[The election in the Great Cathedral of Levkarest came to a bloody end, with many at first suspecting Oton Boritsi to gain a decisive majority, but he was found utterly outmatched by Alessandra Tiepolo's electors, who had earned more than half of the votes. This came after Teodorus Raines announced he would back away from the position suddenly, with much of his supporters switching their support to form a united front.
Moments after Alessandra Tiepolo was designated as the new Praesidia of the Church of Ezra, a darkly dressed woman attempted to assassinate her before the crowd. The attempt was foiled with the combined efforts of those present, and the assailant was caught and killed by church officials as she tried to escape the scene. An Inquisitor quickly took the body of the assassin out of sight. Rumor has it that the assassin was a close associate of Lady Ivana Boritsi. Oton Boritsi, throughout the chaos, swiftly departed the scene along with his supporters.
Praesidia Tiepolo immediately declared that this was a victory for the Church with Bastion Raines openly backing the new leader of the faith. The Church of Ezra appeared united during that moment, but the aftermath has only increased anxiety throughout Borca. Only a day after the incident, fearful anchorites are heard pleading the Praesidia to make peace with Ivana Boritsi, while others directly seeking to placate Ivana for mercy.]