Shane,
As promised, here is the proposal you asked me to give you, written as I think it should be implemented. I leave it to the wisdom of the council to decide if it suits your needs as we discussed and who the war leader shall be. Though you know I feel the choice is clearly my cousin, Councilor Gregor Toboerski who was a proven leader in times of war on the surface. Few men down here can claim his experience in combat; open and guerilla.
"Let it be known that the city of Sanctuary is ruled by the elected Council for these 151 years. As slaves, strong leaders were discouraged as they became targets for the drow to kill. Only a council was safe, but this form of government can not respond quickly to emergencies. This emergency power act will dictate a method of handling immediate crisises that affect the city.1). Sole power of decision making shall be appointed in a single individual as War Leader, determined by the Council's majority vote, as the agent most capable of handling and organizing a response.
2). All city agencies will report directly to this War Leader through their current leadership. The Council will be apprised of these reports should the War Leader not already sit upon the Council.
3). The War Leader will resign his position when the threat is contained by his judgement. The Council may also revoke his position by a majority decision.
4). Any crime committed during a period of "War Leadership" shall be remited the highest possible penalties to be judged by the War Leader or held for judgement until the crisis is abatted.
5). War Leaders shall be exempt from punishment for any actions justified by the threat the city faces, all effort goes to the War Leader to ensure the city survives at any cost.
6). The Spellguard during times of "War Leadership" is exempt from any civil regulations on how magic is used.
7). The War Leader shall have access to the treasury in full, the Council has 8 hours to vote an objection to any use of the treasury's funds.
8 ). Any regulations put forth by the War Leader shall expire at the termination of his Leadership, barring a vote by the Council to expand them permanently."
I have spoken with members of the city's defensive forces. Only a few names come up as those they are willing to follow as a leader in this regard, Mayor Bresley; Commander Simms; and Gregor Toboerski.
Shane, it is my hope the Council moves quickly on this. Our attack must come first, if we strike last, then we are defeated. You and I both know this is necessary to save lives and to ensure continued freedom from tyranny. The necessary safeguards to protect the city are in place, I stress this is only a temporary measure. Because the Council must work closely with the War Leader, I suggest the War Leader be chosen from within the Council or someone extremely close to at least one Councilor.
Furthermore, there is a plan on the field to protect the city already. A response to the threat of the drow. I doubt any man has brought you as much information about the enemy as I have, do not doubt that Gregor also knows what must be done to halt this threat.
I hope the Council will have a response in 24 hours. The drow are only giving us barely much more and we must be ready--they already are.
In regards,
Scion Dungal Toboerski