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Welcome Governors.

We will follow the footsteps of Jonathan Wells , The new governor of a colonial city named Arkuland, a unique city founded by the industrial monsters of the North and the arcane goliath of the east in an touched paradise. Will you able to satiate the endless hunger of the powers of the old world or perhaps you will forge a new path ? The fate of Arkuland is in your hands.

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Keywords


Diplomacy
0->2 Clueless
3->6 Skilled
7->9 Brass-Tongued
10 Master Diplomat

Your delicate position as a governor requires some finagling. A Brass Tongue is crucial when dealing with all sorts of vultures hiding their blood-stained beaks under black suits and halfhearted smiles.

Intrigue
0->2 Honest Aize
3->6 Secretive
7->9 Cunning
10 Spy Master

Bribing, Blackmailing and anything under the table is a must with corrupt officials. Underhanded tactics could give you quite a leverage against schemers and plotters. The territorians are in no short supplies of these individuals.

Strategy

0->2 Mudhead
3->6 Adept Administrator
7->9 Tactician
10 Master Strategist

While this might seems to be somewhat related to your line of work , Arkuland needs someone competent on top ; the conflict against the vicious natives is eternal. Who knows: When push comes to shove, you have might the great powers of the old world priming their cannons at your precious city.

Wealth
0-> Bankrupt
1-> Poor
2-> Passing by
3->Well off
4->Opulent

The financial status of you and your family. Wealth is but an essential part of life. The great corrupter of men.

Popularity [Northerners/Easterners/Territorians/Natives]

-3-> Vilified
-2-> Hated
-1 -> Disliked
0 -> Neutral
1-> Liked
2 -> Loved
3-> Idolized

Your current standing with the people of your city excluding the native savages of the continent.

Putting it out there, I am not the OP. OP has been image range banned, and had me post this.

As he said, I am range banned so I can't start any new threads. Voting is closed within an hour.
>>4762994
Thank you anon.

>>4762987
Phantom Limbs

>>4762987
>>Your failing heart

>>4763024
>>4763040
Well, since I am allergic to dice. I would have more pictures of birds as tiebreakers, post a pic of a bird please.
It is fine if you don't though.

>>4762987
>>Your Phantom Limbs.

>>4763024
>>4763040
>>4763120

Alright, I am gonna give an extra 15 minutes before closing votes, in case of any potential player. Do note that in both of the Veteran and Ex-governor past, Jonathan is a pure blooded Northerner unlike the spy past where is he a half easterner from his mother side and half northerner from his father side.

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>>4762987
>Your Mutilated Back
What's with the bird pics? Does it have anything to do with the quest or is it just for the sake of birdposting?

>>4763162
I like birds, birds are nice.

>>4762987
>Your Mutilated Back

Interesting. Rock and roll.

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4763024
>>4763040
>>4763162
>>4763120
>>4763187
1=Limb
2=Back
Closing votes after this roll.

>>4762987
>>Your Mutilated Back

>>4763024
>>4763040
>>4763162
>>4763120
>>4763187
>>4763194

Back it is, writing.

Jonathan's Past: Ex-governor of Devtzshik
+1 Diplomacy [Current : 1 (Clueless) ]
+2 Wealth [Current: 2 (Passing by) ]

How long has it been? The years fly by as you grow older. You still recall your glory days back when you turned a little coastal town into a industrial jewel churning out all manner of supplies and equipment for the boys on the frontlines. You have made Devtzshik a strategic target....

...and you paid for it, dearly.

When it comes to manpowers, the Easterners are in no short supplies; they got slaves AND each of their arcane-fueled solider could die *three* times! It was madness to defend your town from wave after wave of soldiers hellbent on conquering your little paradise.

How long was it? Three Months? Four? It didn't matter, Devtzshik had fallen. You lost so many friends in their merciless assault. The men of the east tortured you in hopes of revealing some crucial information seeing that your town has many supply lines branching out of it but you kept your lips sealed.

Your back is only the remnant of such dire times, you endured long enough for the valiant soldiers of the Northern Union to liberate the town.... or what is left of it. The easterners sure love to taint the land with their vile arcane scorching all that is green and civil in their advances.

Yes, The Eastern Wing Countries were something fierce...too stubborn to end the 452 year old world war. You could say the same for the Northern Union except your homeland relied on steam and steel instead of mystic fires and other malicious forms of arcane. A war of ideology and believes.

It was a stalemate of blood and misery. The citizens from both sides grew weary of this tireless generations-old squabble, All of this bloodshed had ended when a virgin land was revealed behind a curtain of scathing wind. Uncharted, unexplored and ripe for the taking. A happy accident to be sure. The two superpowers decided to seek an uneasy truce for they were spent on resources. The rest of the known world was evenly split between the two.

The mighty vessels of Northern Union has managed to cross the dreadful seas of the south while the Eastern wings has utilized their divination and other arcane means to best the winds capable of shredding any ship to naught in a single night. Thus the city of Arkuland was founded just roughly four years ago.

Here is when you come in, it was agreed upon to have someone who doesn't crack under pressure leading the city against the hostile natives of this land. The governor selected before you has died a few weeks ago, It was the Northern Union's turn. Your years as a well=seasoned governor had earned you this very spot in the new world.

1/?

>>4763240
>>4763024
>>4763040
>>4763162
>>4763120
>>4763187
>>4763194

The pain has ceased for the time being, you ought to visit a doctor some time soon.You looked to the right side of the bed only to find...

>A neatly wrapped present. [+3 Unity , Family(wife): Margret Thornwall]
Is it your 63th birthday already? Curses. Your old wife, Margret has a iron memory. You thank the lord for such a bliss.
Trait : Death to us apart [You will always remain faithful to your wife, easily resisting the temptations of all younger women ]

>Mariyah, hazily coiling her arms around you [ +2 Unity , +1 Easterners, Family (wife): Mariyah Ateefa ]
It was a mistake, sleeping with someone 40 years younger than you. You were a desperate man after the loss of your first wife. You embraced the scandal by marrying this olive-skinned beauty. Without her care and love, You would have eaten a bullet.

>No one [-1 Unity, +1 Wealth , Family (wife): Catherine Lazzon]
Your wife , Catherine , hasn't slept with you since lord knows when. She is a bitter and a practical woman whom you can't bring yourself to hate after all these years. She's probably smoking her morning cigarettes right now.

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Keywords

Unity
-3-> Torn apart
-2-> Discord
-1-> Disagreements
0-> On the edge
1-> Peaceful
2-> Harmony
3-> United

Unity represents the current state of your family, though it has little to do with your position as the governor, a broken family will affect your mental state and your public image. An old man like you can't live by himself.

>>4763274
>>Mariyah, hazily coiling her arms around you [ +2 Unity , +1 Easterners, Family (wife): Mariyah Ateefa ]
Your system reminds me of a certain russian game

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>>4763162
Birdposting it is

>>4763274
>A neatly wrapped present. [+3 Unity, Family(wife): Margret Thornwall]

>>4763307
thank ye
>>4763281
does it have a lot of suffering?

>>4763274
>A neatly wrapped present. [+3 Unity, Family(wife): Margret Thornwall]

>>4763281
>>4763307
>>4763312
five more minutes then I will close voting

>>4763311
Much sufferings and lots

>>4763274

*Death do us apart
>>4763326
My man. Judge best route.

>>4763274
>>Mariyah, hazily coiling her arms around you [ +2 Unity , +1 Easterners, Family (wife): Mariyah Ateefa ]

>>4763328
I love the game and all three routes but the romance is really annoying, especially for the Nobility route. She turns into a fucking alien and there's nothing we can do about it.

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4763307
>>4763281
>>4763312
>>4763329
1=Mariyah
2=Margret

>>4763334
Just wait up, it's character creation and we have plenty of time.

>>4763333
Yeah, What a shame. Don't worry, I won't implement any gating 'Willpower' system or something like it because it fucking sucked.
>>4763338
Getting sleepy, that's the problem.

>>4763274
>A neatly wrapped present. [+3 Unity , Family(wife): Margret Thornwall]

>>4762987
YES! THANK YOU FOR RUNNING AGAIN!

>>4763311
>>4763338
>>4763333
>>4763329
>>4763312

+3 Unity [Current: 3 (United) ]
Family (Wife): Margret Thornwall
+Death do us apart

A Clockwork miniature boat. After all these years, your dear Margret still remembers...

She nursed you back to health after the liberation of your town. Oh how long did she stay by your side anticipating your howls of pain from your sore throat, Changing your bandages every couple of hours with nary a squirm...even you couldn't look at what they have done to you. Marrying her was the right thing to do, no, it was a moral obligation after displaying such kindness and love not to the brave governor of Devtzshik but rather to a broken Jonathan Well, a husk of man who became devoid of life , almost suicidal after surviving the ordeal.

You grew old together, this marriage has eighty years or so before it ends on a sad note. Oh yes, the sons and daughters of the Northern Union are blessed with longer lifespans. You gawk at the easterners who could barely pass the eighty year mark before crumbling into dust, such is the will of their twin gods. The great monarchs of your homeland could live up to three hundred years provided that they will survive potential assassination attempts.

The smell of a well-done breakfast is already drawing you out of the bed. Choosing which suit to wear was always a dilemma to you, the grey suit will do. Its rather pallid design beats the flashy colours of eastern 'suits' if you like to call them that. They were easy targets during the early days of the great war but they had wizened up ever since opting for subtly instead. A shame, that.

"Your breakfast is getting cold ,dear."

" I am coming!" Grey suit, Ivory cane, polished black shoes and a hat to top it off...You got ready in a manner of minutes. Odd, You had to tighten your belt a bit more; someone is losing weight alright. Not a surprise, really for a man in your age.

You still haven't decided whether to stay here or to live in the Governor's manor. Your wife does like the coziness of this place, you could already feel her special touch all around you. As for you, you are mostly indifferent though the manor would be more practical for you and your future duties. It will be too spacious for you three , decisions, decisions...

A Special Someone was waiting for you at the dining table.

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>>4763311
>>4763338
>>4763333
>>4763329
>>4763312

> Irene the second [+1 Northerner, -1 Easterners, Family (Pet) : Irene the second]
A Yeridnn breed dog, almost as big as a calf. She brought happiness to your rather silent household. Calm as a breeze and yet quite fierce as a protector You can't ask for more.

>Martin Jonathan Wells [-1 Unity , +1 Strategy, Family (Son) :Martin Jonathan ]
Your rather brash son. The new captain of the 84th Expeditionary Battalion. It took him several recommendation to relocate here in the new world just so he could 'watch over' his Pa. His extreme way of thinking had strained your relations as of late.

>Aphronette Jonathan Wells [+1 Territorians. Family (Adopted Daughter): Aphronette Jonathan]
Your sweet dandelion, saved from the horrors of wars and slavery when she was but a little baby. Her childish smile simply melts your heart.

>>4763403
you are welcome, anon. Though, it wasn't as popular as the rest of my quest,I really liked it. If only I could post more birds.

>>4763439
>>Martin Jonathan Wells [-1 Unity , +1 Strategy, Family (Son) :Martin Jonathan ]

>>4763439
>Martin Jonathan Wells

>>4763439
>Martin Jonathan Wells [-1 Unity , +1 Strategy, Family (Son) :Martin Jonathan ]

He sounds based, so I am voting for him

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>>4763439
>Martin Jonathan Wells [-1 Unity , +1 Strategy, Family (Son) :Martin Jonathan]
He's taking after his 'pa, that lad

>>4763444
>>4763488
>>4763494

-1 Unity [ Current : 2 (Harmony) ]
+1 Strategy [Current: 1 (Mudhead) ]

"Jonathan."

"Martin." he grew more distant after serving under the union's banner. From fighting in the trenches as foot soldier to a commanding nearly a thousand men to venture into the unknown, your son became a bitter, cynical man. There is no joy left in his eyes, only the pulsating desire to further the advances of the union. He'll have plenty of natives to slaughter around here...unless you had different plans for the natives.

It saddens you to see your boy so cruel like so , he is always dry with you and Margret as if you are his sworn enemies. Still, He won't shy away if you sought his advice, he is just like his grandfather. You could only pray that Martin won't meet the same gruesome fate as Sir Wells...

It always felt awkward with you three sitting in one table. You are the one to start up the conversation only to get a monotonous reply from his side.

"How's the city treating you , son?"

"A decent beacon for civilization. Too muddy for my taste." You knew what he truly meant. He carries your hatred of the easterners in his black heart for different reasons. You were only dipped once in the blight of the easterners while your son had mired in it for years and years losing an eye for his country.

