Hanth for Chief

Dialogue[]

“	People, especially his fellow hunters, have been saying that Hanth should be chieftain. "I can think of no worse punishment," grumbles Hanth. To this his supporters say, "The best person to hold power is the one who does not seek it!" How does the ring handle this? Agree with Hanth; he is not suited for the job. Let it be known that Hanth may soon become chieftain. Pay no heed to chatter. Remind the people of <Chieftain>'s accomplishments. "The king must rule."	”
— Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out

Consequences[]

If you agree with <Hanth/Hanvan>, his friends take offense and mumblings in favor of his candidacy grow. "Now look what you've gone and done," says <Hanth/Hanvan>, stomping off into the wildlands.

If you let it be known that Hanth may soon become chieftain, the people will see this as a promise and expect you to follow through.

If you tell the clan that "The king must rule," and its people leans royalist, then they may admit their mistake and agree that while heroes are heroes, kings are kings, putting the matter to rest.

Notes[]

The event may also happen with Hanth's son, Hanvan, instead.

If it happens late enough, an alternate illustration may be used.

Advice[]

"You know I didn't start any of this, <Chieftain>." - Hanth
"Better you than me, <Boy/Father>." - Hanth or Hanvan, if he's chief and the people are agitating for the other one to replace him
"My <father/son> is right. Being chieftain is a wretched job, and he’d hate it." - non-chief Hanth or Hanvan, if the other one is the focus character.
"Replace me with a scruffy hunter? Who dares propose this?" - Chief Iverlantho
"It is I, the king, who must replace Hanth." - non-chief Iverlantho
"I admit I've had a run of bad luck lately." - chief
"Leadership requires cool judgment." - Venef
"How lucky he is! He is no royal, so no one will blame him for declining the chieftainship." - Erenlanth
"How does a leader escape pride’s shackles?" - Sereden or Serestev
"I have the job and he’s right to disdain it." - Chief Kerenna
"A chieftain is stuck here in the clan hall most of the time." - Reda or Rodene
"Hanth follows a god but is close to spirits." - Dresta or Doresa
"While we have most often been led by Elmali, the ancestors remember Dostal chieftains in the generations between Nivorah and Berenstead." - Ancestor worshipper
"Spirits like him." - Shaman
"Will he seek the regalia?" - royalist ring-member
"Iverlantho is only unpopular when judged next to Hanth."
"We won't know how he will lead until we see him do it."
"Hunters put food in out bowls".
"A chieftain is stuck here in the clan hall most of the time."
"<Hanth/Hanvan>'s defeat of Biggest Hunger has already become the stuff of legend."
"Having to lead means making mistakes and becoming unpopular. Hanth has seen this happen to <Chief> and wishes to avoid it."