it could be handed over to a king with no claims to it? The Guild has always been a good owner of this bridge, making trade-routes safer and cutting down on smugglers without any assistance from the other powers of this city.
to Champions/SGA
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i do not object to a meeting.
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"let our mercy, as deep as the feitas, and our auhority, as powerful as the sun, be revealed to the entire world!"
"Damn! I gotta say, you just let down every man in Falena..."
-suikoden V
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TO: The citizens of the Pits
"The gangs have finally been run out of your homes! This is a time for celebration by all. A celebration of your freedom from tyranny. To ensure the continuity of this freedom, agents of the Republican Army will soon begin assisting all adults of the city with registering to vote, before organizing several votes during which you will be free to choose your leaders, your allegiance, and your laws.
In addition, the Revolution would like to repay those who's homes have been damaged or destroyed by the fight for freedom. A fund will be set up where those who were not involved in gang activity can have their property damages repaid, though it may take time to repay in full, as we are no more than poor workers like you."
TO: Gears Chosen (D ESP 9)
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Are you still planning on joining that war of yours? We have several battalions of the Revolutionary Army that are waiting for action.
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Epic wizard by Eruantion
Go Tigers!
My TW faction:
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The Ram Revolution - TW Broken City
-banner by Nyrt
We haven't been selling them for a long time. We've more or less been keeping hem for internal record keeping and memos, making guild sensitive documents and diagrams, that sort of thing. The two public things we've done with it are "Factory Safety and You" and "The Technist Reading Primer". The safety book is just a checklist of what people can do to improve their safety in the workplace, including some cheap and simple ways for the managers and owers to increase workplace safety. The reading primer, well, we've been teaching people how to read. But we haven't been making any books to sell to them.
To the Order of the Wern
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We can make you Blackpowder Weapons II for 5 Econ. This is at cost.
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We should be able to, and hopfuly we can use it to provide some jobs for the factory workers. Tried telling the Blackfist it would be better to do it slower, but life.
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''I believe it would be in our interest to talk with the King James. What are Sausage Guild’s and Mercantile Guild’s thoughts on his latest statements?''
Bookbinders Guild
''It appears Technist Guild is prepared to acquiesce your requests and their use of hand presses to teach literacy is ultimately for the benefit of the Bookbinder’s Guild.''
''We are also aware, that Militia of Order and Justice has Hand Press. I propose SGA broach the subject with them as well. The Ram Revolution also seem to possess one, though here I anticipate some difficulties, due to their beliefs.''
''If nobody objects, I propose, that Bookbinders Guild be accepted to the SGA and all members will respect its monopoly and assist in maintaining it.''
Blacksage Council [5]
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''After some consideration, if nobody objects, I would like to have the Southside under my purview, though I won’t insist.''
Delathion [7]
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''Well, friendly completion will only serve to improve the quality of education. And I’m certain would could cooperate in certain issues and matters of mutual defence against intrusions by criminal Mages.''
ESGE [7]
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''I would like to discuss with you the Defeated, the Heladuit Court is currently fighting in the Duremont. As far as I heard, they are rather nasty ice-mages, with certain beliefs, that make them dangerous to good people of the city. Should we involve ourselves to deal with those dangerous mages?''
Scholar’s Compass/Blackspell Watch [0?]
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''People of Scholar’s Compass.''
''I would like to ask you, if you require Blackspell Watch to patrol your streets against hooligans and miscreants.''
''I would also like to discuss with you the restoration of Daimot University. Soon, it will have bustling faculty and student body, who would seek to relax from their studies in cosy cafes, perhaps with a good book. If we could establish certain arrangements to minimize potential for trouble and maximize good time for all.''
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Magical Emperor Monkey. You have my vote.
I learned two things about Montgomery that day... ...The first was that his men would follow him off a cliff. The second was that he would lead them there.
i dont agree with his statements. i didnt lose all those men and assets just to have the bridge turned over to him since he undoubtably orchestrated all this.
i also disagee with his demands that the sausage guild turn over their territory. the Wardens deserve what they got and more.
