Hon Leader Election Debates (Moon 4, Fall)

This page contains summaries of the three debates that were held prior to the first election for the new leader of Hon by the Sea. The debates and election were held in the Fall of the Fourth Moon. These debate notes were compiled by Elder Lilith of the Vampires. Any selections in quotation marks are direct transcriptions of the candidates words. Most of the "banter" has been stripped out.

## First Debate

**1. What Qualifies you as a candidate?**

* Marcus: Queen Jalali's brother. Claims to be the natural/only choice.
* Roarke: Not royal, but strong minded and strong willed.
* Victor: Royal from San Lisban, says he has experience leading a nation but gives no details.
* Dreloc: "Eastern" Royal Blood from the Temple of Pai Kang. Says he is power.

**2. What will you do to obtain the citizen's trust?**

* Marcus: "There is nobody that's done so much for equality as I have."
* Roarke: Says he will prove himself every day until the people believe in him.
* Victor: Claims that Hon will eventually earn his trust.
* Dreloc: Trust isn't needed for him to handle everything.

**3. What can you offer that the others can't?**

* Marcus: "Nobodies ever been more successful than me."
* Roarke: Indepth knowledge of Stem and San Lisbans military and political leadership.
* Victor: Direct connection to the leaders of San Lisban.
* Dreloc: Knowledge of things no one else could know and powers that surpass everyone else.

**4. How will you address the lack of armed forces in Hon?**

* Marcus: "Nobody's bigger or better at the military than I am."
* Roarke: Ensure taxes go toward restoring the military and harbor
* Victor: Will bring in his own soldiers from San Lisban
* Dreloc: If no one steps up to join the military, he'll make soldiers out of mud

**5. What lessons do you take from the recent invasion by Stem and San Lisban?**

* Marcus: "Nobody knows more about taxes than me[..]. Stem and San Lisban stole tax money."
* Roarke: Learned not to take orders from people who don't respect you. Learned it takes a community not a dictator.
* Victor: It wasn't an invasion. It was supposed to be a pick up but exiles attacked.
* Dreloc: Hon is stupid and weak and I'm smart and strong.

**6. What steps will you take to encourage innovation and investment in Hon?**

* Marcus: "Nobody knows banking better than I do."
* Roarke: Raid Stems offshore depots and take back the stolen wealth.
* Victor: San Lisban wealthy families would donate to recovery efforts.
* Dreloc: Arrest and interrogate every member of the harbor and Hon military for defectors.

**7. What legislation would you pass?**

* Marcus: "No one is more conservative than me."
* Roarke: Fall for defenders of Hon to be branded for life and never fall prey again.
* Victor: Command a peace treaty between Hon and San Lisban
* Dreloc: Pass law declaring all records of the city to be made public

**8. What connections do you have with Stem and San Lisban?**

* Marcus: None, connections with Spetan.
* Roarke: Was used and abandoned by Stem.
* Victor: High ranking member of San Lisban's government
* Dreloc: None

**9. What family trade or business would you bring to Hon?**

* Marcus: "No one respects women more than me."
* Roarke: Trade of combat training. Doesn't know economics well but will learn.
* Victor: Wealth from Lisban, will also make sure the natural balance between kingdoms doesn't shift.
* Dreloc: Brings power. Can pull gold from thin air if he wanted.

**10. What does the future look like under your leadership?**

* Marcus: "The future looks great under me, some would say I could make Hon great again!"
* Roarke: Stronger than ever, take every precaution to defend the city and make it powerful
* Victor: New age of wealth and respeect
* Dreloc: Powerful and respected, he would force the world to respect Hon.

At some point, Roarke pointed out that Victor was involved with some of the Stem/San Lisban attacks on Hon. Victor called Roarke a liar.

## Second Debate

**Q1: What qualifies you to be a candidate and are you related to the late royal family?**

Darnon "I can start this show, I'll end it too."
No royal blood, he is a Hero, does what needs to be done. Will hire advisors to assist in making Hon Thrive.

Bisanu "\*growls\*"
Has Royal Gnoll Blood. Definition of strength and cunning. Destroy all enemies or die trying.

LeftEye "I know Money, cold hard cash."
Bloodline is that of golden coins. Worhips coins. Together we can make Hon rich.