The breakfast was your traditional Northern one: three slices of bread , a scrambled egg with a pinch of rust pepper and finally a nice warm cup tea with a spoonful of blue tear sugar. Your dearest knew it was your favorite, she rarely prepares something else unless it is a special occasion.

"Another city in need of the union's finest. Working with the Easterners...never thought I would see the day." He readjusted his eye patch before taking another bite. The brilliant minds of the north had fashioned various steam-cored prosthetics but Martin is too puritan for them. He wears his disfigurement with pride like medal.

1/2

Stopping here for now, thank you for playing! We will continue at the same time tomorrow.

I forgot to say: Check QTG for more update, Goodnight!
>>4763558
>>4763564

"Thank you for the meal, Margret. My leave, I take." Oh many times did he spout these same words, no hint of love or passion. He might as well be addressing his superiors with this tone. You could only sigh as he left the house, slamming the door on the way out.

" He'll come around eventually , dear..." Your wife tried to comfort you, her soft words failed to dispel the grim reality eating you from inside.

"..." You swallowed your words , you won't ruin your morning with more painful reminders and memories. Enough is enough.

It was time to assume your new duties, You kissed Margret before heading out , almost forgetting your hat on the table.

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The city is devoid of any wildlife, the rather recent churning pollution had driven them away deep into untamed lands leaving you with pillars of black smoke obscuring the very sun. So much of the continent remains a mystery thanks to the hostile natives and the blasted nature itself conspiring against all.

A fit of cough had possessed you, your senile lungs aren't used to such blackness in the air. What sort of surprises will your new seat of power have for you? You can visualize it already in your mind; bloated hogs from both sides squealing for something to sign, something to legislate. They will crawl all over you like ants over a lion, tiny jaws ready to nibble you bit by bit.

Outside, You found two squads , two automobiles, a half-track and a bloody spider tank waiting for you. A mean, grizzled bunch were on full alert, their watchful eyes were tracking anything that moved.. They were armed to the teeth with both light and heavy weapons. All of them sprang from their position to salute you.

"Good Morning, Governor." A bald man approached you, he had a chiseled jaw and ripped body which could snap you in half. This is the sort of company your son would love.

"I am Gustav Tordeson of the Silver Guard. Me and my men are your security detail, we go whenever you go."

Silver guard? Figures, They mostly kept their hand clean during the great war. Your didn't have the elite squadron back in your town; they were meant for those with deep pockets or monarchs. With few exceptions, The Eastern Wing didn't (couldn't) assassinate high profile targets guarded by them. You are now too valuable for the union it seems. Indeed; should you die in one unfortunate accident or another, the Eastern Wing would have a governor of their own leading Arkuland for three full years.

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The Silver guards weren't here yesterday. They had tracked you down after you had ditched the trip provided by the Union in favor a better alternative away from the pen-beaked vultures. One thing you hate with passion is the swarm of press stalking every step of yours. No escape, I it seems.

"Off to the Core Tower, Governor?" Gustav politely asked. He was timid, as it is his job to lick your boots and to love every second of it. You take no joy in this.

"This steaming bloke?" You raised your cane to the tallest structure in the city. It's not just a government building, it's the main powerhouse of Arkuland. It took a full year for the first core ship to disassemble, must've been one hell of a sight. The savages probably shook in their loincloth before the majestic brilliance.

"She's keeping us alive in this green hell." The humidity is already killing you.

" Oh, To be sure." You opened your pocket watch, a full hour left, excellent. "Shall we?" One of the silver guards opened the door for the automobile for you. The rest were manning your steel parade in a flash.

>" I don't fancy clogging the traffic with a bloody tank. We are moving without her." [ +2 Security , +1 Corruption. ]
While the spider tank is an agile thing made for all terrains, it has no place among the populace. You are not some cowardly dictator. The half-track ,on the other hand, can stay.

> "Just the bloody mobile you buffoons." [ +1 Security, +1 Easterners, +1 Northerners, +1 Territorians ]
You prefer a low profile for the time being.

>"Take the fastest route if you please. I despise getting late." [ +3 Security , +2 Corruption ]
A Steel parade it is. You will finally see the mechanical wonders of the spider tank up close.
Trait : Silver Guarded [ You are accompanied by a small army wherever you go protecting you against all manners of conventional weaponry and some arcane tricks , Any would-be assassin will think twice before twisting that knife in your back]
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Keywords

Security

0-> Defenseless
1-> Light Company
2-> Heavy Company
3-> Formidable Company
4-> Virtually invincible

Security determines you and your family's safety, any colonial governor will garner his share of dissidents. agitators, spies and possibly some assassins as well. It never hurts to be prepare for a future assault wherever it may be.

Corruption
0-> Incorruptible
1-> Light Corruption
2-> Manageable Corruption
3-> Festering Corruption
4-> Rampant Corruption
5-> Rotten to the core

Corruption determines the structural stability of your government. The more corrupt you are, the harder it will be to get things done unless you spend more and more money on everyone... or go for a purge instead. Self interest and preservation always first to the heart of corrupt men. On the plus side, Corruption would allow more shady procedures.

>>4765109
>>4764794
>>4763444
>>4763488
>>4763494
Thanks again OP for posting a coloured update + a bird pic for me. What do you think of the meaty updates? Like it or Hate it?

>>4765109
>>"Take the fastest route if you please. I despise getting late." [ +3 Security , +2 Corruption ]

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>>4765109
> "Just the bloody mobile you buffoons." [ +1 Security, +1 Easterners, +1 Northerners, +1 Territorians ]
You prefer a low profile for the time being.

>>4763439
/an/ is the place to find birds and post them here.

Rolled 2 (1d2)

1=fastest
2=bloody
>>4765340
i am rangebanned ,anon, can't post any pics sadly.

>>4765109
>>"Take the fastest route if you please. I despise getting late." [ +3 Security , +2 Corruption ]

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>>4765360
Bummer. I'll post'em when i vote.

>>4765109
>"Just the bloody mobile you buffoons."
>>4765119
I like larger updates, keeps me more satiated between individual updates

>>4765369
>>4765340
>>4765337
+3 Security [ Current : 3 ( Formidable company)
+2 Corruption [ Current : 2 (Manageable corruption)
+Silver Guarded

What a sight to behold, so nimble yet deadly and extremely versatile capable of mounting several attachments. This one in particular had a pale disruptor , your Martin chewed your ears about this latest invention. It is a rod-like structure emitting invisible and harmless waves to the average northerner. However, it will sear the flesh of any easterner with high arcane affinity. Any mystic projectile will likely miss as well , it is not foul-proof but it should protect you well.

As for your automobile, It was not made out of paper; She could eat some bullets and perhaps some light arcane tricks. The steel parade marched onward towards the steam spire. Your wall of flesh and steel performed their duties adequately making way for your automobile. You can not afford to be late after all.

The spot your wife chose was still under development. Not everything is prebuilt in district/core walking ships, Foundations are still being erected all around you. Both Eastern and Northern. This clash of culture was mostly apparent in the architecture around you.

The automobile was graciously equipped with all manners of luxuries, overly furnished that one with a gramophone for your leisure.

Public Occurrences and The Daily Khashrama were the main newspapers in Arkuland, you had two neatly folded ones for you to read. You wouldn't bother with the Eastern one for obvious reasons, Public Occurrences it is.

"What are you up to in my city?" you muttered, squinting slightly as you began to read the headlines. They were mostly hogwash as expected though there are some nuggets of news here and there.

'Miners Strike! Deznetien Miners demands more pay, more safety regulations!'

'Legalize Slave owning for Northerners? Up to debate or...?'

' 83rd Expeditionary Battalion: WIPED OUT'

' New Drug preying on our youth: Beware the Devil's Sigh!'

You already regret opening the ink gates of hell. One problem at a time. You took a look at the great chains of industry surrounding you There are few artistic liberties in the buildings around you. All of them had a single purpose: Progress.

The tower beckons closer, with it, a crowd of people are congregating around the entrance barely kept in check by many law enforcers. Mostly Northerners with signs calling for more regulation to the slave trade. Perhaps their hopes are reignited with one of their own on the seat of power.

Rabble-Rousing journalists were there too, each one has a barrage of questions at the tip of their tongue. The Automobile was slowing down, Gustav's men were already making a way for you to safely enter the core tower.


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just fyi, i am having some trouble with Captcha

>>4765471
>>4765369
>>4765340
>>4765337

'What do you think of the previous Governor?'

'Governor,Governor! What do you have to say for the war crimes and other atrocities committed against the native? '

'Governor Jonathan, Are you going to address the problematic slavery pact? They are being harvested and culled like some livestock under our very own eyes!'

' Governor, Governor! We need more law enforcers in the streets!'

Livestock? Culled? You are not fully aware of *what* the easterners are doing to the natives. It was perhaps foolish of you to ignore the briefing about the current state of affairs on the way here. It is very important not to badmouth the Eastern Wing , not on your very first day at least.


>Ignore the carrion, enter the tower [ -2 Northerners]
You are above these kerfuffles

> [Diplomacy 1 or more ] Answer some question to your knowledge (select which one and what to say) [ +1 OR -1 Career depending on your reply]
To satisfy the thirst of the press

>[LOCKED: Intrigue 1 or more ] Skillfully evade every single question, Play the blaming game if you have to [-1 Easterners OR -1 Territorians]

>[Ex-Governor Past ] Address the masses. Dazzle them with false promises and such [+2 Northerners, +1 Corruption]
Anything to escape their clutches.

>[LOCKED: Sandblood Spy Past] Speak either for or against the Great Harvest [+1 Union/-1 Wing OR -1 Union/+1 Wing]
It is time to step on some toes.

there are technically no write ins in this quest, however, sometimes you can do so WITHIN a predetermined choice. You will know it when you see it .
>>4765475
>>4765471
dang, sorry anons.

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Keywords

Career
-2-> In ruins
-1-> Jeopardized
0-> Safe
1-> Rooted
2-> Favored

Your position is a very delicate, you should do your best to avoid any potential scandals as well as pleasing both the great powers of the old world. Otherwise, You might handle the keys of Arkuland to her next governor.

Old World Relations [Northern Union/Eastern Wing]

-3-> Enemy of the Union/Wing
-2-> Awaiting Prosecution
-1 -> Under suspicion
0 -> Neutral
1-> Pleasant
2 -> Strong Bonded
3-> Steadfast Ally

Your current standing with the East and the North, as long as you follow their commands to the letter, there shouldn't be any hostilities between you and them.

>>4765561
>> [Diplomacy 1 or more ] Answer some question to your knowledge (select which one and what to say) [ +1 OR -1 Career depending on your reply]
Just give a boilerplate answer about how this is a new start and all. Everything shall be reviewed and checked and so on.

>>4765561
i think i will add more range to our career so we won't get a game over so early in the quest

>>4765581
+1

>>4765561
>>[Ex-Governor Past ] Address the masses. Dazzle them with false promises and such [+2 Northerners, +1 Corruption]

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>>4765561
>[Diplomacy 1 or more ] Answer some question to your knowledge (select which one and what to say) [ +1 OR -1 Career depending on your reply]

>Governor, Governor! What do you have to say for the war crimes and other atrocities committed against the native?

"I will look into these alleged war-crimes by the previous governor(s). Our mission is one of civilizing, and not of barbarity. Nonetheless, my priority remains the same: I will work tirelessly to champion the shared, common interests of Devtzshik for both Northerners and Easterners alike.

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>>4765561
> [Diplomacy 1 or more ] Answer some question to your knowledge (select which one and what to say) [ +1 OR -1 Career depending on your reply]
To satisfy the thirst of the press

"Thank you for all coming here. I will answer some questions in brief. I did not personally know the previous Governor, but from what I can see so far, he was a man who ran his position well and I hope to live up to any expectations the previous Governor no doubt left to me to fulfill. My position was selected by the most qualified individuals the Northern Union has to offer. They saw in me a man capable of leading and being a fit, proper governor. I will not let them, nor any of the people here down. There will be more law and order in the streets. My stance on slavery is one of zero tolerance. Thank you for your time, please address any further questions in writing to my office and I will happy to respond when I am more settled in."

We will stop here for now, thank you for your participation .Make sure to check QTG for further updates.

Goodnight!

>>4765643
oy, only i get to copy pasta, also:
>He
>>4765647
noice

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>>4765690
Yeah, I thought you'd like that.

