Dalaran Senate Meeting: August 16th, 34 LC

The following is a written record of the Magus Senate of Dalaran Session from August 16th, 34 LC. Recorded by Zanbor Emerson.

Record
Damon Halliwell:  Ok well, I think I will not call this senate meeting to order. Ok..I am still a bit light headed from the blood loss. I NOW Call the meeting to order. So then..um did that Personal Finance class happen?

Lora Raventhorne:  Yes.

Damon Halliwell: Great, the floor is yours to explain.

Lora Raventhorne: The class was about salaries, stipends, and other financial benefits. We discussed the pay rates, health insurance, housing assistance, educational assistance, and grants. Nothing else...

Damon Halliwell: Um...yeah the win over those other people...Verus..I guess it’s time for you to talk now.

<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif""> Very well, Chancellor. As a great many of you observed, the Temporal Rift crisis, and the threat it poses to Dalaran and Azeroth, is finally over. At the Dalaran Crater, we encountered the last of the Time-displaced Entities. The Alternate of the Chancellor himself. After a confrontation with the Alternate Mage-Commander, Vanidicus, and a small force of his surviving Battlemagi, We entered the Crater and witnessed the extent of his Blood Magic abilities. They were something to behold, and vile beyond description. This engagement was dire; I could note no advantage with either side. Eventually however, the Architect of this Fiasco revealed itself, an Infinite Dragon. For whatever purpose, or whatever force befell that Hideous future, The Infinite Dragonflight seemed to send the Remnants of the Kirin Tor from that time to Azeroth to serve as a Vanguard for whatever force may be coming. Soften our defenses, test us. As this Dragon revealed its intentions to the Alternate Chancellor, the Extralinear entity flew into a Blood Rage, the Infinite Dragon was wounded and fled. He tried to complete his rift... but was killed before he could do so. Finally, the combined might of the Senate, and our combined Magic was enough to seal these rifts - forever. I know many of you have questions. I will take them now.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Lora Raventhorne: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Are we done with this bullshit?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">It would appear so, Miss Raventhorne.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Lora Raventhorne: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Thank you.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">We've kept a close watch out for Chronomantic activity. Nothing has arisen lately. Yes, Kinria.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Kinria Blueheart: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Now that the timelines from this dragon has been halted. Are we sure no other portals have opened without our knowing?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Yes. The Spell used to close the Rifts was obtained from the -recently deceased- Viserth, sealing the Rifts from both ends. In fact, reality is stronger than ever in the Former rift locations.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Kinria Blueheart: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Thank you.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Oliviaxi Shadesong: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif""> Sir, have we made contact with the Bronzes to ascertain whether this was a single infinite flight, or a more orchestrated plan of the flight?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Unknown. It's known that the Infinite's serve a Master, but said alternate Future was thought to have been vanquished. Their mere continued existence is... Truly distressing.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif""> Oliviaxi Shadesong: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif""> Thank you sir.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Something else, Kinria?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Kinria Blueheart: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Noting to hers, I do have sources I can utilize, but on topic of remaining artifacts and evidence. What have we collected, or stored from these portals? Have they all dissipated along with the Future Vanguard? Or do we still have weapons or trinkets of such stored in the Kirin Tor's vaults.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Actually, any and all Items brought here from said Alternate future vanished upon the deaths or Departure of their owners. Including the Alternate Muzula's arm, The Alternate Arranax's blight -Thank the Light- and any Cadavers left over. What -does- remain, are things they created in -our- time.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Kinria Blueheart: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Have we gotten any research on these items before the previous owners' death? Such as possible methods to counter them if the Infinite Dragonflight makes another move on us?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">There are a few things we are Studying. That is all I can say.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Kinria Blueheart: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Hrm.. That is all for now.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Then I will summarize. This threat may be over, but this Alternate future happened as a result of some Invading force. That Force may still be coming. We're lucky, we've gotten an advance warning. Their mere presence here may have been enough to alter history enough to change things. The Alternate Damon's final words were -REMOVED FROM THE RECORD- What could that mean? Thank you, Chancellor.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Meriahm Lausten: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">I move to immediately strike Damon's final words from the record.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Damon Halliwell: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Zanbor, I believe you’re up.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Zanbor Emerson: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif""> One hundred nine thousand five hundred and nineteen gold. Let me repeat that. One hundred nine thousand five hundred and nineteen gold. That is how much gold we spent on a two day cruise. Again let me repeat that. One hundred and nine thousand five hundred and nineteen gold is how much we spent on a two day cruise. Thirty five thousand gold on boat repairs! Four hundred plus gold on medical coverage for the cruise workers. Over five hundred gold on alcohol!

