>>76262
>>"Five hundred men will be enough."

>>76262
>>"Five hundred men will be enough."
100 is too few.

>>76405
>Merchant: Level 1 (96/100 XP)
>Dilettante: Level 1 (85/100 XP)
>Sovereign: Level 1 (76/100 XP)
So close

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>>76262
"Five hundred men will be enough," you say. "It's a nice middle. We need to get moving as soon as possible, but a hundred is too few."

"Even cutting down the number of men to five hundred will take a lot of the pressure off." Myrddin says. "Should we take care of the recruitment first, or the supplies?"

"Shouldn't we find our army before we outfit it?" Olwen asks.

"Not necessarily," you say. "It would take longer to get the supplies than to find the soldiers, so getting started on that first might save us some time."

"If we get our soldiers first, we'll have a better idea of what they need," Olwen says. "I don't want to give muskets to soldiers who only ever fought as infantry."

"That goes both ways though," Myrddin says. "We can recruit according to our equipment."

"I suppose that is one way to look at it." Olwen shrugs. In any case, the decision is up to you.

>"We'll recruit the soldiers first."
>"We'll acquire the equipment first."

>>76511
>"We'll acquire the equipment first."

>>76511
>>"We'll recruit the soldiers first."

>>76511
>"We'll acquire the equipment first."
Having what we need and getting it where it's needed will be the hardest part. There will always be men willing to fight for pay.

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>>76511
"We'll acquire the equipment first," you say. "That'll be the difficult part. As long as we have money, we'll find people willing to fight."

"We'll need weapons, armour, horses, alchemical supplies for recovery and healing, food, clothes…" Olwen lists off everything you'll need to keep your army in fighting condition. "We'll also need basic supplies for repairs and such."

"For once, your charm will be useful for something." Myrddin smirks. "We should get most of the mundane supplies from your merchant friends, so that just leaves the enchantments and alchemical supplies."

"The Caunys lands are known for their alchemy," you say, "and they'll want to keep a good relationship with me. So long as I don't ask for something unreasonable, they'll come through."

"It would take time though," Myrddin says. "We'll have to send a messenger all the way to Caunys and wait for them to come back or meet us somewhere with the supplies. It'd be faster to deal with the Alchemists' Guild."

"The Alchemists' Guild won't be inclined to give me a discount though," you say. "What about enchanted weapons?"

"That… our options there are more limited," Myrddin says. "I'm afraid we'll have to deal with the Enchanters' Guild."

"Not necessarily," Olwen says. "One of my family's vassals specializes in the trade of enchanted weapons. They might be able to help us with a bulk purchase."

"House Hirbraich, right?" You ask.

"That's the one."

Hirbraich has a history of distinguished military service, and their standing army is one of the best in the kingdom. They won't move for you, but they might be willing to spare some weapons and armour.

>[Merchant/1d8] "We'll get the alchemical supplies first. We'll contact House Caunys and home they can send supplies in time."
>"We'll get the alchemical supplies first. Let's meet with the Alchemists' Guild."
>"We'll get the arms and armour first. Arrange an appointment with the Enchanters' Guild."
>"We'll get the arms and armour first. Olwen, get in contact with House Hirbraich."

>>76822
>[Merchant/1d8] "We'll get the alchemical supplies first. We'll contact House Caunys and home they can send supplies in time."

>>76822
While olwen talks to the vassal house we can talk to our cousin to the north for alchemy supplies myriddin can arrange food and transportation.

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>>76822
"We'll start by contacting House Caunys," you say. "I'm assuming getting a messenger won't be a problem?"

"It never is," Myrddin says. "I'll make sure they're as fast and discreet as possible."

"Excellent."

You take out a pen and some paper and write out your request to House Caunys. You start off with the usual pleasantries, and politely inquire if they could please send you some supplies as quickly as possible for what's a very reasonable sum, consider your status and the fact that this is a bulk order. You need to tie your purse strings at the moment, but you can't very well rob your own allies.

>Roll 1d8, best of three.

