Senestia Avarscanti's low and sultry voice is heard through Sanctuary, her words carried by the city's sending system into the sending stones held by citizens all over. Her words are said strongly and clear, with a tone of determination and conviction:

People of Sanctuary, I, Senestia Avarscanti, am hereby announcing my registration of candidacy for the Alturiak elections. When I first arrived in Sanctuary, I found a city that existed in an environment so inhospitable, so hostile, that I was simply awed by the tenacity of its survival. At the same time, however, I realized that Sanctuary is a city burdened by the weight upon its shoulders.

Because of the city’s unique position in the world--a free city surrounded by forces of evil and oppression--the people of this city are constantly reminded of the horrible threats that can befall them. The presence of thoughts such as these has placed a layer of melancholic cynicism and dismal pessimism over the city. I worry it is such attitudes that will eventually lead Sanctuary to a final defeat.

I worry, but I will do something about this: I will do everything I can. Sune has shown me that love and beauty can be found every where, even in places where it is unexpected such as these dark depths. Sune willing, I will lift that negative, depressing layer. I will transform this city so that happiness within its walls and among its people is expected, not a mere pleasant surprise.

I would see you tenacious, beautiful people live with heads held confidently high; live happily with friends and family in safety; live as all free souls should live. I hail from Waterdeep, perhaps the most wondrous city in all of Toril--but I would see Sanctuary rivals even the City of Splendors. This is what I truly would wish to see. If you would see it with me, I give you my utmost respect and thanks.

A transcript of the sending is posted in the Last Stand.