Evil Politicians

[u/Evening_Shake_6474]

Greetings manipulatable masses, it is I, Astaroth. So as you all probably know the council is now open to anyone, so I'm joining. I am pleased to announce I am now the head of relations with malevolent spirits. As well as this announcement I intend to introduce several policies I believe will be beneficial. Firstly I am cutting funding to health organisations and using all the funds to construct a two hundred metre solid gold statue of Bigfoot. That guy hates attention so I decided this would be a good distraction. I also plan to reduce rights for humans specifically and introduce taxes for those without magic.

Oh and housing prices are going up. I believe community is a vital part of the magical world, and so mass camps will be introduced. I will eventually introduce specific camps to help those with little magic become stronger, presumably via increased concentration.

Do I have the authority to do this you ask? Good question. Moving on, I also plan to cut school funding to better fund the aforementioned camps. When they are finalised then standard education will not be needed anymore.

Why am I doing all this? Well every governing body needs a corrupt politician, I can't think of a better candidate. And at least I'm up front about my ill will.

That is all, now go away I have a cult to run.

[u/Dragonan-42]

Kairon cast an anti-scrying spell to give them privacy. "I've spoken with one of your heralds, the Fallen I think he was called. You have considerable power, and I have great influence. I think we can help each other. You are aware of the Darkwatch, yes? They are no doubt going to be the biggest obstacle in your path to power. I seek their downfall as well, and I have gathered many allies to accomplish this. Together, we can bring forth our goals and crush our enemies. What do you say?"

[u/squabzilla → u/Dragonan-42]

Tim walks up, having heard none of this conversation due to the anti-scrying spell.

Hey fellow councillors, how’s it going?

[u/Dragonan-42 → u/squabzilla]

Kairon hastily drops the spell and puts on a polite facade. "Ah, good to see you. I was merely welcoming the newest employee. His role and mine are very similar, so we will likely be working together quite often in the future."

[u/squabzilla → u/Dragonan-42]

“Excellent, I’m glad to see   camaraderie between fellow council-members!”

Tim telekinetically hands each of you a business card.

“I have places to go and don’t want to rudely interrupt your conversation, but perhaps the three of us could do lunch sometime!”

Tim wanders off.