Rolled 3 (1d8)

>>76994

Rolled 8 (1d8)

>>76994
Ez

Rolled 4 (1d8)

>>76994

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>>76994
You send the letter off to House Caunys and hope it'll make it there and back in time. If it doesn't… well, you'll deal with that if it becomes a problem.

Now you just need to figure out how you're going to arm your troops.

The options are still the same. The Enchanters' Guild does this for a living, so to them, it's just another transaction. They'll give you preferential treatment because of your status, but they won't go out of their way to do you any favours.

House Hirbraich is the opposite. They'll be inclined to help you thanks to your personal connection via Olwen, but they don't produce arms the way the Enchanters' Guild does, and they have their own armed forces to look after.

Either option will give you what you want, but you'll have to be careful about how you ask for it.

>Contact the Enchanters' Guild.
>Contact House Hirbraich.

>>77127
>Contact House Hirbraich.

>>77127
>Contact House Hirbraich.

>>77127
>>Contact the Enchanters' Guild.

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>>77127
"Olwen, how soon can you get in touch with House Hirbraich?"

"I can take care of it right away," Olwen says. "My friend Mererid is in Aurwain at the moment. You can deal with her?"

"You have friends?" Myrddin asks.

"Yes," Olwen says, "and unlike you, I don't have to pay them."

"We can talk about friendship later," you say. "For now, I need to buy a large number of ones."

"Yes, your highness."

You leave Myrddin behind to handle some of the simple details. Olwen brings you to a small estate in the capital. The guards allow you to pass immediately, and a servant soon comes to escort you to the backyard.

"Olwen, it's a such a pleasure to see you again," your host says. "And it is an absolute delight to meet you at last, your highness."

"Likewise."

You've seen your host, Mererid auk Hirbraich, on several occasions, although you never had the opportunity to speak with her. You both sit down and she pours you some tea.

"I must regretfully assume this isn't a social visit," Mererid says. "But I'll be glad to assist you just the same. Tell me, what can I do for you?"

"We need weapons," Olwen says. "Enough for five hundred people, at least."

"And I would prefer to take care of this quietly," you say. "It would cause problems if the wrong people found out."

"That's certainly possible, depending on a few things," Mererid says. "Swords or muskets?"

>[Merchant/1d8] "Muskets, along with ammunition."
>[Merchant/1d10] "Both, preferably. I'd like something balanced."
>[Merchant/1d12] "I'd prefer swords. I don't need anything fancy."

>>77395
>[Merchant/1d10] "Both, preferably. I'd like something balanced."

Rolled 5 (1d8)

>>77395

>>77395
>[Merchant/1d8] "Muskets, along with ammunition."
And pikes if you have any.

>>77450
that's both which is easier to swing and a better loadout.

>>77450
>>77395
I like the pike and shot plan

>>77486
>>77450
Both is literally an option guys it's the d10

Muskets and pikes works as a balanced option, if you want it.

>>77513
Balanced it is.
>>77395
>[Merchant/1d10] "Both, preferably. I'd like something balanced."

>>77395
>>[Merchant/1d10] "Both, preferably. I'd like something balanced."

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>>77395
"I'd like something balanced, so both, preferably," you say. "I could use pikes instead of swords."

"That's quite a tall order," Mererid says.

"This isn't even the half of it," Olwen says. "After this, we'll have to find owners for all those weapons."

"We'll have to travel," you say, "so if it makes things easier, we can arrange for the weapons to be delivered elsewhere."

"Let me think about that…"

>Roll 1d10, best of three.

Rolled 10 (1d10)

>>77605

Rolled 8 (1d10)

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Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>77605
>>77615
Dayum

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>>77605
"Very well, I think I can help you," Mererid says. "Of course, you'll need to provide proper compensation."

"That won't be an issue," you say. "I'm not as wealthy as my father, but I do have regular streams of income."

"Oh, good," Mererid says. "I would have hated to trade on your highness' credit. It's such a crass thing to do. After all, the winds of fortune are ever-changing."

"I'm well-aware," you say. "Accidents do happen."

And sometimes, those accidents don't involve you raiding your uncle's lands to drive him off.

"There is one other thing to consider, however," Mererid says.

"What is it?" Olwen asks.

