>>401176
>>[Intrigue/1d12] "Try to feed him some information. I want to see what he reacts to."

>>401176
>[Intrigue/1d12] "Try to feed him some information. I want to see what he reacts to."

>>401176
>>[Intrigue/1d12] "Try to feed him some information. I want to see what he reacts to."
damm wasnt the frist one or 2nd

>>401176
>[Intrigue/1d12] "Try to feed him some information. I want to see what he reacts to."

>>401219
Welcome to the "First!"
"At Sucking cock"
Line.
Being third, you are getting into slimy territory.

>>401238
what if i like it like that

>>401176
>>[Intrigue/1d12] "Try to feed him some information. I want to see what he reacts to."

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>>401176
You finish your cup and refill it, only without tea this time.

"Dangle some bait in front of him," you say. "You can use your own judgment as to what you should say, but I want to see what I he reacts to. It's not an immediate threat, but I still want to deal with it."

"Of course, your highness," Myrddin says. "I'll mix in some truths and lies and see what happens."

>Roll 1d12, best of three.

Rolled 9 (1d12)

>>401306

Rolled 11 (1d12)

>>401306

Rolled 8 (1d12)

>>401306
prince likes men

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>401306
sup BQM

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>>401306
"With that out of the way, we should talk about our business for the day," Myrddin says. "I understand the Archduchess requested another outing?"

"She wants to meet my prospective consorts," you say. "I'm not in a position to turn her down, after the way things turned out."

"Fortunately, a few things came up." Myrddin slides a small stack of invitations across the table. You pick them up and read them one by one.

The first is an invitation to a ball. It's nothing special, just banquet and dancing, but you should be able to get a quiet table and just talk if that's what you want.

The second invitation is to a parlour. It would be more private than a ball, but it wouldn't be considered intimate. It's a good choice if you don't want to appear too eager.

The last invitation is from a restaurant that recently opened. The owner is trying to curry favour, and wishes too let you know that you can reserve a private room if you're interested. It's more private than the first two options, and it's more likely to be taken as a date.

>"We'll go to the ball. I've gotten very good at those."
>"Contact the parlour. I want something a little simpler."
>"I might as well give it my all. Reserve a room at the restaurant."

>>401449
>>"I might as well give it my all. Reserve a room at the restaurant."
i'm only picking this because i like the idea of using the restaurant for future use

>>401449
>>"I might as well give it my all. Reserve a room at the restaurant."
we could let the onwer use our name to make more money for him but we get free food and rooms

>>401475
hay we had to same idea
sorta
also im hungery and itl be nice to see how she acts with just us

>>401449
>>"I might as well give it my all. Reserve a room at the restaurant."

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>>401449
"Coerced or not, I might as well give it my all," you say. "Reserve a room at the restaurant. You're sure they're reputable?"

"They're clean," Myrddin assures you. "No ties to anything shady or the nobility, really. They're just looking to show off a bit."

"That's fine, then," you say. "Let me know when the time comes. I have some things to take care of here."

"Yes, your highness."

Work involves plans for the security of the Crown Prince's wedding, both in the palace and in the capital as a whole, as well as some military appointments. Now that Prince Haul is getting married and will presumably produce an heir of his own, he's inheriting some of the King's military forces, while Haul's former forces are being delegated to you and your sister to make up the difference. It isn't much, just a few extra forts and roads, and some nobles who will be sending reports to you instead of the Crown Prince. Altogether, it's not much extra work.

It is interesting, however, that plans to reassign forces along the northern border are noted as "pending." You suspect it's your mother's work; she must be waiting for you to plan your own wedding before letting those assignments go through in order to benefit from any new political alliances. That, however, will have to wait. The Crown Prince must have his big day first, after all.

After going through all the documents, you stand up and stretch your limbs. Myrddin hasn't returned, so your date isn't on yet. You might as well make some time for your family.

>Visit your father.
>Visit your mother.
>Visit your sister.
>Visit your brother.

>>401608
>>Visit your sister.

>>401608
>Visit your father.
I very much like him, also am I misremembering or do we have another brother who is always away?

>>401608
>>Visit your mother.
she gets the most done and has info

test

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>>401608
To hell with it. You'll just wander into the dining room and see who you run into.