Madria "[T]his issue is very near and dear to me."
Cousin to the late King Jackman. Works for the church, church works for gods.

**Q2: Many lack trust right now, what will you do to obtain our citizen's trust?**

Darnon "I am a geat Hero. Trust is earned, both in combat and in life."
Will slay enemies. Will grow economy. Will never ask for praise.

Bisanu "You need not trust what is dead..."
Enemies will be dead, what else is there to trust?

LeftEye "Heh. Trust is a funny thing."
Gods trusted her when blessing her with a new eye. If the gods trust, she must be worth trusting.
Bisanu says something smells off about LeftEye. Madria smells of chapel gods but LeftEye smells of the uncle that robbed your parents.
Daron

Madria "If there is one thing I live for it is the church."
The church shows how to trust greatly, will follow the scriptures and lead Hon to new heights.

LeftEye added that Bisanu is a liar and claims to have proof, because trust is from the gods themselves.

Madria thinks Darnon is hot.

**Q3: What can you offer to Hon by the Sea that the other candidates can not offer?**

Darnon "No offense to the other candidates, but I heard nothing they offer that I could not."
Has a gem of true sight gifted from Buuley. High standing in multiple church orders. Could destroy wolf boy in seconds. Will not do this alone, bring in advisors and ensure Hon comes first.

Bisanu "\*Errrrrr grrrrr\*"Can get anywhere with wolf speed and beast strength. Will murder Stem and San Lisban leaders and soldiers.

LeftEye "Do any of these fools have an eye gifted from the gods?"
Has the vision of the gods within her, can see truth from miles away. Others lack clear vision.

Madria "I feel the most important thing for Hon right now is structure."
Will make Hon a religious capital.

LeftEye will bring in a staff as well that will be focused on money.

Bisanu "Awwwoooooooooo"

Darnon says the staff he brings in will be of Hons people, not foreigners.

Madria trusts Darnon and his council idea.

LeftEye thinks Hon needs someone unknown.

**Q4: How will you address the concerns with the lack of Hon by the Sea's Armed Forces?**

Darnon "Military is important." "I will not ask any of you, what I would not do myself."
Will join the military himself and lead from the frontline. But population is low, will require mercenary contracts until proper lot can be trained.

Bisanu "I will help Hon become less afraid of death and more glorious when they do die."

LeftEye "Motivated by the freshest coins, I shall bring the most elite soldiers Hon has ever seen"

Madria "I suppose military can be good for defense but there is a greater power."
Will bring the eyes of god to watch over Hon.

They all hate Miraak
Bisanu "AWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO"

**Q5: What lessons do you, as potential Commander in Hon by the Sea, take from the recent invasion by Stem and San Lisban?**

Darnon "I learned that Hon has been betrayed deeply and the people have limited ability to trust now."
Will take a long time to gain trust.

Bisanu "I have learned that the royals were weak and died poorly."
Doesn't respect their deaths, will have a glorious death.

LeftEye "It only takes one eye to see that Hon has lost its sight."
Not alert enough to handle the issue.

Madria "I think it is clear that Hon is a limited religious sector and has paid for it in blood."
Thinks Bisanu would fall to King Jackman.

Bisanu says falling to King Jackman would be a glorious death.

**Q6: The economy has grown slowly in recent years, and one reason is Stem and San Lisban have been stealing everything. What steps would your administration take to encourage innovation and investment in Hon by the Sea?**

Darnon "That is a very hard question for me to answer properly."
Not well trained in economics. Knows nothing currently. Does not plan to lead alone, obtain a team and make sure it is high priority. He will be on the front lines while ensuring the proper people with the right knowledge are overseeing trade, safety and growth.

Bisanu "\*Growls Annoyed\* Innowhat?"
Invest in me and we can all die glorious deaths. Invest in combat.

LeftEye "Stem Shmem, those guys knew nothing."
Jewel trading, bring trade back to Hon.

Madria "If you look anywhere in Morna, those who have adopted the way of ASAK have found great growth and prosperity."
Cathay and King Lempkins. Invest in the Church.

