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Election Standings
« on: January 23, 2018, 06:18:40 pm »
Since the last debate, three candidates, Mayor Goodsong, Queen Chryserys, and most recently Lord Fullerstar, have dropped out of the race. This leaves five candidates remaining, and as the field has shrunk, the race has tightened.

Lady Katja Endergaard 25%

Though Prince Asmundr's involvement in the Impostor Trial may have lessened the effectiveness of his endorsement, Lady Endergaard more then made up for this with a strong showing during the debate. Her assertion that a strong military was needed to clear out internal threats such as the gnolls received broad support from commoners and nobles alike. Additionally, though his support base was small, the support of Lord Fullerstar has given Lady Endergaard the boost she needed to nose out the competition for the time being.

Lord Arthur Pendragon 24%

He may not have had the strongest start, but convincing Queen Chryserys to endorse his campaign was a major victory for Lord Pendragon. Additionally, with Mayor Goodsong, another populist candidate, out of the race, Lord Pendragon was able to pick up many of the former candidate's supporters. Besides this, his plan to clear out the Lostwood gained the interest of nobles and merchants alike, as these groups saw opportunities for profitable land gains.

Thane Tymund Hammerhand 22%

Thane Hammerhand has been another come-from-behind story, gaining a full thirteen percentage points over the past several weeks. Strong showings in the debates are primarily responsible, as is the acquisition of former Goodsong supporters. Thane Hammerhand correctly predicted that an internal crisis such as the kidnapping of Lord Fullerstar by gnolls would make fearful citizens more interested in his plan to close the borders of Grand Halen and deal purely with internal matters.

Lady Henrietta Rathbone 15%

While not making any remarkable gains, Lady Rathbone has been able to slightly pad her position with a good showing at the most recent debate. Her great knowledge of the most feared enemies of Grand Halen, gnolls and undead, gave voters confidence that, were she to be elected, she would have a good understanding of those threats which are foremost in the minds of many.

Mayor Ruby Valentine 14%

Though she had the homefield advantage in the most recent debate, Mayor Valentine was too rattled following the Impostor Trial to be an effective participant. This, combined with Prince Asmundr's assertion that the cause of the contradictions during the trial may have been because of mental instability on the Mayor's part, has resulted in a significant dent in her numbers.
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Re: Election Standings
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2018, 11:07:53 pm »
Following the debate, Clunk continues to gain support and following for the Fallen Star Company.  Traveling around GH Clunk goes around and instructs the citizens about the FSC and its novice adventureing program.

"It is not easy, it will not be safe.  But if you enroll you and your family will be supported by the Fallen Star Company for its duration"

While traveling around GH Clunk attempts to assess how much Iron(armor/weapon making material) there is in the country at the moment and how much would be needed to outfit a standing army like Endergaard wants?  And if feasible Clunk wishes to buy up to 80% of the material.

Once he reaches every place of populous, Clunk returns to Dragon Roost to help the new adventurers settle in and what specialty they will have for the party.  He organizes each into even groups of 15 or so members with a Leading member being a full Fallen Star Member. (Delphinius and crew)  Lyrina Kinlocke teaching Wizards and sorcerers, Delphinius instructing on political aspects,  His crew teaching fighters, paladin, clerics, and rangers.  Gremmy teaching druids.  Clunk Teaching barbarians and fighters.   
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Re: Election Standings
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2018, 05:45:23 pm »
   Asmundr honors his agreement to go on the auctioned date. He takes her out clubbing at his favorite disco joints. He spends 150gp on the night. After this, Asmundr begins investing in iron deposits, expecting an Endergaard victory. He buys up any mines that are available, spending up to 2,500gp.
   Having resolved the Dreadknight Shepard mystery, he meets with Aisha Shepard to tell his story,offer his condolences, and provide funderal rites (using the ceremony spell). He offers Aisha a spot on the FSC roster, to train a new branch of investment: an army. Pulling from the orphanages, Asmundr offers a home to those who show potential. Thus sparks the Starlit Legion, under supreme command of Clunk, and trained by Lieutenant Aisha Shepard. The Legion will be the shaft which follows the spearhead of the Fallen Star Company. To meet their needs, he constructs a Smithy (2,500gp), Armory (2,500gp), and Siege Workshop (2,500gp).
   Asmundr is sure to stay in Endergaard's court, and attempts to assert the importance of the local and private armies around Grand Halen, and outlines the role for adventuring companies in national service.
   The Fallen Star Company will be ready for war, and war means profit.
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Re: Election Standings
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2018, 02:16:50 pm »
Clunks information seems well received. Many of the poor around Grand Halen are eager for an opportunity to lift themselves up, despite the risks associated with adventuring. You get many requests for membership from every region.