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"let our mercy, as deep as the feitas, and our auhority, as powerful as the sun, be revealed to the entire world!"
"Damn! I gotta say, you just let down every man in Falena..."
This time, James takes the time to arrive in a less rude fashion. Specifying his arrival time in advance, he arrives punctually. Unfond of grandiose displays, he wears a simple black and gold outfit, and his ever-present, now well-fitted crown. He is shown in promptly, and proceeds to the main chamber, waiting patiently by the door until permission is granted for him to enter.
I think a deal can be struck, then. I am more interested in the UAL's administration, the region they control, and access to the dock. We need more space, and more people. I'm sure that at least some of their thugs could be persuaded to work for you or the Peacocks.
It seems the Church of Neposh is also working near the docks, though we could not find out what they are doing.
OOC: So, we infiltrate them, take them over from the inside, then split all the stats we can get. I want control of the distrct, though. You can have more stats. Consider that the favour you owe me, if that's okay.
“Not a promise, not an oath, or a malediction or a curse,” I said, sounding calm, probably inaudible in the midst of the screaming. “Inevitable. Wasn’t that how she put it? I told them. Warned them.”
-Taylor Hebert. Yes, I'm a proud Skittle.
''I'm curious, how you plan to organize work in the Smokeyards. Will the factories be managed by communes of workers?''
[OOC – We can split stats in fair manner, you can have the territory, if you don't interrupt flow of shipments from Triphage Untima and I don’t consider this as repayment of my favor, so I still owe one. I’m just wondering, if we can subvert UAL in one go, since they’d have a fair amount of stats. I’m not certain how deep your infiltration goes.]
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Magical Emperor Monkey. You have my vote.
I learned two things about Montgomery that day... ...The first was that his men would follow him off a cliff. The second was that he would lead them there.
“Not a promise, not an oath, or a malediction or a curse,” I said, sounding calm, probably inaudible in the midst of the screaming. “Inevitable. Wasn’t that how she put it? I told them. Warned them.”
-Taylor Hebert. Yes, I'm a proud Skittle.
I'm deeply apologetic over the results of the past month. There were certain miscomunications that lead to the assault on the Gear. We'd be perfectly willing to turn it back over for the payment previously addressed. However, thanks to the actions of certain other factions, we require a small infusion of credit to maintain the stability of the Smokestacks, something which is in your interests as well. If you can provide such a loan as well, we'd be happy to leave presently.
To Sausage Guild
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Well mostly that depends on whether we can keep the wires and cables secure through to your territory. If you could provide some tunnels to wire them through, we'd be willing to provide power for 4 wealth, 2 now and 2 after completion.
Technists Guild
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So the deal we made earlier still stand yes? We provide energy and in return you give us guns at half-cost. As well as the division of spheres
On another topic, thanks to certain other factions in the Smokeyards, I feel that some economic cooperation to maintain stability and prosperity in the district would be wise.
Ram Revolution
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At the moment that hopefully won't be necessary. We may have..alternative uses however.
On another note, very soon we will be able to power our factories and territories without need for coal or gas, and to heat them through the winter. If you'd be willing to provide some investment to keep the economy of the smokeyards stable after the Blackfist fiasco, we'd be more then willing to start extending the infrastructure once the Network is complete
Blackfists
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Our communications rather died off earlier, for which I apologize.
Now, you've stated quite clearly you have an interest in the UAL and the Underdocks. So do we, and we;d prefer if you;d stay out of them. The UAL is currently working on an important project for us, and we will require the faculties of the Underdocks in the future.
does any SGA member object to king james meeting with us? i am anxious to hear what he has to say for himself.
what about lord Wallen?
To Gears-Chosen
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[Its a shame you showed up...i did the math and determined that had you not shown up and zemelac had remembered my VIPs then things would have almost been a stalemate. hopefully something like this wont happen again. 1 more turn of preperation and i wouldve beat you.]
i will see about the monetary compensation getting sent to you as soon as you turn over the gears. in other words i place a contigency to not send the money if you dont give me the neighborhood in my EOT.
in regards to the loan, i must speak to the SGA to see if we have any projects that need funding. if there is nothing then i will see about the loan. as of now it will be a max of 6 WEL though. the war came close to crippling me.
