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♛ GAEL Ó BROIN

As Ardent, the laws of the Pitt dictated his word meant the final word; it made sense in context.  However, the vulpine felt no inclination to be a simple dictator -- he believed a leader should listen to their followers.  A leader should be direct too, with expectations and ideas, especially when they affected the everyone.

As the faerie considered the changes he had seen within the Pitt over the year, he knew at least a few 'traditions' he felt deserved the boot -- one in particular disbanded per the Typhoon's command and brought back by Silent. While Gael stood by forging their own path, their own decisions, he did not believe it to be within anyone's right to claim ownership over another sentient creature.  Besides, from a strategic view holding slaves only presented problems for them in the past -- the vulpine simply found no value in the practice.

Regardless, it did not appear to be particularly relevant among the current denizens of the Pitt.  Who among them owned a slave?  To his awareness, Gael knew none.  They had no use for such an obsolete practice.

Despite his own opinions, the Ardent felt inclined to hear the opinions of others; to listen and consider.  In this pursuit, the vulpine trotted to the marketplace as the sun rose over the temples, turning his black and orange fur molten.  His hazel eyes, glinting gold, narrowed briefly in thought -- he already knew his daughter's opinion at least.

Time would see how the Pitt of the present measured against the Pitt of the past.

"Pittians!  Gather in the marketplace." Time would see how the Pitt of the present measured against the Pitt of the past.  "You can expect a meeting later this week, but today I would like to present a topic for open discussion."

"In Silent's reign, the Pitt saw a reintroduction to some otherwise abandoned practices -- I respect my predecessor's push for change, for strength, but I personally believe there is a point in which the old becomes obsolete."

"I am proposing the disbandment of slavery within the Pitt -- as far as I am aware, no one here owns a slave, nor has it ever, in the time I have been here, brought us prosperity to hold onto such a practice."

"As this policy has changed before, I do not wish to reverse it once more without first hearing your voice.  The forum is open; everyone is welcome to speak their thoughts."

"I AM A STONE" —-- gael ó broin / faerie / ardent / lamby