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">MuzulaSilverweave: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif""> ..I have two things to say.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Zanbor Emerson: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">NO! Shut the hell up.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Meriahm Lausten: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif""> Ms. Silverweave, I strongly advise you to cease speaking while the Councilor is talking. He is in a mood, and may strike your head from the record.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Zanbor Emerson: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">I have never in my almost sixty years of existence been so flabbergasted. One hundred thousand nine thousand five hundred and nineteen gold... Anyways, our next vacation will be at the Feralas Hotspring Resort. Hope to see you all there.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Meriahm Lausten: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">There is no way this can go wrong. At all.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Damon Halliwell: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Of course because I was brided..I MEAN BECAUSE he put forth an amazing argument I am fully behind our next vacation!

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Muzula Silverweave: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif""> We're going to end up blowing it up. I swear, I can see it. The entire place going up in smoke, as we all flee through portals.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Nathul Furlbrow: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif""> I didn't get an invite to the wedding....

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Arranax DeVin: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Congratulations. Who is the lucky husband?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Deloria Ravenshire: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">You killed  a baby mongoose last night...

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Damon Halliwell: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">I BET IT DESERVED IT!

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Meriahm Lausten: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">IF WE MIGHT GET THIS MEETING BACK ON TRACK, our alcoholic Chancellor should move on.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Damon Halliwell: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">OK so. I guess I now open the floor to those wishing to speak on any matter. Simply raise your hands. Lausten, the floor is yours.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Meriahm Lausten: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Thank you, Chancellor. Colleagues of the Senate. Friends. In some cases, with each other but not with me, family. We have just weathered an attack the likes of which we have rarely seen before. Let us first, before I speak further, have a round of applause for the fact that we have faced our own darkness and we have prevailed. Now, then. I have been thinking quite a bit the last week. As you all know, we have a Senate motto - we say it at the end of meetings, and it goes on our letterhead. While our old motto, "To Protect and Serve Dalaran", has served us well in the past, I do not think it fully encompasses what the Senate is anymore. When this Senate was founded, it -was- internally focused. We strove to support the Council of Six, the Kirin Tor Offensive, and other sects within the city. That is no longer the case. We are no longer the support. We are leading the charge. While yes, we protect and serve Dalaran to the fullest extent of our being that is not what we are anymore. This last event - we faced utter extinction, and we led the charge against it. Therefore, I propose a change. No, it won't be "May Dalaran hold Dominion in all things." I have a better idea, something that was suggested to me, and that I think sums up our goal, our creed, what we strive for and what we stand as a shining beacon to all of Azeroth for. Truly, I think, our goal as a Senate, in all fields - in research, in defense, in OFFENSE, in morality and ethics and all that we hold dear. I hereby move to change the Senate's motto from "To Protect and Serve Dalaran" to "Victory for Dalaran."

