Open Position - Clear Leader

[Kender Bard]

((ICly, applicants would approach a council of the people and then the council would decide who becomes the next leader. Please post here with an applicant you are interested in having the position, along with a little speech as to why they should be Leader. Applications close in one week.))

[Devon]

Trevor approaches the council and stands before them. Letting his eyes roam from one side of the room to the other to make eye contact with each of the members of that council he begins his speech.

"Almost five years ago our people under our old leadership started a horrible war. Not only were the lives of other elementals lost, but the end of the war resulted in the death of thousands of our people. The Forces have given us a chance since the destruction of Lacuna to rebuild our great nation and make amends for the past mistakes of those before us. I feel I am the right person to move us forward to a better age in Reave." Trevor pauses to clear his throat and let the first part of his speech sink in.

"Reave will need a leader who is decisive, strong, and not afraid to step out in the world and improve the image of Clears. I am this man, I have already taken the initiative under our old leader to negotiate a new partnership with Reave, Ilyamen, and Humontis. While I am willing to work towards building new bonds with the rest of the world, I will not lower or demean our pride as people. We can reach good diplomatic relations with the rest of the world and we can do it without having to lower our standards." Glancing out over the audience he nears the end of his speech.

"Finally the last thing Reave needs to do is to regain our former prosperity. Reave is full of people with talent and promise and if we can band together and use that talent and promise we can once again stand as one of the world's most prosperous nations. I can be the man to lead us there, but I can not do it alone. With your help, your suggestions, your ideas, and our hard work we can and will become a new Reave. A stronger Reave, a more united Reave! Thank you for consideration."

Trevor bows at the end of his speech and steps back to await whatever decision is reached.

[Deleted]

Coming to stand in the spot recently vacated by Trevor is a tall, rather handsome blonde man. Leon clears his throat and surveys the room and it's occupants.

"The issues covered by the man who spoke before me are obviously the main concerns of our people. I plan to address the same problems if I should be chosen to be our leader. I will work to foster good relationships with other nations and peoples, of course, but I believe the bigger issue here is the restoration of our own people to our former glory. If I should be chosen, I will strive to make us into a world power, respected by the leaders of other nations. Furthermore, I will make Reave into a city grander then any previpously seen upon this world. There will be towers, stretching so far into the sky they touch the clouds. I will line this city's streets with gold, I will create universities and libraries, make Reave into not only a place of great wealth but a center of learning. I will assure our people the future they deserve, I will heal the wound caused to our people by mistakes made so long ago. I believe that for the glorious future of Reave, I am the right choice for a leader."

With that Leon steps back to stand beside his opponent to wait for the council.