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You decide to keep the power routed through the secondaries for now - you've done enough 'repairs' in one day.

You return to the comms console and send out an update to the repair request, adding the primary conduit frying to the slowly growing list of issues that require to be fixed.


Well... the request ticket has been updated, there's no communications from 'Most Fortunate Occurence' and their hailing frequencies are closed...

A) Read up some bartending trivia articles on the corporate network.
B) Check up on the other resident of the station, Mr.Fuel Pump Clonker.
C) Dedicate some time to self-discovery of your body and mind.

You decide to reserve a big amount of cash for procurement of golden idols, candeliers, icons and furnishings and pay up-front for services of gravers and glassworkers for the temples.

2*

Your initial bout of generosity came and went without much echo, however. A tearful letter from the Archpriest is about the only reward you got.

You're sure they will view it differently in the future, though.


It bothers you.

Pacing around the library, the moon high on the sky outside the window shines brightly, matching the dim candlelight on the reading desk.

It's been what, almost one and half year already? And nothing has sprouted from the seed you've deposited in your wife's womb, oh, dozens? Hundred of times already? Her stomach is as flat as ever. This bothers you to no end.

Your thoughts turn sour as you wonder if Duke Oker married his daughter to you, knowing that you won't be getting anything from it, and he will reap the prestige and connections from being your father-in-law... on the other hand, Priscilla is so dutiful, supportive, and most importantly, happy, being married to you. Maybe the nature's at fault here, and not the people?

You take a deep breath and look up at the moon. Your mind starts to wander...

A) Mayhaps it is time I deliver fat roasts and exotic incense to my family shrine?
B) Mayhaps it is time I deliver gold and jewels upon the altars of the Deities?
C) I worry too much. Life finds its way, even if it takes a while longer for some.
D) Mayhaps it is time I seek wisdom and skills of a herbalist or other medicine person?
E) I've been had! The marriage is over, and the sooner I get over it, the better!

Penhas the woodcutter/carpenter/what-have-you wants in, then. Hopefully a badass and/or family man?

You ask the man to tell you about the ores and the rocks he has found so far.

7!*

He explains in detail the ore and the rocks he has found, their colors and granulate, the sediment and the size of rocks.

You two descend into half-conversation, half-comparison of your vast geological knowledge, and you realize you have found a common spirit in this literate and passionate prospector.

The awed scholars present in the throne room do nothing but gawk as two geniuses enjoy a moment together. Truly, they say, our King is a 'Loremaster'* of infinite knowledge!

"Reward this man greatly!" You shout at the courtiers, who scurry away to get some delicious foods and expensive clothes for the prospector. "This man has found gold in them hills, and thanks to him alone, our economy shall prosper!"

You send money, supplies and workers along with the man to begin the mining operation.

You gonna be rich!


The mining operations in the Rodigo hills have begun. The prospector-turned-manager has sent a report in which he claims that first loads of gold bullion should arrive next Spring.


"So the Deists want funds?" The Advisor bows his head in response.

"More like they want to refurbish their temples with the stained glass and golden chandeliers stolen and sold by the Tyrant, my liege. He has taken a lot of valuable items from the temples and executed the temple-masters. I think we should consider their request for monetary help. A poor Temple of the Deities is mockery upon their image, after all." You know of this.

Compared to the Spiritualists, the Deists' temples are far more elaborate and fancy. It reflects the dualism of the regional faiths; Spirits for private, modest worship, Deities for public, grandiose worship.

When you want to have a nice day or to experience just a bit of luck in romance, you sacrifice food and small trinkets to your ancestors and natural spirits. When you have to win a war or lessen the burden of a disaster, you placate the Deities with splendid festivals and donations of valuable hoards.

This has been this way since five hundredy years ago, when the intermediaries, the Angels, were cast down, this tyranny vanquished and the road paved for the common man to pray to the divine forces directly.

"My liege?" The Advisor shakes you from your lore delving moment. "Shall we sponsor refurbishment of the big Deist temples in Remoria?"

A) "That is way too much for our feeble Treasury!"
B) "We will donate only some to renovate the biggest temple there is - the one in the capital."
C) "Of course! They can have all the money they need. Last thing we need is angry Deities coming over in anger and rage.

You order mercenaries to be hired into the Army.


A young prospector arrives at the Palace.

"My liege, there's gold in them hills!" He exlaims, and then elaborates:

In his travels to the Rodigo province in the western borderlands, he was employed as quarry worker. He says the overseer of the quarry was oblivious to the ore-brearing rocks that were discarded during the excavations.

"And I saw the glint of gold in them, my liege! If I may be compensated some money for the expense, I will begin mining operation for the Crown's benefit this very Autumn!"

A) Ask him to elaborate on the rocks and the ore he has found.
B) "This is exactly what our economy needs! You shall have the funds."
C) "You sound like a cheap charlatan! To dungeon with you!"

You hop onto the comms station and send out a call for help.


There is good news and bad news.

Good news is that the communications relay is working.

Bad news is that the subspace transmitter is not. That means that sending out signals anywhere outside Aries will take, well, light-years. You ponder if you are able to-

"Everything right at the station?" The short-range receiver buzzes with Louise Pereres' voice. "Your distress signal woke me up, and that is not fun."

A) "Nothing to worry about, miss Pereres. Please resume your rest."
B) "A fuse blew and I have lost lightning on the station, nothing I can't fix however. Please resume your rest."
C) "A fuse blew and I have lost lightning on the station. I know you're SRC client and not a fixer-for-hire, but can you assist?"

Having not yet tasted the sweet fruit of marriage, you agree to the Duke's proposal.


You are astonished by the Duke's daughter because the short description of her advantages, that accompanied the Duke's reply, was him greatly underselling Priscilla's assets!

She has a waterfall of golden hair, sparkly blue eyes, a charming smile, big and perky 'assets', but she also has a charming voice, is well-mannered, skilled in knitting, mathematics, and poetry, and even knows how to handle servants and maids around the castle despite being around for less than a day.

Truly you couldn't have choosen better, Priscilla is truly a diamond amongst rocks - that, or you're drunk from 'love on first sight'. You still firmly believe its the former, though.

The marriage and the wedding party goes off with lots of fanfare, and then you and your new wife spend the first night together - out of many thousands, hopefully.


Many nobles, formerly lukewarmly supporting Thordor during the civil war, have eagerly joined your side once the Tyrant started losing.

Some of them are now trying to wiggle their asses into your good graces and sympathy, by the well-established, traditional, and nearly sacred practice amongst the aristocracy:

Gifts, money, and monetary gifts.

A) Nay! I am not a man of bribes!
B) Nay! I am not a man of bribes, and I resent the 'accusation'! To the dungeon with the corrupt nobles!
C) Sure thing, the Treasury definitely will need it on later date.
D) Sure thing... and lets spend it on festivals for the poor peasants.
E) Sure thing... and lets spend it on acuqiring new recruits for the Army.