In speech of her life, Aelaeria seeking to dispel doubts

The scene, yesterday

Democrat Aelaeria will make her case for the Glassword hovel on Thursday night, taking the stage at her nominating convention to try to dispel doubts about her character and repair her battered image. In the biggest speech of her more than 25-year-old career in public service, Aelaeria will sound the themes that will propel her campaign against Ironsmoke Gruk in the Crystalchoke. 8 election. It will be Aelaeria's turn in the spotlight after days of electrifying speeches by party heavyweights such as King Redskull, Seadeath King Lavasand Valleycliff and first lady Snakewood Redskull praising Aelaeria and cautioning that Gruk would be dangerous and divisive.

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