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>The civilisation gets +5 Happiness.
Despite the best efforts of Glotradan's followers and Chabal's reformists, it is decided that the tribe should retain its current system. The leader of each village shall be determined by contests that pit aspirants against each other in battles of wits. These competitions might seem convoluted and absurd in the eyes of the less astute, but they ensure the only the wisest and most cunning people get to lead the great families of our tribe.
Many of the current leaders breathe a sigh of relief, safe in the knowledge that their authority is secure. It was through these tests of intellect that they seized leadership in the first place, so they are glad to hear that the tradition shall continue, even those who pay lip service to Glotradan or Chabal.
By the next feast, it is clear that the high priestess has grown tired of having her authority challenged by Sitrun. She announces that a part of a priestess's training involves motherhood and that a woman cannot become a true drobran if she has never raised a single child. Therefore, in her eyes, it is time for the favourite daughter of An to take a man as her lover and give him many sons and daughters. These maternal responsibilities will hinder Sitrun's ability to attend these gatherings of the tribe's leaders and limit her influence, while her partner shall gain significant political power.
Glotradan suggests three potential candidates, all of whom harbour excellent reserves of vital energy. Any one of them would be the perfect partner for Sitrun, the Il to her An. However, the reformists step in by suggesting that she should take Chabal as her lover. His strength and vitality is evident to all who lay eyes on him, as is his wisdom to all who hear him speak. Of course, he would need to be granted freedom in order for such a union to occur and such a coupling might result in the cultists and reformers uniting under one banner.
As for Sitrun herself, she mutters that a virgin queen only leaves the hive to mate with drones when it must take the place of the prior queen. Her interpreters latch onto this and make it clear that the young woman has no desire to take a lover just yet. She will choose her own partner when the time is right and not a second sooner.
Sitrun should lay with <span class="mu-s">Shabal Tul</span>. A mighty Vuvovic warrior who has never been bested in single combat.
Sitrun should lay with <span class="mu-s">Daruval of the Topac</span>. The head of a Protavic great family, cunning and ambitious.
Sitrun should lay with <span class="mu-s">Dotral of the Chupac</span>. A young Anamilivic soldier and the master of many beasts.
Sitrun should lay with <span class="mu-s">Chabal</span>. A wise slave with a powerful body, who is respected by many of the tribe.
Sitrun should lay with <span class="mu-s">no one</span>. She shall choose a lover for herself when the time is right and not before then.
>Shabal Tul.
>Daruval of the Topac.
>Dotral of the Chupac.
>Chabal.
>No one.
