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A Osiriani man swathed in robes walks before Balentiir and gives a short bow and flourish.
"It seems that our group was forced to help decide the future of the Jeweled Sages. The storied Diamond Sage lived up to her subterfuge and sought to create leadership within the sages, with herself in charge. Our own, Amenopheus, sought to keep the sages as they were. Our group was asked to vote." The protector of ancient artifacts and lore takes a deep breath, "We could not see the flaws in the Diamond Sage's argument that there was a need for leadership, however, we did not feel that she had proven herself worthy of such a role. The best leaders are most often those who don't seek it. We clarified that we were voting for the need of a leader versus the desire to remain egalitarian. She confirmed this and we sided with her."
A smile crosses the man's bearded face, "At this point, the Pathfinders in attendance, acting in the stead of the Ruby Sage called for a vote for leadership, and voting last, after a reluctant Amenopheus and an excited Diamond Sage, we voted for the leader we know and trust, not the leader we know nothing of. As such, we put our own in as leader of the Jeweled Sages."
A broader grin crosses the man's face, "There is the added benefit that if Grandmaster Torch has become the Emerald Sage as we believe he is attempting to do, given our information from the defected Aspis agents, then that would mean that he is subservient to Amenopheus and as we don't know how strong the magic is that binds the sages, this could mean good things for us in the future." Kissing his finger, then pressing it to his forehead, he gives his salute to the Venture Captain and steps back for others to report.