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Grand Halen Election Candidates
By: Duncan Seastove Date: April 26, 2017, 8:11 pm
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Calaunt
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Mayor Engelbert “Bert” Goodsong
Mayor of Calaunt for the past 20 years. Father Gumphry was also
Mayor. Widely regarded as a mayor of the people. Stereotypical
love of drink and food, which he passes on to his people in the
forms of frequent public games and festivals. Despite his image
as a simple country man, he is actually a shrewd businessman,
having elevated Calaunt’s economy to one of the strongest in
Grand Halen, rivaled only by Tantras. Has been accused of
cronyism, but has continued to maintain an effective government
nonetheless. Widely liked by commoners (but not by guild
merchants) for his public refusal of a bribe by the Guild of
Wainwrights.
Geoffrey’s Network Knowledge:
Often uses his political influence to lean on businesses, not
only for public good, but also for personal profit.
Makes frequent stops at the house of a female Dragonborn
apothecary. Likely mistress. Recon to confirm pending agent
approval.
Since he announced his candidacy, Mayor Goodsong has been
receiving moderately large sums of gold from an acting troupe
known as "The Indigo-go's". No further information about this
group has been found at this time, but further investigation is
possible, pending agent approval.
Tantras
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Mayor Ruby Valentine, “The Tantras Temptress”
Widely suspected of being the head of Tantras’ large protection
racket, brothel network, liquor monopoly, Ruby Valentine is a
name often spoken in Tantras, and around Grand Halen in general,
with a mixture of reverence and fear. Known for her stunning
good looks and irresistible charm, many a man has made the
mistake of underestimating her iron will, often with deadly
consequences. Feelings about Mayor Valentine are very mixed,
with some merchants and commoners reveling in the blind eye she
turns to the more illicit activities that happen in Tantras,
while others are vexed by the protection fees squeezed out by
the gang affiliated heavies that roam the streets. Nobles
throughout Grand Halen are equally mixed in their opinions, some
disgusted by her lax attitude about law and order, others
delighted by her lavish bribes and honeyed words. Nevertheless,
many people have been enticed by her talk of vastly increasing
the region’s wealth by making Grand Halen a more appealing port
of call for merchant vessels than Ilha Mercador. As she puts it,
“We’ve got goods and services in spades here, no reason those
fine young sailors oughta be getting chiseled by those snowed-up
lizards."
Geoffrey’s Network Knowledge:
Undoubtedly the top boss of the Tantras mob, largely responsible
for establishing the mobs dominance in the city over Golden
Dragon agents several years ago.
Origins prior to rise to power unknown, but could be
investigated, at possible significant risk to agents. Awaiting
agent approval.
Bardertown
Queen Chryserys
Though a fair Queen who has done much for her people, Chryserys
is largely unpopular amongst commoners and nobles alike. She had
the misfortune of being the head of the government during the
undead plague, and though recovery has progressed a great deal,
many blame Chrysyres for Grand Halen not being at fully
recovered already. Many also find her method of assuming power
distasteful— she was never elected, assuming power only after
Rognvaldr fell into a coma, and fear that she is attempting to
create a hereditary position for her family. Nevertheless, she
has developed a strong attachment to the people of Grand Halen,
and fears what might happen if the government falls into the
hands of more reactionary figures.
Geoffrey’s Network Knowledge:
Chryserys was once the thrall of an ancient vampire spirit. This
knowledge could be detrimental to her campaign if made public.
Damaran Nationalists are eager to reinstall Chryserys, seeing
her as the most likely candidate to support their efforts to
regain independence from Cormyr.
Messaging frequency of known Shou delegates and agents in the
region has increased since Chryserys announced her intentions to
run. Intercept of messages possible, though this could tip our
hand to the Shou. Awaiting agent approval.
Briarhall
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Lord Manfred Fullerstar
Lord of what is considered a backwater territory by most of the
other nobility in Grand Halen, Manfred Fullerstar is
nevertheless a candidate widely popular amongst other nobles,
primarily for his expressed interest in expanding the power and
independence of the nobility, in order to strengthen the rule of
law throughout the land. This popularity took a hit, however,
when he made the highly controversial decision to execute his
brother Gilbert for theft and aiding criminals. He is also
popular amongst southern merchants, for his crackdowns on
highway robbery and banditry. The common folk, however,
generally fear Manfred, as he is by no means a personable ruler,
and his most public actions are often harsh sentences on
criminals, many of whom come from among the ranks of the
commoners.