>>4765643
+1, maybe "I have no tolerance for slavery" rather than I have a policy of zero tolerance for it.
>>4765690
intriguing quest, QM, happy all the chargen answers selected were the ones I would have picked if I were here earlier lol

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4765581
>>4765603
Diplomacy

>>4765641
dip +write in
Devtzshik is the name of the coastal town we used to govern. This city is called Arkuland

>>4765643
>>4765879
dip+ write in 2.0

>>4765633
dazzle

1= 1st write in
2= 2nd write in

>>4765581
>>4765603
>>4765633
>>4765641
>>4765879

Changelog

The main reason of these changes is to give you more leeway to unfuck things up when it starts to look like a train wreck.

-Diplomacy/Strategy/Intrigue starts from 0->15 instead of 10.
0->4 Clueless/Mudhead/Honest Aize
5->9 Skilled/ Adept Administrator/ Secretive
10->14 Brass-Tongued/Tactician/ Cunning
15 Master Diplomat/ Master Strategist/ Spy Master

-Wealth's Range has been increased from 0 to 10 instead of 4
0 Bankrupt
1->3 Poor
4->6 Passing by
7->9 Well off
10-> Opulent

-Popularity starts from -5 to 5 instead of -3 to 3

5 Vilified
-4 ->-3 Hated
-2 -> -1 Disliked
0 Neutral
1->2 Liked
3 ->4 Loved
5 Idolized

-Unity starts from -5 to 5 instead of -3 to 3

-5 Torn apart
-4->-3 Discord
-2->-1 Disagreements
0-> On the edge
1->2 Peaceful
3->4 Harmony
5 United

-Security starts from 0 to 5 instead of 0 to 4

0 Defenseless
1->2 Light Company
3->4 Heavy Company
5 Virtually invincible

-Corruption starts from 0 to 10 instead of 0 to 5

0 Incorruptible
1->3 Light Corruption
4->5 Manageable Corruption
6->7 Festering Corruption
8->9 Rampant Corruption
10 Rotten to the core

-Career starts from -5 to 5 instead of -2 to 2

-5 In ruins
-4->-3 Jeopardized
-2-> -1 Under investigation
0-> Safe
1->2 Thriving
3->4 Rooted
5 Favored

-Career starts from -5 to 5 instead of -3 to 3

-5 Enemy of the Union/Wing
-4 ->-3 Awaiting Prosecution
-2 -> -1 Under suspicion
0 -> Neutral
1-> 2 Pleasant
3 -> 4 Strong Bonded
5 Steadfast Ally

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You earned puzzled looks and even few smirks from the slithering journalists , what did you say to invoke such reaction? Was it your verbal lash against slavery?

Your security detail deflected any further questions and rushed you towards the entrance, a giant double door hissing as it opened its maws for you. It was sealed shut the moment after. Silence, graceful one. You sighed out of relief, nothing will satisfy these mongrels.

The Lobby had a floor of marble and granite. Spacious and Majestic with a giant clock made of brass above the receptionist. Everyone walking and talking about stopped as you took your first steps inside. Only Gustav was to follow, the rest has dispersed to give you some breathing room.

"Quite a bold statement, kind sir. Didn't know that Governor Ayyah was a man in guise." A tanned man in a plain suit, couple of years younger than you, approached with a big cigar lodged between his white-as-pearl teeth. He was a tad shorter than you with a round belly, his cheerful altitude was rather infectious.

Ah, so there is why. They'll bite your heels for such a minuscule mistake, you are sure of it. For now, you shook hands with the man "Jacob Vangree, Your son and his company saved our hide back in Heriisa. We were bombarded with arcane bile for weeks. So many brilliant minds lost, what a shame."

" Very unfortunate indeed. May their souls rest easy with the Lord." It was a massacre and an incentive for the union to accelerate their chemical warfare advancements. The union was always spread thin in the last few decades of the great war. Many towns were crushed under the eastern tide due to this simply weakness.

Jacob chuckled " Good times, Now look at me, from having molded bread and a skewered rat for dinner to overseeing this beauty as a Grand Coremaster. It is quite an upgrade if i dare say so myself. Is the city to your liking, Governor ?"

" Its Eastern-Northern amalgamation is something to behold. Never to be seen back home." Only the brightest minds of the union would dream of such position. The Core is a finicky thing to maintain, furthermore, A Grand Coremaster is often associated with the internal affairs of the ruling body itself. While he is not on the top of chain command, his role is as important as yours.

"I wouldn't just allow any rascal to be the first to welcome you, come, your office awaits."

Naturally, the very last floor was only reserved for you. You could not fathom climbing all of these stairs. This elevator was a bliss. Your office was as over the top, perhaps too much for your taste. The pile of documents waiting for you was rather foreboding.

"Here we are, before i would let you meet your cabinet , you must choose a secretary. I personally picked three candidates for you. Do keep in mind that your choice will affect your public image. It is up to you to decide."

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>>4767131
* Old World relations.

The Coremaster handled you three files, one for each secretary.

>Ludwig Vionkreg [ +1 Intrigue, +1 Northerner , -1 Easterners, -1 Territorians, -2 Career upon getting exposed ]
A young man in his twenties, excels in your typical paper work and espionage. His delicate position will allow him to counter any potential spies while utilizing his cover. To the public, he is another Northerner in a position of relative power. This will make the union happy but will upset the Eastern Wing. Furthermore, should his true identity be relieved for one reason or another, there will be heavy consequences in the future.
Trait: Counterespionage [Your position will be greatly protected for any eastern seeking to siphon information or ruining your career.


>Esteilla Gabriel [ +1 Diplomacy, +1 Territorians , -2 Easterners, -2 Northerners ]
A woman in her thirties from one of the countries swallowed by imperialism. This will greatly bolster your image among the few minority groups (Non Easterners/Northerners) but may have a negative impact elsewhere.

>Ameriah Adeel [ +1 Strategy, +1 Easterners , -1 Northerners, -1 Territorians, ]
A beautiful woman in her early twenties from the Eastern Wing Countries. Naturally, this will make more favorable among the eastern population but may upset the union. There is a possibility that she may be another spy herself despite the countless background checks which could be problematic.
Trait : Native Interpreter [Your secretary is one of the few people who could understand the bizarre native language to some extent.

>>4767230
>>4765581
>>4765603
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>>4767230
*be revealed

>>4767230
>Ludwig Vionkreg
spy man good

Wait, how were we (the players) to know that Ayyah was female? That seems odd to ding us for, unless it was mentioned earlier and I completely missed it.

We're going to have to have a regular running recount of where we are stats wise if everything affects it. Could reach a fail state VERY quickly in this type of game, it seems.

PRESUMING we're neutral on all fronts at the moment (and if not I request the QM to let us know) then:

>>4767230

>Ameriah Adeel

We need to at least give them a bit of faith. If she's a spy, there's ways we can handle it that don't require an OG spook to deal with.

>>4767302
as the ex-gov, we wouldn't have known since we skipped the briefing. the army man or the spy would have been more diligent.
We had the SAME mistake in the previous rendition of this quest. that's why i wrote >He in hopes for that anon to change his vote.

Almost all stats are neutral, I'll list the full stats once we are done with the chargen.

fifteen more minutes and voting will be closed

>>4767230
>Ameriah Adeel
More [Strategy] sounds good

>>4767302
Yeah, I think it was more being punished for presuming things. It's probably good that the roll went as it did rather than calling it the wrong city and looking like a senile boomer. I was sure that the thing that would get a minus one for that vote if anything was the position against prostitution in a colonial town

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>>4767395
voting is closed, writing.

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>>4767395
Oh, I knew she was from the last time snail ran this quest. I wanted to metagame and make the same mistake again.

>Esteilla Gabriel [ +1 Diplomacy, +1 Territorians , -2 Easterners, -2 Northerners ]
A woman in her thirties from one of the countries swallowed by imperialism. This will greatly bolster your image among the few minority groups (Non Easterners/Northerners) but may have a negative impact elsewhere.

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>>4767469
>I metagamed a mistake on purpose

>>4767395
>>4767268
>>4767302
>>4767395
+1 Strategy [Current 2 (Mudhead) ]
+1 Easterners [Current 1 (Liked) ]
-1 Territorians [Current -1 (Disliked) ]
-1 Northerners [Current -1 (Disliked) ]
+Native Interpreter

" Quite Bold of you, governor. You are not trying to have some 'night activities' behind the missus, eh?"

"Heavens, no!" You took his joke rather seriously almost getting offended by it.

"Alright, alright. I'll call your new desert lily right away." The man had gently closed the door behind him leaving you to your thoughts.

They drifted towards the territorians and their plight. When the great war was over, the two great powers have agreed to split the rest of world between them, mainly the western continent and the southern isles who were neutral/independent . A diplomatic capitulation was offered to these countries. Some agreed to such terms while others sought to protect their sovereignty which of course was not an option. They were subjugated in a matter of months.

The Northern territories do enjoy some sort of autonomy at the expense of heavy taxation for their privileges. The Eastern territories is another story; a mumble jumble of chaos, freedom and oppression. You have heard various conflicting opinions on the eastern regime. Needless to say, the territorians despise both sides for their atrocities but they are too weak to actually do something about it.

"Byhlaam, Governor." The younger easterner had finally arrived with the Coremaster, greeting you with utmost respect. She wore semi-traditional eastern attire adjusted for the hellish tropical weather of the new world, it was modest showing as little skin as possible. The men of the dunes are almost possessed with their garments; it acts like some sort of a code...is that easterner married? did they lose someone dear to them? are they expecting a promotion? In fact, it is a criminal offense to wear certain clothes if one is not 'qualified' for it. Madness. Sadly for you, you got zero experience in that matter.

" I am more than glad to be chosen to assist you in your day to day duties. The Twins are my witnesses, Aylaaki La'anan Kefsi." This is some kind of a sacred Oath. You are sure of it.

"That's the spirit! Like it or not, the whole city is counting on you so better get to it!" as he was about to leave the office, he had another thing to say " If you need anything, send someone to my department at the 9th floor."

"I'll keep this in mind. Have a good one" It was nine o'clock by then, time does fly so fast already.

"Would you like something to drink, Governor? " She asked, politely.

"I'll have none. Let's get straight to work. What do we have here?" You tapped on the pile of document presumably waiting for you.

"These are some paperwork you will need to sign to finalize the transition process. " She began to sort them out for you " While these are various reports on the current state of affair of our noble city."

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"Your advisors, the Sword -Law and Prime Legislator among others are waiting for you, Governor. It is very rare to seem them together like so." Schisms between the North and the East , thoughts and ideals fighting over the reins of Arkuland. instead of Bullets and bolts of fire, the war wages on with words sharper than a bayonet on this front.


>" Old men can wait, I am more inclined to know my secretary better..." (write in ~3 questions if you want to) [ +2 Ameriah Adeel (Set status to well acquainted) , -1 to at least 3 members of your cabinet]
There is more than meets the eye about this girl.

>"Let's be done with the paperwork first before my patience grows thin " [+1 Career, -1 to at least 3 members of your cabinet ]
You will force yourself to read every single page to avoid any trickery.

>"Show me the reports" [+1 Career, -1 to at least 3 members of your cabinet]
Ignorance has bitten you twice this day.

> [Ex-Governor Past] Sign the papers and read the report [+2 Career, -2 to at least 3 members of your cabinet.]
You call this paperwork? you should have seen the mountains of paper in your previous office.

>" Inform the gentlemen that I will be joining them shortly." [+1 to at least 3 members of your cabinet]
It would be rude to ignore them like so.

______________________________

Keywords

Relationships

-10->10 [Only status!]

Relationships determines how cordial (maybe more) you are with all sorts of people around you.
>>4767609
*documents

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>>4767683
>>4767557
Check the archives, bro.

> [Ex-Governor Past] Sign the papers and read the report [+2 Career, -2 to at least 3 members of your cabinet.]
You call this paperwork? you should have seen the mountains of paper in your previous office.

>>4767683
>>>"Show me the reports" [+1 Career, -1 to at least 3 members of your cabinet]

I would HOPE that we have an opportunity to just be up front and be like "Hey, so I just got in and hadn't had the opportunity to read the reports and didn't want to come off like a dumbass."

>>4767683
>> [Ex-Governor Past] Sign the papers and read the report [+2 Career, -2 to at least 3 members of your cabinet.]

We will stop here for now, thank you for your participation. Goodnight.

>>4767741
nah, we are cool regardless.

>>4767683
>>"Show me the reports" [+1 Career, -1 to at least 3 members of your cabinet]

>>4767683
>>"Let's be done with the paperwork first before my patience grows thin " [+1 Career, -1 to at least 3 members of your cabinet ]

>>4767683
>> [Ex-Governor Past] Sign the papers and read the report [+2 Career, -2 to at least 3 members of your cabinet.]

