Many things had to be decided, all involved with which deity should powers be invested. Each block had their own take. Stasis’ group, purists with some practicality sought the solution that kept any questionable powers off of the Counsil and give advancement to existing deities that were deserving.
The creators were not far from this position, but added a level more of practicality based on their long tenure and experience. They were more stuck to the traditions of the Counsil and still bore some hesitancy towards planar powers being allowed on the Counsil. All of those that did were part of Stasis’ block and that gave the creators pause.
The agitators wanted to add more deities and ensure the existing powers did not gain more leverage, unless it was one of them.
The organizers looked to keep a balance first.
Seeing that the decisions of advancement and demotion along with the possible elevation of numerous quasi deities individually might descend into chaos, the Oldest Orc suggested that the Counsil take the collection together in one vote, and omnibus package of deification. That debate took some time, until it became clear to most deities that the method was the best way to not have grudges held threat may spill over into the mortal world for decades. Only Tommimao voted against the plan.
Technology had advanced and become more popular since Arsenal’s ascension. The deities recognized that either he would advance or one of the other deities would take up technology or one of the quasi deities would have to ascend. There was some fear that a cult would arise, but as this fear was greater with other spheres of influence, the group decided not to give it much consideration when it came to technology. As part of the grand bargain, it was agreed that they would allow deities to vie for the sphere in the coming years. Zeist and Lansin would not be elevated, nor would Arsenal. Adding to them, Falan and the not up for vote quasi deity Tepfershot would all have the chance to make their case in the coming years. This was generally seen as a win for celestial group, a loss for the organizers and the agitators, and the creators were ambivalent.
What came next was the great concern over the rise of Drunnbar and the wave of anti-magic sentiment that was sweeping the world. Fears were high that Alarault would join him and the two-cult alliance would be a true challenge. Looking to stem that stream of faithful joining Drunnbar and leaving Counsil powers and also the prevent another cult that could easily rise, a proposal to elevate Alarault to the Counsil as the deity of anti-magic, berserkers, violence, rage, and anger was added to the grand bargain. The celestial group did not like this as a whole and some vowed to vote against the whole bargain because of it. The organizers were content, the agitators happy, and the creators accepting.
What came next was far even worse for the celestial block. Using the same logic, the proposal to ascend Vestilion to take the mantles of fire and undeath was made. The celestial block refused to accept this and now as a whole vowed to vote against the bargain; although some were more vocal than others, waiting to see as they knew would happen what else was coming. Again, the organizers were content, the agitators happy, and the creators accepting. Surprisingly, Frostine did not oppose this part of the bargain. Most assumed that he understood fire could not be wiped out of the world and this was the best option for him, as deity close in alignment and beholden to the Counsil.