You decide to send a messenger to King Talon to inform him that you will visit his palace to attend the funeral feast, taking your courtiers and family with you.
One week later
You got just in time for the first day of funeral rites.
As the time flies and Queen Dogethe's reign is remembered and praised, you manage to have few discussions with King Talon, a balding man in his mid-thirties. Just as described, he has a dry wit and seems to have no love for pleasantries, etiquette and long talk. All you got out of him was that he hopes that Methiant will be 'a proper and amicable neighbour'. You weren't able to even interest him in any sort of deal or treaty.
Your courtiers had much more luck with the nobles of King Talon's court.
You learn that the current heir of Talon is a twelve years old boy named Cidric. A rash youth with big heart, great skill with weapons and, unfortunately, not very bright mind. Some rumors go around that not every of his uncles and cousins views him as a proper successor to the throne, even.
Also, you learn that not everything is well in Cydwyl, as northern peoples rather frequently in the past decade has been rising up with riots and rebellions, almost year by year tying up resources and men that Queen Dogethe wished to allocate elsewhere. One can easily assume her death will only fuel the northerners' rebellious spirit.
Also also, you learn that recently the eastern colonies and settlements has been once again in trouble with the Agaresians. While nothing major happened so far, some travelers and homesteads were harassed by Agaresian lizard riders.
A week later, you, your courtiers and family depart for home.
1125 AD, Winter
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Alas, this year the metal mines have brought less profits than previously. The market must be satured or something.
Silver and gemstones arrive to stuff your Treasury though, pleasing the Treasurer.
1125 AD, Midwinter
The economical prosperity of Methiant in recent years has spurred traders from near and far to cross their country on their way to Eldrican, Cydwyl, Kashite and Lametania, the stability in the country and safety on the roads surely contributing to that.
1125 AD, End of the Year
The Advisor seems particularily happy when he walks into your study with Scrolls of Kingdom Status, and you soon learn why:
Happiness: 6
Population: 8
Economy: 7
Army: 7
Your wife, seated besides you, sighs from excitement.
"My liege, while our country grows, the officers and the Marshal concluded that we ought to take advantage of our booming economy and expand the budget of the Army. While it is well maintained, it only allows for mediocre amount of soldiers. Greater spending would allow for more men, horses and garrisons to be kept around the sundial."
A) "Agree, let's expand the military budget, for the glory of Methiant!"
B) "Just because we're rich now doesn't mean we will be rich tomorrow."
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