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>[Ex-Governor Past] Sign the papers and read the report

>>4767705
The point of history is to learn from it, not to repeat it!!
It's a meme, ya git :P

>>4767705
+1

>>4767741
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show

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ex

>>4767905
Let's

writing

>>4767741
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>>4767905

+2 Career [ Current : 1 (Thriving) ]

And thus began your crusade against the fiendish documents. First up, you signed them papers first. They were more of the same really: Governor Ayyah's reign of aggressive expansion had ended after her final death leaving you to clear up the mess...and what a mess it was. The heavy hitters are patiently waiting for you in the well-compiled report.

While she did oversee the very foundation of Arkuland, your predecessor had royally botched up the first contact with the natives. You would whether all of the current bloodshed could be avoid or not; after all, The Union and the Wing did settle in their lands to steal their resources.

As for your main duties as a governor, to enact, reappeal or to revoke the laws passed by the two most important individuals beneath you: [b] The Prime Legislator and The Sword-Law [/b[ . The dyad are the head of Lawmakers/supervisors , acting as the mouths of the Union and the Wing. More drastic laws requires the approval of all three parties (and/or some of the representatives should it come to that.) . It is true that you have great authority but your power is not absolute.

The idea of having a neutral governor from any of the territories was a proposition in the earlier days of Arkuland that was quickly discarded in fear of an unwanted rise in power or anything of the same caliber. Each great power would rather trust an enemy they know too well than to resort to a wild card.

The last paper you signed was your legal obligation towards this bizarre 'Dual-Law' .
To put it in simpler terms: every single law has two variations (unless both the Northern and the Eastern iterations were in harmony with each other) . Often times, this duality will conflict with itself causing unwanted friction that is rarely solved by itself. It is up to you to choose which version is more applicable in the new world.

1/?

>>4769645


After signing the last document, you darted over the reports. That is a lot to ingest, you ought to take it slowly.

You began with the most dreadful of them all: The Quota. The great powers have split the exploited resources equally with two notable exceptions. The North had exclusive rights over Nythriem , the wonder 'living metal' which is rapidly accelerating the steam-cored industry. The East had over, immoral plans...

They want the natives themselves.

The report stated that the natives possessed some sort of primal arcane powers, unseen by any Eastern Scholar. Their powers are described as ' direct manipulation over both flora and fauna supplemented by the caster's sanguine arts.' . Blood is an integral part of their primitive culture, they have developed retractable fangs capable of draining an adult male in a matter of minutes to sustain themselves or should their arcane fails them against bullets and eastern arcane,

That is not all, sadly. The Easterners call them 'Beduntyfl' or the childless ones. Under a lot of stress , a native child could reach adulthood in an exponential rate provided he or she had ample supply of blood at hand. One month of accelerated growth equals to nearly two years!

You almost tore the report upon reading what are the Wing doing with them, the most obvious answer is more slaves. They fetch quite a price due to their exotic nature, more so if their arcane has been snuffed out. The more nefarious use for them is horrid arcane experimentation like those done with any sandblood crossbreed. Furthermore, those who went through torture to achieve this unnatural accelerated growth go straight to the grinder; their flesh and bones are so saturated with arcane powers that they make a fine Haashabani Elixir which empowers arcane users without any possible addiction.

Monsters...Butchers...how could the Northerner union accepts such demands??? Your blood is boiling and yet you are as helpless as a newborn. Is there anything you could do to end their suffering?

Quota Nythriem (1) / Haash Elixir (0)

-5 No Qouta
-4->-3 Underflowing
-2->-1 below demand
0-> Barely meeting demand
1->2 Acceptable rate
3->4 Overflowing
5 Surplus

Quota is the a rough number of shipments for the north and the east. it is calculated at the end of every month. Expect the great powers to ask for more.

2/?

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Naturally, the natives had responded to the recent kidnappings and relocations with raids and ambushes. They got the numerical advantages but they are not unified under one banner. Indeed, there are dozens of clans scattered about, the expeditions had only contacted some but not all of them.

Retaliation (3)

-5 New World Allies/ Wiped out
-4->-3 Making amends/ Hunted down
-2->-1 Further negotiations/ Barely a threat
0-> Made peace
1->2 Ambushes
3->4 Opportunistic Raids
5 Full scale war

Retaliation determines the current ferocity and aggressiveness of the natives. With enough men and firepower, you could end their menace once and for all or you could improve your relations with seeking their alliance.

The report encompassed the economical status of both the new world and Arkuland herself, the city of opportunity.

Wealth of Arkuland (4)

0 Barren
1->3 Struggling
4->6 Developing
7->9 Prospering
10 Utopia

The wealth of Arkuland is affecting by many things including recent policies, unrest, corruption and so on. The better it is, the happier your people will be.

Exploitable resources (10)

0 Exhausted
1->3 Near Depletion
4->6 Dwindling
7->9 Bountiful
10 Virtually untouched

It is a rough estimation of what is left of non-exclusive resources in the new world. It will fall rapidly with more aggressive exploitation .

You were surprised to see such dedication to the expeditionary forces from both side in the reports. The great powers are throwing brave men and women into danger for their self intrest. Your Martin and his company will either explore uncharted territory or will be stationed in an outpost protecting a dig site or some such.

Army Strength (6)

0 Militia
1->3 Policing Force
4->6 Expeditionary Battalions
7->9 Standing Army
10 Arkulandian's Pride

The strength of your armed forces, giving your city a chance to survive the native's attacks.

The report had finally ended with the how Arkuland is doing. There are many seeds of turmoil waiting to sprout at the most opportune time. You must deseed them before it is too last.

Unrest (-1)

5 Anarchy
-4 ->-3 On the verge of chaos
-2 -> -1 Protests
0 Status quo
1->2 Calm
3 ->4 Stable
5 Law and Order

Unrest is Arkuland's greatest looming threat. You must keep your city under control no matter the cost.

3/?

Jesus, that's a lot of stats.

Looking at it, I'd disagree at the moment with Unrest being the greatest looming threat. Or rather, it's not the one we should try to handle outright. By dealing with other issues we can deal with the Unrest issue. The most troubling things right now are the issues with the Wing/Easterners? (Is this all/ the majority of Easterners or just a sect? I'd like to know since apparently some folks are playing with prior knowledge.) and their desire for the natives. We need to figure out (if possible) a way to get the Easterners to back off on their barbarism. We could utilize this to get the Natives to listen to us a bit more- classic bargaining of 'we'll get them to back off if you're willing to follow some rules of ours' ala a protectorate or some such. But we still need the Easterners to play ball with us, and we can't do that by just stomping all over what they believe to be their rights (even if they aren't and it's fucking horrid). We'll need to gently push them away from this kinda BS. And for that we'll need to open a preliminary dialogue. Nothing final, just opening talks to indicate 'this is a thing we need to discuss'.

Gonna take some wheeling and dealing, but I think the problem is solvable without everyone going insane.

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Finally, you were ready to attend the meeting. Those gents have been waiting for you for qui-

"Governor, Governor, Three long hours have I endured for you to grace us with your 'magnificence'. Should I expect a lesser death while waiting ? " A man with a fiery temper had barged into your office , forcibly shoving your secretary aside as suffered a small cut in her hand from one of those 'modern' decor pieces.

"Governor, This..." She winced slightly, hiding a small trickle of blood before continuing " This is Sword-Law Nakea't Musel, our-"

"The man does not know me already? Your insults increases by the moment, Governor. " He wore with one of those Easternized Suits, the rule of the cloth doesn't apply to non-eastern clothes. It was needlessly expensive by the looks of it. He had the same aura of predatory men in power that you know too well. Intoxicated by life, Invulnerable.

-1 Nakea't Musel (Status: Furious)

>Demand him to apologize to your secretary [ blue] +3 Ameriah Adeel [/blue] , -1 Career ]
That puffed up brat will bend a knee if he must. You have the authority.

>Ignore the imp in a suit, check on your secretary [ +1 Ameriah Adeel. -2 Nakea't Musel ]
You will divert your attention to Ms. Adeel.

>Placate the Sword-Law (Write in if you want) [ -1 Nakea't Musel ]
You should have gone for the meeting first.

>[Strategy 2 or more AND Nakea't Musel Status (Furious) ] Confront the Sword-Law (Write in if you want) [ +2 with 1 member of your cabinet -3 Nakea't Musel ]
Sword-Law or not, no one insults you like that.

>[LOCKED : Honored Veteran of the great war Past] Share some of your thoughts with the Sword-Law [ +1 Strategy , +2 Nakea't Musel]
There is a chink in Arkuland's armour riiiight here....

>>4769865
sorry for the huge bump, anon. that's the last of them anyways. I had to lump them together sadly.

Huge thanks to the OP for his posts. We are nearly done with the chargen. Oh and sorry for the +5k update. It had to be done. All the stats will be neatly wrapped up in the end

Stopping here for now, thank you for playing! We will continue at the same time tomorrow.

>>4769865
eastern wing countries= easterners

>>4769940
>>Demand him to apologize to your secretary [ blue] +3 Ameriah Adeel [/blue] , -1 Career ]

>>4769940
>Placate the Sword-Law (Write in if you want)

> "My apologies. It's considered a unofficial point of respect and honor to be introduced when meeting in person for the first time, regardless of foreknowledge of the individual. Particularly in matters of such import as this meeting. I assure you, your importance will be given all due respect that you have earned, particularly with consideration to the city's affairs. As an apology, you'll be given opening statements once the meeting is called to order. It should be known in particular that my reasoning for being late was to be certain of my knowledge regarding current affairs of the city. Which we shall discuss now."

"Ms. Adeel? You are granted leave to take care of that injury, but I request your return posthaste."

Sounds good, or am I missing something from the prior run that should be common knowledge? Again, if we're assuming some things to be known from the past run, it should be hopefully reiterated or else we'll be making stupid mistakes that don't make sense in-character.

>>4769940
>Demand him to apologize to your secretary

>>4770038
Supporting this

Love the concept OP

>>4769865
We need to use a divide and conquer approach - like the Europeans did with West Africans in the 1600s

Find a tribe willing to trade with us and provide them with weapons. We can then trade them material goods for native slaves to pass onto the Easterners

This will reduce native anger directed at us, increase the divisions within their society and let us meet the quota without losing our own troops to slave raids

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>>4769940
Hey, hey! There he is! Glad to see you posting birds again! And thanks for the huge updates. This one of my favorite parts of the quest, the depth and thought you put into this really separates it from others.

>Demand him to apologize to your secretary [ blue] +3 Ameriah Adeel [/blue] , -1 Career ]
That puffed up brat will bend a knee if he must. You have the authority.

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>>4769865
>not reading the archives

>>4770486
I mean, I wasn't aware there WERE archives of this quest, and it's an uncommon practice besides.

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>not reading this thread

>>4769940
>Demand him to apologize to your secretary [ blue] +3 Ameriah Adeel [/blue] , -1 Career ]
That puffed up brat will bend a knee if he must. You have the authority.

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>[Strategy 2 or more AND Nakea't Musel Status (Furious) ] Confront the Sword-Law
If this idiot really wants a fight...

>>4770488
This is a redux quest anon for the original one back in 2019. I added more depth to it with stats and a few tweaks here and there. I wouldn't recommend reading it so you won't spoil yourself on some parts of it.

We are getting close to the point of divergence though. You got the meeting to introduce our cabinet + 2-3 prompts to finalize the chargen. No more copypasta after that.

Instead of following Jonathan throughout his daily routine, we will have a couple of prompts popping per month ,maybe less actually. I am aiming for a four-year term (provided we didn't get killed/ousted/etc). That's 12x2x4=96 choice on average. Not everything is set in stone just yet.

>>4770486
+1

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-1 Career [Current : -2 (Under Investigation) ]
+3 Ameriah Adeel [Current: 3]

"Come again?" He blinked twice in disbelief.

"My words are clear, Mr. Nakea't. Apologize to this young lady or do easterners lack any courtesy ?"

"Need I remind you who I am, old man?" He narrowed his eyes and gritted his teeth in anger.

"So eager to disobey me, aren't you? I certain our mutual friends would be so pleased after learning about their reckless lawmaker injuring my employees..."

The rage brimming inside his eyes had faded away " Oh, that is how do you want to play? Fine, then." The Sword-Law turned his gaze upon your secretary, muttering something in his mother tongue before storming out of your office.

"He apologized to me, Governor." stated Ms. Adeel.

"Don't let arrogant bastards step on you. If and when he or one of his goons are harassing you, let me know at once, understand?"

"Yes, Governor."