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"let our mercy, as deep as the feitas, and our auhority, as powerful as the sun, be revealed to the entire world!"
"Damn! I gotta say, you just let down every man in Falena..."
How much of an investment are you talking about? We could provide 3 WEL for the bailout, as well as 4 MOR to help expand the infrastructure, if you're willing to have others work with your technology.
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Epic wizard by Eruantion
Go Tigers!
My TW faction:
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The Ram Revolution - TW Broken City
-banner by Nyrt
So 3 wealth and I evacuate the Gear with no fuss and stay out of your business?
To SGA
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Hello, I have a proposal regarding the general economy of the Smokestacks and project you all might be interested in, and at the suggestion of the Mercantile Guild, I'd like to discuss it with you.
To Revolution
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3 wealth would be plenty, and we have no real need for the morale, thanks.
"Doctor: We won't disagree, as long as Lodstrom Party is allowed to remain in Dogma, and direct its rebuilding effort.
When can we begin to withdraw forces from Dogma? Lord Wallenstein is willing to sign into the new Watch, to act as Second-In-Command to the Commander and Training Officer."
to the Exchange [6]
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(Lord Wallen reads the contract carefully)
Of course, I expected the interest and the guarantee. It's only fair.
How much time would I have to repay the loan? 3 or 4 turns would be enough. It would be easier if I could repay 4-6 Wealth every turn.
(If the Exchange agents agree with the time of pay, and the contract is fair, without any hidden tricks, he signs.)
To Sausage Guild [7]
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We have talked about your tunnels before. Under the conditions we discussed (My men guarding any entrances), I will allow construction of tunnels under my neighbourhoods. Would it be possible for you to build a private network for my men? Thet would be in [3-4 turns time.]
To Citizens of Dogma [GM] [PM]
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Lord Wallen walks nervously amongst the group of citizens, gathered in what is left os a plaza in Dogma. The signs of battle are still visible, with all houses around the plaza destroyed.
Some citizens have already arrived, but more are getting to the plaza. It has just begun.
Wallen soldiers start to distribute hot (Non alcoholic) beverages to the crowd, and keep some fires running.
Luckily, it's not too cold that day.
Lord Wallen walked before the group and said:
"People are just getting here, and it's early. But we can begin. I am Lord Wallen, and I will be helping you to rebuild the neighbourhood. I have great ideas, but nothing I think is more important than what you can say.
What are your needs? How do you want to rebuild?
I will help you with your neesd, and with your permission I'll pass winter with you."
To city Council [ have no idea]
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A letter from Madame Beteoui arrives to the homes of all Council Members. The ink colour is the same in the original:
"My dear Lords and fellow Council Members: Congratulations on the victory [Last turn]!! I realize some enemies have fled, but we have arrived to the desired objective of stoping that dreadful Librarian.
Now it's the time for some changes. First, I would like a meeting to nominate Lord Founder for a Council Seat. He has earned it, and we are insulting him by not considering it, at least.
Second, the violence at the Bridge deeply disturbes me. The violence must stop! I call for an emergency meeting to get to an agreement.
Third, all the troubles aside, we must start talks to write a new constitution. There must be Law for everyone.
Madame Beteoui"
To Lord Founder [9]
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"I sent a letter to the members of the Council. It is my belief that you should get a seat, after what has happened in the last few months.
I'm also pushing to get to write a Constitution, so I would like your opinion on that.
Madame Beteoui"
SGA/Wallen [PM]
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I have means to send some messages and find out about any suitable airfields in Merdallan. I'll start to train a delegation, too.
OOC:
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Am I allowed to stil read the PM's?
Lodstrom Party Inner Council [9]
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We must discuss certain things. Milords, our Party is in a good overall situation. We have geat influence, and can have greater.
