Marty's campaign.
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glares, but makes no comment
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grak is loitering around, keeping his hand on his gold pouch. His other hand rest on his belt, next to his club
"aye, female talks much, too much fer mere female. Grak heard em shortys parents were but poachers carving em livehood on orcish sacret land. Grak also heard dem friends female claims to gots bes but simple brigants living on nearby lands, doing same thing whut shortys parents were caught ats.
Now female would brings dem thieves und poaches to enjoy town coin, bys giving coin frem so called good harvest"
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Perriwig P. Doubleday peruses the food stalls, helping himself to generous portions of the grub available. Sauntering by the candidate, he winks at Marty, congratulating her for her "generosity" ahem winkwink
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Calen is seen walking around and helping pass out fliers for Marty as well as helping with healing here and there of small ailments. He is seen nodding and applauding for her as well as starting a chant of "Marty! Marty!" after she is finished. Those that ask him of his campaign he is polite in his answers though is firm in telling all that he supports Marty's candidacy and hopes to be able to call her a fellow Senator when the election is through
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*_A marching band, complete with juggling midgets and busty women handing out flyers, makes it’s way through the poorer areas of the docks district and the residential area, rounding up a crowd as it goes. If finally ends at the stage adjacent to the market place, where stalls handing out oversized white daisies, flyers, cider, mystery-meat-on-o-stick and hin pastries have been set up. A large white banner is strung up across the top of the stage with the word “MARTY” painted on it with bold green letters. Pony rides have been organised for the children, as well as an assortment of other games.
The band plays some numbers on stage as the festivities continue. Eventually the music stops, and a pair of bell ringers ring their bells to get the attention of the crowd. A pair of burly men drag a pair of crates toward the middle of the stage, a smaller one acting as a step up to the larger one. Climbing up onto the larger crate, Marty stands to give her speech. She is dressed in a rather plain green dress._
Are you all having a good time!?
some cheers, mumbles and grunts form people speaking with their mouth full
**Smashing!
Thank you all so much for turning out!
My name is Marty Leaffall, and I am running to be your representative on the Peltarch senate.
A lot has been promised in the lead up to the election. Promises of security, promises of prosperity….
I would have promises to make too! As a counsellor amongst the druids I could promise to feed the city by increasing the yield of fish from the Icelace, and to multiply the harvest of this city’s crops. As a soldier I could promise to ensure your security and the safety of your families. I could promise to work toward eliminating poverty in our city, to work hardest to ensure it is rebuilt … But you know what? I’ve already been doing all of that, and I’ll keep doing all of those things wether or not I am elected to the senate! You don’t really need to be a senator to do any of the things that most candidates have promised so far.
What is the senate? Peltarch is not ruled over by a king or by nobles or the wealthy. This city is run by people who represent YOU!
Well - that’s the theory.
When you decide who to vote for come election day, don’t vote for the one who threw you the biggest party, or who made the fanciest speeches! Vote for the one who you know will speak up for you! Vote for the one who, when the senate votes on an issue, will vote on your behalf! Vote for someone who loves this city and the people in it more than their own life!
Folks please give me your ear for a moment longer. I’d not want your vote through bribe. Unlike some others I don’t see your vote as something that you are selling! I’d have your vote not for what I can give you but for who I am.
Orcs destroyed our family caravan and killed my parents when I was very young. As an orphan I grew up in this city, growing to love it and every one in it as my own family. Like many of you I have survived on a wage from a guild. I know what it is like to have no coal to burn in my stove on a winter night. Like many of you I have struggled to make a living in this city. For this city I have gone to war. Yes snicker if you will … I am short … and just a lass … but how could I not fight against those seeking to destroy the city that has been my home and my family! And so I fought. I fought against their agents, their sinister clerics and their foul undead. I went toe to toe with N’jast’s gigantic Armatures. Were it not for a miracle from the hands of the gods of nature my crushed remains would be out there still! But by the grace of the gods I am here today.
That’s who I am folks. No flashy mage here. No grand general. No shiny paladin. Just a woman. Just one of you. Your daughter. Your servant. And, I pray, your representative on the senate.
May a blessing be on Peltarch, and on all who build her up!
DEEDS NOT BLOOD!
Thankyou and bless you all, every one!
And please keep eating! Don’t let any of this food go to waste!**
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@245ee719e4:
Perhaps you should reconsider, join the military instead where you will be just as much an asset to the city as you would as a senator, and leave the politics to poloticians?
