always_confused
Perpetually unwanted
- Location
- SEA
[x] Ras Susenyos
- Location
- Germany
[X] Ras Susenyos
- Pronouns
- He/Him
[X] Abeto Yohannes
Yohannes seems like the smartest of the candidates which, while not the only skill a ruler needs, is very helpful.
A centralised state is going to be crucial for future success and survival. I see a lot of people are rightly concerned about Ethiopia's military, given our position and history. I think our military fortunes could rely on our infrastructure & reforms - a centralised state would assist with that.
I also note that the nobles are going to be weakened by this fellow. If I'm understanding this correctly, this seem to be a good thing for us. Scheming nobles are going to be a destabilising force for the foreseeable future. I'd rather start chipping away at them now.
Yohannes seems like the smartest of the candidates which, while not the only skill a ruler needs, is very helpful.
A centralised state is going to be crucial for future success and survival. I see a lot of people are rightly concerned about Ethiopia's military, given our position and history. I think our military fortunes could rely on our infrastructure & reforms - a centralised state would assist with that.
I also note that the nobles are going to be weakened by this fellow. If I'm understanding this correctly, this seem to be a good thing for us. Scheming nobles are going to be a destabilising force for the foreseeable future. I'd rather start chipping away at them now.
- Location
- United States
[X] Abeto Yohannes
[X] Ras Susenyos
Lij Eskender is tempting, what with the queen regent and the opportunity to mold him how we want, but the loss in imperial power seems far too severe for the tenuous position that we're in. The clergy won't like Susenyos, but we also get our Rasputin type, and everyone else likes or tolerates us.
Lij Eskender is tempting, what with the queen regent and the opportunity to mold him how we want, but the loss in imperial power seems far too severe for the tenuous position that we're in. The clergy won't like Susenyos, but we also get our Rasputin type, and everyone else likes or tolerates us.
- Pronouns
- They/Them
Plus, we still have Eskender in our back pocket... for better or worse, admittedly, since his mother is ambitious. But the fact that we promise to protect him might be important later on.
Checking history Eskender died at 22, he might make a fine heir when he's a bit older.
en.wikipedia.org
Not to say that's certain to happen this time around, but a regency is a risk.
Eskender - Wikipedia
Not to say that's certain to happen this time around, but a regency is a risk.
- Pronouns
- He/They/She
[X] Ras Susenyos
A strong and respected Emperor is needed in changing times, as is a strong military and the respect of tribal subjects. Surely the strange preacher he follows has the best interests of the nation at heart as well.
I also support the idea of including Yohannes in the administration as a courtier.
A strong and respected Emperor is needed in changing times, as is a strong military and the respect of tribal subjects. Surely the strange preacher he follows has the best interests of the nation at heart as well.
I also support the idea of including Yohannes in the administration as a courtier.
- Location
- New York
- Pronouns
- He/Him
[X] Ras Susenyos
- Location
- Pennslyvania
- Pronouns
- She/They
[X] Ras Susenyos
[X] Abeto Yohannes
I cannot quite decide- faithful militar, or stronger bureaucrats and weaker nobility? A man lead by a strange priest, loved by the less bound outer tribes, or a man without that loyalty, but not lead by the priest.
[X] Abeto Yohannes
I cannot quite decide- faithful militar, or stronger bureaucrats and weaker nobility? A man lead by a strange priest, loved by the less bound outer tribes, or a man without that loyalty, but not lead by the priest.
[X] Ras Susenyos
I think having the military on our side is the best bet
I think having the military on our side is the best bet