____________________________

The meeting was set in a large hall in the second floor, it was furnished a long table made from some black tree, probably native to these lands and an assortment of outlandish decorations were pinned and hanged on the wall; Giant skulls of terrible beasts, bioluminescent feathers and an oil painting depicting the core ship making history- A collaboration between the North and the East.

As for the attendees, they were as you would have expected ; Well-Seasoned politicians smiling and shaking hands in front of the tripod cameras, a plethora of guards from both sides. At least the press here is more tame than those outside. You spotted a couple of frowns here and there thanks to your late arrival. The Sword-Law was already drowning in laughter with others... has he already forgot about your recent clash or is this but a facade?

Finally, there was a very special Matrah meditating at the corner of the hall with guards of her own, her porcelain mask was a dead giveaway. She is powerful arcane caster who can negate other arcane usage much like a more powerful pale disruptor. The soldiers of the Union dreaded this banshee in the battlefield; her calm demeanor merely hides the monster within... A single Matrah could wipe out dozens of men in a blink of the eye. Luckily, the Wing seldom deployed them in the field due to their sacred duties as spiritual healers and how precious they are. They had a different sort of femme fatalle at their disposal.

Again, you were the center of attention. The only pleasant eyes around were that of Jacob who was already drinking before the meeting would even start. There was little time to socialize, first , a speech is due.

Your secretary has also made it, She sneaked in some cards for you at the podium. You glanced at her words, It was a rather generic one but serviceable. You stood behind the podium, your advisors were on your right and left. All went silent for your speech.

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>Allow the Sword-Law to speak on your behalf [ +1 Nakea't Musel ]
He adores the spotlight, let him saitate the third of the press on your behalf.

>" It is a great honor to serve this...." (Write in if you want) [ +1 Union, +1 Wing, +1
Ameriah Adeel , -1 Northerners, -1 Easterners, -1 Territorians ]
Your secretary's speech, flowery and appeasing to the great powers but with no soul.

>"The Law choose me to enforce order in Arkuland. It is my sole duty to..." (write in if you want)[ -1 Corruption , +1 Unrest ]
An assertive and authoritarian speech, promising to crush any traces of corruption.

>"My people, Sons and Daughters of the Glorious North and East..." [ +1 Northerners, +1 Easterners, +1 Territorians -2 Northerners, -2 Easterners, -2 Territorians, +1 Unrest upon failing to enact at least two of your promises this month. ]
A right down-to-earth speech with more soul to it...and a lot of promises as well to better the lives of everyone

>" Good people of Arkuland, I didn't come here as a man of war but as a man who is FORCED to take drastic actions, for the sake of..." [ -2 Unrest, +3 Nakea't Musel (Status: Same mindset) -3 Natives, +1 Retaliation ]
A rousing speech filled with rage, further demonizing the natives and their unwanted aggression.

>"I apologize for my earlier mistake this morning, I have to say..." (Write in if you want) [ +1 Northerners, +1 Easterners, +1 Territorians , -1 Union, -1 Wing
A lighthearted speech, with some jokes on the side. Virtually inoffensive to anyone...such a casual speech will not fare well overseas.

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>>4770486
it is not me, anon. The OP is posting them.

>>4771468
>>Allow the Sword-Law to speak on your behalf [ +1 Nakea't Musel ]

>>4771468
>Allow the Sword-Law to speak on your behalf [ +1 Nakea't Musel ]
Good way to play to his ego

>>4771468
>Allow the Sword-Law to speak on your behalf

>>4771468
>"Good people of Arkuland, I didn't come here as a man of war but as a man who is FORCED to take drastic actions, for the sake of..."
Those are some sweet bonuses

can't stay up for long so we will continue tomorrow, goodnight!

>>4771387
shouldn't our career be at 0 now since we got that +2 from expert paperwork?

>let the sword law speak

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>"My people, Sons and Daughters of the Glorious North and East..." [ +1 Northerners, +1 Easterners, +1 Territorians -2 Northerners, -2 Easterners, -2 Territorians, +1 Unrest upon failing to enact at least two of your promises this month. ]
A right down-to-earth speech with more soul to it...and a lot of promises as well to better the lives of everyone

>>4771468
>>"I apologize for my earlier mistake this morning, I have to say..." (Write in if you want) [ +1 Northerners, +1 Easterners, +1 Territorians , -1 Union, -1 Wing

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Career should be at 0

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you are correct, my bad.

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+1 Nakea't Musel [Currently : 0 (Status: Furious) ]

You took the Sword-Law by surprise, the easterner simply could not refuse such offer practically jumping behind the podium. That sly fox of a man knew nearly everything about your past charming the press with his honeyed words.

Perhaps, it was a blessing is disguise to let him gain all the attention, he was more glad to answer all the questions thrown at you. It was clear that he was 'Northernized' at some point of his life and yet he didn't turn his back on his motherland like many before him. Indeed, many young easterners are so willing to shed their barbaric and backwater skin in favor of a shiny northern one thanks to nearly five hundred years of conflict which had introduced the two relatively secular empires to each other. The Union had exploited these young men to be their expendable little spies especially Sandbloods. Nowadays, each hard working easterner trying a to start a new life in the Union and her territories are faced with extreme prejudice... you have seen it with your very own eyes in Devtzshik.

An easterner shoemaker , his wife and his young daughter... butchered after merely a month of settling in. The women were defiled and the man was castrated, no one was arrested. No investigation, nothing.

Your wandering mind was anchored back to reality as your advisors who delivered a brief speech. First one was your Prime legislator , Arudelle Cenidekt , She had hawkish green eyes and fiery red hair... a blueblood in your cabinet? Very unusual but not unexpected. Her words were sharper than the saber resting on her hip, the woman's loyalty clearly belongs to the Union.

Next up was Eliza Mazzan : Your social advisor. Her sun kissed skin and her sky blue eyes were a dead giveaway; Easterner Father, Northerner Mother.... a Sandblood, born from two worlds and shunned by them both. She must be well informed of both cultures to assume such position. Her words were dry and to the point.

Your Military advisor spoke after her, an elegant boy long white hair. Aukustus Darvin was him name. Probably the son of some fancy general who used his influence to seat his child among grown ups. You hate everything about him, the way he speaks, the way he drowns you with flattery, his woman-like voice and altitude. You have seen women manlier than him in your office. Revolting. Your Sword-Law OR your Prime Legislator could easily assume his duties.

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Your economic advisor was an Eastern slug in disguise. This Medehat Kalamah focused on the previous governor and how perfect she was, mourning her as if she is one of the twin divines they worship. Poor bastard's heart is aching to continue his duties under the thumb of a filthy Northerner.

When he was finished, Your arcane/native adviser stepped in. Timid as a mouse with few words, that one. You barely heard her name as spoke almost spoke in whispers. Kemer Kasoof was also a Matrah , she wore her traditional garb which obscured all but her lips and nose. You are not to judge, you have seen worse. Though, you are curious: Where is her porcelain mask?

Finally, Noskk Akaravich had his chance to speak. You know him, the famous inventor who is practically the father of all the Goliath land-walking ships. No doubt he is your technological advisor. That man is walking a fine line between being exceptionally genius and clinically insane : Who in the world would chop their very own limbs to replace them with mechanical counterparts?! He is thrice your age but somehow , he has more vigor than yours truly.

When this was all over, you had a small chance to socialize with either your cabinet or a small group of representatives, They were of different classes and different goal. All of them were yearning to speak with you for the briefest of seconds. Laborers, Immigration, public transportation, artists... their numbers were endless.

>None, you had your share already.
This meeting is over.

>Speak with one of your cabinet members (Select one + write in) [Result may vary depending on the person chosen]
They are all special in their own way

>Speak with one of the many representatives (select pre-existing representatives or write in a possible candidate) [Result may vary depending on the person chosen]
They are anticipating your approach, perhaps their sole chance to speak with you directly.

>Speak with Jacob, already swimming in drinks [ -1 Career, +4 Jacob Vabgree ]
He doesnt hide his true intent. You can respect that

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>Speak with Jacob, already swimming in drinks [ -1 Career, +4 Jacob Vabgree ]

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>Speak with one of the many representatives
>Public Transportation Representative
"What is the situation of public transportation that you wish to speak with me? Be brief."

>>4773856
>Speak with one of your cabinet members (Select one + write in) [Result may vary depending on the person chosen]
They are all special in their own way

Eliza Mazzan
"Hello Miss Mazzan. How are you? Not to mince words, but what is the state of Arkuland in your opinion?"

shoot, forgot to post in qtg

how many of you checks qtg btw?
15 more min and i will close the votes

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+1

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Support

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+1

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Before you, stood a man in his fifties sporting a hefty beard covering most of his neck. You have seen his peculiar hat in the streets of Arkuland more than once. It was very similar to a bowler hat but with rougher edges, almost square-like with a pocket for a small object of sorts. He was neither rich nor poor though he did his best to be presentable.

" Good sir, I am Fonatan Izbern speaking on the behalf of Nardisie and Co, The Brightsons, The Fairtrails M-"

"I am a very busy man, Mr. Fonatan. Please, Be brief." You had to cut him off or he would go on and on.

"Y-yes, sir. " The Northerner wiped the sweat forming on his forehead with a yellow napkin, tucking it in a flash " Our horses are dying sir."

"Horses?"

"Yes, Governor." He nodded " Most of the common folks aren't fortunate enough to operate the steam-powered metal carriages. We brought the beasts from the continent here to make a living but they keep falling ill, wasting away in their sleep. The air here is no good, sir."

" How so?" You already know the answer and yet you feigned ignorance.

"The factories, sir. They never stop churning black smoke. Day and night, Day and night. Poor lads 'round these parts are buying Sir Noskk's Breathing Masks so they can work there proper. Our Northern Tyshkiev breeds can't handle the soot in the air, no one can."

Mr. Fontan took off his hat, holding it in his hands " Governor Ayyah said that we, the people, 'can't stop the progress'. I do not know how their eastern horse-vipers monsters remain healthy while ours succumb to illness. Please, governor, I am begging you from one Northerner to another: Save our noble beasts. Save our livelihood."

>"She is correct, You can't stop the progress, Mr. Fontan. You are investing in a dying trade. Soon enough, steel and steam will be the norm." [Reject Admin Proposition: [Unknown title] , allowing you to pick another , more important Admin propositions for this month.]
Foolish man wasting your time.

>" Your voices have been heard, Mr. Fontan. I will see to it." [Accept Admin Proposition: [Unknown title] , no Admin propositions for this month.]
Saving horses from slow and wheezing death. Interesting.

> " Allow me to introduce you to the greatest inventor of the union. He will surely aid you in your plight " [Accept Admin Proposition: [Unknown title] , no Admin propositions for this month, +1 Unique option during the propositon. -4 Noskk Akaravich ]
He has the solution to every problem.

> " Mr. Medehat would want to hear this." [Accept Admin Proposition: [Unknown title] , no Admin propositions for this month, +1 Unique option during the proposition, all negative trade offs have been decreased . +2 Medehat Kalamah, +1 Corruption ]
This is his domain, after all.

>>4774383
> " Mr. Medehat would want to hear this." [Accept Admin Proposition: [Unknown title] , no Admin propositions for this month, +1 Unique option during the proposition, all negative trade offs have been decreased . +2 Medehat Kalamah, +1 Corruption ]

we will continue tomorrow, goodnight!

>>4774383
*Fonatan

>>4774383
> " Mr. Medehat would want to hear this." [Accept Admin Proposition: [Unknown title] , no Admin propositions for this month, +1 Unique option during the proposition, all negative trade offs have been decreased . +2 Medehat Kalamah, +1 Corruption ]
This is his domain, after all.

>>4774383
>”Mr. Medehat would want to hear this." [Accept Admin Proposition: [Unknown title] , no Admin propositions for this month, +1 Unique option during the proposition, all negative trade offs have been decreased . +2 Medehat Kalamah, +1 Corruption ]

Sounds like a decent plan

>>4774383
>"She is correct. You can't stop the progress, Mr. Fonatan. You are investing in a dying trade. Soon enough, steel and steam will be the norm." [Reject Admin Proposition: [Unknown title] , allowing you to pick another , more important Admin proposition for this month.]

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+1 corruption [ Currently: 3 (Light Corruption)]
+2 Medehat Kalamah [Currently 1]

" Kyrre Khamwae, your northern steeds have gone too soft under grassy hills of your homeland. Your fault for bringing them here. They'll drop like flies, I tell you." The pot-bellied slug chuckled, almost teasing the poor man next to you.