It turns out you run into almost everyone.

"Margrete, I told you, now that Haul is taking more responsibility, I have more than enough time to ride into battle again!" King Gerad boasts. "Imagine the glorious tales of the king riding into battle once more!"

"Indeed, father," Nesta says. "Your skill and bravery is an inspiration to us all! It is our duty to spearhead our armies, just as our ancestors did!"

Oh, this old song and dance. You've grown used to it after all these years, but it still makes you want to crack your skull open banging it against the wall.

"Come now, darling," your mother says, fake tears in her eyes. "I just returned after so long, and you want to leave me already? Don't you love me anymore? Have you gotten tired of me after all this time?"

"O-of course not, Margrete," King Gerad protests. "I swore I would never love another woman in my life. The moment I saw you, I knew we would be together forever!"

"Then no more battles for you."

You smile and take a seat at the table. "I see everyone is doing well," you say. "The Crown Prince isn't here?"

"He's busy getting acclimated to his new responsibilities," Nesta says. "You've gotten a fair share of his assignments, Meirion. I must say, I'm a little jealous."

"Your duties are no less than mine, sister," you assure her. "We'll all be quite busy for the next few years."

"It shall be a great challenge," Nesta says. "I very much look forward to it."

Transitions of power and responsibility are always a tricky issue. People take the opportunity to retire, or shift their assets around to exploit new opportunities. It can take a long time to get everything aligned towards a common goal again, especially when some people are disruptive.

Like your uncle.

>"As do I. I'm sure we'll do quite well, sister."
>"I doubt things will change that much. It's always been busy one way or another."
>"I noticed some assignments are still pending. When do you think they'll be finalized?"

>>401764
>>"As do I. I'm sure we'll do quite well, sister."

>>401764
>>"As do I. I'm sure we'll do quite well, sister."

>>401764
>>"As do I. I'm sure we'll do quite well, sister."
we should when we are along with mum ask her about the assignments are still pending

>>401764
>"As do I. I'm sure we'll do quite well, sister.
Also sister, marry well and soon.

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>>401764
"As do I," you say. "I'm sure we'll do quite well, sister."

"Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing my children's accomplishments," Margrete says. "So don't keep me waiting."

You get the feeling your mother isn't talking about military achievements.

"Do not worry, mother," Nesta says. "Meirion and I have both obtained great military victories while you were away. We didn't bring our House the least bit of shame!"

Nesta, on the other hand, doesn't catch on to the implications behind the Queen's words.

"To think my children are adults already," your father says. "This is truly a parent's joy. Come to think of it, Nesta, have you thought about claiming a principality? It's only proper for you to have your own city, now that Haul is getting married."

"Hmph!" Your sister snorts. "Father, I have much more important things to do than waste my time on bureaucracy and politics. Such things can wait."

Yes, but you, however, can't. You need to solidify your power base and claim a city as soon as possible, or else Myrddin and your mother will never let you live it down.

>[Sovereign/1d10] "Actually, father, I was hoping to claim a principality myself."
>Now's not the time to bring this up.

>You have an active crit on your next roll, which is already included.

>>401940
>>[Sovereign/1d10] "Actually, father, I was hoping to claim a principality myself."

>>401940

>[Sovereign/1d10] "Actually, father, I was hoping to claim a principality myself."

>>401940
>>[Sovereign/1d10] "Actually, father, I was hoping to claim a principality myself."
do we get to pick what we want right now?

>>401970
Hopefully we can translate the crit into our prefered perfect place. Someplace defensible sat ontop of a major trade route yet close to the sea, for that lovely guaranteed monetery income and millitary/logistical advantage.

>>401970
>>401984
You'll get to pick later. There are other things to take care of first.

>>401940
>>[Sovereign/1d10] "Actually, father, I was hoping to claim a principality myself."

>>401984
this gets me wet thinking about that place
also we should ask sister if she has a boyfriend or something

>>401998
also helping build up both places without making it formal so we could be free to get with other people and find out whats happening in her area
i know we cant change it no just asking if it could have worked out

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>>401940
"Actually, father, I was hoping to claim a principality myself," you say. "I think it would be good for me to take on additional duties while I still have the time, and since the throne will be transitioning to Prince Haul, now seems like a good time."

