[ well all right that's fair.. but still, better to talk fondly of home than worry about these nysan idiots who can barely get along to save their own peoples' lives. ]
My family name is Leveilleur, though we are not a house, per se, as Sharlayan politics dictated a bit differently.
[ hydaelyn's city-states were no less diverse, it seems.. ]
My country was presided over by the Forum, on which my father was a very prominent figure, so of course I was taught to behave as the well-bred daughter of a powerful dignitary should, naturally.
[ This, Percival takes a keen interest in. He may not be in his own world anymore, but his goal of learning as much as he can to become a proper ruler, and thus, being sure to gain the perspective of as many people as he could, is very much alive. He listens with interest as she continues, gaze only darting away occasionally to catch glimpses of the vibrant light being emitted from Thesa. ]
I see. It isn't exactly light and festive party conversation, but I would like to learn more about this "Forum". Your country was ruled by a council of rulers, rather than one person holding all the power, then?
Hmph. That sounds like a good recipe for egos clashing.
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My family name is Leveilleur, though we are not a house, per se, as Sharlayan politics dictated a bit differently.
[ hydaelyn's city-states were no less diverse, it seems.. ]
My country was presided over by the Forum, on which my father was a very prominent figure, so of course I was taught to behave as the well-bred daughter of a powerful dignitary should, naturally.
[ it was only.. sort of successful ]
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I see. It isn't exactly light and festive party conversation, but I would like to learn more about this "Forum". Your country was ruled by a council of rulers, rather than one person holding all the power, then?
Hmph. That sounds like a good recipe for egos clashing.
[ He's bad at this party thing...... sorry ]
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Mm, well you aren't wrong, but no governance is perfect.
[ she's encountered monarchs and republics and councils and so very many methods, but people are people, they are bound to be petty squabblers. ]
Nevertheless, it has worked quite well for Sharlayan, and has seen to it that the voices of the people are all represented.