I know quite a few readers assumed that the names Janik was rattling off to Mitra were the names of the Vulpin Council. Well, confirmation comes today, proving that some of you folks are awfully observant and up to speed on your Western Deep lore! :)

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This week, Mitra begins to fill Janik in on a little bit of political reality. In the Vulpin hierarchy, one’s standing is measured in great respect by the raw amount of power one controls. This may be wealth, influence, land, or all three — but all members of the Vulpin Council hold their positions in Vulpin society because they wield more power than other Vulpin. There are no votes outside of the Council, and often decisions come down to Council members asking whether a decision will affect their own personal wealth. Sometimes these decisions are mutually exclusive — a trade deal with one nation might positively impact one Council member but adversely affect another.

In these cases, we get into the darker element of Vulpin politics. It tends to involve harsh debates, bribes, and sometimes even lives are lost. Either way, Vulpin politics are a messy business. You can understand why Mitra is impressing upon Janik the importance of gaining and maintaining power as Sunsgrove’s representative in Nessa.

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ALSO, A NEW HOLIDAY BUNDLE IS IN THE STORE!

So, Thanksgiving is coming up for us Americans — and the Holidays are fast approaching! To celebrate, as per tradition, I have added a HOLIDAY BUNDLE SPECIAL to the Western Deep store. For $35+Shipping, you get:

  • Western Deep Volume 2 (Signed by me)
  • A Tesque Master T-Shirt
  • BOTH Propaganda Prints (Victory & Stand)
  • A Close Call Mini-Print

Seem like something you might be interested in? Want to grab something special for someone for the Holidays? Well, look no further than our online store!

Supplies are limited!