General Correspondence of the Gold League

[Random_White_Guy]

Leaguesmen,

In speaking with the fair Legate, Master Merchant, and Prelate Moretti a prevailing consideration is had that after so long in service of the League and profitable business with many, I should sit among the Voiced of Ephia's Gold League.

The Master Merchant has graciously offered a portion depending upon her liquidity in other electoral affairs, but if any hold a desire to match or exceed her charity in a showcasing of their robust wealth I welcome discussion.

Enclosed I offer a documentation of my Merits and works on behalf of the Gold League.

Of Finance

As Scholar of Sandstone my works in numismatic hieroglyphics set a tone for further undertakings of commerce in relations to the influx of Modini reufgee, the business practices of the Ashfolk, and the Refugees of Ephia's Well. This enabled new considerations of the potion market, and more which will be highlighted in further workings of business, the next section.

As Scribe of the Sublime Garden I arrived to assist the Legates fair amidst the conclusion of the New District Deal with Gohari Heavy Industries. A privilege and pleasure it was to partake of the final meeting of authorization.

With discussion in the wake of such with the Chief Scribe it was revealed Ephia's Well on a teetering of Financial Collapse. Through my audit work with Legate Argent, Legate Balstan, and Legate Marcellus we were able to identify key measures in which we would see the fortunes turned around despite the best efforts of the Deputy Chief Scribe al-Samar and others to politicize matter.

As Nadiri of Q'tolip I was able to self-finance a preponderance of my research, allowing me to judiciously invest and reap the rewards resulting in leaps-and-bounds progress over my peers, ensuring my rise to Apothar in a fraction of the time undertaken by others.

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Of War

As Scholar of Sandstone College I became teaching assistant to Professor  Flint and an integral part of work with the Warmaster and our short lived dwarven allies in the pursuit of the Queen Kanzuzu, documented well in the Sandstone College for any who wish to visit the admission's office. The research involved lead to a great deal of headway made in the use of the Kan'zuzu in war time application stripped of the control of the Melek.

As Chronicler of the Divan for months I served as archivist and archaeologist digging up fragments and tales, stories, rumor, myth, and folk-heroics of the march of Iakmes. Though my collection may be found in the Krak de Rose's library, it has from the beginning served as a robust tool of showcasing the Gold League's rhetoric of Victory at Any Cost, the many machinations and workings of Legate Argent and others of our League, and the successes of Ephia's Well.

As Nadiri of Q'tolip, I partook in the Battle of Lover's Gap - Facing the forces of General Zthae'ikos, The Spear. While arguably more casualties accrued than Arslan, and it laid the groundwork for our allies of Ka'esh to join in sortie with our main forces, I was awarded medal, treasure, and prize from both the Ephian Government and Tower of Q'tolip for my distinguished works.

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Of Business

Based upon my workings of Numismatic Hieroglyphs I was able to delineate the profit margins of the Boardworker Caste and with the arrival of Zina of Il Modo we were able to deftly overtake the magical artifice market on behalf of the Gold League. Producing goods and wares at price well beneath market price ensuring every vial sold remained competitive for the boardworking populace while ensuring we each found ourselves profit. Though our business shifted with my focus of Nadiri, she and many others of the League profited for much of the war on our creative accounting.

Of further business - with La Banda Rossa, from Recluta Banducci to fair Proppaea, to the Balestrieres, to the Condotteri Herself I have a great many months served both publicly and privately as an artificer to bolster their many contracts and works. Potion, Wand, Scroll, and more throughout the contests and challenges faced.

Lastly my own fortunes secured, funneled into my greater research and works on behalf of the Government and Accord, by offering services to the Wild Brothers, Veteran's Vanguard during their nascent days, and a number of waxing and waning outfits affiliated with the League of Gold.

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Of Politic

As Scribe of the Sublime Garden I was given no shortage of insight into the workings of both the Leagues and the Pyramids, and on more than one occasion have been sought by many of the Voiced of Ephia's Well for their counsel on matters large and small, Prelates, Magistrate, Legate, Vizier, and more.

Since my departure from the Scribes for the Tower of Q'tolip that has not abated as many visitors to the Tower from the Gold League remains commonplace, as well as balancing the needs of the League against the many arms of the Accord.

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To this end I say simply my fortunes have been better focused upon research, development, and advancement. Projects large and small, from thwarting threats to the region to now pursuing research efforts to hinder Orc'ah utilization of plague in the Scald.

Yet Of Merit, of Ambition, of Independence, you would he hard pressed to find one moreso than I.

Speak amongst yourselves, or if so desired, a League Meeting may be called and I would gladly defend my position before any in open debate.

Celybuin Hui'nalyw
Apothar of Q'tolip

[NeedForGreed]

Apothar Hui'nalyw,

You have been kind to me, and I have much I hope to collaborate on soon. I will contribute what I can, a few thousand. Let us speak soon.

Fiordelise

[big metal rod]

League,

Get this man his money.  I've a feeling that some of my investments this time are going to go sour on me. 

-DRAGON

[Sunburst]

If your personal faction is unwilling to provide the expected capital, Fiordelise, Zina, and I will jointly take care of Celybuin. We will split the burden three ways. I am sure that you will compensate us expediently.

I've already paid for a Recluta's Voice, one Luther Donisthrope. Zina has recently invested in non-liquid assets. Fiordelise has many expenses she is obligated to.

I expect that Celybuin will be the last voter we can boost this season.