"I trust you will offer a reasonable solution this problem as soon as possible, Mr. Medehat. Transportation is the backbone of any city."

" Varsha, Varsha, Good Governor. I'll start right away. I'll deduct some appropriate funds from our budget for some surveys and statistics. You know how it goes..."

Yes, small scale projects like these are sinkholes for Metra , the local currency for Arkuland, where money mysteriously disappears. You know his true intentions very well. you have seen your fair share of money-grubbing snakes in Devtzshik. You can't get rid of this problem unless you took drastic actions so for the time being, you will allow the easterner to fatten his belly just a tad more.

Alas, the meeting was done. You finally returned to the loving embrace of your wife after a long, grueling day. Your new burden as the governor of Arkuland shall commence tomorrow.


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STATS

-Diplomacy (1) [Clueless]
-Intrigue (0) [Honest Aize]
-Strategy (2) [Mudhead]
-Wealth (4)* [Passing by]
-Security (3) [heavy company]
-Career (0) [Safe]


TRAITS

-Jonathan's Past: Ex-governor of Devtzshik
-Death do us apart: You will always remain faithful to your wife, easily resisting the temptations of all younger women.
-Silver guarded : You are accompanied by a small army wherever you go protecting you against all manners of conventional weaponry and some arcane tricks , Any would-be assassin will think twice before twisting that knife in your back.
-Native Interpreter: Your secretary is one of the few people who could understand the bizarre native language to some extent.

FAMILY

- Unity (2) [peaceful]
-Margret Thornwall (10)
-Martin Jonathan (-3) [Distant]


FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES

- Gustav Tordeson (0)
- Ameriah Adeel (3)
- Jacob Vargee (0)
- Nakea't Musel (0) [Furious]
- Medehat Kalamah (2)
- Noskk Akaravich (-1)
- Aukustus Darvin (-1)
- Eliza Mazzan (0)
- Arudelle Cenidekt (0)
- Kemer Kasoof (0)

ARKULAND

DIPLOMACY

- Northern Union (1) [Pleasant]
- Eastern Wing (0) [Neutral]
- Easterners (1) [liked]
- Northerners (-1) [Disliked]
- Territorians (-1) [Disliked]
- Natives (0) [Neutral]

ADMINISTRATIVE

-Quota [Nythriem] (1) [Acceptable rate[
-Quota [Haash Elixir] (0) [Barely meeting demand]
-Wealth of Arkuland (4) [Prospering]
-Exploitable Resources (10) [Virtually untouched]
-Corruption (3) [Light Corruption]

MILITARY

-Retaliation (3) [Opportunistic Raids]
-Army Strength (6) Expeditionary Battalions
-Unrest (-1) [Protests]

1/?

*Wealth has been readjusted a bit to fit our current status.

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>>4775830
Hard times ahead...

Dear Governors, We will see through the eyes of Jonathan Wells 1-4 times per month throughout his three-year term. Each Choice will shape Arkuland, no matter how small or trivial it is. Furthermore, Jonathan could experience unique Events . These are special prompts that expires every three months ( Most of them anyways. Bad, Rock bottom ones are hidden and can't expire). Some are a one-off thing while others can drastically alter our story.

As Hinted from earlier, We can only enact three propositions per month. One for Admin, One for Dip and the last one for Mil. Time to get to work, Governors!

2/?

>>4775907
Month 1/36
Possible events:

ALL of these events will expire in 3 months!

- The Lost Expedition [Strategy more than or equal to 3, Army Strength more than 5, ???'s Status (Rescued) ]

- Gone Native [ Diplomacy more than or equal to 3, Native interpreter OR Kemer Kasoof more than or equal to 3 ]

- The Great Monument [ Intrigue more than or equal to 3, Corruption more than 2 OR Medehat Kalamah more than 4]

_______________________________

The Great Storm

The scathing winds are growing more and more viscous. You couldn't risk losing one of your few colossal ships to such turbulence. The great powers were notified accordingly, they expressed disappointment but they were patient enough to wait for the unnatural winds to settle down.

-1 Quota Nythriem (0) [Barely meeting demand.]
-1 Quota Haash Elixir (-1) [below demand]

The rain, the damn rain... It never stops. The city was not ready for a downpour of that caliber. It showed how vulnerable the infrastructure actually was. Governor Ayyah overlooked the needs of her people, she was enthralled by the great chains of industry casting these shackles on your city. The only good thing coming out of the rain was the streets; they are devoid of any pesky protesters. Their voices will be heard but not through these means.

+1 Unrest (0) [Status Quo]
3/?

>>4776077
Your were behest by mundane tasks in your office today. Thankfully, your secretary is doing what she can to ease your burden. That easterner is sure something.

Come afternoon, You returned to your humble home only to find some of the Silver guard stationed there (for your wife's safety) bickering with a group of individuals you wished you had never dealt with.

The Crimson Dirge , Aharmair.

An elite group of nimble warriors. Dancers in the battlefield who utilize illusionary arcane to swiftly advance among ranks shrugging off conventional firearms as if it was nothing. They are not as devastating the Matrahs but These dangerous group of women can turn the scales of many battlefields. Their bloodlust is immeasurable , they simply do not kill their mark right away, they revel into their fine arts of mutilation which makes them also seasoned torturers. It was their ilk who flayed the skin of your back, who sank smoldering iron in your flesh.

Your past wounds were opened, you recoiled in what you assume to be fear. The beatings of your heart grew stronger and faster, urging you to run, flee from these sadistic fiends.

"What's going on here? Explain yourself!" Gustav was clearly pissed from their mere presence. He was completely ignored, the leader of Aharmair chose to speak to you only "Envoy of the North, Governor of Arkuland, I am Roza Shabaat. We were chosen by Sword-Law Nakea't Musel to personally guard you , your household and your other interests...your 'men' are too fragile to accept our arrival. We trust your judgement."

This is unheard of, the crimson dirge was never meant to be on guard duty. What did the Sword-Law mean by this? Unless, he did it out of spite. Yes, this is the only logical explanation. He is putting you between a rock and a hard place; should you refuse this company of deranged women, you are insulting him further. Furthermore, your swelling number of personal guards is too much! It will clog the streets and will surely give the wrong sort of expression to the good people of this city. You are no tyrant living in fear from his future assassin.

You took a deep sigh, even when you are mere steps from comfort, You are confronted with another problem. Curses.

4/?

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>" Away from me, Wench. Your services are not needed." [-4 Nakea't Musel ]
Harpies begone.

> " Very well. Gustav, your company is relieved of your duties " [ -10 Gustav Tordeson, +4 Roza Shabaat, +2 Nakea't Musel]
Better have this vixen company instead.
-Trait: Silver Guarded
+Trait : Crimson Guarded [These dangerous women of the east are more than capable to fend you from any sort of malice in the new world]

>[ LOCKED Sandblood spy past OR Diplomacy more than 3] Reach for a compromise [+4 Roza Shabaat, +2 Nakea't Musel, +1 Security ]
The two of them will serve you but both sides will have to slim down a bit.


>" Welcome aboard." [-5 Gustav Tordeson, +4 Roza Shabaat, +2 Nakea't Musel, +2 Corruption, + 3 Security]
-Trait: Silver Guarded
More guards is always better.

>[ LOCKED : Intrigue 1 or more] "Tell your Sword-Law that only a coward hides behind women, bring me easterner men instead " [-1 Gustav Tordeson, +1 Intrigue , + 1 Security]
This will sting him, alright.

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stopping here for today, goodnight!

>>4776077
>- The Lost Expedition [Strategy more than or equal to 3, Army Strength more than 5, ???'s Status (Rescued) ]
So close.


>" Welcome aboard." [-5 Gustav Tordeson, +4 Roza Shabaat, +2 Nakea't Musel, +2 Corruption, + 3 Security]
-Trait: Silver Guarded
More guards is always better.

>>4776327
Good night!

>>4776357
I’m worried about the sharp rise in corruption if we take them as extra guards…

>>4776314
>" Away from me, Wench. Your services are not needed." [-4 Nakea't Musel ]

>>4776314
>"Away from me, Wench. Your services are not needed." [-4 Nakea't Musel]
We have no use for hellions such as these, and we have even less use for the increased corruption stat!

>>4776314
>" Away from me, Wench. Your services are not needed." [-4 Nakea't Musel ]

It's not that I don't trust their professionalism or think they are plants meant to have a knife to our throat at any time so much as we don't need the security, the bad press from the fear they will inspire, the hassle of moving people out of the way of our by now fucking huge protection detail, or the PTSD flashbacks that may or may not occur by having these hellions around. It's a shame, the compromise option is really good. Alas, we are not that specialized.

I'd also rather not spike our corruption and rely on the possibility of getting options to reduce it later at significant cost, instead I'd rather not get it or gain it slowly so as not to cause some sort of crisis with needing a lot of money to clear out corruption or making a self-fulfilling prophecy where by making lots of corruption we somehow make it so things get dangerous for us therefore requiring us to have more security, thereby causing a death spiral.

That and fuck these bitches, I'd rather have Northern guards we know we can trust rather than guards from another polity which would normally be opposed to us if we weren't the governor of this particular uniquely situated city.

>>4776314
>>" Away from me, Wench. Your services are not needed." [-4 Nakea't Musel ]

>>4776314
>>"Your services are not needed." [-4 Nakea't Musel ]

No need to be rude about it

>>4776314
>" Away from me, Wench. Your services are not needed." [-4 Nakea't Musel ]

>>4776314
>>" Welcome aboard." [-5 Gustav Tordeson, +4 Roza Shabaat, +2 Nakea't Musel, +2 Corruption, + 3 Security]

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-4 Nakea't Musel (-4) [Furious]

She was momentarily stunned , her kind does not take no for an answer " The word of the Sword-Law is absolute. Do not fool yourself, the illusion of safety will be shattered without the agents of the pale!"

"We'll see about that, Witch." Gustav smirked while resting his hand on the hilt of his saber. In a blink, all of the silver guard were ready for a fight with the spider tank hissing for action.

" The Sword-Law will learn of this incident." Roza and her posse turned their backs on you leaving the scene in defeat. Even they couldn't be the first to draw their swords. The repercussions would be devastating for both sides.

" Well said, Governor. We best not to forget our true enemies." stated your Silver Guard.

"It is in our best intrest not to disturb the peace." The man nodded in silence, he is truly like your Martin. Though reluctant at first, you have invited him over supper. The Arkulandian spotted Grouper was quite a meal, its mild yet distinct flavor was quite welcoming. He had expressed his intrest in fishing as well, someday, you might take him on one of your fishing trips... you are yet to see what does the ocean of the new world has to offer.

1/?

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A week later, you economic advisor was finished with the survey. He discussed the matter with both the Sword-Law and the Prime Legislator following the dual law. Ms. Adeel has readied the proposition for you alongside a nice cup of tea and a colourful territorian snack. What did they put in their dough to make it so sweet?

ADMIN Proposition T-12 : Working Animals Well-Being Initiative

There are several means of transportation in Arkuland:

-Cart/ Carriages [Northern Companies] : 37% of Arkuland transportation capacities . They only use the Northern Tyshkiev due to its endurance and bravery (There are 14 reported incident of Tyshkievian horses heavily injuring or outright killing predators/natives ).

-Cart/Carriages [Eastern Companies] :45% of Arkuland transportation capacities, They use The Kaharan Coutazuul or The Vipered Horse , a medium sized beast of burden who is also milked for their poison. They are extremely hot tempered capable of singlehandedly protecting carriages and caravans from the wild life or the natives though they do require a copious amount of meat.

-Automobiles : 13 % of Arkuland transportation capacities. These Steam-powered carriages does not require any working animal to operate, there only reserved for the upper echelon of our society.

-Pale-Warping: 5% of Arkuland transportation capacities. The Pale is the supposed plane of existence housing the easterners' twin divines which is the source of all of their arcane tricks. The Gyrassah or The Bell Maidens are special arcane caster who could create a small breach in the pale, enough for a single woman (Yes, women only) to pass through from one point to another. This Pale-Warping has a lot of potential but it also had its myriad of restrictions [Two bell maidens required, short distance warping, may only wrap ~5 times a day, only easterner women with some arcane capabilities could pale-warp...etc] making it impractical for public use.

-Steamrail [Project is currently suspended] : Originally, Governor Ayyah had planned for railroad connecting Arkuland to several important sites but the overly ambitious project was shelved after the Wild Reach disaster.

2/?

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The Carriage business is pretty straight forward; Easterners prefer easterner-owned companies and vice versa. Territorians do prefer Northern companies more though.