"I can give you used weapons right now if you want them," Mererid says. "If you'd like something new, I'm afraid it'll be slightly more expensive. I can offer you a discount, but still, there are costs to consider?"

"What's the difference in quality?" You ask.

"Newer weapons will require less maintenance," Mererid says. "The muskets in particular should be more accurate and powerful. They're very needy when it comes to repairs. It shouldn't matter very much for the pikes though."

>[Merchant/1d10] "I can afford new weapons. I'll save money in the long run."
>[Merchant/Autosuccess] "Used weapons will do. This is just a short-term project."

>>77720
>[Merchant/1d10] "I can afford new weapons. I'll save money in the long run."

>>77720
>[Merchant/1d10] "I can afford new weapons. I'll save money in the long run."

Hey BeleaguredQM, how's you day been? My brain is currently mush due to AP Testing.

>>77811
Whoops forgot to remove trip from another thread.

>>77720
>>[Merchant/1d10] "I can afford new weapons. I'll save money in the long run."
Did we get a level up?

>>77832
>>77720
Did you remember the challenge reduction from crit?

>>77811
It's just the same old, same old for me. Reading, writing, procrastination, that sort of thing.

>>77832
Yep. The timing was really good, too. It's making this a lot easier for you.

>>77720
>>[Merchant/Autosuccess] "Used weapons will do. This is just a short-term project."
Aren't we pressed for time? We may need to dispose of this evidence anyway.

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>>77720
"I can afford new weapons," you say. "I'll save money on maintenance in the long run anyway."

"Weapons are the one thing you don't want to be cheap with," Olwen says.

"That'll make things slightly more difficult, but…" Mererid opens a ledger and thumbs through the pages. "Let me see what I can do for you…"

>Roll 1d10, best of three.

Rolled 3 (1d10)

>>77903

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>77903

Rolled 6 (1d8)

>>77903
>>77913
Thanks m8

Rolled 6 (1d10)

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>>77903
"I can find you some new weapons," Mererid says. "I'll have to juggle our current orders a bit and find some excuses for our other clients, but we don't have any really pressing orders in our backlog."

"Thanks for the help," you say. "I'm terribly sorry for the trouble."

"It happens quite often," Mererid says. "We've learned to plan for it. We'll just say you owe me a favour."

"I'm afraid that favour might have to wait," you say. "I'm quite busy at the moment."

"Oh, I won't forget," Mererid says. "Now then, armour?"

"That would be nice," you say. "I'd prefer if my men didn't get killed after the first battle."

"Armour is relatively straightforward," Mererid says. "You can emphasize mobility or defense, or you can balance it."

"It's not an exact trade-off," Olwen says. "Balanced armour won't provide, say, half the protection of armour that focuses on defense. It'll be a bit higher than that."

"It also means the cost will be greater," Mererid says. "Still, for quality, balanced armour is generally better unless you want specialized troops."

>[Merchant/1d8] "I'll take the balanced armour."
>[Merchant/1d10] "I'd like armour that focuses on mobility."
>[Merchant/1d10] "I'd like armour that focuses on defense."

>>78058
>[Merchant/1d8] "I'll take the balanced armour."

>>78058
>>[Merchant/1d8] "I'll take the balanced armour."
I love using money

>>78058

>[Merchant/1d8] "I'll take the balanced armour."

>>78058
>>[Merchant/1d8] "I'll take the balanced armour."

Wait... lemme get this straight...
>Pike and Shot
>Armor that focuses on balancing mobility and defense.
>Mercenaries.
>Celtic

We Galloglaigh now?

>>78145
Bannockburn here we come, this is a very effective tactic though we need cavalry.

>>78192
Bannockburn was over 2 centuries prior to the Pike and Shot era. The tactic used there were schiltrons, not pike squares mix with shot.

Sorry, I'm a /his/fag, but I like the jist of what you're saying. Pike walls senpai.

>>78237
Fair enough I drew a blank on battles other than Rociroi, we are the Welsh Gustavus Adolphus now.

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>>78058
"At this point, I might as well keep spending," you say. "I'll take the balanced armour."

"Excellent choice, your highness," Mererid says.

