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Your mind weighs the ramifications of appointing an unwilling leader, the balance of power amongst Factions and the long-term consequences of the appointment. The 'Constable' is a loyal Castle Dweller and your go-to goat to defend Camelot. Having him as leader of the War Guild strengthens your hand and command. Also, he is a commander well able to field an army of Baphomets with his organizational skill.
Whereas appointing a battle-loving Evolved Baphomet with no interest in logistics or anything outside of combat is likely going to kill off many warriors. The Longship Meeps will happily follow his orders without realizing their impending doom. Such is the trust and prestige invested in Mototada by virtue of his elevated status.
As you ponder, there is a calculating look flashing in the Captain's eye. The former leader of the Longship Meeps is politically astute too. His Faction has turned to Mototada for leadership, and he can no longer hold command while Mototada is around. Though it must have pained him, the Captain gave up power to maintain long-term unity. A castle divided is doomed to fall after all. If only the goat men weren't so blinded by the idea that Evolved Baphomets are the best leaders.
There is no perfect answer to this thorny political calculation. There are always trade-offs and risks. The question you have is, are you comfortable with the upside and downside? You make a decision.
"You are the frontrunner and first choice of all warriors for the position. They are unlikely to accept an alternative War Guild leader. By the end of the week, I expect that you will be elected..."
"Meep! Camulus, war god of the ever-victorious and brave, why did you allow my horns to grow longer?" The lament was about to begin on Mototada's lips, but you cut it short with an exasperated sigh.
"I'm not done yet! You can't read? Well, I can't read either, but I have dedicated goats at my command to read for me. So if you don't want or can't deal with certain tasks, then give them to someone else. There's this neat skill called 'delegation', where you give the task to the best person able to deal with it. I declare that the office of the Secretariat established and is to be headed by an experienced and skilled Baphomet at your command. There, now you're free to concentrate on what you do best."
At this moment, the Captain who looks greatly relieved that greater power didn't slip away from his Faction's grasp. The Captain remains silent and deep in thought; it is hard to read his reaction and keeps his own counsel. You wonder if it's such a good idea to give more power to a Faction that is partisan toward a rival King, but you figure Lord Mordred isn't all that interested in ruling Camelot.
It's possible you can win the loyalty of the Longship Meeps and get Mordred to swear fealty to you.
"Meep, we'll help you Chief!" Naito says.
"Tis not a bad thing to learn new things. Who knows, maybe you'll enjoy it!" Matsudaira Ietada adds.
