[GP] A Game of Politics

[Twinswords]

You need money to serve our state and your house? So much for patrotisme. I was talking about sensible things. You could also give the leader food or something for his people. Also any supplies we might need.

 

[James Heard]

"Of course, some person's estimations of their own worth is undoubtably higher than others," Urgas says blandly in reply. "Let those who would slide a blade between the ribs of the country reveal their blade entirely I say, for better reason to hang them by their tongues when the time comes."

"Those who serve the soul of the People undoubtably shall persevere more straightly than those who intend to feast upon them."

Remarkably, his comments are directed at no one in particular, but instead announced with a quiet fervor.

 

[Ringmereth]

With a defiant tone, Seguith turns upon Julius. "I would rather spend each and every peice of gold we have been allotted on 'bribes' than massacre them. The Dean is right when he says the dwarves north of here are poorly treated, and coming to the negotiating table thinking of their race as 'rabble' will not expedite a workable solution. While bribery is not a precident we should set, it is a better one than senseless bloodshed. Just as the taxpayers do not appreciate unnecessary spending, neither are they pleased by unnecessary violence."

 

[Lord_Raven88]

With a defiant tone, Seguith turns upon Julius. "I would rather spend each and every peice of gold we have been allotted on 'bribes' than massacre them. The Dean is right when he says the dwarves north of here are poorly treated, and coming to the negotiating table thinking of their race as 'rabble' will not expedite a workable solution. While bribery is not a precident we should set, it is a better one than senseless bloodshed. Just as the taxpayers do not appreciate unnecessary spending, neither are they pleased by unnecessary violence."

Julius smiles pleasantly at Seguith "Don't let you own predilection for prejudice colour your opinion of me Seguith" leans back into his chair "By rabble I didn't mean the Dwarven race in general, mearly those fools who think it is appropriate to vandalise and threaten this great 'democratic' nation of ours"

"If you spent less time with your nose in your spellbooks and spent more time in the real world, you'd realise that the bribing these Dwarves is not the answer to this problem"

"As I pointed out before I'm not an advocate of a violent solution per se. We need to assess the situation with our own eyes before we decide on the best course of action"

 

[Nephtys]

"If you spent less time with your nose in your spellbooks and spent more time in the real world, you'd realise that the bribing these Dwarves is not the answer to this problem"

"As I pointed out before I'm not an advocate of a violent solution per se. We need to assess the situation with our own eyes before we decide on the best course of action"

Alessa sighs in exasperation, "Naturally bribing our opponents is not the ideal way to begin the negotiations, indeed it should not be spoken of in terms of a bribe or a gift. We should be open to the possibility that we may have to spend some of our money to compensate the dwarves for their grievances.
A democratic state has legal responsibilities to the people and must function under the law. If the agents of the state have illegally harassed a group of people the state might be responsible to right that wrong and give due compensation to those suffering from its actions."
"We do indeed need to assess the situation ourselves before deciding on how to proceed with the negotiations. I am pleased that you support my suggestion."

 

[Nephtys]

"Of course, some person's estimations of their own worth is undoubtably higher than others," Urgas says blandly in reply. "Let those who would slide a blade between the ribs of the country reveal their blade entirely I say, for better reason to hang them by their tongues when the time comes."

"Those who serve the soul of the People undoubtably shall persevere more straightly than those who intend to feast upon them."

Remarkably, his comments are directed at no one in particular, but instead announced with a quiet fervor.

"How oracular." Alessa smiles, "But undoubtedly you are correct." Whatever it was you were actually saying...

 

[James Heard]

"Of course I am, my dear. Don't worry, as long as you've got me by your side then you'll no doubt succeed." Urgas beams.

 

[Timothy]

Alessa listens with her usual calm attentiveness. "A sensitive matter, sir, but likely quite uncomplicated. I'm sure their grievances can be adressed, one way or another. Desperate though they may be Dwarves are still rational creatures and they are hardly in a strong negotiating position. An interesting training assignment, certainly." She smiles gently at the Dean.

Surely when this committee was created, some documentation was created defining the scope of our activities, including the spending of coucil funds. I'm also sure that as representatives of this coucil that we will be paid a regular appropriate amount

Well, the spending of these funds are entirely up to you. The council of houses wanted to document everything, but I succeeded at removing the need for such bureaucratic detail.

Next, he looks to Alessa,

And about your private spendings that you will get from the committee, we'll look into that after this first training assignment.

 

[Ranger Rick]

Well, the spending of these funds are entirely up to you. The council of houses wanted to document everything, but I succeeded at removing the need for such bureaucratic detail.

Next, he looks to Alessa,

And about your private spendings that you will get from the committee, we'll look into that after this first training assignment.

"Thank you for removing that bureaucratic detail, however, I think as a sign of good will and good faith, we shall add that bureaucratic detail back in. After all we can hardly agree on anything at this moment so I think that a show of accountability is a nice PR spin.

As for the talk of bribes...." Visibly shudders. "...Bribery is such a barbaric word, I think we need to find a better word. Compensating the Dwarves for their pight is a much beeter use of words and resources. I think we need to decide what to do about them? I believe genocide will be considered unacceptable.....(waits for the murmers to die down) Slavery is out as well. Therefore, will we absorb these dwarves into our Government and nenceforth our society, or do we want to excommunicate them and let them live in autonomy?

Untill we decide that question how can we offer anything of monetary value? We do not know our selves what we want."

 

[Rhialto]

Liem look to the man in red "you thought that the matter of you being summond to the high towerroom was of less importance then writing letter? i dont get it."

After his cousin speaks, Anguis glances at Liem, his eyes narrowing. "Also, sirrah, I should point out that when Bishop Scrope writes letters, the heaven's quail, the sea's rage, and the sun's thrown out of joint. Or at least, so runs the Bishop's opinion, which as his man, I am honorbound to agree with." He glances at the others. "So then, a vote on our council's leader? Well, then, my vote is for Alessa, and may Orr grant her his wisdom in all her undertakings." He once again makes a circle in the air with his fingers.

After listening to the others discuss courses of actions, Anguis frowns slightly. "May I be frank? In my measured opinion, you are treating this revolt too lightly. We must deal with these dwarfs, yes, but in my mind we need to send a definite message that whatever the grievance, our land will not tolerate wanton rebellion." He begins to pace slightly. "It may prove necessary to execute some of the leaders, I fear. Merely to make this message."