>>5994117>>5994143>>5994168>>5994186>>5994213>>5994816>>5994834>>5994885>>5994935>>5994952>>5994981>>5994995Holding a throne often proves more challenging than seizing it. The old tyrant ruled for many years, drawing on several advantages you lack. First, he was Suial the Third, the scion of a bloodline that had ruled the kingdom for centuries. Many of his subjects believed he held a divine right to rule due to his lineage. While you cannot alter your blood, you feel a sense of relief knowing that Suial's line—and their monstrous reign—have come to an end.
Second, Suial wielded cruelty like a weapon, ruling with unbridled sadism. His subjects lived in terror, knowing rebellion could end with crucifixion or being buried alive alongside their families. You have no desire to mirror his tyranny and instill such fear, so this is not an advantage you seek either.
Third, Suial was a native of the kingdom, while you are a foreigner raised in a distant land. You lack insight into the kingdom’s political climate. However, perhaps this can be rectified by speaking with those who possess the necessary knowledge, like the dusky-skinned concubine who hails from noble stock.
"I'm sorry for what happened to you and your family. You are strong to have survived such cruelty," you tell her, recognizing the potential ally her knowledge could make in navigating the political landscape. As a foreigner, you appreciate the value she can offer in understanding the kingdom's complexities. You express your condolences and commend her resilience, then ask her to share her understanding of the political climate that you lack. "I do not wish to be a tyrant like the old man. I would like your help in navigating the political climate and ruling well."
"Thank you for your kind words, your radiance," she replies submissively, but you sense doubt and hesitation in her eyes. You can hardly blame her, given what the previous ruler subjected her to, and a foreign warrior like you is not easily trusted. "Please tell me what information your slave may offer?"
> Tell me about the powerful noble houses and their influence.> Tell me about the local religions and their hold on the people.> Inform me of any potential loyalists who could pose a threat.> Tell me which regions of the kingdom are most likely to resist my rule. 