When you return to Dragonroost, Daniel offers to train the apprentices who seem suited to lives as rangers or rogues. "Shoot, old buddy, I might not be the sharpest spine on the cactus, but I know animals, and I got fast hands, and I'd be happy to help these kids become part of the gang!" Daniel spins his crossbows as he speaks.

Asmundr takes Virginia Hudson on a fabulous date, although he notices that both Virginia and her father, Jordy, seemed hesitant to allow the date to happen, given the rumors about a sexually ravenous Asmundr impostor on the loose. He was eventually able to convince Virginia and her father that he was the genuine article, although he believes that this may be a continuous problem until he puts this situation to rest.

Asmundr manages to secure one of the most productive mines in Grand Halen, Cindersplinter Mine near Tolbrun, for 2000 gp. Asmundr estimates that between this mine and the one near Dragonsroost, the Fallen Star Company now controls 10% of Iron Production in Grand Halen.

Aisha is glad to hear that her father's plot was thwarted, but tells Asmundr to save his ceremony. She informs him that, through her research, she has discovered that a death knight will return time after time even after being destroyed, and that the only way to truly free them is for them to be redeemed. As her father has been dealt with for the time being, Aisha agrees to Asmundr's offer, knowing that the Starlit Legion may be important for when Shepard returns.

The Tournament at Wotan's Throne is a huge success, and there are no signs of gnoll activity for the duration of the event. Many knights and warriors from the Sea of Fallen stars region arrive to demonstrate their prowess. Delphinius and Sir Lawrenz participate in disguise, and put on an impressive display.

In the final Melee, many of the most notable warriors participate, including Thane Hammerhand, Lady Endergaard, and Lord Pendragon. It was an intense battle, with Aisha Shepard bringing down SM the Orc, and Lord Commander Anders being knocked out by Thane Hammerhand's famed uppercut. By the end of the melee, only Katja and Arthur remained standing. Though Lady Endergaard easily dealt with the less skilled Pendragon, but after he had been thrown to his back, he asked for the Lady's hand in marriage. To everyone's great surprise, she accepted.

Concurrent to this surprise engagement and joining of two campaigns, the Brightchest clan pledges their financial support to Lady Endergaard and her newly betrothed. With this, it becomes clear to most everyone that their victory is assured. Lady Rathbone brokers an agreement with Lady Endergaard to pledge her own support in exchange for a promise to construct an Arcane Academy. Before the third debate begins, Mayor Valentine withdraws from the race, leaving only Lady Endergaard and Thane Hammerhand.

As expected, Endergaard and Pendragon win a landslide victory, although till the end, Thane Hammerhand refuses to concede defeat. Surprisingly, Queen Endergaard decides to keep the capitol in Bardertown, seeing a permanent capitol as key to a strong nation. Her younger brother, Janne, becomes Lord of Wotan's Throne, and her younger sister, Andraste, becomes Lady of Dragon Falls.

Thane Hammerhand refuses to admit that he has been beaten, instead making a speech in Tolbrun blaming collusion, corruption, and racism for his being denied the crown.
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