Geoffrey’s Network Knowledge:
Manfred did not, in fact, execute his brother, but rather exiled
him to the town of Woodfork. Making this knowledge public would
certainly undermine his credibility.
Manfred is highly motivated by a desire to live up to the
legendary image of his lord father, widely known as an
unflinching hand of justice.
Despite his outward appearance of cold an calculating
confidence, Manfred is, in fact, quite unsure of his abilities
as a governor, and often seeks council from his wife.
Dragon Falls
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Lord Arthur Pendragon
Lord of one of the oldest houses in the peninsula, Arthur
Pendragon was born into the respect of the nobility, respect
only furthered by his eloquence, charm, and early success at
various tournaments. Seen as very honorable and personable
ruler, he has close personal ties with many members of the major
ruling families throughout Grand Halen and Impiltur, as well as
most of the minor houses as well. The common folk also look upon
him with great admiration, as he has always held his duty to his
subjects as his highest priority. This duty has, however, as of
late led many nobles to be wary of his ambitions for the crown:
Pendragon has said that he would seek to limit the tax that
nobles may levy their subjects with, as well as to establish an
emergency relief fund to assist the nation in recovering from
disasters such as the recent undead plague, payed for in part
out of the already diminished noble land taxes.
Geoffrey’s Network Knowledge:
In addition to personal relationships, Pendragon has many old
familial ties to noble families in Impiltur and even the royal
family of Aglarond.
Pendragon’s refusal to marry and father an heir have earned the
private ire of a few royal families who sought to marry into his
holdings.
Since Prince Aglarond's arrival in Impiltur, Pendragon and the
Prince have been in almost constant contact. The contents of
their messages could be determined, but at significant risk to
relationship with Pendragon. Awaiting agent approval.
Wotan’s Throne
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Lady Katja Endergaard, "Vanguard of the Dawn”
The Endergaard line, much like the Pendragons, dates back to the
time of the first human settlers in Faerun. Their seat of power,
the magnificent mountain fortress of Wotan’s Throne, is thought
to originate from the time of the Giants, and the Endergaards
have earned the respect, and fear, of many through their
insurmountable defenses of their citadel from those who would
take such a prestigious seat for themselves. Lady Katja, who
earned early notoriety for tournament success alongside her
perennial rival Arthur Pendragon, cemented her place as a
fearsome Lady of the Throne when she personally led the defense
of gates during the undead plague, and again during the
Impilturian civil war when she broke the siege of The Pass in a
spectacular sunrise charge. She has also gained somewhat
controversial notoriety for challenging any would-be suitors to
single combat. She has often expressed dismay at the ramshackle,
piecemeal nature of the military forces of Grand Halen. She has
publicly stated many times that she believes Grand Halen could
be one of the great powers of the Sea of Fallen Stars region if
not for the mismanagement of the nations armies, a belief that
she has expressed for frequently since the fall of High Imaskar.
Geoffrey’s Network Knowledge:
Rumors assert that Lady Katja, if successful in her campaign,
would seek to install her younger sister, Andraste, as Lady of
Wotan’s Throne, instead of her brother Janne, who is next in
line, but is considered by many as too weak to lead.
Tolbrun
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Thane Tymun Hammerhand, Blackhand’s Bane
Tymun Hammerhand has ruled the Dwarven mining city of Tolbrun
for centuries, and despite the many turbulent changes the region
has gone through in this time, he has managed to retain the
city’s distinctly Dwarven identity. Though many dwarves at this
point see him as a bit of an old grumbler, and perhaps a bozdoki
(one who hit his head one too many times on the pit-props), the
craftsmen and miners of Tolbrun are nevertheless majorly
appreciative of his ability to protect their markets from
becoming flooded with cheaper (but far inferior, of course)
human produced goods. This has become increasingly difficult of
late, however, as high quality products from the Shou Empire
begin to filter in following their occupation of High Imaskar.
Thane Hammerhand has promised and end to this, and also that he
would seek to maintain Grand Halen’s distinct identity and
history in the face of growing regional instability.
Geoffrey’s Network Knowledge:
Rumors abound about Thane Tymun’s mental acuity at his rather
advanced age, though so far he has done nothing to forfeit the
confidence of his bannermen.
There is a growing group of highly nationalistic supporters of
Thane Tymun, known as the Sons of the Mountain, who have been
seen to strong-arm citizens of Tolbrun and Brunside into
pledging their support. No official connections have been found
between Tymun and the Sons of the Mountain, but further
investigation is possible, albeit at significant risk to agents.
Awaiting agent approval.