It's highly improper to skip the birth order and allow you to claim a city before your sister, but Nesta doesn't seem to care the least bit. It all comes down to what your father wants.

>Roll 1d10, best of three.

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>402055

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>402044
We should try to get our sister next to us, look after her a little.

>>402055

>>402044
shit it didnt post all of it
was talking about last thrad how we chose to revle who the masked merc was insted of beening her thing she wanted with not russa princess, really like the ieda we had a merc we ciuold become to do things without people knowing

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>402055

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>402055

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>402055
>>402064
idk couse she would most liky dump all the thigns on us

>>402074
Oh, dear, what ever would we do? with two princedoms under our nominal control, we would be so pushed to run things in the best possible way and keep our sister safe.

>>402092
its horrible i know, and im sure she would let us if we asked her, as long as there was people for her to fight and playing the hero.
but it dose mean 2x times the work/ dangers and shit
not to menno peopel saying we stole it fro mher and planing on takign over the whole damm place,
since we cant get any money from her area unless you wana charge her a runing fee?

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>>402055
"Since Nesta isn't interested at the moment, I don't see anything wrong with that," King Gerad says. "What do you think, Margrete?"

"I don't see a problem, darling," your mother says. "Besides, this will give Nesta more time in the military."

"I'm not certain, mother," Nesta says. "I am concerned that Meirion would squander his time with such things."

"It can't be helped, sister," you say. "Someone must look after the people. The cities are extremely important to our kingdoms, and they must be protected. I can take a few years off from field duty."

"When you put it that way, it does sound acceptable," Nesta says. "I have no more objections."

"Very well," King Gerad says. "Meirion, we'll talk about this again once the wedding is over."

"Yes, your majesty."

It'll give you time to gather some information and speak with Myrddin. You'd like to make an informed decision on this matter.

Lunch continues as normal. You make some small talk, show excitement towards the Crown Prince's wedding, and leave once the meal is over. Most of your work is done for the day, but you can think of a few ways to busy yourself.

>Look for Olwen and see how she's doing.
>Look for Myrddin and check up on the dinner reservations.
>Wander the palace. Random encounter!

>>402146
>Wander the palace. Random encounter!

>>402146
>>Wander the palace. Random encounter!
we havent done this in a bit
que fight pokemon fight sounds

>>402146
>>Look for Olwen and see how she's doing.

>>402165
+1

>>402146
>>Wander the palace. Random encounter!

>>402141
Generally we just run the administration through our own, by hiring competent people. The rest will fall into place from that, its not that much work, just a question of who rubber stamps the paper work.

In any organization, the people who actually know what the hell is going on are usually found one or two steps below the person at the top.

>>402188
hmmm sounds ok not liek anything could go wrong.
but before we start ruining her place(she dosnt have one atm anyways) i would rather get our one fully working first but what things would we get out of the deal?

We've been ignoring Olwen for a few threads, she must be lonely.

>>402146
>>Wander the palace. Random encounter!
Since this is the closest to:
>Have an actual face to face conversation with future queen of country
I know we've been to dinner with her, but I've never been kosher with how little we actually KNOW about her

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>>402227
shes a big girl and im sure we have been making sure she inst too lonely at night

>>402218
What we would get is a greater sphere of influence for a relatively cheap price, the security of our sister. plus the common people would know the prince is helping, which builds good will in other territorys of the kingdom. This becomes important if our uncle tries charcter assasination as a plot, or if we have to face a rebellion. The merchant troubles in our neighbour can quite easily transfer to us if we don't eventually look into reforming how our guilds work.

A lovely work around would be how the british monarchy survived: Royal approval/decree being the basis for guilds and charters rights to their contract. Basically loaning out royal power for rights. e.g. "The royal family decrees that x company has the right to Y". Makes removing the royals less palatable since it throws profitable contracts up in the air and any removal of the monarchy when these become widespread entrenched institutions would mean utter bloody chaos.

Rolled 1 (1d8)

Time to open the Mystery Box.

>>402279
Oh wow, that really happened.