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Zanbor Emerson: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Seconded.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Arranax DeVin: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Thirded. If that's required.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Oliviaxi Shadesong: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif""> I like it.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Kinria Blueheart: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">I can certainly stand behind that.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Meriahm, you know I respect you and your Opinions, But The Phrase "To Protect and Serve Dalaran" Has been Symbolic for the Senate for it's purpose.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Lora Raventhorne: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">May I offer an argument against?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Margrave Haifrall: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif""> I don't think so... we're a senate, not an offensive.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Meriahm Lausten: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">"Has been", Verus. That is the keyword in what you just said.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Dalaran is not some Imperialistic Imperative State, nor is it a Mere community of Mages. It is something Unique upon Azeroth, and It is our Sworn Duty to defend it. We Defend -Dalaran- By doing so, we protect Azeroth.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Meriahm Lausten: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">And that is why we are not going with the Dominion line. It is far to imperialistic. We defend Dalaran, and our goal is its Victory.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Drossy: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif""> ..but do we all not want victory?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Lora Raventhorne: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">As well as to serve it, as a senate shall and will do.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Meriahm Lausten: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Victory does not mean we conqour. Victory means victory.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Arranax DeVin: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Dalaran defends the whole of this planet. often times from its self. We seek to obtain victory against those that would destroy our world, and enslave our people.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">It is a part of our History, a Proud tradition of the Senate. This letterhead stamps the base of every Official document going back for almost Two years, my Colleagues.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Damon Halliwell: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">SILENCE! Miss Raventhorne you may speak about your counter statement.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Lora Raventhorne: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Miss Lausten, I respect you as a Councillor. Your seniority beats most, if not all in the senate, which makes you a vast source of wisdom. But, as a Senate, while we do lead the charge in Dalaran's defense, we also serve it. You, as well as other councillors, have gone to great lengths to protect Dalaran. But others, like me, have also served it. We are not a military as a whole. We are a Senate, and as a senate, we protect and serve our great Magocracy. Protect and Serve Dalaran stay as the motto.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Meriahm Lausten: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">If I might rebut, Chancellor?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Damon Halliwell: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Very well but after we shall vote, I do not wish to be here all night. Fine you will all have a chance to speak on this.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Meriahm Lausten: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Very well. Ms. Raventhorne, you are correct. On a technical note, we do protect and we do serve. But the goal, the endgame, has always been to ensure our city is victorious in all we do. Must we live in such times that "Victory" means only Victory in War? What of the Violet Bank? Does it not seek to hold Victory in finance? What of the Librarium, and of our archive? Does it not seek victory over ignorance? To protect and serve may be the means, but Victory is the end - and it is victory that I feel we should be striving for.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Damon Halliwell: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Miss Escol, you may speak.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Aithnea Escol: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Point of inquiry, are we talking about changing the motto on paper or changing what people say at the end? The first is fine, the second is a matter of free speech and anyone’s entitled to say what they want... within reason.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Meriahm Lausten: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">On an official capacity. As always, anyone can say what they wish.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Arranax DeVin: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Indeed. I plan to continue with my own custom.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Damon Halliwell: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Colleagues, since the Founding of our Senate, the phrase "To Protect and serve Dalaran" has always been our imperative. We have it as so because of a simple statement of what we stand for. We will claim no new Lands, as Dalaran is a Self-Sufficient Mobile nation. We are not conquerers, but Liberators from the Perils of Ignorance. What we have is meant to be shared with the World,a nd all who come to our Doors, for we have issued the Call to Azeroth, if it is knowledge you seek, we welcome you. This City is one of Azeroth's wonders, and by protecting her, We protect Azeroth's beauty. We are her Servants, and we shall -always- be there for her.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif""> Deloria Ravenshire: Can we PLEASE just vote?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Vorien Dawnstrider: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif""> For once, I agree with Miss Ravenshire.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif""> Vesiana Sinclair: This bickering is pointless..

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Damon Halliwell: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">This is a Senate...welcome to politics.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Nathul Furlbrow: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif""> ... I would also like to make a point.. but if not, it's fine.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Lora Raventhorne: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Bickering? This is discussion. Rational discussion.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Belletheil Windsong: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif""> They are both firm on their argument, neither will budge.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Vorien Dawnstrider: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Yes, but it’s over a motto.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Arranax DeVin: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">So let us vote. I should hope in favor of victory for our mighty, beloved nation.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Deloria Ravenshire: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Can we opt out of voting?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Vanidicus Alexander: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif""> You may.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Kinria Blueheart: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">It's not only a motto, but also a phrase that will set emotion to all who not only speak, but join, oppose, or rival us.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Vanidicus Alexander: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Tradition is good. Why change what we know works solely for the sake of newness?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif""> Meriahm Lausten: If I may rebut, Chancellor?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Damon Halliwell: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Yes you may.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Meriahm Lausten: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus, I do respect you, but there are a few points to address in your statement. Firstly, I would like to point out that we -have- taken new lands when it suited us. We stood in this room and we took Ambermill back, we invaded Azshara, and even if they don't bear our name, countless members of the Senate claim land under our banner. But beyond that - I take issue with the implication here. The implication is that "Victory" and "conquering" is the same thing. Is not a successful defense a victory? You speak of the liberation from ignorance - isn't each poor boy and girl we save from the streets and introduce to the scholars, the MAGES they could be - is this not a victory? Again, the whole idea that 'Victory for Dalaran' means "Dalaran runs things over with tanks" is, to put it simply, narrow-minded. We are better than that. We are wiser than that. If we are to have words, let them tell the world that we will settle for nothing less than Victory for Knowledge, for Peace, and for progress. Besides, is the issue here that the motto doesn't capture the spirit of the Senate, or that it is tradition? Because if we are to cling to tradition, I can think of a few from the early days that Lord DeVin may wish to bring back. You are welcome to open the door for him.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Our Mission statement isn't a mere Motto. It's a Self-reflection on who we are. Those who came after us will know that we didn't put a Pyrrhic victory over the defense and stability of our Nation. That we chose to be the Rock, the Unmovable. The Constant.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Damon Halliwell: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Nathul you may speak. Verus be silent unless called.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Nathul Furlbrow: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif""> I find the term "Victory"... far too close to a Military conquest. I've seen far too many leaders charge their men into un-winnable battles for the sake of "Victory", for their nations, let us not forget "Loktar'Ogar". Painting us in this light will have us set as warmongers. We are a Senate, for work for the battle. We do not push them forward into battle. Our job is to defend them, not put their lives in any more danger for the sake of "Victory".

