"For that reason," Tranton declared, "I place my trust and support under Iron, the same way my long-time friend and former noble of this city has!"
Then, Tranton turned his back to the crowd. To the audience's shock, he walked over toward the seats, all of which were taken. Until one man got up and swapped places with the territory leader. Giving the man a full bow, Tranton claimed the open seat. Meanwhile, that man took center stage with the full attention of the city already atop his shoulders.
"It hasn't been long since I departed from this city, my former home…" Hurman said, speaking slowly to give the stunned audience a moment to recover. "My name is Hurman Practor! Not even three years ago, I left this city and territory to become a patrician clan in Iron Town under Iron's banner.