DANTE
MORETTI

[Sunburst]

Members of the League of Gold,

Ours is a party of pragmatism and class consciousness.

In the upcoming election, the Gold League shall decline to run a candidate. It is our design to instead leverage our votes collectively in order to gain concessions from another party; concessions such as maintaining the high price of the Voice, and certain government titles which benefit us.

While this attitude may be called cynical, the sudden death of Balstan Gloamingdaith, and the departure of the Banda Rossa from our party, has left us disarmed of strong candidates. None among us can claim a sufficient base of core supporters to sway the Astronomers or Janissaries to see us as a better opponent to the Cinquefoil Rose than the Purple candidate. Further, the Rose itself is now fully united behind and committed to the cause of the Whites.

It is better, in my view, to organize instead in the pursuit of profit and political networking, as a powerful special interest group. Our votes, our resources, should be a decisive swing in the upcoming election.

Members are politely discouraged from running as candidate in the primary. This will be seen as disrespectful to the memory of our intended candidate, Balstan, whom we shall honor with a period of abstinent mourning.

Members are warmly invited to write in with suggestions of what is most important for us to extract from our rivals. Create separate lists for the Purples and for the Whites, conscious of their difference in temperament.

I have faith in you all.

DANTE
MORETTI

[NeedForGreed]

It is likely already in progress, but I strongly suggest a meeting with the Tower and in particular my Apothar, Azimi. With the Priory taking leadership of this White coalition, the Tower stands to gain the most from an off-month election coalition. I would rather a clear deal between both parties (of which I am a member of both, making this a little tricky...) than leaving things to fate and risking either party be dissatisfied.

I am currently requesting from the Legates full access so that I may view the production of the Priory's Blood Plague Cure, an order which Asherias Myl has not yet agreed to give. She appears to be more fully under the control of the Priory than in the past, and concerned with retaining their support. To the Legate Argent, if you would be willing to lend your support to such an order, this could favorably influence discussions with the Tower. I would like to meet with you in the coming days to explain the benefits.

We should do what we can to ensure that the Purple candidate is not a non-starter. The weaker the Purple candidate, the less valuable our contribution to a coalition.

Signed,
Nadiri Foscari
Palatial Physician

A few amendments are made:

I hope, as well, that we reach out to the Duunthall and the dwarven community at large. While their stance towards the Gold League has always been mixed, they have suffered a terrible blow. Let this be a time to show them compassion and solidarity, as we seek justice for Gloamingdaith.

[NeedForGreed]

What do we know and think of the two potential Purple candidates, and their support bases?

Fiordelise Foscari
Person

[big metal rod]

Mrs. Foscari,

It is to be Komnenos.  The other one is a gormless pig.

-Argent

[Sunburst]

Members of the League of Gold,

In light of the sudden expatriation of Argent Argyris (disqualifying him as our candidate), our party shall hold an emergency primary by mail ballot.

You have less than twenty-four hours to submit a signed letter either nominating yourself or supporting another candidate you deem favorable.

Do not delay.

DANTE
MORETTI

[Anthee]

I am available for candidacy, should the League deem it wise under the circumstances.

Dante, we very much need to talk.

Zina Zizzo

[Walrus Warwagon]

No one we will submit could stand a chance against current candidates of Purple and White. I am so sure in nonexistence of our chances I can as well safely nominate myself. Otherwise my full support to Zina.

Palatial Engineer,
Cogsworth Clockhand

[Sunburst]

Palatial Engineer Cogsworth Clockhand,

Despite this misfortune, we stand a competitive chance of winning the election if we are able to unite our League and the Astronomers behind our new candidate, whomever that candidate might soon be.

We shall be making every effort toward this political priority, despite the limited time available to us.

Under no circumstances do we meekly concede defeat. No. We persevere, through fire and shadow. We reach for victory. Always.

DANTE
MORETTI

[Easy To Remember]

Gold Leage

For candiate, I nominate The Dragon.

-marigold

[Gale]

[This missive bears a number of discordant scorch marks, the parchment itself is discolored, and the ink is slightly runny, suggesting it was penned and delivered from the Scald]

Honorable Members of the Gold, it is Usaamah speaking!

I see a fine choice in legate in each of you, arguments to be made for all. Should our gilded Prelate become our chosen candidate then I am certain we will all support her whole-heartedly!

With this said, I will again raise my feathered cap to this ring of giants as I have done during our primary. Let no man speak that I do not love our Well, I am resolved to serve it in whatever capacity she would see me fit until my dying day.

I am hard at work alongside the 10th Legion continuing the calibrations of our Long-Range Artillery pieces to function properly amid these harsh conditions, Mercy is nearly ready! I cannot tear myself away from this work -  Due to such I will miss the transitional period between campaign and voting and will not return to the Well until Subat 17. As this is a critical moment I fully understand should my candidacy be set aside.

If nothing else, let this be a testament to my continued will to serve.

Live and Drink!

-Subat 15, 7788
-Dictated by Magistrate Usaamah Khayri, penned by Scribe Arwa bint Khalid

[big metal rod]

Ephians,

Please remove me from this mailing list, kindly.  A very shaky-handed scribe continues to throw these letters at the base of the Golden Sanctum and while the descent from the solar to the ground on wing was thrilling the first time, it is quickly losing its lustre as I am forced to descend mid-conversation.

Please be assured I do intend to speak with you in due course.

-DRAGON
EMISSARY OF THE SANCTUM OF GOLD
HAND OF AZARMIDOKHT