>>191181
>"Even with an army, it should still be possible to minimize the loss of life."

>>191181
>>191181
>"I believe the soldiers also wish to fight for the kingdom's glory."
>"And as a royal, it is our job to know what battles are worth fighting, and to ensure that what battles we do engage in are on our terms and that we have prepared before hand. One can hardly win if your soldiers are starving after all."

>>191181
>"Armies are necessary. We wouldn't be able to hold territory without them."

>>191181
>>"Armies are necessary. We wouldn't be able to hold territory without them."
>Can't prevent banditry without soldiers. Can't have soldiers without paying for them. Can't pay for them without money. Can't get the money without taxes.

>>191181
>"Armies are necessary. We wouldn't be able to hold territory without them."

>"Even with an army, it should still be possible to minimize the loss of life."

>>191181
>"Armies are necessary. We wouldn't be able to hold territory without them."

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>>191181
You wriggle uncomfortably in your chair and try to figure how you're going to answer that question.

"We wouldn't be able to hold territory without armies, so we can't get rid of them," you say. "Besides, I believe the citizens also want to fight for the glory of their home."

"That is a good point," Nesta says. "The people should claim their share of our ancestral glory."

"Can such a thing be worth their lives?" Prince Haul asks.

"Even in battle, there are ways to minimize death," you say. "So long as we make the correct decisions, we can save as many people as possible."

"If only it were that easy." Prince Haul sighs. "I hope my wife never needs to worry about such things."

Nesta perks up at the mention of Prince Haul's imminent wedding. "Tell me, royal brother, how are the preparations for the wedding going?" She asks. "It must be an exciting time for you."

"There are so many bothersome things to deal with," Prince Haul says. "I'm glad the courtiers are making themselves useful for once, but I'm afraid I'm putting a terrible burden on Mair. Her training has been quite difficult. Really, who cares about etiquette and dancing?"

"Think of it as a different kind of battle," you say. "You need to do this in order to honour our ancestors and, as you wished, there will be no bloodshed."

Prince Haul considers your words before nodding. "That is certainly one way to look at it," he says. "I'll keep that in mind during the coming days."

"The hardship is what makes the celebration worth it," Nesta adds. "This is a joyous occasion for the whole kingdom! I've heard all the nobles are looking for proper gifts for you and your wife."

"Don't make me think about it," Prince Haul says. "All those wedding gifts are nothing more than a display of greed and excess. I believe I'll have them donate wealth to charity instead."

That's a good way to solicit meagre wedding gifts if you've ever heard one. The Crown Prince would have more luck if he asked for money and decided himself how to allocate it, and it would be more proper still if he simply accepted the gifts.

>[Sovereign/1d8] "It would be impolite to refuse wedding gifts, brother."
>[Sovereign/1d12] "Perhaps you should simply request money and then donate it yourself?"
>"I'm sure they'll be delighted at your suggestion, brother."

>>191285
>[Sovereign/1d12] "Perhaps you should simply request money and then donate it yourself?"

>>191285
>[Sovereign/1d12] "Perhaps you should simply request money and then donate it yourself?"

>>191285
>>[Sovereign/1d8] "It would be impolite to refuse wedding gifts, brother."

>>191285
>>[Sovereign/1d8] "It would be impolite to refuse wedding gifts, brother."

>>191285
>>[Sovereign/1d8] "It would be impolite to refuse wedding gifts, brother."
it would be an insult to take their gifts then regift them immediately brother. In some cases a mortal one. Think of them as them giving you respect. Anyways, if you truly care about charity you can use their gifts, and give the money you save on them to charity instead.

>>191285
>>[Sovereign/1d12] "Perhaps you should simply request money and then donate it yourself?"

Muh exp

>>191297
>>191302
>>191343

>>191325
>>191330
>>191335

And we're three vs three, but I think I can work this one.

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>>191285
"The gifts are a sign of respect, brother," you say. "Both for you and your wife. What will our vassals say if you turn away their respect?"

"I would say that our royal brother's integrity is exemplary," Nesta says with a great beaming smile on her face.

"Everyone already knows that," you say. "What about requesting gifts for the Crown? There should be a few things we need, and it would be taken as a sign of loyalty. With the coin it'll free up, you'll be able to fund worthy causes."

>Roll 1d10, best of three.

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>191380

Rolled 3 (1d10)

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Rolled 6 (1d10)

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>>191380
"I hadn't thought of it that way," Prince Haul says. "It does sound like the proper thing to do. I'll request a list of what the Crown needs."

Sometimes, you need to fight other people's wars for them. Other times, all it takes is the right word at the right time.

Sadly, your victory is short-lived.

"Oh, there you are, your highness. I'm so glad I found you. We have some very, very important business to take care of."

Cold sweat pours down your back and you turn your head to look at Myrddin and his twisted smile of sadistic glee. His hand burrows into your shoulder like a steel vice and he pulls you away from the table before you can react. Your siblings just stare in confusion.

"Crown Prince, Princess Nesta. Shame we can't chat, but there's work to do."

