Rolled 52 (1d100)
>>6163942Otto von Reichenbach resolved to secure the future of his realm through marriage, announcing his intent to wed Ingrid von Braum, the daughter of Baroness Isolde. The union promised to bring fertile lands and valuable alliances, strengthening Otto’s hold on his domain. Preparations began immediately for a grand celebration, a show of power and prosperity that would impress allies and rivals alike.
Invitations were sent to the neighboring rulers, summoning them to Mining Town for a lavish festival. The event was set to last three days, featuring banquets, tournaments, and displays of wealth. Otto spared no expense, hoping the festivities would solidify his reputation as a magnanimous and formidable leader. (-10 gold) Ingrid von Krieger, now Otto's wife, quickly proved her worth as more than a mere political alliance. With her deep knowledge of farming and her ability to inspire those who worked the land, she set to work improving the food production.
(+10% food output)
Amidst the preparations, a wealthy merchant named Sidovarus arrived in court with an ambitious proposal. He sought Otto’s blessing to settle in the ruined castle of the von Krieger family, a relic of a disgraced lineage. Sidovarus promised to clear the castle of its decay and raise a new city around it, turning the once-cursed site into a thriving center of commerce and power. The opportunity was enticing, but the castle’s dark history lingered. Many of Otto’s advisors whispered of omens and curses, urging caution.
The festivities in Mining Town began with grandeur, but the celebration was soon overshadowed by whispers of discontent. The Silver Scandal, as it quickly became known, cast a shadow over Otto von Reichenbach’s leadership.
Rumors spread like wildfire: accusations that the silver mined from the mountains had been mismanaged, or worse, sold at undervalued prices to enrich a select few close to Otto. The accusations gained traction when a former court official, dismissed under suspicious circumstances, publicly claimed that profits from the silver trade had been funneled into secret accounts benefiting Otto's allies. The people, already burdened by recent hardships, grew restless.
(Happiness -1)
