After much debating, the Council have decided to install Ethelwulf as next King of Luathbas, with his mother, amongst other peoples, as regents.
841 AD
2,1
Your accept the crown officially from the hands of your mother. You do not look like her, and your 'elven' ears have barely any pointage to them. And you're, unlike your predecessors, very combative and excel in
martial arts. But you
are Ethelwulf, son of
Houlandin II. To honor your father, and to show promise of future good rule, you therefore take on the name of
Houlandin III!0, 2, 2, 1
Happiness: 3
Population: 7
Economy: 5
Army: 4
The kingdom fared well during the Regency, its censuses growing long and the pockets of the peasants not empty. The mood was and remains sour, however.
The Southern Territories remain in the hands of Lametania, or, rather, Lametanian Province of the Great Damdamian Republic. Cult of Damed spreads in the south, and despite best efforts, some worshippers gained ground amongst the sheeples of your populace, which fortunately does not cause any trouble with the Hurthlings, which peacefully integrated into Luathbas structures after almost thirty years of having the support of the royal family.
The east and west both are peaceful, and despite some minor rebellions during the Regency of your mother, Queen Mother Aolineniya, the borders are secure.
841 AD, Spring
Ahab Hahalol have arrived at your castle's gates! The scary-looking Parsian, clothed in green tunic, black pants and golden shoes, stares at you.
"Houlandin III of Luathbas, be blessed! My King, Shashanshah, offer the hand of his daughter Miriam in marriage! May there be peace and cooperation between our peoples. Think of the offer wisely, because my King feels no desire to ever give you this chance again."
A) Reject!
B) Accept!