Throughout these three years, The Northern companies had registered 742 able horse ( most of them were imported, few are born and raised here ). There are 321 reported death with more than 60% of that number reported this year only.

Recent autopsies (6 on stallions, 2 on mares ) confirms the presence of pulmonary pathology of unknown cause. Their lungs had a black-greenish taint combined with unidentified bony lumps deep within the organ. Further research is needed.

As for the factories, they were rapidly constructed as part of Governor's Ayyah vision to make Arkuland self-sufficient , relying as little as possible on imported goods. 15 Factories were constructed in the vicinity, 4 of which have been upgraded with Steam relays which connects them to the Core Tower while the remaining 11 rely on either coal or Eyewood : a peculiar yet cheaper alternative to coal . Eyewood is a native tree with hypnotic capabilities luring unsuspected preys to its 'fertilizer beds' . They are revered by the native population who often place some of their dead in these beds.

All the factories are working around the clock for maximum efficiency. The most polluting of all factories belong to Arenus Industries which is responsible for nearly all of our military manufacturing AND Nythriem refining. Most of the reported death had occurred to horses operating within that area.

As for our populace, the numbers of reported lung diseases and deaths related to it has been within acceptable range, only 25 Deaths and 532 Cases....excluding coal miners and any Arkulandian working at or near the green frontier.

3/?

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Now, there are several way to tackle this problem. In no particular order, they are:

- Reduce Working Hours : The problem won't go away but it won't be as severe as before. However, you are opening another set of floodgates with this solution: Our productivity will decrease including our monthly quota. The owners of the great chain will have to adjust wages and salaries accordingly. Some workers may appreciate this cut but others won't be thrilled with lesser Metra in their wallets.

- Upgrade the factories : This is a gargantuan project offering a cleaner alternative substantially decreasing our Eyewood and coal consumption. Yet, it won't happen within a day and a night. How are the workers going to feed their families with their livelihoods are out of commission for roughly three months? You will poke the beehive quite bad. Unless you are willing to compensate the working man, expect a lot of unrest. Also, 5 of our eastern-constructed factories are not compatible with steam technology. Finally, you will be putting a lot of work load on the tower. Any slight malfunction could be catastrophic.

- Import better breeds : The old world has a plethora of horses and other beasts of burden for every occasion. We should import working animals who are more resistant to diseases and can withstand the heat and the humidity of the new world. The less skittish they are, the better. This trade deal will leave a small dent in our budget unless we chose not to subsidize the failing Northern Companies.

- Force-Merge the Northern and Eastern companies : It is clear that the Kaharan Coutazuul is superior to its northern counterpart. As such, it should be our be the only animal hauling and fending our carriages. The weak horses will be butchered, offered as food for the Vipered Horses. It will take time for the northern companies to readjust under new managements but it is a far better alternative than losing their jobs.

>>4777902
>- Import better breeds : The old world has a plethora of horses and other beasts of burden for every occasion. We should import working animals who are more resistant to diseases and can withstand the heat and the humidity of the new world. The less skittish they are, the better. This trade deal will leave a small dent in our budget unless we chose not to subsidize the failing Northern Companies.
>- Force-Merge the Northern and Eastern companies : It is clear that the Kaharan Coutazuul is superior to its northern counterpart. As such, it should be our be the only animal hauling and fending our carriages. The weak horses will be butchered, offered as food for the Vipered Horses. It will take time for the northern companies to readjust under new managements but it is a far better alternative than losing their jobs.

>>4777957
oy, I am not done with my posts!

>>4777958
get on with it then

>>4777851
>The most polluting of all factories belong to Arenus Industries which is responsible for nearly all of our military manufacturing AND Nythriem refining. Most of the reported death had occurred to horses operating within that area.

Given this fact, I don’t think the standard factory pollution is the problem.

I’m guessing the problem is linked to specific chemicals released during the Nythriem refining process.

We should have the genius inventor guy look into this situation. Hopefully we can increase efficiency while also reducing pollution / chemical runoff.

In the short-term though, we should do this:
>- Import better breeds : The old world has a plethora of horses and other beasts of burden for every occasion. We should import working animals who are more resistant to diseases and can withstand the heat and the humidity of the new world. The less skittish they are, the better. This trade deal will leave a small dent in our budget unless we chose not to subsidize the failing Northern Companies.

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>Summon an advisor (write in who) [+1 or -1 depending on various factors]
You'll need their opinions on this one

>Deny the proposition
Perhaps you overvalued this problem.
Warning: Repeated Denying of future propositions will increase corruption!

>Postpone the proposition [ It may pop up at random within the next 2 month, or it may disappear!]
Another time.
Warning: Repeated Postponing of future propositions will increase corruption!

>Reduce working hours, Wages/Salaries will be readjusted* [ -2 -> -1 Qouta [ Haash Elixir/ Nythriem], -1 Wealth of Arkuland, -1 Unrest , +1 Northerners/Easterners/Territorians ]
They should thank you instead of whining like so.
+Arkuland Trait: Workers, Strike! [Expect more protests from workers surviving from one payout to another for the next 3 months]

>Reduce working hours, Wages/Salaries will be NOT readjusted* [ -2 -> -1 Quota [ Haash Elixir/ Nythriem] , +1 Wealth of Arkuland, +1 Unrest , +2 Northerners/Easterners/Territorians ]
The working man comes first.
+Trait: Rustled Chains [You have upset the great chains of industry, losing their support for the near future. ]

>Upgrade the factories WITHOUT compensation* [ -3 -> -2 Qouta [ Haash Elixir/ Nythriem] , -3-> -2 Wealth of Arkuland , -2->-1 Unrest, -2->-1 Northerners/Easterners/Territorians , +1 Natives ] , some of these stats will revert back to normal after 3 months once the upgrade is finished ]
Progress demands sacrifice.
+Arkuland Trait: Greener Paradise [ Pollution no longer taints the land as aggressively as before. ]

>Upgrade the factories WITH compensations* [ -3 -> -2 Qouta [ Haash Elixir/ Nythriem] , -3-> -2 Wealth of Arkuland , , +1 Northerners/Easterners/Territorians/Natives Natives ] , some of these stats will revert back to normal after 3 months after upgrading the factory ]
You will lighten their burden.
+Arkuland Trait: Greener Paradise
+Arkuland Trait Core Tower Overload [ The core tower is prone to more problems in the near future unless it had another upgrade ]
+Trait: Rustled Chains

>Import better breeds , subsidize the companies [ -1 Wealth of Arkuland , +1 Diplomacy , +1 Union, +1 Northerners ]
Better horses should suffice for the time being.

>Import better breeds , DO NOT subsidize the companies [ -1 Northerners , +1 Diplomacy , +1 Union, ]
They can take care of themselves.

>Force-Merge the Northern and Eastern companies [ +1 Corruption , -3->-2 Arudelle Cenidekt , -1 Northerners/Easterners +1 Intrigue, +5 Medehat Kalamah, +1 Wealth of Arkuland, +1 Wealth]
The Solution provided by your economic advior.

* Negative trade off lowered due to our economic advisor

>>4778044
>>4777984
>>4777174
>>4777107
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>>4777851

You can summon only 1 advisor per proposition.

>>4778044
>Upgrade the factories WITH compensations*

I've always been a fan of long-term over short term. It'll pay for itself in due time.

>>4778044
>>Import better breeds , subsidize the companies

Stopping here for now, see you tomorrow!

>>4777902
>- Import better breeds : The old world has a plethora of horses and other beasts of burden for every occasion. We should import working animals who are more resistant to diseases and can withstand the heat and the humidity of the new world. The less skittish they are, the better. This trade deal will leave a small dent in our budget unless we chose not to subsidize the failing Northern Companies.

>>4778044
>Force-Merge the Northern and Eastern companies

>>4778044
>Summon an advisor (write in who) [+1 or -1 depending on various factors]

Noskk Akaravich

As outlined here >>4777984 I think that the issue is tied to Nythriem refining as the horse deaths are concentrated in this area

So let’s see what our science expert says

>>4778062
We can’t afford the Core blowing

>Import better breeds , subsidize the companies
Leaning towards this because our diplo going up to 2 means we're closer to that one special event.

>>4778044
>Force-Merge the Northern and Eastern companies [ +1 Corruption , -3->-2 Arudelle Cenidekt , -1 Northerners/Easterners +1 Intrigue, +5 Medehat Kalamah, +1 Wealth of Arkuland, +1 Wealth]
The Solution provided by your economic advior.

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>>4778132
See ya tomorrow!

>>4777984
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>>4777957
Hey, wait until he gives the prompts.

>>4778044
>>4778250
Supporting.

That being said, I do prefer the long term solution of upgrading the factories, not even for the native bonus, but just for a greener solution that will need to be done in the future anyways. However, I'd rather not cause a budget death spiral where we need to upgrade the glitching core tower in response to solving this. That or just getting better horses sounds like an easy solution that improves our diplomacy.

>>4778044
>Upgrade the factories WITHOUT compensation
The starred options are probably the best since we get reduced downsides with the sweet bonuses. Workers Strike and especially Rustled Chains seem like nightmares to deal with, so I think this is probably the best option. Importing better breeds is also a tempting option (without subsides, the +2 to Northerners isn't going to be worth the -1 wealth imo) but I think the environmental upgrade could have some cool bonuses gated behind it

>>4778044
>Reduce working hours, Wages/Salaries will be NOT readjusted

Rolled 3 (1d3)

>>4778062
compensation
>>4778900
no compensation

>>4778074
>>4778300
1=subsidize

>>4778248
>>4778500

2=force merge
>>4778250
>>4778565

3=summon

>>4779199
reduce, no readjustment

>>4778500
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>>4778248
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>>4778565

-1 Noskk Akaravich (-2)

" What? Horses? How *cares* about horses? They piss and shit everywhere! The future lies in the power of steam! This is beneath me, Mr. Jonathan. I could have used these precious minutes for a breakthrough!"

Well, the man is quite arrogant and self-absorbed, such is the curse of genius men " Please, Mr. Noskk. I need your most valued opinion on the matter."

The Northerner scratched his beard, the great cogs of his mind are in motion " I suppose I could alter my breathing mask design for those wretched creatures. A very straightforward solution to your problem but I won't; My walking ships are far from perfection and I have other projects hounding me in my sleep." He paused for a moment, quickly skimming the propositions " I'd upgrade our miserable factories, they are remnants of a bygone age. Stay away from the hog who calls himself Medehat, he continues to deepen his pockets knowing that he is under the protection of the Sword-Law."


> [LOCKED : Noskk Akaravich more than 4 OR Honored Veteran of the great war past] Convince the advisor to switch priorities. [+1 Northerners]
Another invention to his name.

>[LOCKED: Union Decree more than 0] Legally force him to switch priorities [+1 Northerners ]
A favor well-spent.

>[LOCKED: Strategy 3 or more OR Sandblood spy past ] Conjure a small think tank with him exchanging promising ideas [ +1 Unique option for the proposition, +3 Noskk Akaravich (Intellectual friend) ]
An exchange of ideas is alway fruitful.

>Force him to switch priorities [+1 Northerners, +1 Corruption, -5 Noskk Akaravich Status (Antagonized)]
You *are* the governor. You will do what you please.

>" That will be all, Thank you." [Select a choice from >>4778044 ]
Quite a disappointment.


No birds, Muahahaha

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>>4780485
When you're right, you're right.


>Upgrade the factories WITH compensations* [ -3 -> -2 Qouta [ Haash Elixir/ Nythriem] , -3-> -2 Wealth of Arkuland , , +1 Northerners/Easterners/Territorians/Natives Natives ] , some of these stats will revert back to normal after 3 months after upgrading the factory ]
You will lighten their burden.
+Arkuland Trait: Greener Paradise
+Arkuland Trait Core Tower Overload [ The core tower is prone to more problems in the near future unless it had another upgrade ]
+Trait: Rustled Chains

>NOT upgrading the factories

>>4780509
the rng gods have chosen. I am glad it went this way. Different advisors will have wildly different insights on our propositions.

>>4780485
Well that was disappointing

>" That will be all, Thank you."

I’m going back to:
>Import better breeds , subsidize the companies [

>>4780485
>"That will be all. Thank you."
>Upgrade the factories WITHOUT compensation
Reiterating what I said before, I think that the downsides of compensation are going to bite us in the ass hard if we pick them, so this is probably the best pick (although I might switch later if somebody makes a good argument or to break a tie)

>>4780509
>>4780598
>>4780658
10 more mins before closing votes, because I want to write another update before going to sleep.

>>4780740
>>4780509
>>4780598
>>4780658
actually, I am too sleepy to post an update without many annoying errors. Sorry for the shorter update today. Might post again when I wake up.
Goodnight!

