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Protect the Speakers

The Gang Plays Secret Service

• Players plot how to protect Speakers likely to vote for them in the Council. They hold a symposium on military affairs in Lonelywood. Nimsy is saved from a bribery attempt. No action in Easthaven. Bragnar seeks to influence Crannoc, but does not learn why he is voting against the Army. He whispers only to Bragnar that "She'll kill them all". Merken protects Torvus in Caer Konig, intercepting an effort to blackmail him with a false dossier of his drunked antics. Johnny protects Speaker Masthew in Termalaine with Sparky, preventing an assassination attempt. Olivessa's bees are poisoned.
• Voting proceeds. Voting appears to be losing when Naeth offers to vote yes if he is made general. Players refuse. Dorbulgruf Shalescar then reveals he has been playing Naerth the whole time, luring him into the open to engage in bribery and various other tactics. He votes for the Army and votes to have Naerth imprisoned.
• The vote passes. A standing army will be raised!.