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The restoration of Trieste relies on the people believing in the council. And they will not do so as long as they fear the council to be weak and unreliable. Contributing to those fears are the troubles in Primval itself. Something must be done both to ensure the safety of the citizens and a establish our authority. Several months ago the Silver Shields approached me with a request to be authorized to adminster the law in Trieste. I have been thinking on their request, and I believe this is a suitable test. And a way to safeguard the streets of Trieste without further stretching the already over spent budget. We will tell the Silver Shields that if they can restore order in the city they will be authorized to restore order in the rest of Trieste. And we will make sure before hand that all of Primval knows that the Silver Shields act in our name in this matter. What say the rest of you.
 * To the Council**
 * Authority Undermined**

I see no reason not to support their claim in this matter. Although I believe they should also be ordered to maintain watch fortresses along the mountains for the Mountain Lions so that this does not happen again.
 * Northern Mines**

High Priest Maedro, the people want you to decide who should be the new head of customs. So who do you recommend?
 * Customs House**

And what do you suggest we do about your fellows in Clovis High Preist Maedro.
 * Petitions for Protection**

The Gifted will be welcomed in Trieste if they have not already joined the Cult of Reason.

Whatever will be done with the nobles from Sandara they must first be brought here. I do believe they should be transported in secret as Tercel suggests so as not to further anger the Sandarans however.

I encourage an appropriate party be sent to the wedding in Al-Makim. We have few true allies, and strengthening our bond with them can only be to our benefit. Perhaps we can learn more of the Asamir as well.
 * Events**

A party should also be sent to investigate the reports of the silver haired people. They remind me of the Adori’naix’celtis. And if there are survivors of that empire we would do well to find out about it.

I recommend we waive any taxes on the Ployhedron. It would not hurt to gain some favor with the Mulden Guilds.

The demons must also be investigated.

My estimates match those of Tercel. The best course of action is simply to wait. But perhaps our delegation to the Al-Makim can discuss the potential of a new Emperor or Empress with them further.
 * World Affairs**
 * Dragonblood Empire**

Now that the work on restoring our own lands has begun, Mulden should be our top priority to repay this year. Unless anyone has a differing opinion.
 * Mulden**

The Cult of Reason has had some success in Eastern Dominion. Given the reaction of the Dominion as a whole this could be a chance to split apart the Dominion. I will send word to the Cult to ask them their reaction. In the mean time High Marshal have you had time to evaluate the situation of Trieste's legions. If so what is your view on what to do with General Madera and her Sun Shields.
 * Dominion**

My recommendation is to withdraw our agents from Clovis and leave the matters in the hands of our diplomats. Yes that will leave us with little information, but we do not have the resources to support their efforts if they are being actively hunted. In the end we will have wasted resources, our agents will be dead or captured, and we will still know little about what is truly going on.
 * Clovis**

We can only deal with Sandara by force if we do not have to worry about the Dragonblood attacking. Which I do not believe is a worry we can leave behind us. At best I see the Dominion being split. At worst we may have to cede the entire Dominion. But perhaps build additional forts on the western border. So that they know in no uncertain terms where the line has been drawn.
 * Republic of Sandara**

I support an alliance with this Shok'An. However we must make certain that he doesn't see this as a sign of weakness on our part and attempt to exact further land from us later. If [Whoever the Golden Circle] would see to it. Perhaps we could free additional funding to monitor him. Although from my experience over the last year, I doubt that will be possible.
 * The Free Lands**

The NIght Guild continues to petition for legitimacy. I will withhold my recommendations while the other members of the council considers this matter.
 * The Night Guild**

Council Matters As Tercel has already given the report of the Ministry of FOreign Affairs, I will now give the report of the Ministry of Magic. It considerably shorter and contains nothing surprising.

The Ministry reports that many mages have joined the Cult of Reason. In addition it requests more funding as I'm sure all of your own ministries do as well.

What is the status of the other ministries?

Greetings Mage-Lord Derrick Hurston,
 * To the Cult of Reason.**

My reports indicate that you have been doing quite well for yourself in the Dominion. Surprising given their anti magic bias. May I have your own opinion on what is happening their. As one mage to another.

Baylin Split

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Council [The Council Authority: Mob +++++ +, Nobles +++, Military ++++] Ministry of War: High Marshal François Javez [Knights Aqua]

Ministry of Trade and Taxes: [Golden Circle]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (None Voting): Richard Tercel [House Tercel]

Ministry of Magic: Baylin Split

Ministry of Civil Affairs: High Priest Maedro [Church of Endless Ocean]

Royal Court: [Cult of Primeval Delights] Council Affairs



Loyalty: ++++ plus an additional +++ to defense this turn
 * Night Guild **

 Spoiler The Night Guild has the corrupt customs official in their custody, along with proof of their crimes. In these troubled times, it's more important than ever to make sure that Trieste has every coin it can used for the right purposes. We will hand them over to the city watch as soon it is made clear that the corrupt officials will be tried, and that the Night Guild will be thanked for its assistance. Please note we have a very narrow definition of the word "thanks". We understand that the people have thought ill of the "Overlord's officials" being "kidnapped". We are more than willing to give credit of these important arrests to the Overlord stopping corruption. In this way, not only has the port corruption been all but stopped, and the people will hold more faith for you because of it.
 * Overlord and his Council **

Also, the Night Guild volunteers its service putting the individual or individuals committing these murders to justice. The city watch has tried, but the murders continue. It is time to pass on the responsibility to those who know and understand the city of Primval. We wait for your leave to continue.

As a final note, the Night Guild anxiously awaits the decision of Overlord Split and his Council on regards of legitimizing the Night Guild. The recent damages to the integrity and faith of Trieste committed by the Cult of Primeval Delights and by the Cult of Reason have justified our actions against the cults to date. The Cult of Primeval Delights rails against the lawful faith, the Cult of Reason gathers an army, and little news of the Cult of Harbingers could be even ore dangerous.