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You announce that enemies-in-mourning will be offered peace.
There's some grumbling, especially amongst the officers and soldiery-minded officials.
1218 AD, Mid-Autumn
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You receive a note from the Treasurer; the springwine brought the usual profits, while glassware sold solidly.
1218 AD, Late Autumn
The emissary sent to Rucus to discuss peace with Damdamians has returned.
"My liege! I bring good news?" He says, sounding rather unsure.
"What are those good news you speak of?"
"I have spoken with the general in charge of Damdamian forces in Rucus, which are busy rebuilding the city of Koral. His name was Multus Platius. The Damdamian Senate is willing to make peace with Methiant, if we provide ten years of tribute to the Rucusians who suffered the most in this war." Your court bursts out into murmur, groaning and angry shouting before the Advisor brings order to it.
"Ten years of what tribute?"
"A moderately reasonable
* amount of tribute, my liege. From what I've heard from amongst my fellow men, our glassware brings us more money than the Damdamians demand of us." The mood of the court again flares, but the angry shouting is quieter than murmur and conversations.
Again, the Advisor has to slam the iron ball against his seat to quieten your officials.
A) "Outrageous!! Bring me the Marshal, we have a war to discuss!"
B) "Go back, these terms are not satisfactory! Get me a better peace deal."
C) "That is fairly reasonable. Agreed, we can swallow this bitter drink of tribute."