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 Foreperson If your House is down a pie, good Senator, then perhaps your House should put in the work to bake the pie rather than taking the pie of others?
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[sotto voce] By 'pie', they mean 'sticker'. 
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Quackles posted:[sotto voce] By 'pie', they mean 'sticker'. Sticky, appealing, unhealthy, causes family squabbles... This tracks.
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Jan 28, 2021 04:38
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 Hey, House Gambol - I appreciate that you want to win the Aye vote. It's a noble(?) cause. And don't let me stop you from voting your heart out. But. Would you be willing to sell your signing rights for the sticker? Not necessarily to House Daucus - to anyone. I'm curious what you would have to say about that. Quackles fucked around with this message at 05:08 on Jan 28, 2021 |
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Jan 28, 2021 05:04
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Senator The monocled nobleman leans in his seat, listening to the discussion about the doors to the main chamber of the palace. How long ago was it, that he had started his career? Every day in the mirror he sees more gray in his hair, more aches and pains each morning. The King is a younger man than he, and it would be a shame if he had to step down now. Shouldn't he have more time in his role? Is it not our duty to give him that time?
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So all that happened. Accurate?????? Senate Status Report brought to you by House Daucus Power/Coins House Lethe: 9 Power, 9 Coins House Gambol: 9 Power, 1 Coin House Pinchay: 2 Power, 20 Coins House Cyfoeth: 7 Power, 17 Coins House Daucus: 5 Power, 9 Coins Pressure Rating ????? - I have no idea how this is going to turn out, especially after House Gambol's bold proclamation. Hidden Agenda Prediction The usual warning applies.  Agenda Draft order: 2 House Gambol has completely thrown the cat among the pigeons by insisting that they plan to go all-in on getting the sticker. At the same time, they also insist that they're not Opulent, despite all evidence to the contrary. But then the question arises - what are they? They clearly plan to end the game here and now. A Greedy player would lose out from being low on money. An Opportunist moreso. The most likely choice seems to be Rebel, since they'd get an immediate bonus from an abdication - but I'm still not sure I believe it. Agenda: Opulent (or Rebel) Confidence: ### _ _  Agenda Draft order: 1 House Lethe and House Pinchay present an enigma. If House Gambol isn't Opulent, it's most likely that one of them could be, as they had first shots at the pick. However, given their respective actions to date, they're almost acting like they're Opportunist. But who'd pick that first in the draft? I am forced to continue assuming they are Extremist - but if it turns out House Lethe somehow picked Opulent and got us to all... do their job for them somehow, I'm going to eat my socks. Agenda: Extremist Confidence: ## _ _ _ Agenda Draft order: 3 House Pinchay is the other candidate for Opulent, and perhaps one that's more likely since they seem more changeable. They do seem focused on Nay now, which makes sense only if they were aiming for the game to continue (which would suggest against it). I’m having a hard time reading them, to be honest. Their low Power and high Coins mean that they don't have much of a say in this Dilemma, unless they bribe someone. Agenda: Opulent (or Rebel) Confidence: ## _ _ _  Agenda Draft order: 4 House Cyfoeth is probably Greedy at this point, but it's still a guess. They certainly aren't lacking for Power or Coins. The question is how they'll weigh in on this dilemma... Agenda: Greedy Confidence: ### _ _ Agenda Draft order: 5 House Daucus is really, really confused. What do we do now? It looks like the vote is playing out without too much involvement on our part. Agenda: Why does everyone keep voting Aye and Nay? Why doesn't someone ever vote Nya? Confidence: Like, Nya.
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Councilmember OOC: Apologies, hectic days. I'm really confused at the situation right now, with Gambol swinging from Nay to Aye so fast. I do know that our honoured friends of house Lethe seem to be fighting he rest of the Houses, and that House Daucus keeps with their tactics of letting others get their hands dirty, so I would like to hear some offers for House Cyfoeth support.