However, our growth is stalling. And this is not winter's fault. We need more nobles to support us, as well as the upper merchant class. What are your thougts?
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To the City Council [EBSA, Bloodhaven, Wardens, Mercantile Guild, Ram Revolution, House Wallen]
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"Lord Founder is not a member of the council, because he expressed apathy at becoming a member, and we desired an odd number of councilmen so no votes could result in a tie. More members will increase representation, but slow down decision making."
"The violence at the bridge has stopped. The Wardens are leaving, as I commanded. I see nothing further to discuss. If the Mercantile Guild has some issue to address to me, we may speak of it at the Sovereign Guilds meeting."
Ah, yes. It's an interesting project, we had a look at it. It seems to be getting quite big and unwieldy, your little structure down by the piers, though we must congratulate you on your security measures, not even your workers really know what they are doing. At least not those we compromised.
Be assured, we'll come to terms with the UAL in a much more peaceful manner than with Fat Tippest. Your project will be left to continue.
“Not a promise, not an oath, or a malediction or a curse,” I said, sounding calm, probably inaudible in the midst of the screaming. “Inevitable. Wasn’t that how she put it? I told them. Warned them.”
-Taylor Hebert. Yes, I'm a proud Skittle.
Where do you need to start from? Our tunnels are not everywhere, and the nearest terminus is in Heartsblood. If you can start from Old Jack's Run then it would probably be a simple matter to arrange for tunnels through the Painted Court. If you need to start further south however it may be more difficult.
To Lord Wallen/GM
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What do you mean by a private network? Something only under your territories or a network paralleling the main lines which only your men have access to. We must point out that while it might be private for everyone else the tunnels themselves are not the reason these lines are so efficient. In fact it is our specially shaped draft beasts which allow us to move around the tunnels with such ease. Since we have no intention of selling our creations, and you likely couldn't care for them properly if we did, even a private network would still necessitate our own presence.
We also extend an invitation for you to speak to the SGA again if one of the other members has not already presented one.
SGA [Commerce Hall, PM]
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Smokeyards
We do not believe that we will be able to assist in stabilizing the economy. First we of course have to consider the Warden's likely retaliation and have to keep most of our assets close to home for now. And second we are still pursuing the construction of our subterranean network of transportation tunnels. We actually feel that if we could extend it through the Triphage Untima it would be extensive enough to provide benefits to trade beyond what it is already giving us externally. And also be large enough to open to the public for the use of non-guild merchants and possibly the occasional passenger.
Airships
We have finished bringing Embassy Row under the control of the Guilds. So the question we have is should our representatives style themselves as city diplomats or guild negotiators.
The Gears
We are actually negotiating with the Gear's to establish more city infrastructure. We have considered their lightning generators, and while we are uncertain of their utility for our specific needs the thought has occurred to us that the citizens as a whole may be willing to pay for such a thing. And while they may not have the means to provide the necessary infrastructure we do, and the tunnels to supply it without causing undue construction on the surface.
As such we would rather not see the Gear's capabilities harmed when we are considering the long term possibilities.
Bookbinder's Guild
We bid you welcome. It is always a good thing to see another guild moving back in to the Row. It has been neglected for far too long.
As for your monopoly we of course have no issues with it. It is guild prerogative to maintain its own field.
The Warden Situation
We will wait to see what the king has to say. We have no intention of keeping either Guild's Hand or Orange Crown, but we do not wish to give the Wardens the means to consolidate without reassurance that they will not retaliate.
To Verdan Contact
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Send someone to see what is going on here.
To the Dove
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Greetings again. We wish to know if you have made any progress with our request. We also wish to reiterate our offer of support. We do not wish to take any time away from your livelihood without recompense.
