There weren't that many to begin with - the tribe numbered less than 200 in total, and between the young and the elderly, only had about 50-70 men and women of fighting age, which meant there were only about a dozen candidates total.<br/><br/>The charter, upon review, stated that it was granted<em>by</em>the Swordlords, who were<em>empowered to act</em>by the current ruler of Brevoy - the wording, while a little weasley, does not actually state that the throne was involved in it, in any way.<br/><br/>The city of Restov was, as it often is, busy, though the action seemed to be a little more frenetic than usual. More armed and armored soldiers were visible in the streets, and the Aldori were openly carrying their signature weapons, almost as if wanting to incite a battle on the city streets. It wouldn't be difficult to arrange a meeting with the Lord Mayor Ioseph Sellemius, a balding, older man with thick forearms, covered in small scars and callouses - the sign of a man who'd spent countless hours working a forge.<br/><br/>"What can I do for our esteemed visitor, today?" he asked, in a gruff voice.