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[Aseaheru]

 Well, shit. Err, lets go A, but quietly gear up for the B that will probably happen as a result...

[Chevaleresse]

C

Let's, uh, not cause an even bigger diplomatic incident. Plus our army isn't stronk enough to declare independence.

[Prophet]

C He would be a fool to attack a large loyal vassal... who's son/ally happens to be the ruler of rivaling kingdom just south of the border. In fact if anything we should be outraged at his envoy's terrible treatment of us! Us! A Duke of the realm under the King and the King only! I dare say that if anything he should be the one worried!

[helmacon]

I say we should only remain loyal up until he asks something of us. Let him fight his war. We will wait, and grow strong.

[heydude6]

A

[vastaghen12]

C

[Haspen]

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You decide to write a honest letter of explanation, apology and proclamation of your loyalty.

In a moment.

"Greetings, Grand Duke!" The Lametanian envoy salutes upon entry. "I bring urgent message from King Salus. In recent weeks he have uncovered evidence that Ceodwells have been working on a military alliance with the Kashite against us! He asks you to converge troops near the border, because the Damdamians aren't willing to start a war with Gubta."

"Gubta? You mentioned Kashites."

"Alas! Kashite heir married into Gubta royal family, and converted to their faith. Peoples of the south see this as the Kashites becoming a client or ally of the Gubta, and the Republic would rather not wage wars at the moment."

A) "Fine, I will help my son if his masters won't! I will send some troops to Ceodwell border immediately."
B) "I have little soldiers to spare; how about war supplies? Will that be enough?"
C) "I have nothing to spare. I'm afraid you must return to Salus empty-handed."

[Tiruin]

985 AD, Mid-Spring

In the east, a new kingdom rises; several cities banded together under the rule of young nobleman calling himself Eldric, who freed his people from oppression of Agek Tribe of the nomads. This 'Kingdom of Eldric' lies vaguely south-east of the Kiwis, just north of the mountains separating them from the Damdamian Republic.
[...]

I think you mean 'west'? Because I see no Kiwis to our right of Tven.

In recent weeks he have uncovered evidence that Ceodwells have been working on a military alliance with the Kashite against us!

AHAAAA. IT IS THEM. THE JERKS. THE PEOPLE IN THE BANNER OF TVEN BUT NOT TVEN.

<_<
>_>

B

[Haspen]

I think you mean 'west'? Because I see no Kiwis to our right of Tven.

Ah yeah, thanks, fixed ;v

[ZBridges]

B

[Harry Baldman]

B, let's keep the soldiers on hand in case of trouble.

Also, if worst comes to worst, I guess we could work with the Agaresians to fuck over the Dahnians.

[Haspen]

"How about war supplies?"

"War supplies!" The envoy scoffs in annoyance, only to calm down a moment later. "King Salus said it will be better to come back with anything I can get rather than empty-handed. Sure thing, war supplies it is. I hope that will be enough."

After he leaves, your courtiers murmur and discuss that mayhaps the Duchy will get involved in bloody mess once again.

You retreat to your chambers where you write the letter of explanation to King Eón. You seal it and give it to your fastest messenger.

985 AD, Late Spring

The Dahnian envoy is back, along with your messenger. Where you charismatic enough in your writing? Did the messenger get there in time?

2

"Greetings, Grand Duke. Our master, King Eón, has heard my report and has read your letter. He has made a decision, which is as follows." He cracks open a scroll sealed with the wax seal of Dahnian royal family.

"Grand Duke Estwalf! You're hereby summoned to the capital of Dahnia, where you shall explain yourself before King Eón personally, and the charge laid against you is conspiracy with enemies of Dahnia. You may decline this summon; in that case, you will be removed from the office of Grand Duke of Tven, and the Electoral Council will decide the next Grand Duke. Your son Atan is of age and is your designated heir, therefore his candidature will be viable, and King Eón promised to not deny your son a chance to succeed you." The Dahnian envoy rolls up the scroll and looks at you, as your courtiers murmur, shout and bemoan this absurd injustice.

"What is your response, Grand Duke?"

A) "I will respond to the summon of King Eón, and explain myself to him!"
B) "I decline the summon, and my son Atan will sure show before the Council."
C) "I decline the summon!" Call the guards to imprison the envoy while you declare independence of Tven!

[Arlos]

What a way to reward loyalty

C

[Chiefwaffles]

Y'know, now would be a good time if any to declare independence because there is that whole invading force thing.

[Harry Baldman]

C

There's only so far you can push a loyal vassal.