The Champions of Sovereignty [Commerce House]
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While James waits he can admire the splendid murals along the walls of the main chamber. In the manner of true guild ostentatious each member of the SGA has a mural depicting its founding. Plenty of room along the walls has been left blank for future additions. The centerpiece however is a fantastic mural directly opposite the main entryway. It depicts the short vicious underground war known as the scouring in which the SGA reclaimed Guild's Row from the con men and thieves who had inhabited it. Urso Bloodhand figures prominently, but the other founding guilds are featured in some manner as well with their sigils etched discreetly into the mural's left side. Oddly enough while the mural depicts most of the opponents of the guild as individuals hidden throughout the painting are various figures that seem to be directing the others and although not in any sort of uniform they all have a matching symbol which is merely a grey shield somewhere on them. On the far right the grey shield is shown again in the manner of the Guild's sigils.
''I believe I should explain, that I declined to participate in the meeting with the Council the previous month, as I feared infiltration and tried to minimize risks of my activities against MU being found out. Lord Founder can confirm that I have dedicated my full resources to combating MU threat to the city.''
''I also thank Blackfists for assisting our city, when it needed help the most.''
''My efforts to root out MU infiltrators within my faction have proven successful, though unfortunately they managed to escape justice.''
Lord Wallen Membership
I second Mercantile Guild’s nomination of Lord Wallen. His earlier reluctance to join the Council, shouldn't bar him from membership.
Votes in Favor: 2
Wardens removal from Council
The Wardens have failed to participate in the Council affairs or assist the Council in dealing with threats to the city. Due to their inaction I propose the removal of their membership.
Blacksage District
I propose three measures in regards to the Blacksage District.
1. Council confirms Blackspell Watch as legitimate law organization with power to police the Blacksage District.
2. The University Daimot is placed under the administration of the honorable Lord Founder as University Chancellor.
3. The administration of the liberated Blacksage Districted needs to be determined.
At this moment the following was requested:
Lord Wallen: administration of Dogma
Southside Black: unclaimed
Northside Black: unclaimed
Dead Campus: unclaimed
If nobody claims control of the neighborhoods, I will inform the Blackspell Watch, they are free to claim them.
Law of Sav Altulus
''I believe as first order of business we must determine the issue of private property and ownership. Do any of the factions in the City ‘’own’’ any parts of the city? Under what condition ownership of property or control over territory can be taken from them within the confines of law?''
Diplomatic Corps
''Would any Council members consider sponsoring a diplomatic mission to improve city ties with Merdallion Kingdom?''
SGA [Open to Lord Wallen & King James]
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''I don’t mind Lord Wallen and King James attending the meeting.''
SGA [Members Only]
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Smokyards
I'll wait to hear what Gear's Chosen want the money for. I'm a bit concerned about their attack on the Mercantile Guild to deal with them without any reservations.
Airships
This will depend on whether the Council or nobility would assist us.
Wardens
''Let's hear the King out then.''
ESGE [7]
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''We should discuss the details of administration of the Daimot University and what resources we’ll put to restoring it.''
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Magical Emperor Monkey. You have my vote.
I learned two things about Montgomery that day... ...The first was that his men would follow him off a cliff. The second was that he would lead them there.
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We should take your inability to infiltrate us a compliment I suppose. Regardless, the current political and stratagic situation means we require at the very least preferred access and substantial properties on Yeh docks, if we're going to let you move unopposed.
To sausage guild
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a tunnel to Old Jack's Run should be fine, although it will take us a little more time to extend the wiring to there
Matters of law have long been decided by the courts. We wish that you turn the Warden over for trial at the Silent Courts. Consul Blizzardmarch will judge the case personally, and legal council will be offered to both the defense and prosecution, though outside council is legal.
Is this acceptable?
The Council
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Matters of the Bridge and Justice
The fighting does seem to have stopped for now. I bring to the council that on matters of legality, the EBSA takes its traditional role of judge- with guilt or innocence to be judged at the Silent Courts.
Lord Wallen Membership
I do not oppose Lord Founder's addition to the council. If the number of council members is a problem, we will willingly give up our right to a voting seat as long as we may still be directly tied to the council- it will make the bureaucracy easier.