"It's always nice to have more tactical options available," Olwen says. "Pike walls, fusillades, mobility, defense… Since we don't know what we're getting into, we should prepare for anything."

"Expect the worst and all that," Mererid says. "I'll just need a moment to check if I can accommodate you."

>Roll 1d8, best of three.

Rolled 6 (1d8)

>>78295

Rolled 4 (1d8)

>>78295

>>78291
Now that i think about it the swiss used a similar system of fighting.

Regardless of the outcome of this war we're getting a well-equipped personal retinue out of this

Rolled 6 (1d8)

>>78295

Rolled 6 (1d8)

>>78295

>>78315
So long as our guys survive at least

>>78344
inb4 triple 1s

>>78310
They didn't use guns until the 17th century though.

>>78378
Firearms were popular since the 15th century. Matchlocks became popular in the 17th century.

>>78378
I was more talking about the pike formations but firearms are fairly old they have some crazy designs and cannons are also very old.

>>78395
Yes, but the Swiss mercenaries did not begin adopting firearms until their pikes were almost obsolete.

>>78422
I was taught in university they they had mixed formations, I am talking about their actual armies not mercs. They had a infantry man cover two ranged fighters.

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>>78295
Mererid checks her ledger and nods.

"Mixed muskets and pikes and armour for five hundred people. I'll have it all discreetly delivered within a day or two."

"That fast?" You ask. "I'm not sure I can find the soldiers by then."

"Half is to provide exemplary, half is to get it out of the way as quickly as possible so I can focus on making the necessary adjustments to our schedule," Mererid says.

"Thanks, Mere," Olwen says. "You're lifesaver."

"It does sound better than 'Merchant of Death.'" Mererid snorts. "So long as the kingdom requires arms, I'll do my best to provide."

"I'll be sure to call on you in the future when it's necessary," you say. As unfortunate is it is, there's no doubt in your mind that it will be necessary eventually.

"I'll keep that in mind if there are any developments in our business that might interest you," Mererid says. "Until then, goodbye, your highness."

You take your leave of Mererid, confident that your army will be equipped with weapons of the highest quality. You still have some things to take care of, but at least you have one less weight on your shoulder.

Your next stop as at one of Esyllt's offices. It's a simple but orderly place, and you can't help but notice that her chair is much more comfortable than the one she gives you.

"Welcome, your highness," Esyllt says. "I can more or less guess why you're here, but I'd like to confirm, just in case."

"I need to outfit an army of five hundred," you say. "The enchanted and alchemical supplies have been dealt with, but I still need to find some mundane supplies. I was hoping you could help me."

"It's a simple matter," Esyltt says. "I should be able to provide you with basic supplies, a steady supply lines, and even some auxiliary forces to handle repairs and camp tasks. If you're able to pay the price, of course."

>[Merchant/1d8] "Money's not an issue. I'll take the supply lines and the auxiliaries."
>[Merchant/1d10] "I only need the basics and a supply line."
>[Merchant/1d12] "The basic supplies will do."

>>78482
>>[Merchant/1d10] "I only need the basics and a supply line."
Holy shit so many shekels used today

>>78461
Well regarding the actual Swiss army I know nothing, so I guess I'll just go with it.

>>78482
>[Merchant/1d8] "Money's not an issue. I'll take the supply lines and the auxiliaries."
Does she mean light cavalry? And is pike and shot a used tactic or are we about to create a new method of fighting.

>>78482
>[Merchant/1d10] "I only need the basics and a supply line."

>>78482
>[Merchant/1d8] "Money's not an issue. I'll take the supply lines and the auxiliaries."
Our Uncle is selling Noble Seals and rare/valuable artifacts to support this war; now isn't the time to be cheap.

>>78482
>[Merchant/1d8] "Money's not an issue. I'll take the supply lines and the auxiliaries."

>>78516
the Jew in us is crying

>>78562
It's like another shoah

>>78517
Look up the Burgundian wars between Burgundy and the Swiss, Wikipedia should talk about it.

>>78482
>[Merchant/1d10] "I only need the basics and a supply line."