Ravenrock
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Lady Henrietta Rathbone, the Lady of Twilight
Henrietta Rathbone has quietly ruled over the Glorming Pass for
many years, since even before Rognvaldr united the land. She is
known as something of a recluse, rarely attending feasts or
games held by other nobles, except for those held by house
Morgan at Castle Rosewood, directly across the border in
Impiltur. Nevertheless, she has meticulously governed her
province, personally ensuring that those who serve under her
honor their duty to her house, her land, and her people, in that
order. This attention to detail and duty has trickled down
throughout society in the province, giving people from the
Glorming Pass the reputation for being exceptional at their
trades, but not very enjoyable company. For many years, she has
been patiently requesting an audience with the crown regarding
the future of magic in Grand Halen, though every time her
proposals were dismissed. Now that the leadership is up for
grabs, she hopes she can take matters into her own hands, and
establish schools of magic throughout the country, so that Grand
Halen might someday rival High Imaskar in its might and
prosperity.
Geoffrey’s Network Knowledge:
Lady Rathbone seems to be possessed of unusually long life. It
is unclear what her methodology is precisely, although it is
rumored that her various court wizards have extended her life
using the arcane arts. Further investigation is possible, albeit
with high risk to agents. Awaiting agent approval.
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Re: Grand Halen Election Candidates
By: Duncan Seastove Date: May 22, 2017, 4:17 pm
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Current Poll Numbers
Goodsong 20%
Much of Mayor Goodsong's early success is owed to his
established popularity amongst the common folks and non-guild
merchants of his home region, which is the most populous of
Grand Halen.
Notable Supporters:
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Mary Ironarm
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Bjornsson Family
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Ol' Drippy
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Endergaard 19%
Lady Katja's support stems largely from the devotion of the
commoners of her home region following her heroics during the
zombie apocalypse, as well as plenty of support from noble
houses who respect her as the head of an old and venerable
house.
Notable Supporters:
Lord Commander Anders
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Shepard Family
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Aaron Ironarm
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Valentine 17%
Lady Valentine's success so far has been a great surprised to
the established ruling nobility, and seems to stem mainly from
the support of the large merchant and common folk populations of
Tantras. Whether or not this support is genuine or garnered
through bribes and intimidation is a source of much speculation.
Notable Supporters:
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Chryserys 11%
Though not especially popular at home due to recent dire
economic circumstances, Chryserys is still widely liked by
common folk throughout Grand Halen, who appreciate the stability
her continued rule would bring, and who also view her rulership
as an extension of that of the well loved Rognvaldr. She also
enjoys moderate support among the noble houses for her
reluctance to meddle in the affairs of their home regions.
Notable Supporters:
King Delphinius
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Theodora Andronikus
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Rathbone 10%
While not a particularly popular person, Lady Rathbone has
nonetheless proven to be a moderately popular candidate. She
enjoys the benefits of a fairly loyal populace from her home
region, as well as the confidence of many noble houses for her
efficient and pragmatic leadership style.
Pendragon 10%
As expected, much of Lord Pendragon's success comes from the
immense support of the commoners he rules over, as well as the
support of many nobles who are loyal to his old and venerable
house.
Notable Supporters:
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Hammerhand 9%
Despite Thane Hammerhand's decidedly Dwarven attitudes, he
nonetheless enjoys great support from merchants who look
favorably on his protectionist economic policy, as well as a
fair amount of commoners who feel that Grand Halen's identity is
threatened by recent influxes of immigrants and refugees.
Notable Supporters:
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Fullerstar 3%
Despite his great popularity amongst the nobility, and even
moderate support from merchants, Lord Manfred has been unable to
gain traction amongst the much more populous commoners, and this
has left him mostly out of competition for the time being.
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Re: Grand Halen Election Candidates
By: Discodontron Date: July 24, 2017, 11:08 pm
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Now tell me what are some of the minor characters with some
popular support?
Clunk, Asmundr, Shepard? Any others you can think of.
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Re: Grand Halen Election Candidates
By: Duncan Seastove Date: September 15, 2017, 12:54 am
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Candidate Entourages
All of the candidates are bringing trusted advisers, bodyguards,
and friends with them on the campaign trail. This is a list of
some of the more notable individuals from each candidate's
entourage.
Goodsong:
Jordy Hudson: A prominent and successful cattle rancher from
Reata Ranch outside of Calaunt. Supports Mayor Goodsong's
campaign with significant sums of capital.
