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You decide to not get involved this time as well.


Torrential rains and cold wind has had profound effect on Methiantese farmlands this year. Even now, farmers lament their losses as many a blooming field has been destroyed, promising naught but empty baskets and bags during this year's harvests. Some governors and village elders turn to the Crown, hoping to receive funding to buy grain for the coming winter.

A) Duh, of course I will help.
B) Sorry, ain't got money for this.

You decide to send a messenger to King Talon to inform him that you will visit his palace to attend the funeral feast, taking your courtiers and family with you.


You got just in time for the first day of funeral rites.

As the time flies and Queen Dogethe's reign is remembered and praised, you manage to have few discussions with King Talon, a balding man in his mid-thirties. Just as described, he has a dry wit and seems to have no love for pleasantries, etiquette and long talk. All you got out of him was that he hopes that Methiant will be 'a proper and amicable neighbour'. You weren't able to even interest him in any sort of deal or treaty.

Your courtiers had much more luck with the nobles of King Talon's court.

You learn that the current heir of Talon is a twelve years old boy named Cidric. A rash youth with big heart, great skill with weapons and, unfortunately, not very bright mind. Some rumors go around that not every of his uncles and cousins views him as a proper successor to the throne, even.

Also, you learn that not everything is well in Cydwyl, as northern peoples rather frequently in the past decade has been rising up with riots and rebellions, almost year by year tying up resources and men that Queen Dogethe wished to allocate elsewhere. One can easily assume her death will only fuel the northerners' rebellious spirit.

Also also, you learn that recently the eastern colonies and settlements has been once again in trouble with the Agaresians. While nothing major happened so far, some travelers and homesteads were harassed by Agaresian lizard riders.

A week later, you, your courtiers and family depart for home.

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Alas, this year the metal mines have brought less profits than previously. The market must be satured or something.

Silver and gemstones arrive to stuff your Treasury though, pleasing the Treasurer.


The economical prosperity of Methiant in recent years has spurred traders from near and far to cross their country on their way to Eldrican, Cydwyl, Kashite and Lametania, the stability in the country and safety on the roads surely contributing to that.


The Advisor seems particularily happy when he walks into your study with Scrolls of Kingdom Status, and you soon learn why:

Happiness: 6
Population: 8
Economy: 7
Army: 7

Your wife, seated besides you, sighs from excitement.

"My liege, while our country grows, the officers and the Marshal concluded that we ought to take advantage of our booming economy and expand the budget of the Army. While it is well maintained, it only allows for mediocre amount of soldiers. Greater spending would allow for more men, horses and garrisons to be kept around the sundial."

A) "Agree, let's expand the military budget, for the glory of Methiant!"
B) "Just because we're rich now doesn't mean we will be rich tomorrow."

You decide to ignore Ceodwellian war.

Few days later, the caravan from the west arrives, brining ketton cloth.

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Craftsmen and noblemen clear the supply of ketton cloth within days, paying absurd prices for being able to wear the fabrics. It made them much happier and willing to go with your shenanigans, too.

Some courtiers also managed to ask about war situation against the Tirines. Apparently, not only Elran III got everything under control, a counter-offensive has the Tirine forces crumble day by day.


A group of Kashite representatives arrive at your court! The gaudily clad men with sharp beards and steely eyes bow before your throne.

"Greetings, King Cyl of Methiant! Our master, King Shashanban, has always been looking with envy towards the mighty devices that spit out fire and iron death. He wishes to acquire these weapons from you, and therefore offers Kashite gold. An exchange would happen every two years."

You decide to...

A) Reject the trade offer.
B) Attempt to negotiate the deal.
C) Accept the deal.

You accept the clothes; the cloaks and the metal tunic. The elves bow and pack up the remaining three chests, while the two others are given to you.

This Lakemetal Tunic feels cozy, and if this thread is indeed metal, it must be magic, because it is as soft as fur.

The elves thank you once more and then leave. Later you learn that after they disappeared into the Royal Forest, nobody saw them again, and the search in the forest gave up nothing. Huh.


You receive a report from the silver mines; they have been drained out, the flooding compartment was sealed and miners begun digging in opposite direction from the river site.


You hear that Calahan III is in deep trouble; someone from other side of his family tree, a staunch 'westerner', called Ansbach, has gathered support of Ceodwell nobles, bought some mercenary troops, and waged a war to topple Calahan III and take his place upon the throne of Methiant Ceodwell.

Once you speak with the Advisor and the Spymaster you decide to...

A) Ignore this Ceodwellian uprising thing.
B) Send a letter to Calahan, offering your Army's services (for proper pay, of course)
C) Arrange some money and supplies to be sent to this Ansbach rebel.

"Two ships? Right out the port? Kinda strange if you ask me." Ethan put the spyglass to his eye and tried to spy the flags, if any, or check on the peoples on the deck for armor and markings too.

You decide to keep taxes on their normal level.


The guards, nay, the whole of courtyard is in state of awe, terror and surprise, because elves has come!

Your courtiers do not believe the guard who brought the message, until six slender figures with bright hair, flowing white robes and pointy ears step through the gates. Only the elf at the front comes empty handed; the rest has small gilded boxes in their hands.

The elf pulls out a small scepter with a blue gemstone on top from within his robe and points it at you.

A) Assassin! It's a magic weapon! Get him guards!
B) Surely must be some sort of greeting gesture.

The final topic shall be Philosophical debate between Theists (Singularism, Pantheonism) and Ietsists (Alldivinism, Enyntheism).

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Your concerns were well founded! Everything hase devolved into a huge argument after less than an hour; the mythology of Pantheon cannot be harmonized with the philosophical approach of Alldivinism, and the mono- and poly-theist nuances are too far apart for Singularists and Pantheonists to find some common ground. The discussion about divinity of entities and existences of divinities almost ends in a shouting contest.

Soon, the divide between theistic and ietsist religions grows, and you feel an intervention is needed.

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You are able to calm down the arguing priests a little bit, although you can swear you heard some priests in the back say things like 'why does the King talk about what he does not understand?'.

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Alas, the calm didn't help that much. At least they decided to lower their voices. The debates continued well into the next day when everyone felt too tired to continue. No unity has been found between the two opposing camps of theological thought, although many of the delegates continue to discuss the topics with their colleagues as everyone packs up and prepares for their journeys back to their congregations.

You, too, need to return to the palace. While you succeeded in ensuring that Enyntheism will be treated well, you feel that overall the Council was a minor failure. Maybe next time (if there will be one), someone wiser or more charismatic is ought to lead the proceedings?


Your wife gives birth to a child! Whilst unplanned, the young boy she names 'Iwald' is welcomed into family with great joy.

Few days later, the ketton cloth merchants arrive.

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Your representatives are able to score profit on the cloth! Either the demand grew or the people are more willing to try new things.

Craftsmen and noblemen alike praise the high quality of the cloth, and part of the praise goes to you and your court for securing this trade deal.


Disaster at the silver mines!

The miners, in search for new pockets of ore to keep the output at maximum, has had the unfortunate distinction of hitting an underground river. Several miners drowned and numerous tunnels have been flooded with water. The overseer of the mines asks in his report for money so that he can quicken the restoration of the mines.

A) But of course, those mines are of utmost priority for our economy!
B) Unfortunately I've spent money this year; he needs to do with what he has.