You reluctantly accept your fate and let Myrddin pull you through the hallways and into the shadowy dungeon of secrets he calls an office. He pushes you into a chair and takes out a few lightstones before sitting at his desk.

"If you wanted to see me so urgently, you could have just asked," you say.

"Having lunch with your siblings was a clever move, your highness," he says. "I looked through the entire palace and most of Aurwain before I found you, but now, it's time we talked."

"Talked about what?"

"Your marriage prospects, obviously."

>"Why do you even care?"
>"I don't see how that's any of your business."
>"Fine, what is it?"

>>191409
>"Why do you even care?"
>"Fine, what is it?"

>>191409
>"Fine, what is it?"

>>191409
>"Fine, what is it?"

>>191409
>>"Fine, what is it?"

>>191409
>Fine, what is it?

>>191409
>"Fine, what is it?"

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>>191409
"Fine," you say, "what is it?"

"It's about finding people who can support you," Myrddin says, "people you can trust with your life and your future."

"Isn't that what you and Olwen are for?" You ask.

"Our help won't be enough for much longer," Myrddin says. "The three of us can put out fires every now and then, but that's only a small part of our duties."

"Oh, now you're just being dramatic for the sake of it."

"Let's be honest your highness, how long do you think you can keep this up?" Myrddin asks. "Traveling all over the kingdom, getting involved in other people's disputes, financing thieves and mercenaries to further your plans… You do it because there are few people who can and fewer who will, but we both know you won't be able to keep at it forever."

"Are you telling me to retire?"

"I'm telling you to keep your position in mind," Myrddins says. "You've dealt with the kingdom's worst problems because the courtiers could handle the daily tasks, but with the Crown Prince's marriage, things will change. Your responsibilities will change. You'll have to leave the capital behind and establish your base of power elsewhere."

Per Gwyrddarfordir's tradition, siblings of the Crown Prince or Princess are expected to claim one of the kingdom's major cities as a principality. It's a good enough consolation prize to bury the resentment of not being born first, and it makes it easier for the royal family to manage the kingdom. Upon their ruler's, the principality is returned to the Crown and managed by a council of retired nobles until another royal elects to rule it.

Aside from the capital of Aurwain, there are six cities in Gwyrddarfordir. Duwcan, the second largest after the capital, is currently under your uncle's rule. It would be proper for you to claim a principality of your own once the Crown Prince is married. Princess Nesta would have first pick, but you can always negotiate something with her if there's a conflict.

"I'm quite aware of what's expected of me, Myrddin," you say. "I know I'll have to become more involved in the common aspects of rulership soon, and that I'll need to find other ways to realize my plans."

"That's good," Myrddin says, "but what do you expect from yourself? What are Prince Meirion auk Gwyrren's ambitions?"

"You want me to decide this now?" You ask. "What does any of this have to do with my marriage prospects?"

You assumed Myrddin was going to go on about securing your bloodline and gathering support for the kingdom. This is turning out to be much more serious.

"I'll get to that in a bit," Myrddin says. "First, I need to know how far you're willing to go. If you change your mind because of circumstances later on, that's fine, but I need to know what you want to accomplish right now. Otherwise, I won't be able to help you."

>"I just want to survive."
>"My only goal is Gwyrddarfordir's prosperity."
>"I want to be King."

>>191538
>"My only goal is Gwyrddarfordir's prosperity."

>>191538
>"My only goal is Gwyrddarfordir's prosperity."

>>191538
>>>"My only goal is Gwyrddarfordir's prosperity."

>>191538
>"My only goal is Gwyrddarfordir's prosperity."

>>191538
>"My only goal is Gwyrddarfordir's prosperity."

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>>191538
"My only goal is Gwyrddarfordir's prosperity," you say. "That's what it's always been about."

Your father's throne doesn't mean much to you, and while you'd rather not get assassinated, you can and have put your life on the line for the kingdom's sake. You can't turn your back on that, not after how far you've already come.

Myrddin smiles at your answer. "Just the answer I expected," he says. "Are you sure that's what you're satisfied with?"

"I'm absolutely certain," you say.

"Let's get things moving them." Myrddin takes a pile of documents from the mess on his desk and unceremoniously drops it in front of you. "Three candidates to become your wife, five candidates to become your consorts, and five candidates to become your concubines. You can only have one legal wife, and I'd recommend two consorts and two concubines. Any more than that, and you might have to stretch your obligations too thin."

You stare at the documents. A small part of you had always assumed Myrddin's comments were all jokes at your expense. It turns out he was absolutely serious about all of it.

"I'm so pleased that you put so much effort into this." You look through the documents to see who Myrddin wants to set you up with. At least you recognize most of the names.

"Who do you want to start with?"

>"I suppose the legal wife is the most important."
>"Remind me of the traditions regarding consorts?"
>"Let's talk about the potential concubines."

>>191645
>"Let's talk about the potential concubines."

>>191645
>"I suppose the legal wife is the most important."

>>191645
>"Remind me of the traditions regarding consorts?"
those are the greyest in terms of influence they possess.

>>191645

>"I suppose the legal wife is the most important."

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>>191645
"I suppose the legal wife is the most important," you say. "What are your suggestions?"