Valriel Vancal: A Dragonborn apothecary from Alma's Orchard,
ostensibly kept around for tinctures which make the mayor feel
"spry as a spring chicken." Suspected mistress.
Valentine:
Smiling Sam Cosmo: A popular crooning bard in Tantras, Sam often
appears publicly with Mayor Valentine, supporting an image of a
decadent, jet-set lifestyle. Suspected alcoholic.
Tony "Daggertooth" Menza: Mayor Valentine's top bodyguard. Lives
in a lavish penthouse in Tantras, courtesy of the mayor. Name
comes from a dagger point in place of his upper left canine.
Fullerstar:
Bors Kennard: Lord Fullerstar's hunstman, and the huntsman for
his father before him. Uncouth in appearance but understands
noble etiquette well enough. Highly valued for his counsel.
Sir Albert Greenwood: A young knight who has taken command of
Greenwood Watch since Gilbert Fullerstar's "execution". Very
eager to impress and filled with knightly ideals.
Pendragon:
Rila Thatcher: Orphaned maiden from Riverwood Watch, currently
residing at Dragonroost. Presumably being brought along to
describe the plight of the peasants.
Sir Giles Rowley: Current lord of Riverwood Watch following his
father's death during the zombie apocalypse. One of the few
nobles who supports Lord Pendragon's emergency fund tax.
Endergaard:
Sir Agon Bronzefist: A dwarf who was knighted by Lady Endergaard
during the Impilturian Civil War. A competent field commander
and current commander of the garrison at Last Hearth, on the
border with Thar. One of the few dwarves from the reach who
supports Lady Endergaard over Thane Hammerhand.
Lady Quinley Foxhall, "The Mountain Fox": Lady Endergaard's top
strategist, and a formidable fighter. Friends with Lady
Endergaard since childhood. Persistent gossip that the two may
be lovers.
Hammerhand:
Grammil Firegut: A dwarven foreman who is the current head of
the Earthspur Guard, an unofficial militia of Thane Hammerhand's
most fervent supporters. Not afraid of being aggressive and even
violent with opponents and law enforcement.
Towin Coghouse: A gnomish economist who Thane Hammerhand has
taken quite a liking too since he suggested that Grand Halen's
economy was endangered by being so open to foreign markets. Very
meek compared to the rest of the Hammerhand campaign.
Rathbone
Priscilla & Benjamin: Lady Rathbone's personal bodyguards. Very
little is known about them, but they have already received great
attention for their striking good looks and statuesque
physiques. Thoroughly stoic and disciplined in all interactions.
Cycros Bleeding-Eye: Lady Rathbone's court wizard. His name
stems from the blood that pools in his irises, causing them to
appear mottled and red. Likely related to his upbringing in the
Purple Wastes. Learned magic at the Grand College of the Heavens
in High Imaskar.
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Re: Grand Halen Election Candidates
By: Duncan Seastove Date: October 11, 2017, 8:19 pm
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Current Poll Numbers
Goodsong 18%
Mayor Goodsong maintains his commanding lead following the first
debate. Despite bleeding votes from his home region as news
about the other candidates spreads, his show of generosity in
handing out free beer has only served to increase his popularity
with the common folk.
Endergaard 17%
Lady Katja took somewhat of a hit during the debate with her
non-answer regarding economic policy, but the announced
tournament has increased her popularity with the commoners, and
she is now nearly neck-and-neck with Mayor Goodsong.
Valentine 13%
Lady Valentine failed to make a significant impact during the
first debate, and she has begun to lose ground as others are
climbing rapidly.
Rathbone 13%
Lady Rathbone has been the surprise success story of the first
debate, enticing merchants and commoners alike with the promises
of what a more magical society might bring.
Pendragon 12%
Though support from the nobility continues to peal away as
Pendragon solidifies his stance on the relief fund, more
commoners are flocking to Pendragon for his sympathetic attitude
and charismatic presentation.
Hammerhand 12%
Thane Hammerhand in many ways dominated the first debate, rarely
leaving another candidates response unanswered by his own, crude
remarks. While many nobles view this behavior as inappropriate
for a statesman, the common folk, and particularly those of his
home region, have flocked to him for his strong attitude.
Chryserys 10%
Chryserys made a rather forgettable performance during the first
debate, and her numbers have suffered for it. She has also lost
a good deal of home support, as so many of her own people were
able to get better looks at other candidates.
Fullerstar 5%
While still considered a non-contender, Lord Mannfred gained
some notoriety for his pre-debate speech, standing up to Clunk
and the perceived non-neutrality of the moderator.
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