"People of Forell!"
Tranton shouted again, bringing the crowd back into the moment of the announcement, "From this day forward, Forell Territory will bear the banner of Iron as a vassal territory!"
The final verbal blow had been dealt and the audience was reeling back in a mental daze.
But Tranton only gave the crowd a single moment to breathe, continuing, "In our few years of doing business together, has Iron Territory ever wronged us? Has Iron Territory ever taken advantage of you or this city? …
"Iron Territory has only boosted our economy and strengthened ties in our short history together, ever since Former Leader Rhyner formed a trade deal with them. Yet, after decades and nearly a century of business together, what has Prodson ever offered us? Aside from basic business at ever-increasing prices, what has Prodson given to you and this city?"