"Fortunately for us, Olstren, Svekka, Rosea all have princesses we can secure a political alliance with," Myrddin says. "You've met two of them already, and all three have been invited to the Crown Prince's wedding. I'm certain they'll attend."

"At least I won't have to worry about marrying a complete stranger," you say. "Do you have any advice?"

"Just a bit, and you should keep it in mind when you choose your consorts and concubines as well," Myrddin says. "For you, this isn't about producing an heir, or even securing a political alliance. Your wife and companions will share your burdens and help you rule. With their support, you'll be able to delegate some of your tasks, and work more efficiently."

Gwyrddarfordir has a difficult relationship with its northern neighbours Olstren, Svekka, and Rosea. Since Crown Prince Haul has chosen to marry a commoner, the responsibility of securing a political alliance falls to you and your sister. Given your sister's personality, it's better if you take care of it yourself if you want it done soon.

>Per Myrddin's advice, your companions will help support you and help you develop your skills. All of the ladies on Myrddin's list focus on two skills, and provide you with a 10% discount to the experience you need to level up these skills; instead of needing (Current Level x 100) XP to level up a skill, you would only need (Current Level x 90) XP. These discounts stack, so with one wife, two consorts, and two concubines, you could theoretically get a 50% discount to the experience you need to level up certain skills.

>Note that this discount is not retroactive, and that the ladies' skills are not distributed evenly; some are rarer than others.

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>>191804
The first name on the list is someone you've already met. Reagan mac Connaught is the unfortunate princess of Olstren. As the king's only child, she is solely responsible for the royal succession, but as a princess, her position is tenuous at best. Numerous Olstren nobles have attempted to marry her in order to secure a claim to the throne, but all of them have been met with an unfortunate "accident."

Princess Reagan has no resources and little influence. She does, however, have a very solid claim to the throne of Olstren. If her father dies and you're able to subjugate Olstren's nobility, you would become king at her side. The benefits for Gwyrddarfordir are obvious.

As a princess, Reagan is familiar with a Sovereign's duty. In addition, her talent for Intrigue has allowed her to survive among nobles who constantly seek to manipulate her.

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>>191810
You only know the second name by reputation. Princess Agda Almstedt is one of Svekka's princesses. Her brother died in battle against Olstren several years ago, leaving her as the kingdom's heir. Unlike Reagan, however, she enjoys widespread support from the nobility.

Svekka has emerged as a major mercantile power in recent years. Although they somewhat lack in raw materials, in part due to the colder climate, their production capabilities are second to none. They have the most stable relationship with Gwyrddarfordir at the moment, and a stronger alliance would be an economic boon for both kingdoms.

However, you are concerned about some of Myrddin's notes. Svekka's prosperity has allowed its merchants to become more influential, and Myrddin believes that there might be some conflicts between them and the nobility in the near future.

Agda is certain to be an excellent Sovereign and Merchant

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>>191815
The final candidate is Aleksandra Volkova, another acquaintance of yours. Although she has no credible claim to the throne of Rosea, you know she's a strong supporter of Archduke Radomir, the Tsar's most likely successor. Military prowess his highly prized in Rosea, a fact which is reflected in its art and culture, and the Archduchess has her own forces to command. A marriage with her would gain you a powerful ally, as well as a refuge if things go wrong.

There is a drawback to Rosea's military tradition. Gwyrddarfordir's wars with Rosea were some of the toughest. A Gwyrden mercenary hiring himself to an Archduchess isn't going to raise any eyebrows, but a marriage between a Gwyrden prince and an Archduchess is going to insult a few people, if only as a matter of principle. The Roseans will respect the Victorious Prince, but gaining acceptance in the Tsar's court would be a challenge.

From what you've seen, Aleksandra is a competent Sovereign and an excellent Military commander.

>>191810
>>191815
>>191820
So all buff sovereign and then buff another kingdom running skill. I see.

>>191815
These three princesses are certainly impressive, both in terms of status and personal competence.

"You must hold my charm in high esteem," you say. "Courting a princess is no small feat, even for a prince."

"Based on past experience, I'm certain you'll manage," Myrddin says. "They're also royalty. They'll know how these things work. Is there anything else you'd like to know?"

>Do you have any questions for Myrddin about the princesses he suggested?

>Discuss the consorts next.
>Discuss the concubines next.

I think I'm gonna have to push for Reagan. Marrying Agda sounds like opening the floodgates for merchants and making regulation a nightmare, and Aleksandra doesn't have a solid political hold because of her position.

>Inbf waifu war

>>191841
Ask about Agda's relationship with the merchants. She's got the nobility's support and is good at business, but the merchants and nobles are starting to butt heads?

What's Olstren got going for it? Alchemy?

>>191841
>Discuss the consorts next.

Widow princess is my personal choice, since Princess Agda haven't appeared yet, and Archduchess isn't as beneficial as the two.

>>191841
Do Svekka, Rosea or Olstren have and princes? Just seeing if any of them might be able to catch sister's eye. Also what does Osltren have going for it besides a decentralized nobility?