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Damon Halliwell: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">We will now vote!

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Zanbor Emerson: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">When I call your name please answer wither aye in the affirmative, nay against, abstain for neither. <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Zanbor Emerson: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Seven Ayes, nine nays, eight abstentions. The motion fails.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Meriahm Lausten: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Thank you, Chancellor. I take my leave.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Damon Halliwell: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Who wanted to speak now?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Lora Raventhorne: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">...I'll go. Okay. I now we just a conversation on something as apparently pointless as a motto, so now here's something more pointless: budgeting.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Vorien Dawnstrider: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">No, I actually think that is important.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Lora Raventhorne: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">I'll keep this quick. Promise. After looking over the expense reports for the second quarter, most, if not all, ministries were over budget. I don't know if people know, but money is important. It pays for your housing, if you live in Dalaran, your paycheck, and your reagents. Now. If we go over budget, does anyone know what I have to do to make up the difference? Hm… Anyone?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Vanidicus Alexander: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Nope. I have people for that.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Aithnea Escol: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Invade some noble and take their money?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Lora Raventhorne: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">I have to borrow it. We have to pay this money back. But if you're over budget, what money are we going to pay back with? More borrow money? Our primary source of income is taxes and membership dues. Membership dues are set by the Kirin Tor; I have no control over that. Taxes, however, I do. In which case, I'm calling for a vote to this: Give me the authority to raise taxes as need be. An excessive power, I know, but being bankrupt isn't fun either.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Zanbor Emerson: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">That is a council matter. We will about it privately.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Kinria Blueheart: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Exactly how much do we owe?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Lora Raventhorne: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">A number I am not willing to disclose, unless pressured by councilors.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Vorien Dawnstrider: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Thank you for brining this to our attention Director Ravnethorne. Dismissed.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Kinria Blueheart: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Vesiana is next, I believe?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Zanbor Emerson: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Yes.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Vesiana Sinclair: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">I wish to bring to the attention of the Senate certain matters that pertain to Nethergarde Keep and the Dark Portal.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Oh?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Vesiana Sinclair: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">I will not bother the Kirin tor overly long, but for a while now we have been detecting anomalies around the portal, above and beyond the usual radiation it gives off. I came to my own conclusion about it, and notified the Commander. He, as well as the Watchers, believe we should organize an investigation of these anomalies. Those interested may meet me in Nethergarde tomorrow evening.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Zanbor Emerson: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Thank you, Archmage. If you are finished you are dismissed. Ms Blueheart, please take the floor.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Kinria Blueheart: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">As I spoken before. I have noted the importance of re-educating everyone about the importance of first aid. Not only for our battle magi, but as well as our teachers, chancellors, or anyone who happens across a dire situation. As following recent events, we cannot stress our doctors out if multiple are injured. I alone, as a single doctor within Dalaran cannot be in all places at once. With possible events coming into the future. We need to understand our magical properties and skills on how to medicate, Stabilize, and help one another so our medics. Considering my husband recently joined our wondrous city and senate. That's only two medics on the field of battle. We do not stress ourselves out and endanger many other magi on the field, and at home. What I propose is possible classes for those who are interested to alleviate these concerns. To help me, and Vitikas to keeping everyone alive. As well as keep our People safe. We can also prepare for any possible occurrence much like the unfortunate Purging of Dalaran. We lost good men and women from the Sunreavers. We should strive to avoid something like that again. While this is only a class so others may help one another. But also teach new methods of utilizing spells. We have pyromancers who can cauterize. Frost magi to reduce swelling. Even teach ways to turn every mage's evocation spell into a method to cure Minor wounds. Something to open up new ways to treat one another. That is all.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Zanbor Emerson: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Thank you, Mrs. Blueheart. We hope that everyone will be able to attend your classes.