>>4780752
Don't even sweat it, boss. This is the best quest on the board right now.

>>4780485

>" That will be all, Thank you." [Select a choice from >>4778044 ]


>Import better breeds , subsidize the companies [ -1 Wealth of Arkuland , +1 Diplomacy , +1 Union, +1 Northerners ]

That was indeed a disappointment.

>>4780485
Bah. A lotta nothing.

>Import better breeds , subsidize the companies

I'd still prefer upgrading the factories, personally, but that one anon made a good point about a potential budget death spiral. I say let's give it some turns, about 4 months, and then come back to the issue if we're not too far in the hole.

>>4780976
+1

>>4780925
It was pretty obvious that was the going to be the outcome, though seeing the potential choices based on certain stats was pretty fun to see.

>>4780485
>That will be all, Thank you."
>Reduce working hours, Wages/Salaries will be NOT readjusted

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-1 Wealth of Arkuland (3) [ Struggling]
+1 Diplomacy (2) [Clueless]
+1 Union (2) [Pleasant ]
+1 Northerners (0) [Neutral]

A short-term solution should suffice for the time being. Uprooting the industry could be disastrous for your fragile city. You prefer to take it one step at a time.

By signing this proposition, you have saved the struggling companies. Though they are but a speck in the great scheme of things, simple men like Mr. Fonatan will remember you standing by their side in their time of need.

_____________________________

A Night to remember

You began to spend less and less time in your home thanks to your never-ending work. Margret understands your burden while Martin is indifferent. The silence of your office is rarely broken by your secretary or the occasional visitor.

One of which was Ms. Mazzan, knocking on your door shortly before the sun began to set.

"To what do I owe the pleasure?" You spoke with her a couple of times before, the woman puts her cunning into good use. She is the voice of the people afterall.

"How can you call yourself a governor of Arkuland without walking in her streets? What do you know of her sprawling districts? Her pain and ecstasy ?"

" Not much, I am afraid. My cage does not have bars but it is still a cage." Your referred to your paperwork and position in general. My oh my, she didn't mince words at all.

"Then, I say: set yourself free. Let go you of your woes for the night... or is a late night stroll too much to ask ? We need not the company of your silver guard."

What goes in the mind of that woman? You are not so sure. Going anywhere without your small army feels somehow wrong; what if an assassin is waiting for you? So far, you haven't wronged anyone within this fair city. You are perplexed by her offer.

>"To blazes with my mounds of paper. I accept your lovely invitation ." [ +3 Eliza Mazzan, -2
Gustav Tordeson, other negative trade offs removed by Death do us apart! who knows what you will find in the streets of Arkuland without your security detail... ]
She is right, the city demands a closer approach.

> " I don't have the luxury to waste my time elsewhere, Ms. Mazzan [ +1 Extra ADMIN prop. next month! +1 Career -2 Eliza Mazzan ]
The blunt truth often hurts the most.

> " My men go wherever I go. " [ negative trade offs removed by Death do us apart! who knows what you will find in the streets of Arkuland. The presence of your men will impact this nightly stroll... ]
Your safety always comes first.

>[LOCKED : Intrigue 2 or more ] Inquire further about her strange invitation. [ +1 Intrigue -1 Eliza Mazzan ]
She is rather suspicious in your eyes.

>>4782370
>> " I don't have the luxury to waste my time elsewhere, Ms. Mazzan

Begone, THOT!

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>>4782370
>"To blazes with my mounds of paper. I accept your lovely invitation ." [ +3 Eliza Mazzan, -2
Gustav Tordeson, other negative trade offs removed by Death do us apart! who knows what you will find in the streets of Arkuland without your security detail... ]
She is right, the city demands a closer approach.

>>4782388
>thot

>>4782418
>Ms. Adeel.jpg

>>4782430
LOL True enough.

>>4782370
> " I don't have the luxury to waste my time elsewhere, Ms. Mazzan
thot

>" My men go wherever I go. "
my desire for exploration is intensifying

>>4782370
>”My men go wherever I go. "
Seeing the city up close isn’t a bad idea, but we are Defs taking a security detail

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>>4782553
Another tie. I'll switch my vote to
> " My men go wherever I go. " [ negative trade offs removed by Death do us apart! who knows what you will find in the streets of Arkuland. The presence of your men will impact this nightly stroll... ]
Your safety always comes first.

to speed things along. I had a bad habit of not changing my mind last game. I won't make that mistake again.

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>>4782613
alright, writing. Voting is closed.

>>4782388
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>>4782613

"So be it." The Sandblood wasn't too pleased with it but these are your terms.

Arkuland was a whole different beast under the cover of the night. People around you were puzzled at your presence. Your menacing escort had cleared the way as usual , especially with your spider tank following your automobile.

" Where are we going?"

"Patience, Governor." She did whisper your destination to the driver earlier "Behold, the legacy of Ayyah..."

Pretty lights, sprawling structures with more on the rise... you are familiar with some of these streets. It is a wondrous sight indeed. Your admiration of your predecessor began to fade away the further you strayed afar from your usual routes. The disparity between the rich and the poor was sickening. Rundown buildings, makeshift shacks, potholes in the streets as big as your automobile with beggars, vagabonds and cripples huddled together like rats. Your iron parade had sent fear into the hearts of these miserable lot. They

"This is the true legacy of Ayyah. Soldiers who are discarded after losing a limb or two like a broken clockwork soldiers , Coal miners who never get to see sunlight for days, Territorian Immigrants seeking a new life only to get swindled by those living in the skies."

You remained silent, watching more of the same " Tell me, What do you think these men and women will do when they see their governor without all of that muscle? Will they shake your hands or twist their knives deep in your gut?"

"This is not my fault. Governor Ayyah didn't meet their demands." You hate this blaming game already."

" Yet, you have the power to change our home in these three years. Arkuland doesn't need a second tyrant. Will you put the need of the people above all? Will you better the lives of the poor? the miserable?"

>" Without a doubt." [+4 Eliza Mazzan Status (Made a promise) , ALL pro-poor props will have more bonuses as long as the promise is not broken, breaking your promise will have heavy consequences. ]
None deserve such fate.

>" Progress always comes first." [-3 Eliza Mazzan]
Perhaps Ayyah was in the right for prompting industry first.

> [Ex-governor past] " In my line of work, you don't promise things you can't keep. However, when the chance presents itself, I will do what I can to help." [+1 Eliza Mazzan]
Seems reasonable enough.

We will stop here for now, thank you for your participation. Goodnight!

>>4782835
*You hate this blaming game already.
No quotation mark!

> [Ex-governor past] " In my line of work, you don't promise things you can't keep. However, when the chance presents itself, I will do what I can to help." [+1 Eliza Mazzan]

>>4782835
>> [Ex-governor past] " In my line of work, you don't promise things you can't keep. However, when the chance presents itself, I will do what I can to help." [+1 Eliza Mazzan]

>>4782835
>> [Ex-governor past] " In my line of work, you don't promise things you can't keep. However, when the chance presents itself, I will do what I can to help." [+1 Eliza Mazzan]

>>4782835
>[Ex-governor past] " In my line of work, you don't promise things you can't keep. However, when the chance presents itself, I will do what I can to help." [+1 Eliza Mazzan]

We’re a politician at heart

>>4782835
>> [Ex-governor past] " In my line of work, you don't promise things you can't keep. However, when the chance presents itself, I will do what I can to help." [+1 Eliza Mazzan]

>>4782835


> [Ex-governor past] " In my line of work, you don't promise things you can't keep. However, when the chance presents itself, I will do what I can to help." [+1 Eliza Mazzan]

>>4782835
>> [Ex-governor past] " In my line of work, you don't promise things you can't keep. However, when the chance presents itself, I will do what I can to help." [+1 Eliza Mazzan]

>>4782835
>" Without a doubt." [+4 Eliza Mazzan Status (Made a promise) , ALL pro-poor props will have more bonuses as long as the promise is not broken, breaking your promise will have heavy consequences. ]
>None deserve such fate.

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+1 Eliza Mazzan (1)

" Fair enough, You do still owe me a nightly stroll, Governor. There are many places I can show you without your entourage. " She winked playfully before exiting the automobile . You do admire her fiery soul. She reminded you of your wife in her youth. That woman could move mountains with her grit and determination.

Once everything was said and done, you returned back to your home. Another day properly wrapped up.

__________________

A matter of Metra

By the end of the month, you had little vigor and endurance left in your old bones. It is not like your workload will ever decrease, it only goes up . The great storm in the horizon had finally whittled down, Arkuland is no longer isolated from the civilized world.

A sizable number of engineers were running left and right as you entered the Core Tower. Jacob was barking commands at everyone with a swaying bottle in his right hand.

"Governor!" His face arched a smile at you " The Good ol' core had quite a hiccup last hour. Don't Worry! I have it under control."

"What happened?"

"One of our auxiliary cooling pumps got over-pressurized, A nightmare in the lower levels. It wouldn't have been a problem two years ago but ever since Ayyah went on her expansion spree, she demanded more and more power ." Another engineer almost bumped into the Coremaster, She stopped for a second to catch her breath as she submitted a report to him.

"Great news!" He gave her the rest of his bottle "Everything had been stabilized thanks to Northern ingenuity and some *hic* elbow grease. Time will go backwards before the dune lads get to know how our little wonders ticks."

You couldn't imagine the power required to run the whole city. It must be an unbearable task to maintain everything to avoid potential disasters "By the by, I don't believe you have taken your salary, no?"

"I haven't." You shook your head, every single Metra you had spent so far was from your own.

"Then what are you waiting for, you old goose? Go to the 5th floor. A new month is nearly upon us!" He gave you a pat on the shoulder before attending to other engineers. Might as well.

You didn't know the core tower had a bank . 'The Pale Cog' was its name, it had rules of its own , slowly becoming Arkuland's most favorite bank thanks to its flexible approach. There a lot of people who could use a loan or two here after all...

You were to meet a northerner by the name of Sygheird Maverchykt after wading through a maze of offices. He had just finished business with one happy customer.

"Please, have a seat." It was nice not to hear Governor or Sir for once. He was treating you like any customer. No special treatment.

"I would like you to sign here , here and here..." It was your regular terms and conditions, nothing too strange. Why didn't your secretary bring them to you in your first day? This feels like a waste of tim-

Oh.

Oh.

1/2

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By laws of Arkuland, you were only allowed to earn 5000 Metra . A laughable salary even by your standards. You used to earn THRICE that number as the governor of Devtzshik without any hint of corruption. However, there were many unchecked bonuses in the file he presented it to you. Most of them didn't make any sense which begs the question: How much did Governor Ayyah earn per month?

Disability bonus? Your back is indeed mutilated but it doesn't hinder your duties. Twin's Relief? You are not even an easterner!! This one states you are an expecting woman, how absurd!

You understand where he is coming from. He is leaving you to decide how much do you really want without putting himself in the scathing spotlight of corruption. Corruption, Corruption... how many Metra do you plan to rake from the budget? You set example to those below you.


>None. You and your wife could manage without it. Spend it on the poor instead [ -2 Corruption, +1 Northerners/Easterners/Territorians, POSSIBLE +1 Wealth of Arkuland once every couple of month
The Lord is your provider.
+Trait Charitable Soul : [The religious organizations of both sides are aware of your selfless act. You have their respect.]

>Take it as it is (5000) [ +1 Wealth every ~9-12 Months
You will adapt to this meager salary, your wife will understand.

>Check enough bonuses to reach your previous pay (15000) [ +1 Wealth every ~6-9 Months +1 Corruption ]
It is only right to at least earn what you used to

>Check more bonuses (30000) [ [ +1 Wealth every ~3-6 Months +2 Corruption ]
This is hardly a dent in the overall budget.

>Check even more bonuses (60000) [ +1 Wealth every ~1-3 Months +3 Corruption ]
You are THE governor. The entirety of the new world rests in your hands.

>Check ALL of the bonuses! (100000) [ +1 Wealth every month +4 Corruption, -1 Wealth of Arkuland every 3 months ]
Better to have it than anyone else. You will put them to a good use.
+Trait Loaded to the brim [ You have so much Metra that you don't know what to do with it! All bribes from now on should be much easier. ]

>>4784209
very noice 2.0

>>4784516
>>Check even more bonuses (60000) [ +1 Wealth every ~1-3 Months +3 Corruption ]
We're gonna bribe our way through every thing

>>4784516
>>Take it as it is (5000)

Eh. We can work with this...I guess. Maybe donate from time to time if given the option.