>Discuss the consorts next.

>>191841
>Discuss the consorts next.

Agda is my first choice. Her country is wealthy, she's the heir, which will enhance our own power, she doesn't have a brother that we can marry our sister off to for an alliance, and she's well-skilled in two traits that we aren't as proficient in.

>>191841
>>Discuss the consorts next.
If we married the unfortunate princess would she be expected to be a reigning queen with us as prince consort, or the other way around?

>>191841
would it be possible for the merchants to gain enough influence to manipulate a civil war with the goal of installing us unwillingly as king?

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>>191841
"I want to know more about Svekka," you say. "How does Princess Agda stand with the merchants?"

"To the best of my knowledge, the nobles control resources, the merchants control production, and Princess Agda is somewhere in the middle," Myrddin says. "The merchants know how much money they could be making if the nobles weren't part of the equation, and while the princess and her father are trying to steer things in favour of Svekka's shared prosperity, they can't go against the nobles or placate the merchants. It's bound to end in a revolution, even if I don't think it will be too violent. That wouldn't benefit anyone."

So if you end up throwing your lot in with Svekka, you'd need to find some way to forge a compromise between the merchants and the nobles. It'd be difficult, but if you played your cards right and gained support from either side, it would secure your position. You'd just have to be willing to put in the required effort.

"What about Olstren?" You ask. "What do they have, and how do their marriage laws work?"

"Their weather is milder than Svekka's, and they have access to oceanic trade," Myrddin says. "It would be to Princess Reagan's advantage to marry into your bloodline, so your claim to the throne of Olstren would be shared equally."

That makes sense. If you went to Olstren, you wouldn't be able to bring your connections or your army with you. It's better for Princess Reagan to move to Gwyrddarfordir instead.

As for Oceanic trade, you do get some from your mother's homeland, but Gwyrddarfordir doesn't have many ports to the West. Having access to Olstren's ports would bolster your economy.

"That's everything for now," you say. "Remind me of the traditions regarding consorts?"

"Consorts relinquish their claims to the bloodline of Gwyrren," Myrddin says, "or at least that's how it works as far as you're concerned. In any case, they can't marry upwards into the royal family. In exchange, their house pays taxes to you instead of the Crown, and you can set them as high or as low as you want."

"It's a large enough incentive to keep vassals loyal," you say, "but the Crown's other vassals won't have to worry about their peers becoming too influential or making a claim for the throne."

"Exactly."

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>>192028
Predictably, Myrddin's first suggestion is Olwen. All things considered, she's been an excellent bodyguard to all these years, in spite of your best efforts. She's in line to become a duchess, and her father is a respected paladin. With her house's resources, establishing a principality wouldn't be a problem.

Olwen is most familiar with Military matters, but after all the time she's spent with you and Myrddin, she's also learned how to be a good Sovereign.

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>>192033
The second candidate is Mererid auk Hirbraich, one of Olwen's vassals. You've met, but only once. Mererid will inherit the title of Countess once her father retires, so she does have resources of her own. Her family primarily deals in enchanted weapon, and they know how to use them as well.

Mererid is skilled in Enchantment and Military matters.

Either archduchess or widow.
For consort olwen without a doubt.

>>192033
CONFIRMED

YES

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>>192047
The next name is not one you're personally familiar with. Rhonwen auk Cysgod is another presumptive countess. Her family has only been part of the nobility for a few centuries, but they've made a name for themselves by pursuing the arcane arts. They own very little land aside from their home, but their knowledge and skills in alchemy and enchantment are excellent.

Rhonwen followed her family tradition and earned a respectable reputation as a mistress of Alchemy and Enchantment.

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>>192053
The fourth candidate is Seren auk Caunys, whose family owns land near Olstren. You've already helped her deal with some problems near her land, so she would likely be amenable to any interest you express in her. Her family is quite wealthy and they have a formidable reputation as alchemists.

Seren is talented in Alchemy and she's also skilled as a Merchant.

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>>192059
House Haernty has recently been restored thanks to your help, and Ceri is poised to inherit the title of Baroness. Her position in the nobility is low, and her lands are nothing to brag about, but she has allied herself to a powerful merchant consortium. Those merchants are your allies as well, but they've already shown themselves willing to cause a bit of trouble for the Crown, so a stronger alliance with them might make your life easier in the future.

Ceri possesses great talent as a Merchant, and she is also a bit of a Dilettante.

>>192069
"So… what do you want to do about Olwen?" Myrddin asks. "If you made her an offer right now, she'd say yes."

"Wouldn't that be a problem for you?" You ask. "I thought you'd want me to consider my options carefully."

"Not really," Myrddin says. "I suggested you take two consorts for a reason. If you choose one now, you'll have someone to escort you for your brother's wedding celebrations, and the other candidates will have to compete harder for the remaining spot."

It is, after all, a political arrangement as much as a personal one. If ladies want your attention and favour, they'll have to offer something in exchange, and if they know only one of them can be chosen, they'll have to make a better case for themselves. That's one of the advantages of being the Prince.

>"I'll go visit Olwen as soon as we're done. I've been putting this off too long as it is."
>"I'll wait longer before making a decision."