LeftEye respects Darnon for admitting he doesn't know.
Bisanu "AWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO"

**Q7: Can you describe legislation which you think would be good for the country if only it could be legally enacted?**

Darnon
Difficult topic without having proper knowledge on hons imports, trade deal, etc. Would do his best and find out how. Will be transparent about decisions. Listen to the people and take better ideas if presented.

Bisanu "\*Grrrrrr\* Always with such boring questions."
Thinks admin building is disgusting, administrator sings to himself and is bad at singing. Sees new exiles walk in, ask for citizenship and get it. Citiznship should be through military training. "That is my legislation. Fight me."

LeftEye "I always have something to say, thats why the kids love me"
Taxes improve the quality of life, small increase and everyone will live like kings.

Madria "I think its very clear what we need in Hon"
Manditory church

Bisanu "AWWWOOOOOOOOOOO"
Madria "Church is Manditory people."
Bisanu almost went Mulan, Darnon told him to shut up
LeftEye doesn't like the bickering.

**Q8: Now we want some information... What connections do you have with Stem and San Lisban?**

Darnon "The only connection I have with Stem and San Lisban is my sword."
"This sword was forged in the third finger of San Lisban."
Have walked through Stem and all five fingers of San Lisban. Defeated all their champions in war games.

Bisanu "Stem and San Lisban...pathetic wimps and sneaky cry babies."
Wants to kill them all.

LeftEye "I have no connections with anyone but the Gods themselves."
Champion of the Gods. "I'm the life of the party."

Madria "Stem and San Lisban follow false gods."

bisanu "AWWWOOOOOOOOO"
Screech told LeftEye not to bow, she said she'd make him bow.
Bisanu says LeftEye has no scent of divinity. He can smell it on Darnon and Madria but not LeftEye.

**Q9: What Family trades or businesses would electing you bring to Hon by the Sea?**

Darnon "I am a famous, world renown fighter, who has experienced many wars."
Trade of war knowledge, but will also bring economic advisors from crafting districts

Bisanu "\*Grrrrowls\*"
Called Miraak "Awwwrrruuuuudddeee"
Brings busiess of glorious death in combat.

LeftEye "Jewel trade and previous materials are in my blood."
Will make everyone rich

Madria "I am here to help."
Business of saving souls from eternal damnation.

Bisanu "AWWWOOOOOOOOO"
LeftEye "I have one word that describes the excellence I bring. its a tred word. LOAF!"

**Q10: What does a future look like, under your leadership, for the citizens of Hon by the Sea?**

Darnon "It would be a lie, to tell you the future, under my leadership, would just be peace and prosperity and rainbows with gumdrops."
It will be a struggle at first. Need to assemble like minded people who can act with dignity and respect. Need to restore trade. Become stronger and unified. Struggle and grow together.

Bisanu "\*Growls Loudly\*"
Sees future clearly. War, glorious death, true combat skills, less crying.
"The future is War. Let's Die GLORIOUS DEATHS!!!"

LeftEye "Wealth, prosperity, and peace!"

Madria "I look down with love!"
Will bring Hon such holyness from the church.

Closing thoughts

Darnon "I have said enough"
"If you do not elect me, I will stay in Hon for a while anyways."
Will stay and help even if not to lead.

Bisanu "You people are weak. Debates are gay. Give me command so I can kill something."

LeftEye "I'm not your gradads choice. I'm much cooler."
Brings money and good times

Madria "A vote for me will save you all!"

## Third Debate

Lizza Oppheir
"I am here because I have learned so much from Bracken and he has been leading Hon, so he has taught me everything. I just would do anything for him. \*swoons\*"

Janna Lawwar
"I come with culture and dignity. Here to teach you a thing or two."
From the Temple of Pai Kang, a land far east.

Salgoud
"We all know who I am. The most loved and respected citizen of Hon by the Sea. Leader of the greatest Hon Federal Army of all time."

Morte Malice
"I come to you in this time, to protect you from a great threat. You will vote for me, or you will all probably die."

**Q1: What qualifies you to be a candidate to lead us into the future and are you related to any of the late Royal family of Hon by the Sea?**

Lizza "Oh my god oh my god it's happening."
Not royal, but hopes to have a royal child. Here for Bracken.

