Right, on that topic, they'll get a few kinds of inputs:

— some will say Bonaccorso might be physically old, but is sound of mind and body. Does he need to retire?

— some enjoy the emancipated, rational lady Vannozza's approach — more firm and traditional than her cousin, showing the kind of steely spine that could keep Taravast afloat as the undead threat stokes

— some favour Macaluso's bright new ideas and fresh perspective: Taravast has been languishing in the same kind of political and business format. They had a strike of luck because the undead attacked magical rival Ellethia first, leaving Taravast the greatest resource for magical practice and learning — but how long can they afford to carry on without diversifying?

— a bit of concern about retaining the Spina dynasty in power: should they not move on to a different family?

— a tiny minority will also wonder whether this system — where the Conclave keep electing one of their own in power, then granting privileges that primarily seem to serve the coalition — isn't a self-perpetuating mechanism of political failure