>>78577
We will need to capture the enemies payroll hopefully and maybe some rebel loot to help pay for it all.

>>78516
>>78562
You'll get your money back once you start looting and pillaging.

>>78482
>[Merchant/1d10] "I only need the basics and a supply line."
I get the feeling this will take a surprisingly long time to resolve. We might be late for the wedding.

>>78606
Is pike and shot an existing tactic? Are we becoming the lion of the coast?

>>78628
Kind of. Mass-produced enchanted firearms are still new enough that the tactics haven't been fully developed. The most popular tactic is the fusillade, or to use terrain for ambushes.

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>>78482
"I'll take the basics and a supply line," you say. "Five hundred soldiers isn't that much, and I'm expecting our 'employer' to provide the auxiliaries for cooking and medical treatment."

In general, mercenary companies don't have their own supply lines. It'll be a definite advantage over whoever your uncle is sending.

"Very well," Esyllt says. "You're going to Rosea, correct?"

"That's right," you say. "Although I probably won't know the details until I'm there."

"And you can guarantee the safety of the caravans?"

"To the best of my considerable military abilities."

>Roll 1d10, best of three.

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>78781

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>78781
Logistics is the most important part of war.

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>78781

Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>78781
Ez

>>78781
Remake will never ever be finished

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>>78781
"I'll let people know," Esyllt says. "I'm certain some of them will be interested. War is always good for profit, after all."

"So long as they don't drag out," you say. "They're good for short bursts, but they're simply unsustainable in the long run."

"I wouldn't say a war ends when the fighting stops," Esyllt says. "Peace - and the investments it brings - is as much part of the process as the killing."

"That's one way to look at it, I suppose," you say. "I'm afraid the Crown has many other priorities to take into consideration."

"I suppose it does," Esyllt says. "In any case, is there anything I can help you with?"

Esyllt should be able to find you some mercenaries, if you're willing to pay. On the other hand, you could go to the temples. If you could get their backing, you'd be able to recruit soldiers off the back of their reputation. It'd be cheaper, and depending on how you do it, you might be able to get some more devout soldiers, which would be better for morale.

>Ask Esyllt to help you hire mercenaries.
>Recruit soldiers via the temples.

>>78923
>>Recruit soldiers via the temples.

>>78923
>Ask Esyllt to help you hire mercenaries.
Too many unknowns

>>78923
>Recruit soldiers via the temples.
Better morale, better reputation.

>>78923
>Recruit soldiers via the temples.

Reminder that we must loot and pillage to get back our shekels

>>78923
>>Recruit soldiers via the temples.

Are we recruiting from khornate temples?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpKN-U1-bWk

>>79018
Fucked that up

https://youtu.be/wpKN-U1-bWk

>>79018
>Spoiler
Nope just hero worshipping ones.


>>78978
Yup, and we will. Route Uncle's Forces, loot the gear and supplies.

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>>78923
"That will be all, thank you."

"You can thank me by making this worth my investment," Esyllt says. "Ruining Prince Aled's day might satisfy Ceri, but I don't mix business with my personal interests. Or rather, all my personal interests are business on some level."

"I'll be sure not to disappoint."

You leave Esyllt's office and walk towards the temples. You've been walking around the city since morning, but you still have some things to do before the day is done.

"You know, you make this look really easy," Olwen says. "Father was always so stressed out whenever he had to gather an army."

"That's the difference between conscripts and mercenaries," you say. "If I levied an army of serfs, I'd have to deal with people who have no military training or interest, and who aren't raising crops like they're supposed to."

"Isn't that what standing armies are for?" Olwen asks.

"Yes, it's always best to rely on professional soldiers," you say. "It's far less disruptive in the long run, but some times, you can't afford it, or you just need a larger number of soldiers than you have access to."

You enter the temple grounds and go straight for Delyth, who's currently cleaning one of the paths.

"Oh, hello, your highness," she says.

"It's a pleasure to see you again, Delyth," you say. "I was hoping you could help me find some soldiers. Five hundred or so."

"Oh, that's quite possible," Delyth says. "People often come here looking for work. Most of them end up on patrols in the middle of no where, but I should find some interested prospects. Mercenaries, young nobles looking to make a name for themselves, that sort of thing."

