mayor An Introduction from a Mayoral Candidate

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A Call to my Fellow Citizens

 

To the many wonderful citizens of Perduan, now known as Anatis, 

 

   I write you all from my home in our dear city as the sun rises. I see my fellow candidates and realize it is best that I too write to you all so you may better know me and understand my hopes and plans as a future mayor. I shall begin by saying that I am originally not from these streets and tall towers. Born in the Silver State of Haelun'or before moving here about 6 years ago to be with my husband and daughter, both of which have found themselves, just like I, in love with this city and its citizens. I made many friends and allies in the city, gotten married to my husband Lorandil Sindarin, and even found myself sponsored by Ser Adrian Greye to become a council member, of which I serve happily and with honor. During my time in the seat, I have worked on small events, helped others find housing, and become close to many of you who live in the city as well. And yet I hope that with becoming the mayor I can help this city bloom and find ourselves surrounded by new friends and other citizens who hope, like I, to push Anatis into a new era. 

   Anatis is a city recently plagued by an unjust murder of one Ser Aedric Alaric Grisblood, a recently made, and recently lost friend of mine, as well as a vital individual who was loved by all in the city. His death has impacted the city beyond words, striking grief and mourning into us all, it caused be to look back and realize our city is in dire need of reforms and a proper leader who would not dare to murder such a man in cold blood. I was one of the individuals who witnessed his death, the one to rescue and preserve Aedric's head so the family could reunite it with the body for burial, and among one of the first to comfort and speak to Ser Adrian, who, along with his family, left the city after the injustice. And as council woman, I shall ensure no injustice such as this will ever happen again within the city. 

   My contributions as mayor comes in several parts, but my immediate plan is to create a justice system for the city to ensure that murder and execution of any kind is simply committed without just cause. No parent, partner, or child should have to hear that their loved one was cast from this world as if they had no place in it. A system of Justice is important for any city to thrive, and ensuring that all crimes are treated equally until the accused is proven guilty is vital to keeping citizens feeling safe and happy. As such, punishments for those that kill needlessly will be enacted as well.

 

   I next plan to bring order to the housing of the city. A tax reform and new housing developments shall be enacted to ensure our city is filled with a bustle of citizens and that we are not just an empty city of large houses with barely anybody inside of them. Taxes shall be restructured and changed, new homes shall be provided and furnished for those soon to join and live among Anatis, and I shall provide incentives and reasons to join us including the installation of a proper market district and a new town square. Houses that are empty and unused shall go back onto the market for families to move in, city facilities shall be open, and the library space within the palace shall become a dedicated school for all to come and learn. I seek to give others jobs so they may earn a living and provide for themselves and those they love, just as I have been given a job to provide for my family. 

   A reform of the guard shall be implemented as well, with the end goal being to make Anatis the highest seat of knight training throughout Azuras. I promise to do all that I can to turn bright, strong, and courageous men and women into hardened, fearless, and valiant knights with the goal of protecting the lands from criminals, ne'er-do-wells, and all other who seek to cause destruction and chaos and hurt the lives of others.

 

   Finally, my most ambitious project is to turn Anatis in a center for all to journey to seeking a rich culture and a thriving city. Events shall be made more often, the market economy shall thrive, and more shall be done with the citizens in mind and not the jurisdiction of the Imperials or any others seeking war in place of peace. 

   While my hopes and dreams may be perhaps far too much for a single individual to handle, I am honored to know that if chosen then I shall be part of a team of some of Anatis's best, all of which I plan to work close with to ensure this city thrives, blooms, and shines as a beacon for all. Anatis, or whatever other name this city shall receive until the end of the realm, is a city I consider of the highest quality among the others. It grants safety, a thriving community, and a wonderful view of Ipanema and the coast. Were I to not be elected, I shall still trust in those that are. For like me they wish nothing but the best for this incredible city. 

 

Best of luck to the other candidates, and my most sincere thanks to Ser Duncan and Ser Adrian, and Simon Peter, for their support during my candidacy,

 

Respectfully penned,

Celia'dant Ana'halrae

 

Spoiler

The deadline for voting is Tuesday (1-27-26) at 11:00am EST. On that day and time, an announcement will be made in the 'City of Anatis' discord server: https://discord.gg/zgU6Tp7tZM

 

[Digit___ 1224]

Ser Aviel, the Grand Knight of the Grand Order of Beleth, read over the campaign charter of one Celia’dant Ana’halrae. Reading over its contents as carefully as those campaigns he read prior.

 

“Not as simply-written as Mister Vidimar’s campaign, but clearly comes from the heart.” He hummed, then the bottom of the missive would mention the city being the ‘highest seat of knight training’. The Seawolf clicked his tongue, which reverberated softly through his office. “I do ‘ope that I will be involved in the talks an’ oversight o’ this trainin’. All knightly orders o’ Beleth ‘re under the purview o’ the Grand Order an’ m’self.”
 

With such musings done, Ser Aviel filed the campaign away with the others he had read and collected. Thereafter, he would procure a fresh length of parchment to write to Celia’dant.

[BlauRps 545]

The Governor of Anatis, Baroness Cesia of Perduran, would be excited as a servant brought another candidate’s campaign missive to her; her verdant gaze looked over the missive with a soft smile as she read the words of the elven woman.

 

”Beautifully scribed, Celia’dant, not only did you bring forth with which you promise of your campaign but to touch the hearts of those who stayed despite the tragedy that befell us.” She commented to herself with a soft smile “Even won the support of both Ser Duncan and His Royal Highness, truly a lady who speaks to the masses no matter their status.” The lady added before taking a sip of her wine. Though still a fledgling to the world of politics, Cesia was fascinated by the passion each candidate has spoken and written.

[spaazmatism 1017]

Pinned below the missive is an excerpt of what seems to be the citizen ledger of Caras Aëlwen.

"Celia'dant Ana'halrae" 

The implication is somewhat obvious to anybody smarter than a goblin.

[Lirinya 4021]

"The unjust murder, but yet they still remain. It says a lot about character, I think." Sybille commented on one of her many pass-throughs of the city, ballot papers and notices collected in her satchel as the candidates made their promotions.

[Yeetboy0206 1574]

Maddock Tam smiles reading this along with the other mayoral candidate introductions. "Very good. Despite my issues with the situation that led to this, it is good to see so many eager people trying to improve Anatis and refusing to give up on the dream."