That is very much the truth. Though, a republic forming after a theocracy was novel enough, before his additional reforms. If I were not tied to my free company, I would consider moving home again just to see it all play out.

[ Astrelle laughs softly, ] Thank you. I haven't gotten to think so much about my homeland in weeks at this point. But you sound so familiar with Ishgardian politics, far more familiar than my own family.

[ Which one? Yes. ]

A benefit to adventuring, I presume?