"Can it be handled quietly?" You ask.

"The need for discretion does eliminate some prospects," Delyth says, "but I'll do my best. How would you like to proceed?"

>[Dilettante/1d6] "Could you spread the word that this is a sacred task for the temples?"
>[Merchant/1d8] "I'm willing to offer a modest payment."
>[Military/1d8] "You know my reputation. Let people know that certain victory awaits them."

>>79192
>[Military/1d8] "You know my reputation. Let people know that certain victory awaits them."

>>79192
>[Military/1d8] "You know my reputation. Let people know that certain victory awaits them."

>>79192
>>[Military/1d8] "You know my reputation. Let people know that certain victory awaits them."
Victorious Prince!

>>79192
>[Dilettante/1d6] "Could you spread the word that this is a sacred task for the temples?"

>>79192
>[Dilettante/1d6] "Could you spread the word that this is a sacred task for the temples?"

I'm a slut for XP

>>79224
>>79239
I'd rather not get zealot retards

18 exp clear us for dilettante level up. We'll have everything but alchemy and enchantment at 2.

>>79250
You do realize our nation's religion is based on Hero worship, right?

BeleagueredQM do we rank as a hero? Does any of our family?

>>79309
We'd probably need one or two levels in military for that

>>79309
In a way. Royalty and nobility can all trace their lineage back to a mythic a hero, and they receive a lot of respect because of it.

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>>79192
"You know my reputation," you say. "Let people know that certain victory awaits them."

If you could do this openly, your reputation alone would be enough to gather an army. You need to rely on the temples' reputation instead, but they wouldn't lie about an officer's talents, and they wouldn't call someone undefeatable unless it was true, so it's a pretty sure deal.

"I can do that," Delyth says. "Can you tell me more about the war?"

"Unfortunately, I don't know much," you say. "All I know is that it's in Rosea, and that it's most likely an internal conflict. However, I won't throw myself at a fight I can't win. If this turns out to be more trouble than it's worth, I'll leave immediately. I have a supply line prepared, and I can provide arms and armour, including pikes and muskets. Loot can be divided equally among the soldiers. It's not like I need my own cut."

>Roll 1d8, best of three.

Rolled 2 (1d8)

>>79383

Rolled 7 (1d8)

>>79383

Rolled 7 (1d8)

>>79383

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>>79383

>>79397
>>79409
Noice

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>>79383
"That does sound appealing," Delyth says. "Do you think there'll be opportunities for further employment?"

"That's kind of a double-edged question, isn't it?" You ask. "Anyway, if people want to stay in my employ, I can always find something for them to do, or refer them to one of my associates."

"I'll spread the word," Delyth says. "It shouldn't take longer than a few days."

"Good, that'll give me time to prepare the equipment," you say. "I'd appreciated if you could send me the list of names in advance. I'll have to vet them and make sure there aren't any spies or something."

"That won't be a problem, your highness," Delyth says.

"Thank you, I appreciate it," you say. "I won't bother you any longer."

"Oh, it's no bother," Delyth says. "In fact, I wouldn't mind accompanying you as a chaplain, if you'd like."

Chaplains are trained in most aspects of managing an army, include strategy and tactics, so Delyth would certainly make a significant contribution if you decide to bring her along… and you don't mind listening to Myrddin's meddling snark. There's no way he'll ignore the fact you're bringing a woman along for a war.

>"That sounds like a good idea."
>"Thank you, but that won't be necessary."

>>79483
>>"That sounds like a good idea."

>>79483
>>"That sounds like a good idea."
Totally not a womanizer

>>79483
>"That sounds like a good idea."

>>79483
>"That sounds like a good idea."
never a break for the Victorious prince.

>>79483
>"That sounds like a good idea."

>>79549
I'm honestly not sure what he'd do with himself if there wasn't some kingdom-jeopardizing crisis to deal with on a regular basis.

QM please run a session based around this premise entirely

>>79483
>>"That sounds like a good idea."
WE ARE PURE

>>79583
I'll add it to my notes. Might take a while though, depending on some things.