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Fiendly reminder that the deadline to cast your votes is in about 15h 
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Reign of King Blythe I, Dilemma 4, Resolution Vote Results posted:
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The end of King Blythe I's kingdom. Houses - Final scores posted:
New King's reign - Setup posted:Chronicle Aging: - Foreman/Sitting Councilmember: Inadequately (also Treasurer)   - Sitting Councilmember: Omobono - Treasurer/Navigator: C... - Sitting Councilmember: Danaru (also Treasurer) - High Scholar/Sitting Councilmember: eliasswift (also Treasurer)   - Sitting Councilmember: megane - Treasurer/Negotiator: Bellmaker Hidden Agendas & Picking Order posted:
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House Cyfoeth, Dukes of Coden A sombrely dressed man, stands up in front of the council, and speaks: "LOL"
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Jan 29, 2021 13:09
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Out second king was Blythe the First; He was not very far from the worst. He knew lots of stuff, But was not very buff. And now he makes wine 'til he burst.
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Would-be Royal Historian (if the thread will have me) Well, he was clearly a lover of the scholarly faction, so how about Blythe the Patron. Motto: Qui habuit scriptum rem (He had the write stuff). As for our next ruler, how about Queen Ilysia? Edit: Proposed picture for Blythe below. 
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Jan 29, 2021 16:29
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Ahem, I thank the previous King for his service to our realm. He has certainly done much to improve the research and exploration of our scholars! As such, shall we name him The Scholar? I, do, however, look forward to the new reign of King Caedmon so that we may have a wise warrior to guard our realm from these dastardly bandits that attacked our soldiery so recently
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I had made a mistake in reporting the Prestige for House Daucus in their sheet...and I had consequently misplaced them in the picking order for Secret Agendas. Pinchay is picking 4th, Daucus 5th  EDIT: also I had not specified it, but ofc our version of Ankist is an equal opportunity Kingdom (it already is for most titles even in the official book) so a ruling Queen is of course acceptable
That Italian Guy fucked around with this message at 18:53 on Jan 29, 2021 |
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Jan 29, 2021 18:48
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Yeah, I would have to assume that this abdication is a transition to some kind of military-minded King. Blythe was a man more invested in the arts and sciences. In an era of high stability, he realized he wasn't the right person for the job, and stepped down to let someone more qualified take control of the kingdom. It would have to be a military person, but crucially, it would have to be an military person with a scholarly bent, or else he wouldn't have abdicated power. Queen Athene has a nice ring to it.
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Well, at least my forecasting sheet was more accurate this time. How 'bout King Blythe the Far-Sighted? EDIT: Here's how much Prestige and Crave each House has total, so far: House Daucus:   House Pinchay: House Cyfoeth: House Gambol: House Lethe:
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Jan 29, 2021 19:08
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I actually love that we named him for the word "Blithe" among other things, and we get this guy everyone believes was measured and thoughtful. I really like Blythe the Far-Sighted because it gives a small part of me a silly grin. It's close to naming him "Blythe the unblithe"
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King Blythe the Heretic 
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King Blythe the Nithe
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TravelLog posted:
I like all of this, seconded! He financed discovery and expanded knowledge in so many ways.  This is ... probably not a horrible doom omen, right?
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Jan 29, 2021 19:47
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C... posted:
I foresee diplomatic problems in our future.
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C... posted:
It's a chance for new diplomatic relations and trade, what's not to love? (Well except for the fact that they don't like us and their army is better equipped)
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Omobono posted:
They don't like us because you all insisted on using what now appears to be smuggled goods straight from their stronghold  Maybe less interfering across our border in the future? Although it seems they may be across OUR border in short order. Also I stand by King Blythe the Curious, as curiosity Bellmaker fucked around with this message at 21:48 on Jan 29, 2021 |
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Bellmaker posted:Maybe less interfering across our border in the future? Although it seems they may be across OUR border in short order. OK, generally, agreed. Except: the fortress was already built when we showed up. I think if we didn't find this out we might have had to deal with a surprise invasion down the line. I do also like Blythe the Patron, btw.
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Quackles posted:
That's my take on this unfortunate turn of events. Tragic as it is that many soldiers were lost, at least we now have some warning and can prepare for them.
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Well, considering our latest story card, I personally like the roleplaying idea that Blythe did not actually get pushed out by us, as much as he technically was. I enjoy the idea that he sees war on the horizon and abdicated himself to someone he believed was more fit for a military issue. Blythe the Patron is an awesome title as well. Lover of history, explorer of the unknown.
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What even are generals, anyway? __________/
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Sighence posted:What even are generals, anyway?  We Just Don't Know.
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eliasswift posted:Blythe the Patron is an awesome title as well. Now that King Blythe the Patron is retired, he would like you to subscribe to King Blythe, the Patreon.
