>>5866304As you look out at the town: the town which has grown quiet as you began your rule, the town with shut windows behind which mothers mourn the deaths of their sons, the town the cobbled streets and tiled roofs of which are, in the past few days, only home to stray cats, ravens, and scared urchins - as you look out at the town from atop the bell tower, you ponder your next move.
"Any thoughts, Shooshe*?" You ask the great water spirit of the river. "We conquered the countryside. What next?"
The waters of its liquid body shift, letting out a flowing sound.
"Perhaps letting me go would be-"
"I regret asking."
...
"...Sometimes it is best not to upset the balance too much. The local lords would be willing to listen to your demands, being at your mercy."
"The lords... Perhaps a new system with commoners at the head is in order instead."
"It is your decision, in the end."
*Read shoo-SHAY
<span class="mu-s">The most pressing concern is governance in your newly conquered territories. What approach will you employ?</span>
>Discuss with the Enchanted lords the taking over of the ruling structure. What are they willing to sacrifice from their coffers for your cause? Perhaps among them, there are people worthy of being elevated to your companions? [This will initiate a meeting with the lords]>Kill the lords and appropriate their wealth for yourself. Create a new order of commoners and lesser bloodlines. This presents the challenge of picking out candidates for rule. You can't just take the first person you meet on the street and put them in a position of power. Though there are organizational structures in place, like guilds and clubs, which precisely to tap into for leaders remains a question... [if you pick this option, specify how will you find new rulers]>Write-in<span class="mu-s">Besides the organization of your rule, would you like to carry out any additional actions? Is there something to be done with prisoner militiamen? Perhaps a search for rumours is in order, but what agents could you employ in this, if all you know are golems and elementals? I will keep presenting situations and choices that seem most important at the moment, for now, but don't hesitate to write-in any ideas you'd like to try out...</span>
>Write-in 