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So, quick question, what do the "XtoY" rolls mean?

5to6 for example means that no matter if you roll a 5 or 6, it will be the same outcome. I'm using these mostly for economy-related stuff like I did with goldmine revenues in old Luathbas or the glass-gems trade here ;v

You send your son a letter, trying to subtly ask about the things your spies discovered.

5

After two weeks, a reply arrives; Salus equally subtly tells you to mind your own matters, thank you very much. He does reassure you that he isn't going to stab your back soon, and whatever evidence you've gathered are forgeries planted for your spies by vile enemies, whoever they be.


Gemstones from last year are sold to Damdamians for glassware and extra coin.

1to2

Treasury does not profit much from the exchange, but your people though! People are ecstatic to have such luxurious items easily at hand and regular intervals.


Just as you receive a whisper from your servant that Spymaster wishes to see you, one of the gate guards arrives in your throne room.

"Sire, an envoy from King Eón of Dahnia has arrived and is asking for audience with you." You decide to speak with...

A) Dahnian envoy.
B) The Spymaster.

You order taxes raised for next year.


You receive news from your liege!

The pirates of Alba were soundly defeated during the Battle of Igven, and their High King, Astralda, was captured and forced to pay tribute to the throne of Dahnia.

These pirates shall think twice before raiding your senior's coasts.


The Spymaster bumps into you in one of the corridors.

"Did you find Ulan yet?"

"No sire, but that's not what I'm coming to you with." He says enigmatically and then takes you to the side. "My agents, who are keeping an eye on Lametanian court, have found compelling evidence about your son, King Salus of Lametania, conspiring with your uncles in Ceodwell, to take the southern lands that once belonged to Luthian Alliance."

You can't believe it!"

"What kind of evidence you have?" The Spymaster provides you with set of copies of letters (made off real letters found in Salus' palace one night by your spies) signed by either 'C4' or 'KS'. They're talking about securing approval from Damdamians, sending emissaries to King Eón or his brothers, and about stirring ferment within the Singularist clergy against you.

"Did any of this happen yet?" The Spymaster shakes his head.

"None of these proposals have come to fruition, and my agents report that Singularist clergy has actually became more hostile to southern travelers as of late, and Damdamians aren't massing any troops in or near Lametania. There were few emissaries sent between King Eón and King Ceodwell, though."

You decide to...

A) Launch a pre-emptive strike into Ceodwell!
B) Station majority of the Army in the south and repair fortifications there, maybe this will make your enemies think.
C) Dismiss this whole thing as a bundle of forgeries written by lunatics.
D) Expose this vile treachery publicly to ruin the image of King Salus and The Ceodwells.
E) Write more-or-less subtle inquiry to your son, King of Lametania, about this.

You order the Spymaster to send agents east to search for Ulan, and, if possible, bring him back already.

Few days later, the gemstones from dwarven mines arrive at the Treasury.


The Advisor brings Scrolls of Kingdom Status for you.

Happiness: 7
Population: 7
Economy: 4
Army: 7

"We have had quite many expenses this year, my liege. Should we raise taxes, in case next year might drain our Treasury the same?"

A) "Naw, no need for it."
B) "Sure, as a precaution."

"Also, the royal scribes finished updating and enlarging the map we use at the court."

You agree to their counterproposal. One load of money is prepared at once; the other will leave about the same time next year.

Damdamians are told that they can bring their glassware every year.


Revenues from gold mines arrive per usual!

The advisor stares at you as you don't really react to the news.

"Is it about Ulan, sire? It's indeed only few weeks from start of new decade, as he had promised..."

A) "No, no I'm fine, let's wait another half a year."
B) "Truly, it's time to send a military expedition to the east and recover Ulan from whatever trouble he got into!"
C) "Truly, it's time to send spies and agents to ascertain his whereabouts and bring him back."

PTW

You have some money send to Ceodwell.


An envoy from Damdamia arrives at your court.

"Greetings, Duke of Tven! The fine gemstomes that our traders brought from your lands astonish our people, and many noblewomen and patricians wish to have jewelry adorned with nothing else but these. I have come to inquire whether you would be willing to part with larger amount of these gemstones, and accept our caravans of glassware every year?"

A) "No, thank you, we simply do not have enough to afford annual exchanges."
B) "Well, hmm, well, alright, just let me... let me speak with my... miners."