>Also, do you have questions for Myrddin about your potential consorts?

>>191810
So far I'm feeling serial killer princess for the bride.
>>192033
Olwen for the ships
>>192069
And Ceri because we put a lot of effort into getting her on side and want to keep is that way.

>>192106
>"I'll go visit Olwen as soon as we're done. I've been putting this off too long as it is."

>>192106
>"I'll go visit Olwen as soon as we're done. I've been putting this off too long as it is."

>>192106
>>"I'll go visit Olwen as soon as we're done. I've been putting this off too long as it is."


>>192110
Skill spread is decent.

>>192106
>"I'll go visit Olwen as soon as we're done. I've been putting this off too long as it is."
WOOOOOO!

>>192110
Pretty much this, but Ceri can be interchanged with weapons girl.

>>192106
>"I'll go visit Olwen as soon as we're done. I've been putting this off too long as it is."

Remember we should always try to get at least a +1 in all seven skills.

>>192150
A reminder which seven please?

>>192106
>"I'll go visit Olwen as soon as we're done. I've been putting this off too long as it is."

AND THE WINNER, BY UNANIMOUS DECISION, IS...

>>192166
Sovereign(guaranted from Princess)
Military
Intrigue
Merchant
Dilettante
Alchemy
Enchantment

>>192150
The thing is that in our current approach we don't make a lot of use of the enchantment and alchemy skills. It's going to be a loooooong time before we ever level either of them up, and that will probably be from repeated poisonings when it happens.

>>192177
k thanks, just had a look at the pastebin, we are currently at:
S2 Mi3 In2 Me2 Dil1 Al1 En1

Should we just go for a flat increase or should there be some things we should focus more on?

>>192210
We naturally focus more on I, Me and Mi. D usually only come up in parties and dances, S rarely comes up. E is for magic. Alchemy for poisons.

>>192210
I don't think we should increase them all but we should at least get a good focused spread.

>>192210
>>192150
I think people have missed that candidates give us an exp gain discount, not a skill level bonus.

>>192210
We should try to increase all of them, but if I had to pick a couple, I'd say Sovereign and Merchant since those are useful, but we don't have them leveled up as much as Military and Intrigue, so let's pick someone with exp gain discounts in those areas.

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>>192106
"I'll go visit Olwen as soon as we're done," you say. "I've been putting this off for too long as it is."

"I'm sure you're not just saying that because you're terrified of what she'll do to you if you snub her." Myrddin smirks. "In any case, you'll want these."

He hands you a scroll. You blow the thick layer of dust off it and read the content under one of the lightstones.

"The Bloodline of Vaughan hereby relinquishes all claims to the Bloodline of Gwyrren. The Bloodline of Vaughan is hereby exempt from paying tithe to the Crown, and shall instead pay dowry to… How long have you had this? Our names are filled out and everything."

"About two years now," Myrddin says.

"Your foresight is, as always, impressive," you say. "I suppose the potential concubines are next?"

"They are."

>>192219
....I'm impressed how this makes sense both in context and as double entendre.

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>>192243
The list of potential concubines starts with Eleri Lloyd. Her parents are celebrated artists, dancers, and musicians, and Eleri has inherited their talents. She's performed in concert halls and ballrooms all over the kingdom, and her contacts and patrons could help you turn your principality into a centre of culture, if that's what you're interested in.

Eleri is a renowned Dilettante and she is somewhat skilled at Intrigue

>>192219
Didn't we botch a dilettante to get our brother to come to a party with the maid early on? Being sociable can be fairly important.

Also, sovereign checks will become more prevalent once we have to interact with a marriage candidate's kingdom more.

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>>192249
You briefly met Ilsa Owens shortly after your uncle tried to poison you. Hopefully, she doesn't remember the specifics of the encounter. Isla is the granddaughter of the Alchemists' Guild's master. Although she lacks fame, her knowledge of alchemy and the experience she gained helping the Alchemists' Guild's business are quite valuable.

Isla is talented at Alchemy, but she is also a Merchant.

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>>192260
Esyllt Coleran is one of your associates, although your relationship thus far has been nothing but formal. She's part of a successful group of merchants, and you know she has great ambitions for both herself and her peers. She's already one of your allies, but a more intimate relationship might make her more willing to compromise with your own position and interests.

Esyllt is mostly known as a Merchant, but she has also shown some talent for Intrigue.

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>>192269
The fourth candidate is Nia Fisher. You've never met her but you can see why Myrddin took notice of her. She's the niece of the Enchanters' Guild's current master, and while her accomplishments aren't too noteworthy, she is talented and she does have some connections.

Nia is an expert at Enchantment and a successful Merchant.

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>>192282
You've already fought alongside Delyth. She's a respected chaplain, and you certainly wouldn't be the first royal to take a concubine from the temples. In fact, Myrddin informs you that the children of a chaplain and a royal can be legitimized in some circumstances, although it doesn't happen very often. You know Delyth can command troops fairly well, and her company would gain the approval of the most pious or traditional citizens of Gwyrddarfordir.

