Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:59 am
Ariel O'Cynen did much in the shadow of her father. It was fortunate Joseph's shadow was a comfortable one to stand in. But there is one key difference between her and her father: Joseph O'Cynen loathed politics. He was never was a very good politician, which is perhaps why he was so adored in his position as Councilor of Agriculture. Being his protogé, Ariel couldn't help but pick up some of that - however, she had the tolerance to play the game.
Ariel O'Cynen was on the campaign trail. Nothing extravagant - but she was out from morning till sundown, knocking on doors and spreading the word. She was already a familiar face among most of the farming community, but she put herself out there anyway just to let them know of her nomination. Other areas were not spared; she spent time in Myrkentown, attempting to resonate with her father's good past and her own fine reputation. She wanted what anybody did: to bring a little reason to the Council. In this day of uncertainty, when people wonder whose interests the elected officials are acting in, it was a pretty good campaign platform.
God help the Council if she won - the O'Cynen name isn't known for its patience with bureaucracy.
Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:31 am
Ariel O'Cynen had help with her campaign - namely, the other families that resided in the large O'Cynen Estate. Yes, the other ones; Joseph had started the tradition years ago, believing that an enormous house for one family was a ridiculous waste. About a dozen live there, permanently; all hands of the household or hands on the farm. Aloisius Treadwell has seen this community in action on a number of occasion.
It's only natural that a few of these individuals stepped forward to throw out Ariel's name. Championing her wisdom and wonderful moral standing, as well as her standing with the common folk of Myrken Wood. Perhaps not the most direct pitch, considering it was the wealthy who were voting - not that she was any enemy of theirs. But, after all, the wealthy received their wealth from the common folks - trickle-up economics, if one will.
Regardless, the important part is that Ariel O'Cynen's name is getting out there. Whether being the only female nominated hurts or helps remains to be seen.