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Yeah! Loving all the aspects of it, and the original series got a bit boring, to be honest.

It's quite good, and has everything a SPAMKINGDOM should have.

It's okay, wouldn't mind seeing the original series updated again though.

I WANT MY FIREBLOOD EMPIRE BACK RIGHT NOW!!!1eleven

[King Zultan]

B

[Haspen]

You decide to send a letter addressed to the rebels.

409 AEC, Mid-Autumn

8!*

You hear that once they've read their letter (in which you expressed not rage, but dissappointment, and a hope they will change their ways), they've killed their captain, delivered his head to neighbouring town, and begged for mercy.

Peasants and nobles alike loudly praise you for your skills - some even begin calling you "The Pacifier"!

409 AEC, Winter

6

Great news arrive from the prospector's site!

Malachite, in abundance, was found amongst the rocks and soil, along with some ores of silver and lead as well, exceeding the old prospector's expectations! Even now, the ores are dug out by cartloads, and the old miner became the manager of the mines.

Along with the news, he is asking for direction for where the mines should go.

First of all, it could be made into a gemstone mine, where malachite will be cut and processed into jewellry along with local silver. Such crafts could be sold around the Kingdom or outside of it.

Second option is to create metalworks. Copper and silver sells nicely at local markets, and its abundance could stimulate craftsmen and artisans to produce some works of art or statues to commemorate your rule and dynasty.

Thirdly, the ores, both raw and processed, could be sent to the Treasury. This will provide steady, yearly income, not affected by the capricious trade markets and whims of the populace.

A) Trade is the lifeblood of a nation! Our mastertful crafts will conquer the markets!
B) Metalworks is what we need, they're both useful and profitable!
C) The steadier the income, the better. Our Treasury needs income that is gems and silver bullion!

[helmacon]

A

[King Zultan]

A

[Superdorf]

C

Making a quick buck is nice and all, but we should be kinda OK money-wise for the time being, what with the aid of our nobles-- we can say no such thing of years to come. We're going to need that cash someday, and we won't have it if we squander these mines too soon.

EDIT: Er, nevermind then.

[helmacon]

It's not squandering the mines. It's taking a roll each year with the possibility of extra income (or less) instead of getting a constant reliable low value income.

[Superdorf]

Ahh, I misunderstood! That's much less problematic. A

[Haspen]

You decide to have the malachite and ores made into jewellry, that shall be then sold somewhere for hefty profits.

Along with the Treasurer and the nobles, you sit down to decide where shall the jewellry go. Obviously, you could sell it abroad, but your nobles are indignant at even hinting that.

"My lord, the precious malachite and silver jewellry will be the pride of your Kingdom's aristocracy! Selling it abroad would be like selling royal jewels for petty coin. Instead, let us buy it from you to decorate the necks of our wives and adorn the robes of our offices!" The gathered courtiers all nod in agreement.

A) "Sorry, but I dictate the Kingdom's economy here!"
B) "Alright, the jewelry will be sold to Kastorian aristocrats."

[VoidSlayer]

B

We can always switch it up when the demand has died down.

[Kashyyk]

B

[King Zultan]

B

[Haspen]

You agree to have the jewellry sold to local Kastorian nobles and their families.

409 AEC, End of the Year

As you look out through the window at the dark skies and the roofs of the capital's houses drenched by rain, you wonder if this is an omen of something terrible to come. After all, The Mother cries when one's future is doomed!

Fortunately, you're taken away from this gloomy thinking by rapping at your study's door. The Advisor has come, bringing the Scrolls of Kingdom Status with him. You walk back to the table as he lays them down on it, the candlelight helping you read.

Happiness: 3
Population: 3
Economy: 7
Army: 2
*Navy: 1

"My liege, with the population of the Kingdom as it is, the tax exempt is letting many families avoid providing our Treasury with money. The Treasurer predicts that we will be losing money until we simply get more people to tax."

"The money from the nobles have given us a surplus for future spending. Our Army and Navy could do well with greater numbers, and people expect to get some relief from the recent years of instability. Some festivities are in order, no?"

As for increasing military numbers...

A) "Nah, we only need more land forces."
B) "Nah, we only need a stronger fleet."
C) "Sure thing! We will build up a mighty force in no time!"
D) "There are more important things to spend money on right now."

As for festivities...

A) "Sure, let's throw some parties and make the people happy!"
B) "I would rather not spend all the money we've got right away."

[King Zultan]

BA

[Naturegirl1999]

BA
Our navy is currently smaller than our srmy

[mightymushroom]

I hate to spend all our cash at once, but low happiness worries me more. Y'know what? We just earned a 'Pacifier' nickname. Maybe low happiness isn't that much of a problem for the near future. Long enough to better gauge what our new jewelry trade is worth, at least.

C B
Even with the promise of feudal levies I'd prefer our core army to be a notch larger to deal with sub-war disturbances such as Beast or Orks.