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Kasero was beyond discouraged, he had not expected the Nords interfere because of their minority in the current council. Divines help him, Clagius was a quarter Nord! what else could those upstarts expect out of the leadership?

Engar, a reputed Nordic general Kasero could only begrudgingly respect seemed to repeat the same "glorious ancestors" routine that Clagius had pulled over the council twice already in the past hour. Kasero had to give the Nords the due credit, unlike the Imperials and the Bretons they where clearly united so no infighting broke out during Engar's speech. The rest of the council, ,especially Kasero's counterparts from the Mer provinces irrupted in fury. Nords represented everything the Mer despised about man and the elves would be damned if they would see them anywhere near the leadership.

The house's speaker was left with little choice but to summarily dismiss the council for "consultations", Kasero hoped the council members where proud of themselves - another day had passed and the Empire was still leaderless.

As the house broke up Kasero gestured towards his senior from Summerset Chancellor Molari. Molari was several centuries old and known for his somewhat Summerset isolationist views. Outwardly he seemed detached from Imperial affairs, but now with Ocato dead he was by rights the most senior Mer representative.

The elder elf only nodded, signifying that he both understood and acknowledged Kasero's plans.

Kasero walked quickly, and caught up with chancellor Virane, intent on trying to salvage their loose alliance despite the failure of their move on the leadership.

"I can't say I am surprised the motion did not pass through the house, but you are correct, a Triumvirate is the only manageable solution without an Emperor to push a candidate through. I want you to know that at least for the time being you have my support and Molari's, though he won't declare it openly".

As Kasero spoke, he noted a gathering crowed by the Council tower - the guards moved uneasily into position between the crowd and the chancellors leaving the chambers. Kasero hoped news of the council failure could be hushed up for at least another hour, a riot now with so many chancellors present would not bare a good example of Imperial stability.