Votes in Favor: 3
Wardens removal from Council
We agree that there should be serious discussion of this. They have yet to actually truly help aid any of the council's actions.
Blacksage District
1. If they agree to the proper training, following the regulations of law, and recognize the ruling government then we have no problems.
2. We would prefer if no one organization had direct control over the university. Make it government owned, run and funded by the council and city. That way no one faction obstructs the rights and privileges that students deserve.
3. We would take administration of the remaining districts, paticularly Dead Campus, to help facilitate the spread of total council influence, as well as expand our own network of field offices.
Law of Sav Altulus
According to law, everything is subject to Eminent Domain from the government- but the Halls of Final Justice and the Daisong Palace in particular are primarily government owned.
Diplomatic Corps
We would send legal advisers to instruct and aid the Diplomatic Corps.
Daisong Palace
The Base Camp in Daisong is still operational, to great cost for the EBSA. Now that Redeye and the Sifters are dealt with, may I suggest that we focus on retaking this symbol of government?
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Last edited by Greystone : 10-08-2012 at 12:44 PM.
''I shall await Warden’s counter argument. In case they fail to produce one, I propose to automatically remove their membership.''
Blackspell Watch
''Then I request that ESBA as the primary authority on issues of justice provide their expertise to the Blackspell Watch.''
University
''I disagree. The ESGE has shown themselves as honourable and trustworthy men. I do not believe that they would obstruct rights of the students. While I accept, that the Council should have the right to intervene, if there is indeed a problem within the University, it requires focused and dedicated leadership, that Council, preoccupied with the affairs of the city as whole, won’t be able to supply.''
Administration of Blacksage District
''At this moment, I have no objections to ESBA taking control of administration of Blacksage District. Do any other Council members have objections?''
Law of Sav Altulus
''I propose that the Council changes the property law of Sav Altulus from Eminent Domain to a more citizen friendly one.''
''I believe the best option for us is to declare, that all legitimate factions own the territory they currently have in their possession and it can be taken from them, only if they prove to represent danger to the city and the citizens. This would include defining, which factions in the city can be considered legitimate.''
Daisong Palace
''What shall happen to the Palace in its contents, once it’s secured?''
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I learned two things about Montgomery that day... ...The first was that his men would follow him off a cliff. The second was that he would lead them there.
We will send our trainers and legal counselars to the districts to train them on law and order as a supplement to their current level of, obviously excellent, training.
University
Once we hand over the University to a faction, they own it. No matter what, it will be known as the EGSE's University, or The Jame's University- which is dangerous. Look at the Librarian- once a institute of learning is controlled by a single power it becomes a political playing piece rather than a neutral institute that a poor man or a wealthy man can feel comfortable in sending his sons and daughters.
Now loans to help create new branches, like a law school or a theological school, or a business school whether separate or part of the university I am in complete support for.
Law of Sav Altulus
How is this citizen friendly? Honestly, if you give the ownership of the districts to the various factions you don't help the citizens, you help the warlords of the city. Is there really any difference between this council and the Helduit Court? The answer is the Court has real power in their districts, while all the council can do is ask them to follow the rules and regulations that we set down.
I believe that these factions, including my own, are all temporary power bases which only serve to destabilize the city and its inhabitants. The Council, or the government it decides upon must take a strong stance as the true power of the city or else it will never be recognized as legitimate.
Daisong Palace
It is our hope that it will become the true center of whatever government, at least the legislative branch, comes to pass. That way whenever the people look to the palace they know that the government is in control and working for them.
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She's Shona Han. Disappearing for a hundred years just means she's had a hundred years to plan. Trying to find out what happened to her is just going to draw her attention.
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Then it's a good thing Greystone can KICK REASON TO THE CURB AND GO BEYOND THE IMPOSSIBLE!
- SurlySeraph
Last edited by Greystone : 10-08-2012 at 01:29 PM.
The Warden councillor happens to currently be imprisoned and under guard, so he is unable to attend. Regardless, a note is sent to the effect that the Wardens are not interested in any sort of leadership position within the City.
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