>>402294
oh boy

>>402279
what hve you done!!
your ging to burn it all down to the ground arnt you

>>402294
Apart of me feels like it's just Olwen another feels like we stumbled on fucked up shit

>>402279
>>402294
Really hoping you didn't include a "encounter no one" option

>>402269
could work
but you know dice goods
>>402311
she got a shiver down her back( her olwen sense are tingling)

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>>402146
You whistle merrily and saunter about the palace, enjoying your brief time off until something disastrous requires your immediate attention. Your enjoyment ends when you turn a corner and walk nose-first into a suit of red and white armour.

"Duke Vaughan," you say. "Hello. It's been a while, hasn't it?"

"Indeed, your highness," Duke Vaughan says. "I'm happy to see you're doing well. I was just visiting my daughter, who is not pregnant and who will remain that way for the future, yes?"

Olwen's father stands a head taller than you and then some. He glowers down at you, every wrinkle and muscle on his face twisted into a mask of pure horror, and stares into your eyes like he's trying to bore a whole right into your soul.

But it's okay. You've been in worse situations. You can totally handle this. Really. You're not lying to yourself at all.

>[Sovereign/1d10] "Olwen will need an heir eventually."
>[Intrigue/1d12] "I find the future is only foreseeable for a few minutes ahead."
>[Sovereign/Autosuccess] "That is the plan, yes."

>>402353
>>[Sovereign/1d10] "Olwen will need an heir eventually."

>>402353
>>[Intrigue/1d12] "I find the future is only foreseeable for a few minutes ahead."

>>402353
>>[Sovereign/1d10] "Olwen will need an heir eventually."

>>402353
>>[Sovereign/1d10] "Olwen will need an heir eventually."

>>402370
+1

>>402353
>>[Sovereign/Autosuccess] "That is the plan, yes."
"Can we not have a conversation about whether or not I plan to knock up your daughter?"

>>402353
>>[Sovereign/1d10] "Olwen will need an heir eventually."

Next Relic when?

are we going to tell him that we are banging his little girl to his face
should bring up for now babys shouldnt be happnening as she got condoms.....

>>402353
>>[Intrigue/1d10] "Not anytime soon, no. She IS still my bodyguard."

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>>402353
"Olwen will need an heir eventually," you say. "We both know how life is for the nobility. You might as well get used to it."

Duke Vaughan's eyes both bulge out and sink into their sockets. You have no idea how a human being can possibly make the face he's making now. It's quite an accomplishment, really.

>Roll 1d10, best of three.

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>402497
I got this

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>402497

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>402497

>>402506
>>402512
>>402520
how?

>>402523
The dice wants our prince to be alpha as fuck.

>>402523
Duke Vaughn obviously respects someone who shoots straight and doesn't put up with posturing bullshit

>>402506
>>402512
>>402520
holey shit batman
we dont give a fuck and his going to like it(us fucking his dadys girl)

>>402520
>>402506
>>402512
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EfhAFA2yFE

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>>402497
"Yes, I am aware of this," Duke Vaughan says in spite of how seized his muscles are. You still don't know how any of this works. "You are correct. That does not mean I have to like it."

Duke Vaughan grinds his teeth, but you're thankfully interrupted before he can do or say anything else.

"Father, you're still here?" Olwen asks. "Oh, hello, your highness."

Duke Vaughan's muscles relax immediately and he twists his neck around to smile at his daughter.

"I was just leaving, Olwen," he says. "I'll see you again as soon as I can."

Duke Vaughan walks away and you remain absolutely still and silent until you're certain he's out of earshot.

"So, what was that about?" Olwen asks.

"Our kids," you answer. "The topic seems to worry him a bit."

"Yes, well, that's not a priority," Olwen says. "I enjoy the sex too much to stop having it for a few months. Then again…"

"I'm sure you'll understand if I don't mention that to your father," you say. "You've received an invitation from Myrddin, yes?"

"I'll be at your group date, don't worry," Olwen says. "I need to get to know my future companion, after all. How are you handling those, by the way?"

>"There's too many people."
>"It's been quite fun so far."
>"I don't have the slightest idea."

>>402583
>>"I don't have the slightest idea."

>>402583
>>"I don't have the slightest idea."

>>402583
>>"There's too many people."
>>"I don't have the slightest idea."
>>"It's been quite fun so far."

>>402583
>"Hold me"
if he's already been drinking...