Delyth's knowledge of Gwyrden history and culture is mostly related to the Military, but she is also a Dilettante.

Delyth and Eleri of course.

>>192326
Seconding this.

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>>192288
"Concubines are most often commoners, so inheritance can get complicated," Myrddin says. "Your children wouldn't be able to inherit from you. They can inherit from their mother, but they can't inherit from anyone else in their mother's family unless there are no other direct relatives. It's been common for women to be given a way so a family wouldn't have to split their wealth."

Hardly a commendable practice, but it's just one of the decisions that the poor have to face.

"I'll make sure my children" - the word sounds utterly bizarre coming out of your mouth in this context - "are taken care of."

"There is something else I'd like to discuss," Myrddin says. "Since you'll be taking part in your brother's wedding celebrations, it might be wise to take a concubine now as well if you're interested in Eleri Lloyd or Esyllt Coleran. Their talents would be very useful to you."

"Is that a recommendation?" You ask.

"No, I just wanted to inform you," Myrddin says. "If you're not absolutely certain you want to court either of them, it's better in the long run if you wait."

"And what happens if I do wait?"

"I'll arrange for you to meet the candidates you haven't spent much time with," Myrddin says. "You will definitely meet them during your brother's wedding celebration, but this will give you a little more time to get to know them."

>"I might as well choose a concubine as well."
>"In that case, I'd rather wait."
>"I should talk to Olwen first. This affects her as well."

Wife: Reagan
Consorts: Olwen and Seren
Concubines: Eleri and Delyth

>>192326
Let's meet everyone first. I'd like to at least get decent discount spread. # dilettante is kinda much.

>>192354
>"I should talk to Olwen first. This affects her as well."

>>192354
>>"I should talk to Olwen first. This affects her as well."

>>192326
I think Nia's Enchantment expertise would work well with Delyths military knowledge.

I agree with Delyth and Eleri, but if possible, we may want to include Nia.

>>192354
>"In that case, I'd rather wait."

Just take Olwen for now, let's meet all the potential concubines.

>>192358
Change Seren for Ceri

>>192354
>"I should talk to Olwen first. This affects her as well."

Here's what I'm thinking:

Legal Wife: Agda (Sov/Mer)

Consorts: Olwen (Mil/Sov), Rhonwen (Alc/Enc)

Concubines: Eleri (Dil/Int), Delyth (Mil/Dil)

>>192358
MahNigga.jpg

>>192354
>"In that case, I'd rather wait."

>>192373
Only 2 boss. Also we'd be stacking Dilettante hard. I'd rather not since we don't use it often.

>>192354
>"In that case, I'd rather wait."
Let's meet them first.

In my opinion so far
Wife: Agda
Consorts: Olwen (duh) Rhonwen
Concubines: Esyllt, Delyth or Eleri

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>>192354
"I think I'll wait," you say. "I'll see how things go with Olwen first and then talk to her about it if it comes up."

"Just let me know what you decide," Myrddin says. "The wedding itself will only last two days, but the celebration will take a few weeks, both before and after the wedding. You have time, but probably not as much as you'd like. Make good use of it."

"Thank you, Myrddin," you say. "I'll go speak with Olwen now."

"Be sure to enjoy yourselves."

You pointedly ignore the stupid grin on Myrddin's stupid face - although you make sure to bring the contract he gave you along - and walk to Olwen's chambers. You know her schedule, and she should be in at the moment. You knock on the door and wait.

The door opens a crack. "Oh, you're here." Olwen doesn't seem surprised to see you. "Myrddin's been looking all over for you, you know."

"I did my best, but he outwitted me in the end," you say. "Can I come in?"

"Of course." Olwen steps aside and closes the door once you enter. "What can I help you with?"

>"There's something I'd like you to sign."
>"Would you like to become my consort?"
>Kiss her.

>>192498
>Kiss her.

>>192498
>"Would you like to become my consort?"
>Kiss her.

>>192498
>>Kiss her.

>>192354
>>"I should talk to Olwen first. This affects her as well."

>>192498
>>"There's something I'd like you to sign."
>Kiss her.

>>192498
>Kiss her
No need to talk senpai

>>192498
>>Kiss her.

>>192498
>Kiss her.

Fuck herrrrrrr~

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>>192498
You gently place your hand against Olwen's cheek and kiss her. She freezes for a moment, and you take the opportunity to slip your tongue inside her mouth.

Olwen very quickly realizes what's happening and begins sucking you in, to the point where you need to struggle for opportunities to breathe. With one hand, she pushes you against the wall. With the other, she fumbles with your belt and tries to pull it off. You had the initiative for a very brief moment, and now it is gone.

Olwen is having her way with you, and there isn't much you can do about it.

>[Military/1d4] You should stop this before it goes too far.
>[Military/1d6] You should take charge.
>[Dilettante/1d12] Just let Olwen have her fun.

>>192613
>>[Dilettante/1d12] Just let Olwen have her fun.

>>192613
>[Dilettante/1d12] Just let Olwen have her fun.

She's be blue balled for, what? 2 years now?

