Ultimately it is decided to return the throne to retired Emperor Cyl, and to burn the root-infested corpse.
The ashes of the latter are then sent to be dumped far into Rainbow Lizard Mountains.
6
Death of the Emperor has stirred the people of the Empire, but only to make them grief about sudden loss of such promising young man.
1155 AD, Late Winter
You are
Cyl I, Emperor of Methiant!Your son and his son both died within a year of each other. Truly a calamity without match in contemporary world. With Herta's pregnancy unresolved, and your leadership and experience acclaimed, you have to once again steer the Empire through the turbulence of the years.
It seems that despite your
reclusiveness and
rheumatism, people still prefer you over younger men. Truly the mark of your
luck.
1
You receive an update on implementation of the Religious Tax; this controversional edict has stirred quite a few followers of the large faiths! Many men and women loudly and openly curse the Emperor's office for this blatant sacriledge. Which, by the way, has already begun to provide profits to the Treasury.
1155 AD, End of the Year
Well huh. It's been only one new year's eve without those in your hands, but you have actually missed these Scrolls of Kingdom Status.
2to4, 0
Happiness: 3
Population: 7
Economy: 4
Army: 6
Imp.Authority: +0
The Advisor bows.
"The mood of the people is rather low, and the statesmen failed to strengthen the authority, given the turbulent year. The Army managed to get some recruits, but few has been flushed out for not stepping up to the standards of the codex."
"Some courtiers clamor for festivities to be hosted by the Crown. And of course, I will ask, like in the times old and new; do you wish to issue and Edict, Emperor?"
A) "Edict and festivals, yes!"
B) "No edicts, but we should lessen the burdens of peoples with parties!"
C) "We can't afford wild partying! I will issue an Edict, though."
D) "Neither!"