You decide that the silver mines are a priority.
The Treasurer leaves to make proper arrangements to get the mine's manager equipment, supplies and workers.
806 NWE, Midwinter
After the news that Hege is pregnant once again began circulating the court, local noblemen have been pouring in to partake in your wine and toast for the good health of your family and the unborn child.
806 NWE, Late Winter
A letter arrives from Kingdom of Dam, carried by a merchant.
In the letter, Nyll, King of Dam, expressed gratitude to the powers-that-be of Kingdom of Rug for making a wise choice and returning to Damians their territories.
The matter of delivery of the letter, as well as its shortness, made few courtiers grumble in discontent. But, perhaps, King Nyll is simply uncharismatic, or not much of a writer.
806 NWE, End of the Year
The year came and went, but the Advisor is always on time to deliver the Scrolls of Kingdom Status onto your desk.
Happiness: 4
Population: 6
Economy: 3
Army: 3
You look at the numbers, then at the Advisor, who strokes his long beard.
"I cannot fathom any suggestion at the moment, your Majesty."
You agree - the numbers are decent enough.
807 NWE, Spring
A letter arrives from the southern mountains; the investment into the mines' recovery turned out for the good, as the flooded levels were pumped out of water and the bothersome underground river plugged. The mining of silver ore have already resumed, and the delivery should be expected as usual, in the Winter season.
807 NWE, Mid-Spring
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Despite you holding Hege's hand, she cannot stop crying. The nurses quietly wrap the blood-stained bundle in clean towels and carry it away.
Hege has miscarried, by some cruel order of the beings responsible for human fate.
The entire court soon goes into mourning.
807 NWE, Late Spring
The more you look at her, the more you worry. And it's not just you, either - your courtiers have began to notice that Queen Hege is extremely unlike her usual, polite and energetic self; she is harsh to her maidservants and berates them for slightest of reasons, before turning to gloom and melancholy for hours upon a time. Other ladies have offered to talk with her about their own misfortunes like this, but Hege has been unmoved by their support, and even threw several of her best friends out of the castle.
You wonder if there's any way to help her...
A) Obviously, a grandiose garden full of exotic flowers will draw her attention away!
B) Nobody but time itself can help her heal her wounds.
C) Mayhaps an unicorn foal or some other exotic, rare animal, will be a good companion for her?
D) I must talk to her myself. By whatever means necessary, I ought to help her forget the demise of the little one.
E) Finest items of clothing and most precious jewelry pieces could do the trick.
F) An opulent sarcophagus for our unborn child will offer her some closure - right?