>>79593
Pure manwhore you mean

>>79583
It'd be pretty funny to see him running around increasingly desperate to find anything going wrong.

>>79583
obviously he'd be fugging his waifu, and.....

....umm.....uhh....

Getting a swag set of enchanted weapons/armor?

>>79583
He'd still be busy preparing for future crises.

>>79611
>It's been almost a week and NOTHING has happened.
>Meirion is more stressed than ever, completely unable to relax and convinced this period of calm is a prelude to a massive clusterfuck and is bouncing off the walls to find out what.
>Olwen and Myrddin create a fake crisis to give Meirion something to do.

>>79613
>fugging his waifu

Meirion is pure, anon.

Pure and incredibly, incredibly blue-balled.

>>79646
I guess he could try some hobbies to distract himself like... sword training or reading merchant books?

>>79613
>>79660
Meirion is married to his job.

>>79672
Chess while dueling someone, balancing the books of the Kingdom's economy, dancing with maidens fair, reading books on alchemy and enchantment.

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>>79483
"That sounds like a good idea," you say. "I'll contact you as soon as you're ready."

You can feel Olwen's eyes boring through the back of your head.

"Thank you, your highness," Delyth says. "I'm glad to be able to see your battlefield once more."

"Oh, you're the one performing the greater service," you say. "I know how important a chaplain is to an army."

"Hardly as important as its commander. Still, I appreciate the sentiment."

You wish Delyth goodbye and return to your palace. It's eerily quiet, as if Olwen is looking for the best way to ambush you.

"So you picked up another one," she says. "I can ask Mererid if she'd be interested as well, now that we're at it."

There it is.

"Your implications are baseless," you say. "I just made the best choice for the army. I don't make decisions based on my personal interests."

"That's because you don't have any personal interests."

Damn it. You walked right into that one.

"I'm not a child anymore, and I have more important priorities," you say. "Someone has to hold the kingdom together."

"You keep telling yourself that."

You sigh and rub your forehead. The foundation's been set, but you still have a lot of work to do. After all, you're going to have to check all the equipment you ordered and the soldiers you recruited before you leave, and you don't have much time to spare. The next few days are going to be busy.

>>79646
>"We have a problem, Olwen."
>"What is it? A horde of marauding barbarians? An undiscovered bastard who seeks to bring down the royal family? Meiron's evil twin? Meiron's evil twin who's a secret bastard leading an army of-"
>"No, no, that's the problem. There IS no problem."
>"And Meiron is...?"
>"Completely losing it, yes. He's convinced that someone is plotting to /steal the air/."
>".....It's been three days."
>"Yes and I don't know if he'll survive the week. Therefore, our objective is clear."
>"Yes?"
>"Olwen, you are going to fuck the crazy out of Meiron."
>"I was born for this."

>>79703
fucking... fuck me to death, can't even remember how the MC's name is spelled

>>79702
>"You keep telling yourself that."
Yes keep telling yourself that Meirion. You know you enjoy it.

>>79702
And that's all for today. It was another slow start, but it the thread turned out great wants it was warmed up.

The next thread will be Sunday May 8th at around 7PM EDT. I'll see you all then. In the meantime, thanks for coming and goodnight.

>>79728
looking forward to it, QM

>>79728
Good night.
>>79688
>Chess while dueling someone
Speaking of that we must win a Go match.

>>79728
Thanks for running boss!

>>79745
So practice Go while dueling someone?

>>79703
I'm not sure she won't need help, a great deal of it.

>>79728
Thanks for running QM

And boy, you could cut the sexual frustration between Olwen and Meirion with a knife. We need to work on ways to counter-tease her.

Also, what did we do before we became involved in the Kingdom's affairs. Was Meirion always a serious kid or did he grow into the role due to his responsibilities? And how long have we know Olwen, did we grow up with her? Did we pledge to marry her as a kid, then forgot as we aged, but Olwen still remembers and that is the source of her frustration?

>>79789
That's a promise we can't fulfill.

>>79809
Well we can, if she manages to win a duchy.

