Arex had remained quiet throughout the heated exchange between the representatives. Arex knew it was going to eventually break down into arguments between each other. Such was the nature of this business, Arex had remained quiet as to allow both sides to work out the issues and come to a resolution between each other than have the monarch stand up and assert his presence of authority. That was Logan's way not his. So as the conversation finally died down Arex leaned forward in his chair. Showing that he was about to speak.<br/><br/>"I understand that each of you wants to help in his own way, but chest pounding and ego drives are NOT the way to do it. Everyone has suffered in the kingdom because of the cursed Balverines. Some more than others, but to come in here and acting out of immaturity will not solve any issue and brings shame upon your people. You are their representatives, start acting like them and get over yourselfs. I will not allow this council to break down because others feel they deserve more consideration or praise based on their merits. I have done much to this kingdom to bring it out of the rut but I don't bring them up, because that was in the past, it is now the present it is what you do now that matters not before. Also may I remind each of you that we are in an area of professionalism, any further shooting, magic, or any other weaponry shown in this room will be dealt with harshly.<br/><br/>Now that little tiff is finished, lets get down to the actual relevant arguments at hand. I agree that the people of Bowerstone industrial have suffered through their darkest days for long enough. I propose that taxes to the lower economic status citizens be lowered to a reasonable level, while those in higher levels remain the same. Also those people in high risk areas such as silver-pines be given extra funding and support to help combat the increasing levels of threats they face. All of this can be funded with the limited mining of Mistpeak, and a small tax put on exports and imports to and from Aurora. In regard to the issue facing Mistpeak, the people there cannot live in an artistic oasis forever. They have to advance with the world just as everyone has to, but I understand that it will be a culture shock to immediately start introducing things beyond their grasp. I propose that a small guard barrack be built near the mining camps, the guards will be armed with weapons but all firearms will be kept in the barracks until needed in a crisis.<br/><br/>Now the Royal Guard in the past were chosen by the king alone with no ability to apply to the commoner. I propose that a series of trials be held here in Bowerstone, all in the kingdom will be able to apply for the new positions in the Royal Guard. If they are able to make it through the process of training they will then attend a certain number of training hours in each district of the Kingdom, to learn each of the cultures and its customs, so they will be able to be proper diplomats in the best possible ways as well as trained soldiers ready to quickly react to a crisis. They will be funded by what I propose is the mass annexing of Mr. Reaver's personal finances. His actions in the previous years qualify as treason in my eyes, and all of Albion has suffered because of him. His vast coffers can easily support the new Guards for years to come until another funding source can be found.<br/><br/>How does the council see these proposals?"