[ A notice is nailed to a post outside Nell & Company. ]

      Attention customers! As the interim election draws near, with but brief campaigns for a temporary position, our business would like to make its stance known. In the interest of strong and talented leadership with a gentle hand, keen ear, and conscientious hands, we would support the candidate -

~ Sovereign Crest ~

      For a position on the interim council. I have spoken with the good Lady Crest about the state of both our community and our enterprises here in the Spire. It is my belief that Crest has an inspired vision for unifying the noble and industrious tradesmen and merchantry of the Spire. With a strong industrial backing by her oversight, our town may yet find the funds for any emergency response necessary for the growing threats we face.

      You may not know Lady Crest, for by all accounts she is no great orator or wordsmith like Councillor Quincy. However, she is deeply intelligent and listens to her peers. With this knowledge and a workers ethic, I believe Crest to be among the finest candidates available to us. I do not ask for your vote, only to know mine.

Nell & Company supports the industrious Lady Sovereign Crest.

Signed,

~ Nell of Gordarda, Journeyman.

~ Lyssa Yrthmair, Apprentice.