>>79809
>"Olwen, I can't marry you."
>"WHY!?"
>"I'm already married to m-"
>"I swear to the gods, if you say "to my duty" I'll destroy you!"

>>79824
It still would be better to marry a princess

>>79833
>"Then I won't"*Meirion flees so quickly he leaves a poof of smoke in his outline*

>>79850
True but it also depends on national stability and a slew of other factors.

>>79833
I can't wait for Olwen to pull a "shut up and kiss me" on Meirion.

>>79862
Anyway we already know that marrying and geting a concubine or two isn't uncommon so it won't be a problem.

>>79883
Please tell me you don't honestly believe that. You cannot be that dense.

>>79850
It is sometimes beneficial to marry the ruler of a duchy depending on the circumstance. For example, while marrying a foreign princess secures a powerful foreign alliance, its still foreign. Marrying internally will grant you a powerful ally close to home, which is very useful if you need to focus on keeping the realm under your control. Foreign aid in civil war is rarely good PR.

>>79898
What could possibly go wrong?

>>79911
................. you've doomed us all.

>>79883
>>79898
Marriage is politics. Consorts are for love. This is the way of courtly romance. In political marriages, love is just a bonus, not a requirement.

>>79919
Depending on the place and time there is also the belief that love comes from marriage and falling in love before marrying is simply doing it backwards. Just sayan

>>79919
In a normal kingdom? Absolutely. However given our Parents and sibling's track records, I am almost willing to bet there will be trouble.

I'm waiting for the day where it all comes crashing down and Meirion just snaps and starts shrieking at his idiot family about everything he's done to keep these fucking plates spinning.

>>79941
>>79938
Also keep in mind that we live in bizarro-land where its perfectly okay for the 1st-in-line for the throne to marry a FUCKING PALACE MAID, and the royal family is cool with it. So, let's all take solace in that whoever we chose to wife, we can't do worse than that.

>>79960
When Meirion snaps, there will be no words.

Only bodies.

>>79979
At least they aren't evil so it's already better than a lot of nobles.

>>79994
I wonder what it would take?
probably Olwen and Myrddin's deaths

>>80006
Well, except our Uncle.

And, to be honest, I'd rather have evil than stupid. At least evil is predictable.

>>79979
I take that as a challenge anon.

>>80018
That would be us going on a rampage and cleaning house. Batman would have nothing on us as we clean and clear out everything. We wouldn't;t stop until someone dropped us.

>>80018
That or The King decides to abolish the monarchy

It'd need to be something drastic that invalidates everything he's worked towards.

>>80042
Olwen: "YOU'RE MARRYING WHO!?"
Meirion: "Yes Olwen, I'm marrying my sister
Myyrddin: It's just like in my doujins...

>>80021
They can't be that bad otherwise the country would be in ruins before MC-kun was old enough

>>80076
Our father literally almost started a war with a neighboring country for endorsing slavery, our brother doesn't even understand how taxes work, our sister thinks tactics is a crutch for lack of bravery, and our Uncle is actually evil.

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>>80069
>Myyrddin: It's just like in my doujins...

>>80099
Not slavery, I meant to say the death penalty.

>>80099
>almost
I thought he actually did it.

>>80099
I'm starting to think poor Meirion never got to have a childhood...
Man needs a hug.
And a LOT of sex.

>>80134
...the competence gene must have ran in our mother's side of the family. Maybe she kept things together, it was never explain what became of her.

>>80151
>And a LOT of sex.
(Un)luckly for him bitches keep throwing themselves at him

>>80151
I always giggled to the idea of Meirion getting picked last on the kickball team.

>>80165
She's taking care of her old and senile parents.

>>80213
I bet Meirion can relate to that.

>>80224
Indeed he can. I bet he's looking forward to sharing horror stories with her when she comes back for the weddings.

>>80249
20 bucks says he's a total mama's boy.

>>80267
Naw, older bro is the mama's boy. Meirion and her just get a long well cause the sympathize with each other's pains.

>>80309
inb4 Meirion had her killed because she was actually insanely dangerous

>>80344
Umm no? She's taking care of her sick, infirm and senile parents. Beleaguered confirmed it.