<strong><em>Week Nine</em></strong><br/><br/>Rakim judges the worth of the triple alliance as he hears tells of their growing influence. He weighs the tales of how they found the Grimoire here, how they are building new structures, how they have made friends all over the city, and how they all stand for civilization, to some degree or another.<br/><br/>"Civilization, Progress, Harmony...." Rakim says with a smile. "Yes, this is what we need. It is a worthy alliance."<br/><br/>"Then will you step aside, great judge?" A merchant asks.<br/><br/>Rakim chuckles. "I said it was worthy, not inevitable."<br/><br/>There are a few chuckles in response as the judge of the marketplace inhales from his hookah and appears to be carefully pondering his next move.