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Mind-bogglingly popular game series that you follow from early on and cannot stop, waiting for new installment like a drooling addict.

Long-runner soap opera you're too invested into to just stop watching it.

A fun little comic strip in the daily newspaper that's been around forever.

3/6

Who said it's fun? I didn't for sure.

I'm just waiting here for it to die horribly already so it will stop showing on my Unread Posts list.

[Weirdsound]

We, quite simply, do not have the economy necessary for the upkeep of another institution.

No Edict

We are about to start getting silver imports from Koi, and we are just about finished paying the dwarves. Ideally improved diplomatic relations will also mean more opportunities to rent our army out in the future.

[VoidSlayer]

I want the education stuff, but maybe the shadow ranks can make us less paranoid?  Or more?

Establish the shadowranks.

[mightymushroom]

Establish Diplomatic Corps

[helmacon]

I want the education stuff, but maybe the shadow ranks can make us less paranoid?  Or more?

Establish the shadowranks.

We are not paranoid, we are reclusive.

Diplomatic Corps

[Kashyyk]

Diplomatic Corps

[Haspen]

You decide to keep higher taxes, and Establish Diplomatic Corps.

1147 AD, Summer

True to his word, Tetan I's silver arrives in your Treasury.

Few days pass...

You furrow your brows in Iwald's general direction. Why is it you're almost never told about this beforehand?

This very morning, Iwald came to you to say he has something important to announce, and just now he showed up with a girl about his age, with long, blonde hair and two green eyes shining like emeralds.

"Father, this is Lerna, daughter of an Eldrican nobleman, Oto. When I was lightly wounded in fighting against the nomads, she nevertheless lended me her bedroom and kept her family doctors around me day and night. Since then, I couldn't forget about her kindness and her beauty. So, here I am, asking that you allow me to marry Lerna!"

You decide to...

A) Deny him this priviledge of marrying for love.
B) Let him marry Lerna, the girl of his dreams.

[Criptfeind]

B about time.

[Kashyyk]

B - At least she's actually of noble birth.

[crazyabe]

B.

[Weirdsound]

B

[Chevaleresse]

B

inb4 scandal again

[Weirdsound]

B

inb4 scandal again

I think the secret is that our kids create scandals regardless of what choices we make for them.

[Blood_Librarian]

Don't Blew it again

[Haspen]

You let him marry whom he wishes, and bless the marriage.

1147 AD, Autumn

Iwald marries Lerna in a small ceremony, attended by bride's father, some other Eldrican nobles, your courtiers. Your half-sister and sister respectively, Valhelma and Gea, also show up, brining gifts for Lerna.

1147 AD, Winter

Gold, gemstones and finally, silver, get in your Treasury.

2to3

And again, the glasswork brings only modest profits.

1147 AD, Midwinter

5

The Diplomatic Corps are especially popular with young noblemen and their parents, who would have quite a few advantages coming off from their sons traveling and dealing with neighbouring monarchs and their own aristocrats.

1147 AD, End of the Year

Well, huh. The year came and went. It was surprisingly tranquil and peaceful, but you cannot complain.

As you're sipping on the wine, enjoying this quiet, frosty morning, the Advisor comes in with Scrolls of Kingdom Status, ready for you to peruse them.

4to6, 2to6

Happiness: 4
Population: 7
Economy: 4
Army: 9
Imp.Authority: -1

"Your liege! I'm happy to announce that the Royal Treasury is slowly filling up. The people's are content at the moment, even if the statesmen weren't able to improve your authority within the Empire."

"What's more important is that the Army has seen a great increase in numbers. The officers and soldiers alike are very confident of their skill and power. That's why the Marshal asked to come with me..."

The door opens and the Marshal, wearing that feathery helmet of his, salutes you, his body stiff and springy like a piece of machinery.

"My liege! Our troops are ready, our Fireblood stocked up, and our horses saddled! We itch for a fight, one that will bring glory and victory to the Empire!"

A) "We don't need wars at the moment. Ask me some other time, please."
B) "Agree! Let the world tremble before the might of Methiantese Army!"

The Advisor butts in for one last question.

"I wish to ask whether you would like to issue an Edict this year too, your Majesty."

A) "Nah."
B) "Sure!"

[crazyabe]

B.A. NOW IS THE TIME TO RIDE FORTH AND DESTROY THE ORCS ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!