>>402583
>>"It's been quite fun so far."
but i have no idea what im doing
>>402596
shit that right, omg we beenign drink and told her dad we fucking her boss right here

I think our prince would rather fight 10 wars than do all these dates.

>>402601
give olwen a playfull ass slap as we say it

>>402607
wars are easy and simple but woman's
that a different monster altogether

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>>402583
"I don't have the slightest idea," you say. "It starts, it happens, it ends. Just like everything else in life, really, if you're really broad and vague about how it happens."

"That sounds incredibly romantic." Olwen kisses your cheek. "Come on, let's go. The host shouldn't be late."

You take Olwen's arms go wait at the palace entrance. Myrddin brings you over to the restaurant immediately while the princesses are still getting prepared; there are some details to decide before dinner, and very little time.

The restaurant - oddly called The Salty Fish - is a small, unobtrusive place. The dining only has a dozen tables, and you're taken to a more private room on the second floor. The owner greets you personally, and is visibly pleased at your choice to patronize his establishment.

"Welcome, your highness," he says. "I apologize for asking you to come here so early, but I needed your approval for something."

"It's no trouble," you say. "What do you need?"

"Your advisor indicated this was an important occasion. Our establishment offers the best food in Aurwain, but if you are interested and willing to spend additional money, we can offer something a little special."

>[Merchant/Autosuccess] "The usual will be fine."
>[Merchant/1d12] "I'd like something special."
>[Merchant/1d10] "I expect only the best."

>You have an active crit on your Merchant skill.

>>402719
>[Merchant/Autosuccess] "The usual will be fine."

>>402719
>[Merchant/1d10] "I expect only the best."

>>402719
>>[Merchant/1d10] "I expect only the best."

>>402719
>>[Merchant/1d10] "I expect only the best."

>>402719
>>[Merchant/1d12] "I'd like something special."

>>402719
>>[Merchant/1d10] "I expect only the best."

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>>402719
"I expect only the best," you say. "Do what you can and send me the bill when it's done."

"Of course, your highness."

The owner brings you to your room and you take a seat at the absolutely immaculate table; the silverware is practically sparkling. You still have quite a bit of time left before your guests arrive.

>Roll 1d10, best of three.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>402813

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>402813

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>402813

>>402821
>>402822
>>402823
guse we are getting drunk or something i take it

>>402826
> No matter which dice you use, you need to roll at least a 4 in order to succeed.
We scraped by

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>>402813
You chat with Olwen while waiting for the others to arrive. After quite a bit of time, a servant comes to inform you that your other guests are beginning to arrive. In fact, the first is being escorted up at the moment.

Archduchess Aleksandra steps through the doorway, dressed in her usual military attire.

"Thank you for the invitation, your highness," she says. "I wasn't expecting it quite so soon."

"Given how busy I am, I decided to take the opportunity when it presented itself," you say. "Thank you for joining me, please take a seat."

Aleksandra sits directly opposite to you and grins.

You get the feeling this is going to be worse than last time.

>>402845
ok damm just made it

>>402851
And that's it for today's thread. It's a little early and the ending's a bit blunt, but I'm not going to get a better stopping point if I keep going, so I'd rather call it a night now.

Beleaguered Prince Quest will return Friday July 29th at 7PM EDT. As a reminder, I'll be picking Relic Quest back up tomorrow at 7PM as well. As always, you can follow my twitter account @BeleagueredQM for updates and such.

Thanks for playing and goodnight. I'll see you all next time.

>>402851
>>402851
oh boy i bet she going to bring up that masked merc and toy with us under the table?
hmm i got a good webmem for her but its too big:P
any way you know how to post it to get around this issuse?

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>>402859
cheers, boss

>>402859
so how badly could things with olwen's father if we didn't roll that good?

>>402868
you post this every time dont you??
>>402880
i guse we would have goten into a fight with him

>>402885
it's tradition. the gif has fuck all to do with the story, i just like to post it.

>>402908
was just wondering that is all
i like it it wont be the same without it

>>402859
>Relic Quest back up tomorrow at 7PM as well
Awesome

>>402506
Fitting to level up Sovereign to 3 with a double success. Best ruler strikes again!

>>402851
>>402862
Very telling how Aleksandra wasn't interested in Meirion at all when she was still looking for Gwain and how aggressively forward she is now.