[An elderly man in white gives a speech in the Beacon] "For those of you who don't know me, my name is Julian Fryar.

I’ve come to two revalations during my stay here. One of which is why I stand before you now.

To begin, I’d like to tell you of my past. I was born on the surface, like many of you, and found my calling in the Temple of Ilmater, in Tantras. There I learned the value of prayer. The value of being able to defend yourself, and the values of morality, goodness, and virtue.

Two fortnights ago, I had no intention of running for Councilor. No, I was content spreading Ilmater’s message where I could. I could see, even then, the great tragedies of our societies, as I watched people torn apart by violence in the streets of Lower. These things saddened me immensely, but I did not gain resolve until the Rotting Death.

This plague affected us all. As I brought what aid I could the tormented and suffering, stricken with the most terrible of ailments, I was struck with a profound sense of purpose

I realized, friends, that even here I could continue my work. I had the training and abilities to help the people; through the will of my Lord I could do it.

As I worked to aid the people in the chaos in the wake of the Tigereye’s destruction I heard some strange and grim rumors that shook me to the core of my being. Upper Sanctuary sought to regain that power it had lost, and institute martial law upon those people I had fought so hard to save. I knew, in my heart of hearts, how terrible a choice that would be.

I realized then that I had a purpose in Sanctuary. There was one thing I could, one thing that Sanctuary’s founders, in all of their wisdom, had given to us. They gave us a chance to represent the people, to hear their voices and prayers. I could not, and would not sit idly by and allow another threat so grave to encroach upon the people I had come to love. So I stand before you now, a man of newfound steel and resolve, and I proclaim:

If Lower Sanctuary wishes to remain free, they will remain free. But by the will of my God I will see them through it. We will stand alongside the people of Lower Sanctuary, as brothers, and usher in a new era of peace. We will not subjugate them to another group like the Tigereyes, or another Sheriff Dhogur. If Lower wishes to remain free, then they will remain free!

On the Council, I will continue the work I’ve done down here as a citizen. Through this Beacon I have seen hope, my brothers, and through it I will bring food to the hungry, a place to rest for those without homes, and I will work with the Lower Council to improve all of your lots in life.

Do not forget, brothers, citizens of –Sanctuary-. Ilmater is your god. Ilmater is the god of the weak, the downtrodden, the hungry and the poor. I pledge, with all my heart and soul, that I will serve the people of Sanctuary, wherever they live."