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Interregnum The bells ring in the Temple of the Mother in Lybra: King Blythe I has stepped down from his seat! Some say that the discovery of the Chalice Peak and Crimson Keep has precipitated the monarch in a veritable research frenzy, and that his attention to the daily tasks of his office had become a second thought to the King. Be it with anticipation or trepidation, what's sure is that the Thanes are looking at the borders of Ankist with much more attention than before and they wish the Crown to match their focus in the days to be. History of the Kingdom of Ankist posted:Hall of Rulers
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Veryslightlymad posted:I actually love that we named him for the word "Blithe" among other things, and we get this guy everyone believes was measured and thoughtful. I'm liking this proposal.
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Future Navigator Good evening, distinguished House Lethe. A new reign is always such a turbulent time, is it not? A fresh start for all in Ankist. As you're next to contemplate agendas after us, what agenda[s] might you like to appear in the hand you're given? Speaking totally hypothetically, of course.
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Jan 31, 2021 04:56
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Maybe if you ask nicely they'll pay you a bribe for a certain hidden agenda...
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We serve The Great Mother's agenda. Blessed be The Mother.
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Reign of Queen Ilysia I, Dilemma 1 It is a moment of uncertainty in Ankist and the Thanes themselves have had difficulties coming to an agreement on the new Monarch, each faction trying to prove their candidate is the objectively best to lead the Kingdom in these uncharted waters. In the end, after a few failed quorums, the only person to pass muster is one who has previously served the Crown as Royal Marshal. Long live Queen Ilysia I! History of the Kingdom of Ankist posted:Hall of Rulers - Foreman/Sitting Councilmember: Inadequately (also Treasurer) - Sitting Councilmember: Omobono - Treasurer/Navigator: C... - Sitting Councilmember: Danaru (also Treasurer) - High Scholar/Sitting Councilmember: eliasswift (also Treasurer) - Sitting Councilmember: megane - Treasurer/Negotiator: Bellmaker Dilemma1 posted:
The Kingdom of Mhuir posted:Ankist shares a border with Mhuir to the northwest. The two kingdoms used to be almost comparable in size a few decades back, but Mhuir is now much smaller after they lost a war against Ankist in the year 143. Still, it is culturally and technologically more advanced. A 48h voting window is now open! - Sitting Councilmembers can send me a PM/Email with their final decision. Please consult the OP if you need a refresher on the rules! - Treasurers can now start bribing. Please consult the OP if you need a refresher on the rules! - Senators are free to discuss the Dilemma and provide their feedback. Don't forget that every choice could have consequences that are not spelled out outright on the front of the card! Also, please remember that the thread is the main discussion platform for your vote intention - the Sheet is only to be used when discussing high level strategy, bargaining strategies and items on the sheet itself.
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Sitting Councilmember The decision here seems simple. I'm not about to say we can entirely trust Mhuir, but without their grain, our people will starve to death. I say we take the grain, even as a gamble at least the peasants will have a chance.
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Danaru posted:
Treasurer We concur. We are suspicious of the offer (they probably will want a favor or something in return in the future), but letting our people starve is unacceptable.
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Sitting councilmember In House Gambol's experience, one buys what one pays for. Grain this cheap means our neighbour is trying to take advantage of our queendom somehow or that there's something wrong with the wheat they want to sell. Also, those were our former countrymen, no way they can afford to make their wheat so cheap. We should know. I think we should refuse this suspicious offer and solve the famine some other way. No matter how cheap this offer is, it won't be worth it. On the other hand, if the council wants to get fleeced and buy what in the best case scenario is some food way past sell date who are we to interfere.
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Omobono posted:
Navigator I agree, cousin - the wheat is likely rancid, or tiny stones painted yellow, or stolen from a giant evil red fortress. Still, I don't like sitting by and doing nothing. If we do buy the wheat, which house is willing to Inspect it? Someone must put their credibility on the line, should this become a scandal.
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Second Cousin Thrice Removed Dames and Sirs, it seems that there is no good answer here. I trust not these vengeful foreigners not to cause unrest in our lands by poisoning the wheat or infiltrating spies and propaganda into our lands in the shipments. Likewise, we can't do nothing while our peasentry starves. Hard work deserves reward, not starvation for no fault of their own. I fear that I myself am unable to find a solution to this Dilemma and hope the council chooses wisely for our people
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