[X] Take Hostages: You will take a measured and decisive tone, demanding that the elders give proofs of the loyalty they have just sworn — a son, from every great man atop the hill, who will remain at Dol Sîriath until they are full-grown. The greatest of these hostages will certainly be Agraven's son, Dorhael.

[X] Cooperate: It was often the principle of old Arnor that a man should keep his enemies closer than his friends. Before the assembled clan elders, you proclaim Agraven your new war-master, chief captain of your armies: an honor he cannot refuse. This honor on their favored candidate will woo the elders who back him, while the man himself, now leading your raids and fighting your wars, will find himself hard pressed to scheme behind your back.

It's not taking hostages, it's protracted babysitting. :V
 
[X] Cooperate: It was often the principle of old Arnor that a man should keep his enemies closer than his friends. Before the assembled clan elders, you proclaim Agraven your new war-master, chief captain of your armies: an honor he cannot refuse. This honor on their favored candidate will woo the elders who back him, while the man himself, now leading your raids and fighting your wars, will find himself hard pressed to scheme behind your back.
 
[X] Cooperate: It was often the principle of old Arnor that a man should keep his enemies closer than his friends. Before the assembled clan elders, you proclaim Agraven your new war-master, chief captain of your armies: an honor he cannot refuse. This honor on their favored candidate will woo the elders who back him, while the man himself, now leading your raids and fighting your wars, will find himself hard pressed to scheme behind your back.
 
[X] Divide: More than a few of the clansmen who rode to Weathertop with your father left no heirs for their lands and wealth. You distribute these spoils among the great families of the clan just so — a hill claimed by one family is inherited now by their rivals, one brother is given gold while his brother is given nothing, Agraven is awarded prime riverland while his neighbors must content themselves with rocks. Hopefully, these giftings will sow internal divisions among the clan, driving the elders against one another.
 
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