This sex is gonna be explosive

Rolled 6 (1d6)

>>192613
[Military/1d6] You should take charge.
TAKE CHARGE!!

>>192613
>]>[Dilettante/1d12] Just let Olwen have her fun.

>>192623
2 years worth of semen made a glopping sound as it flowed endlessly into Olwen

>>192613
>[Dilettante/1d12] Just let Olwen have her fun.

>>192613
>>>[Dilettante/1d12] Just let Olwen have her fun.

Time to glop

>>192613
>[Dilettante/1d12] Just let Olwen have her fun.

Reagan
Olwen, Seren
Delyth, Isla or Nia

yeah, I'm pretty much abandoning Dilletante.

>>192640
shame on you

>>192640
>no Esyllt
Shame on you

>>192645
fite me, I'll drown you in shekels

>>192670
Can't beat the true lizardskin my friend, you can't beat an actual shekelberg.

>>192629
More like
18 years of build up glopping into Olwen.

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>>192613
Olwen's been waiting years for this. You should just let her have her fun.

You help Olwen with the belt and your shirt button. The contract Myrddin gave you ends up somewhere. She'll find it eventually. You think your shirt landed close to it.

The next thing you know, you're dragged away from the wall and tossed onto Olwen's bed. Olwen, now down to her underwear, hops on top of you and bites her lip.

"I always wanted to do it a little rough," she says. "Do you think we can do that?"

"If that's what you want…"

>Roll 1d12, best of three.

Rolled 6 (1d12)

>>192682
Final solution it is then
>>192684

Rolled 3 (1d12)

>>192684

Rolled 3 (1d12)

>>192684
time to glop part 1

Rolled 10 (1d12)

>>192684

Rolled 8 (1d12)

>>192684
I wonder just how large our little prince is

>>192698
off by a second.

Wew at least it didn't shit the bed.

Average isn't bad.

>>192692
>>192695
>>192697
It's good enough!

Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>192703

Rolled 6 + 2 (1d12 + 2)

>>192703
He has this many inches.

Rolled 12 + 2 (1d12 + 2)

>>192733
bo3

>>192746
14 inches wew lad

Rolled 2 + 2 (1d12 + 2)

>>192733

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>>192746
A true eroge protagonist.

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>>192746
damn son

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>>192684
By the time you're both finished - three times each, although Olwen was biting the sheet pretty hard to keep quiet towards the end, so you can't be sure - the area within arm's reach of the bed is a mess. You're both covered in sweat, saliva, other fluids, and a bit of blood, but even if you're completely filthy, the bath just seems too far away for either of you to bother.

Olwen cuddles up against you and pulls a blanket up for warmth. "You know," she says in between gasps, "I always thought our first time would cause more damage than this."

"I wouldn't want the gossip to get too indecent," you say. "You're my consort now. You should be a respectable figure in the palace."

"I suppose I am your consort, your highness," Olwen says. "Tell me, why did you choose me?"

>"Because I love you."
>"You're the most reliable person I know."
>"I need your skills."

>>192765
>"You're the most reliable person I know."
and
>"Because I love you."

>>192765
>"Because I love you."

>>192765
>>>"Because I love you."

Eh, why not, let them have a moment

>>192749
good thing she likes it rough

>>192765
>"Because I love you."

>>192765
>"You're the most reliable person I know."
trust is a valuable thing

>>192765
>>"You're the most reliable person I know."
>>"I need your skills."

>>192765
>Other
>"You of all people should know the answer to that question."

>>192765
>>"Because I love you."
feels wrong to say this but let's go with it

>>192765
>"Because I love you."

Can we roll for maximum D'aaaawww?

>>192765
>>"Because I love you."
and i need your skills
but yer i fell a little dirtty saying this as this is most likey what she wants to hear but is it really true?

>>192795
It probably is considering she has been with us for the good, the bad and the worst. And the moment in the beach.

>>192776
>>192778
>>192780
>>192785
>>192789
Can we at least not bullshit her? She of all people knows we wouldn't do this for love alone.

>>192765
>because you've got an arse that won't quit and some damn fine norks
>oh, yeah, and cause I love you, I guess

>>192801
Of course not, it's pretty obvious that Meiron loves her in one way or another, that is not in discussion here. It's probably what we should say in this moment (considering the sex) and the honesty. We also choose her for her military skills and how trustworthy she is.

>>192801
well it's definitely a pick 3 of 3 choice here.

>>192800
i havent been here that long so woudnt know
we might love her but i doupt its that one true love thing or as mch as she loves us but its a start, im sure we are going to have to do this with all the others>>192801
sometimes people just want/need to hear what they want and lets not miss up the mood, im pretty sure she can work out the other part to it and damm she could take that dick 14ich i dont thin the other will be able to handle it

>>192841
No, we actually love her. It's not hard to see if you've been to all the threads. It's just that he's been so preoccupied that he never had a chance to act on his feelings for Olwen.

>>192841
Read since the start, Merion always loved her.

>>192801
"I wanted the 10% discount on military levels" doesn't make for good pillow talk. Trust me. I've made this mistake.

By the way only more 1 or 2 rolls for Dilettante level up.