Of course Im not trying to convince you to drop your campaign, as it is every citizens right to run; But perhaps your skills may be put to greater use in the service of the Jewel. Just something to think about.
Times a dire indeed if our military cannot survive without the aid of a Halfling lass!
Oh I have been "thinking about" this for many years now. Long before N’jast began their march toward the jewel I was taking stock of my life and considering carefully how I may best serve the city I love.
Isn’t asking me to stick with being a soldier just like asking Lavindo to remain at his post, or like asking Whyte to stick to his trade? I actually think that someone with as wide experience of life as I would make a better candidate for the senate than any professional politician who has lost contact with the people he is supposed to be representing.
“Leave politics to the politicians”? Goodness! Peltarch’s “politics” is based on the idea that its people are free. That freedom is maintained by our election process, where the people vote candidates onto the senate who they believe will speak and vote on their behalf. At the end of the day it is the people, not I, who will decide how I will serve them best, either as a gardener, soldier or senator. I have given that choice over to the people of the Jewel. Come what may I will remain a servant to the people of this city.
As for my “weeds” comment, the invasion of N’jast revealed traitors on our senate. During this time of rebuilding we can ill afford for this city to be lead by the selfish, the greedy, or by people who will betray us to foreign powers. That is why, if I become senator, I will propose that divine measures be taken to determine the motivation and allegiance of all who take office. Those whose successful election is found to be based on a facade should be expelled and punished as enemies of the people.
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@7fba4ae654=Kayleb:
**Well I guess the senate is like a garden. In any garden you need to make sure there is a good balance. A corum of senators who represent all walks of life in Peltarch would be best. As a senator I would put great effort into keeping a balance, and ensuring that things don’t tip too far toward the favour of any one group. And of course there will be weeds that need to be taken out every now and then.
But to be honest my skills as a gardener are not the primary skills I would be bringing to the senate. I am also a soldier. Like all good soldiers I have learnt to value the lives of the people I defend above my own. I think that would be my primary gift to the senate, my self sacrificial passion for the Jewel and its people.**
What do you mean by "There will be weeds that need to be taken out every now and then." Are you still referring to the senate as a garden?
The peltarch military is in need of soldiers, are you ready to waist your soldiering skills in a position focussed on pushing paper and sitting through a quorum?
Perhaps you should reconsider, join the military instead where you will be just as much an asset to the city as you would as a senator, and leave the politics to poloticians?Of course Im not trying to convince you to drop your campaign, as it is every citizens right to run; But perhaps your skills may be put to greater use in the service of the Jewel. Just something to think about.
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_Symone yet again approaches a candidate with a few questions.
You seem to have made your main point of focus that you will represent the common people. I ask though will you then ignore the voices of the wealthy, nobles, merchants, military or otherwise?_
**Not at all!
It is the wealthy, the merchants and the military who provide employment and protection for the people! I feel that a senator needs to listen to all citizens. We can only prosper together.
But when the senators gather to vote on any issue, the folks of Peltarch should know that my vote will be made on behalf of the common people. It’s not that I am opposed to nobles, or the guilds, it’s just that I am not one of them. I am a commoner. I feel that I can represent the commoners.**
Also, how do you feel your long standing gardening skill, will best translate to your senatorial duties? Have you any experience that can be used to improve how well you do your job as a senator?
grins **Well I guess the senate is like a garden. In any garden you need to make sure there is a good balance. A corum of senators who represent all walks of life in Peltarch would be best. As a senator I would put great effort into keeping a balance, and ensuring that things don’t tip too far toward the favour of any one group. And of course there will be weeds that need to be taken out every now and then.
But to be honest my skills as a gardener are not the primary skills I would be bringing to the senate. I am also a soldier. Like all good soldiers I have learnt to value the lives of the people I defend above my own. I think that would be my primary gift to the senate, my self sacrificial passion for the Jewel and its people.**
Thank you for your time.
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Symone yet again approaches a candidate with a few questions.
You seem to have made your main point of focus that you will represent the common people. I ask though will you then ignore the voices of the wealthy, nobles, merchants, military or otherwise?
Also, how do you feel your long standing gardening skill, will best translate to your senatorial duties? Have you any experience that can be used to improve how well you do your job as a senator?
Thank you for your time.