Janna "In Pai Kang I was raised to lead."
Not royal, but from ruling class. Pai Kang is more civilized, will bring order to chaos.

Salgoud "Everyone knows, I am determined to make Hon a better place."
Not related to the late royals

Morte "I am the blood before the Royals and after. I am the past, the present, and the future. If you want a future vote for me."

Morte "This is a waste of time. Just elect me."

**Q2: Many lack trust right now, what will you do to obtain our citizen's trust?**

Lizza "I will do anything for Bracken. Anything at all."

Janna "I will bring education from the Eastern Reaches. That should make you smarter and easier to talk to. When you no longer disgust me, I will find it easier to be nice."

Salguod "I mean, you already all love, respect and trust me so much."
Drive to make Hon a better place and willingness to sacrifice time and life if needed

Morte "I have done no wrong to any of you, you will gain my trust as I gain yours."

Salgoud "A vote for me is a vote for Freedom!"
Lizza "Bracken is so hawt!"

**Q3: What can you offer to Hon by the Sea that the other candidates can not offer?**

Lizza "Oh my god Oh my god"
Bring alliance with Cathay by marriage (to Bracken)

Janna "I am a born leader, trained from birth to control populations."
Only real option, others are uncivilized, uncultured and ugly

Salgoud "I offer myself fully"
Offer solutions to make Hon a key player in the trade industry

Morte "I offer supreme power and unassisted greatness."
Claims to be able to wipe out the whole room with a flick of his finger

**Q4: How will you address the concerns with the lack of Hon by the Sea's Armed Forces?**

Lizza "oh my god oh my god"
Catha has a large army and Bracken has promised to help.

Janna "I will call forth the waves of soldiers from the Temple of Pai Kang to train the citizens and rebuild the army."
Wants to punish Miraak.

Salgoud "I have already taken steps to improve the armed forces by starting the Hon Federal army. I have done more than anyone. Vote for me!"

Morte "I will not need an army, for I am stronger than any army."
Killed Miraak dead.

Morte "Can I just kill all 11 of them and move on?"
Sal says no. Lizza says Braken will defend her. Janna is sickened by westerners.

**Q5: What lessons do you, as potential Commander in Hon by the Sea, take from the recent invasion by Stem and San Lisban?**

Lizza "oh my god oh my god"
Lortz Penninsula should have a watch guard at the southern tip to see threats before they reach Hon.

Janna "You fools just give your trust away for long time. Now you act like you get betrayed. I have learned that trust can not be given, it must be earned. Learn that lesson you fools."

Salgoud
Stem and San Lisban are scum bags, hon guards were mostly scum, lacking loyal military. South gate guard needs a raise. Roarke is a traitor.

Morte "I am Morte Malice."
Learned you need power like his to eradicate enemies. Would have sunk ships 3 days before they landed in Hon. Huge harbor, no navy.

Morte "This is still a waste of time"
Lizza "I just look at Brackenwhen

**Q6: The economy has grown slowly in recent years, and one reason is Stem and San Lisban have been stealing everything. What steps would your administration take to encourage innovation and investment in Hon by the Sea?**

Lizza
Will refer to Bracken for economic advice.

Janna "I will terminate all contracts extend to Stem or San Lisban. Then banish those businesses so others may prosper."

Salgoud "Vote Salguod"
Hon has export like no other place and is desired. Learn to export better, increase standing with other nations. Make trade records public. Wants to know whats getting on and off the ships.

Morte "I am Morte Malice."
Locate stolen wealth and distribute it among the growing businesses with limited return clause. If that is not enough, he will personally give the treasury 100 billion coins and allow loans for small business.

Lizza gave Brackens 100 billion coins back, she only wants him.
Salgoud "Vote Salguod, these people are all nuts."

**Q7: Can you describe legislation which you think would be good for the country if only it could be legally enacted?**

Lizza "oh my god oh my god. two questions in a row. I am blessed."
Formal peace treaty between Hon and Cathay

Janna "I would declare dual leadership with the Easter Reaches King snad Queens for the ultimate alliance"
Westerners know nothing of eastern fighting styles. have 30 times the population. Called Morte a dead lover.