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Kinria Blueheart: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Thank you.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Zanbor Emerson: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Mister Haifrall, the floor is yours.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Margrave Haifrall: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">As we all know, we've had less than favorable encounters with Miss Ravenshire. However, I would like to advise that we cease these complaints towards her. She is our colleague, comrade, ally, and so forth. We spend more time excluding her compared to anything else. Many of us act like children in a sandbox, excluding Ravenshire from a clique. Be mature and be professional about this.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Zanbor Emerson: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Thank you, moving on.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Finally, Deloria. You may take the floor.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Deloria Ravenshire: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">You all win.. You all got what you wished for.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">...What?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Deloria Ravenshire: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Oh don’t take this as a shock Verus.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">I must say it comes as one. You have a promising future ahead of you.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Deloria Ravenshire: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">A future?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">That's right, Deloria. No one here would doubt you are their colleague.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Lora Raventhorne: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">As mean as the things you’ve said are, I trust you on a professional level.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Deloria Ravenshire: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Please. Nearly everyone wishes me gone. I have no use being here..Oh all of you shut up. I’m not going to stay and work with people who are constantly going to belittle my efforts of trying to improve.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">That's only for you to decide, Deloria. You could tell yourself such things, or alert yourself to the reality, that you can be counted amongst the Mages of Dalaran, that you have a place here with us, that you could grow to become respected, even admired. You've taken only the first steps, don't turn away from the path because of your doubts.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Deloria Ravenshire: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Excuse me, But I have nothing more to say.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Meriahm Lausten: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Right. Well. I'm retiring for the evening.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Zanbor Emerson: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Can we move on?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Vorien Dawnstrider: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Yes, we can.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif""> Mister Khargas Bouldertoe, Please step forward. Mister Bouldertoe, We have all taken note of your prowess, your advancement as a Mage and Loyalty to this Senate. Thusly, you are Elevated to a Full Colleague of our Senate. Congratulations.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Khargas Bouldertoe: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif""> Thank ya, thank ya all of ye. I promise I won't be lettin' ya down.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Dismissed. Miss Detiola Arzule, Please step forward. Miss Arzule, Every Mage amongst us would admit to their Admiration of your skills and dedication to the Kirin Tor. Effective immediately, you shall be counted amongst the Colleagues of this Senate. Congratulations.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Detiola Arzule: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif""> Thank you, sir.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Dismissed. Mrs. Aya Avernus. Please step forward. Aya, you have proven yourself to be an Example to the Senate in your Personal commitment to your Magic, your Loyalty to Dalaran and Commitment to this Senate. May you continue to serve as an example as a Senator of this Senate. Congratulations.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Aya Avernus: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif""> Thank you, Verus. 'Tis an honor.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Dismissed, Aya. Mister Fuerel Pyrestaff, please step forward. Fuerel, In your time amongst us, I have been impressed with your Prowess as a mage and advancement in the Kirin Tor. It is the decision of this Council to elevate you to Colleague of the Senate.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Fuerel Pyrestaff: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif""> Thank you.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Dismissed, Fuerel. Miss Drossy, please step forward. Drossy, hard pressed would I be to find a young woman as dedicated and loyal to the Kirin Tor as you. Take pride in your new Position of the Decurion of the Senate. Kudos to you.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Arranax DeVin: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Well done.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Finally, Miss Aithnea Escol. Please step forward. We are all proud of the strength of character and ability of Magic you have demonstrated here in the Senate, Aithnea. You are among the Senate's finest, and should you accept it, are granted Promotion to High Magister.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Aithnea Escol: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">As the position would no longer confuse others with the notion of being an actual Archmage due to name change, I accept the position and hope to do it well.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Verus Baelheit: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"">Congratulations. Dismissed.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">All: <span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif""> To protect and serve Dalaran.