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The gods vote on the fate of the world.

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Panel 1, Page 1

Wrecan: You did a good job. Better than I would have. I’m sure they’ll have to reconsider…uh…whatever is happening.
Roy: At this point, I’m not sure what’s true, and I think I might be the protagonist!

Panel 2, Page 1

Roy: You know what? Forget all that for right now.
Roy: Wrecan, this voting: How does it work?
Wrecan: Well, when it’s a big enough issue like this, then all three pantheons will vote.

Panel 3, Page 1

Wrecan: Each pantheon gets one vote, with that vote being decided by a simple majority of the full-fledged gods within that group.
Wrecan: The Western and Southern Gods must be holding their own votes…
Wrecan: I guess that’s why they couldn’t spare anyone more important than Vel to come here.

Panel 4, Page 1

Roy: Back up—you said three pantheons. Don’t the elven gods get a vote?
Wrecan: Not as their own group. They vote as part of the Western Pantheon. I’m not really sure why, though.

Panel 5, Page 1

Odin: Representatives from the West and South! How do your pantheons vote?
Veldrina: I don’t know. But if you want I can go home and ask them what they—

Panel 6, Page 1

Veldrina and the Southern Representative are hit with bolts of colored energy, "ZOT! ZOT!"

Panel 7, Page 1

The twelve high priests of the Southern Pantheon sit around a reflecting pool, each surrounded by a blue aura.

Panel 8, Page 1

The Southern Pantheon: The Southern Pantheon votes No.

Panel 9, Page 1

The nineteen high priests of the Western and Elven Pantheons stand in a temple surrounded by statues of the Western gods. They are all surrounded by a red glow.

Panel 10, Page 1

The Western Pantheon: The Western Pantheon votes Yes.

Panel 1, Page 2

The priests of the Northern Pantheon are hit with bolts of yellow energy, "ZOT! ZOT! ZOT! ZOT! ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!"
 Odin: The let us tally the votes of the Northern Pantheon.

Panel 2, Page 2

Odin: I see worlds within worlds and yarn winding yarn.
Odin: Odin, God of Magic, votes No.

Panel 3, Page 2

Thor: We owe it to our followers to give them every chance to make this right.
Thor: Thor, God of Storms, votes No.

Panel 4, Page 2

Sif: Logic be damned, I’m not giving up on this planet yet.
Sif: Sif, Goddess of Earth, votes No.

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Tyr: I will see this world torn to shreds before I allow anyone to gain a strategic advantage over us.
Tyr: Tyr, God of War, votes Yes.

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Balder: Huh? Oh, whatever Thor and Odin say goes for me, too.
Balder: Balder, God of Beauty, votes No.
Balder: I guess.

Panel 7, Page 2

Heimdall: The only reasonable option is the most cautious one.
Heimdall: Heimdall, God of the Watch, votes Yes.

Panel 8, Page 2

Freya: My hand will not be the one that ends so many lives.
Freya: Freya, Goddess of Fertility, votes No.

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Freyr: There’s no profit without a little risk. I say, let it ride.
Freyr: Freyr, God of Prosperity, votes No.

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Sunna: Nuke it from orbit. It’s the only way to be sure.
Sunna: Sunna, Goddess of the Sun, votes Yes.

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Frigg: The lives of our mortal children should not be brushed aside so easily, lest they turn from our guidance.
Frigg: Frigg, Goddess of Wisdom, votes No.

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Njord: I’m bored with this world anyway. Ooo! I could try out that new idea I had for a coastline!
Njord: Njord, God of the Sea, votes Yes.

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Mani: I don’t really care one way or another, but I’d rather do less work.
Mani: Mani, God of the Moon, votes No.

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Skadi: New life can only arise if we, the gods, survive.
Skaki: Skadi, Goddess of the Hunt, votes Yes.

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Hoder: For all things, there is a season. This world’s time has passed.
Hoder: Hoder, God of Winter, votes Yes.

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Fenrir: Tear down the world! Murder everyone! Piss on their graves!
Fenrir: Fenrir, God of Monsters, votes Yes.

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Vafthrudnir: This danger may pass, but too many mortals know of the rifts.
Vafthrudnir: Vafthrudnir, God of Secrets, votes Yes.

Panel 8, Page 3

Loki: Screw you guys, we won anyway!!
Loki: Loki, God of Fire, votes No.
Loki: HA!!

Panel 9, Page 3

Bodyguard Half-Orc: Whew
Bodyguard with Side Shave: Oh, thank the gods! Uh, I mean, thank you, gods!
Roy: OK. OK, good. Still under control. See? Nothing to worry about.
Bodyguard with Kilt: I bet it was your speech that turned the tide.
Loki: Go Loki! It’s your Birthday! Go Loki!

Panel 10, Page 3

Odin: The vote stands at eight in favor and nine against.
Odin: Therefore, the Northern Pantheon votes—
"Durkon": Wait.

Panel 11, Page 3

"Durkon": There’s one vote left to count.

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