Neverwinter Forest Hostile Takeover

Maude was a lot smarter than most took her for. She was impulsive, reckless, obsessive, but not stupid (completely). She figured that with her mellower approach that Ondine would be caught off-guard, but the hatred Maude felt for her was still there, only blossoming with her rise to power. Maude thought herself a terrible leader, but she had seen many leaders, both great and terrible, and knew what traits were best in a seat of power. Ondine had yet to show any of them. Can't I just say hi fer once? She asked, her head tilted as Ondine asked for her needs.