Salgoud "I think if it is about proper laws and legislation then I think it is time to bring something back to Hon not bring something from elsewhere to hon"
Community Assistance Claws for clans and subpaths of Hon. New minigames and community activites.

Morte "I am Morte Malice"
Wants census of citizenship, keep unwanted people out. Document everyone who enters and leaves. No smuggling people in or out.Or smuggling cargo. "Hon is a ces pool of villainy" the biggest export is slaves

If anyone comments before the next question, Morte will kill them.

**Q8: Now we want some information... What connections do you have with Stem and San Lisban?**

Lizza
No connection to Stem or San Lisban

Janna "I barely even know what a Stem or San Lesbian is. I am from the far east."

Salgoud
No connection other than to fight them

Morte "I am Morte Malice."
Only connection is the catapult lunched into their faces. In 6000 years will conquor them to mine something under the kingdom.

Sal called Screech an enemy of Hon.
Lizza wants to paint the palace, says the place smells like bone marrow.
Morte thinks its a good smell.

**Q9: What Family trades or businesses would electing you bring to Hon by the Sea?**

Lizza "oh my god oh my god"
Most of her family is alive and has businesses all over Morna. "I want my business all over Bracken." She also has a medical practice. Will bring medics.

Janna "Do you see how stylish I am. My family owns many clothing lines."
Bring healing, magic, clothing, magical items.

Salgoud "Electing me will put wealth in all Hon Citizens pockets."
He will make his own wealth and spread it among the great kingdom. No one gives like he can. Vote Sal for a better tomorrow.

Morte "I am Morte Malice."
Bring unfathomable trades and unending business. Has business in every era and every century. Provide trade deals that span all of human existance.

Sal says "Salgoud is the future"

**Q10: What does a future look like, under your leadership, for the citizens of Hon by the Sea?**

Lizza "Oh my god oh my god"
Peace and marriage to Bracken. Everyone joins in happiness.

Janna "The future looks more oriental and less full of monkey business."
Self discipline and structure.

Salgoud "I predict a future that is very prosperous for Hon by the sea and its citizens"
Wealth will come to hon. Will find out if slave trade is real. Need for new stocks. Going to sell the slvers as slaves.

Morte "I am Morte Malice"
Would outshine the Church and Cathay! "This i the future without me: You will all die horribly deaths. You Exiles, you bring forth something new to Morna. something Morna has never experienced. You have an unlimited amount of lives to ressurect. The people before you can only die a few times before all magic will not restore them. You bring a new future already. But in this new future, there are beings that you can not possibly imagine yet. They are seeking out this Linch Pin world because of the Change in Balance. Other worlds and other times are not as affected as this time right now. There are Massive armies of Lich, Undead, Banshees far east, even further than the Eastern reaches where Pai Kang resides. There are terrors lying under the crust of Morna. Biding their time deep under Relay City. If it is even called Relay City yet. There are beasts churning and waking in Mount Agaraganak. There are Snake creatures growing power East of Spetan. None of you are prepared for what is to come and without me, it will be death and destruction. If you do not elect me, I might have to do things differently."

**CLOSING STATEMENTS**

Lizza "I think I would love it here."
"Bracken is my love, not sure if I mentioned that. But I would do my best for you while making him happy."

Janna "A vote for me is a vote to eliminate your nonsense and elevate your beliefs."
Called Morte creepy.

Salguod "I will help all the new exiles that arrive on Hon's shores grow into productive members of society. I will ensure that wealth and strength return to Hon. But mostly, I will ensure that you all can talk to me at any time because I know if you could not hear all my great ideas on a regular basis, that you may lose your minds with grief."

Morte "I am Morte Malice." He proceeded to give a run down of what would happen for each vote.
If you vote for LeftEye, you will be robbed - not just the city but your personal banks.
If you vote for Darnon Starslash, you may win a war or two but you will inevitably be swallowed up by the threats I told you of.
If you vote for Roark, he will be true to you. He will sacrifice himself in your defense and be swallowed up by his good intentions.
If you vote for Lizza you will lose Hon.
If you vote for Janna, the easterners will conquer your kingdom and who knows how far they will go.
If you vote for Marcus, you are idiots and deserve your fate.
"Good luck. Vote for me or die."