Hey QM, what happens if we are at 99/100 exp for a skill and we then make a connection that gets us a 10% discount on that skill?

>>192853
>>192848
ok then we arnt lieing and we should tell her since you the carzy ass rough sex that just went down, hoping she dosnt get overly clingy and jelly of the other people e.g wife.
>>192860
oh baby i love it when you talk dirty to me

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>>192765
"Because I love you," you say. "You're the most reliable person I know."

"It's a little sad that I can't tell if you're being honest or not."

"Spending my life with someone I don't care about sounds like a thoroughly miserable existence," you say. "Just because my standards for love include criteria that usually aren't included in the novels and plays doesn't mean they're not valid."

"Oh?" Olwen slides up a little to kiss your neck. "And what are those criteria?"

"Birth, wealth, connections, competence, future opportunities, the ability to conquer small towns…"

Really, who wants to marry someone just because of feelings? That's probably just about the same sex anyway. If you're going to build a future with someone, you should actually think about what that future entails.

Yeah, it'll work out for your brother, but only because you'll be there to make sure the whole thing doesn't fall apart the second politics more complicated than who sits where at the dinner table become involved.

Olwen laughs in your hear and you pull her into a tight hug. "That's the least romantic thing I ever heard," she says. "Don't say that to the other girls."

"What makes you think there are other girls?"

"You expect me to believe you won't get married?" Olwen asks. "I promise, I won't get jealous."

Since it's come to this point, you might as well tell her. It's not like she'll never find out anyway.

"Myrddin suggested one wife, two consorts, and two concubines," you say. "I wanted to talk to you about that, actually."

"Thank you," Olwen says, "for including me even if you don't have to."

>"I think I should choose a concubine as well. I'd like your advice."
>"There are a few ladies I should meet before my brother's wedding. I'd like you to join me."

>>192905
>>"There are a few ladies I should meet before my brother's wedding. I'd like you to join me."

>>192905
>>"I think I should choose a concubine as well. I'd like your advice."

>>192905
>"There are a few ladies I should meet before my brother's wedding. I'd like you to join me."

>>192905
>>"There are a few ladies I should meet before my brother's wedding. I'd like you to join me."

>>192905
>>"There are a few ladies I should meet before my brother's wedding. I'd like you to join me."

>>192905
"There are a few ladies I should meet before my brother's wedding. I'd like you to join me."

>>192905
>>"There are a few ladies I should meet before my brother's wedding. I'd like you to join me."

>192905
>"There are a few ladies I should meet before my brother's wedding. I'd like you to join me."

>>192905
>"There are a few ladies I should meet before my brother's wedding. I'd like you to join me."
>Up for round two? We've both been turning blue with how much we've had to hold back?

>>192905
>>"There are a few ladies I should meet before my brother's wedding. I'd like you to join me."
better they see each ther and try to get along
iss her one more time and ask if she would like to have a shower togerther since we are just flith cant go out meeting people look/smelling like we do

>>192905
>>"There are a few ladies I should meet before my brother's wedding. I'd like you to join me."

Then go for round four.

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>>192905
"There are a few ladies I should meet before my brother's wedding," you say. "I'd like you to join me."

"It will be my pleasure, your highness," Olwen says. "Anyone in particular?"

"Enchanters and alchemists, mostly," you say. "Possibly a Svekkan princess. I'll have to check with Myrddin on that. Your friend Mererid should be one of them."

"Oh, that's wonderful," Olwen says. "Even if nothing comes of it, I hope you at least get to know her better."

"That's the idea," you say. You feel a slight hunger pang in your stomach and regretfully sit up. "It's almost time for dinner. We should go."

Olwen groans and gets out of bed without bothering to cover herself up. "We should decide on some sleeping arrangements," she says. "I need to catch up on several years of wasted time."

"I wouldn't call it wasted." You take Olwen's hand and pull her towards the bath. "If we hadn't spent all that time together, we wouldn't be together now."

"Now that sounds romantic," Olwen says. She grins and follows you into the bathroom.

>>193008
>She grins and follows you into the bathroom.
ROUND 2 HERE WE GO

>>193008
And today's thread comes to an end.

I mentioned last time that this thread marks the end of Part 1 of the quest. That was mostly about introducing as many characters as possible. Now that that's done, Part 2 will focus more on choosing your political alliances to build a larger faction.

The next thread will be Sunday May 29th at 7PM EST. Until then you can follow me on Twitter @BeleagueredQM. The threads on /qst/ last for a while, so if you have a question, you can just post it here and I'll check back to answer it before the next thread. I'll also try to remember to update the pastebin tomorrow.

Until next time, thanks for playing and goodnight.

>>193048
So anything you didn't expect happen besides early marriage wonkiness?

>>193048
Thanks man

>>193048
Great thread. Hopefully the girl I want gets picked.

>>193048
i just jumped in but reading it was good keep it up
hoping il be able to be there at the start

>>193048

What is the official size of our little prince?

>>193091
14ich from this guy
>>192746

>>193131
That doesn't seem healthy...

>>193648
What can he say, Meiron's a big guy.