Ashes Scatter (RWBY/CKII, After the End)

Chaos. Darkness. Suffering. These things are known to all, in the depths of their souls. In the darkest times, worse than any in all history and older than time itself, these things reigned supreme, the people cowered against the dark, the chaos, and knew only suffering. But the White-Haired Man approached the huddled tribes, and spun for them a hundred hundred of tales. As he spoke, his words sprang to life; the moon cracked, Dust was born, and Aura rose in defense of life. But chaos remained in the hearts of men, and darkness clawed at their backs, so the Kingmaker gave one final tale of heroism before vanishing, and the gods themselves sprang to life.

It is in the telling of these tales that they can be kept alive, that the chaos and darkness do not return to bring suffering along with them.

The only passage solely dedicated to the Kingmaker in the whole book of tales. Could it really be called a passage when it's purpose was more of a preface anyway? You would have to read everything, study the hidden meanings in each story and the rare occasions where the Kingmaker interacts with the gods to determine proper adherence at all!

At least the tellers seemed content with your decision, and their improved mood seems to have had a direct effect on the people of the city! Though they aren't the only bearers of good tidings you've received nearing the end of the season, as Sophocles has returned with your huntsmen, with a long tally of destroyed nests and packs to their names. Their success was enormous, and Grimm troubles would not be something to worry about for much of the near future. In his patrol, Sophocles has even gained himself a new apprentice!

Not all is perfect, however, as the other League members have been discussing that, by the end of the year, a 'fee' should be imposed on member cities who do not adhere to the true faith. You may be forced to break away, if they demand too much...

Things are mostly peaceful, with only the smallest of worries left. Now is a time of internal renewal or outward expansion.

The Grimm have been beaten back for a time, and their numbers are much reduced. Grimm values under the regional minimum (3/10) will replenish more quickly.

Alternating Focus

Your current Focus is RULERSHIP, choose your other focus. Remember that all Focuses, in addition to their active choices, also enable passive events to trigger.

[] Family
[] Hunting
[] Business
[] Seduction
[] History

[] Statecraft
[] War
[] Rulership
[] Intrigue
[] Theology


Basic Decisions

These choices are always available, regardless of current focus.

[] Declare War on [Realm] - You have a valid claim on a realm you wish to possess. Press it in the timeless tradition of conquest.
-Prompts war turns
[] Fill empty [Council Seat] with [Character] - You have an empty council seat that needs filling, and a courtier that can fill it.
-Filled seats are capable of acting immediately
[] Attempt to arrest [Character] - Someone of import in your realm has broken the law, or angered you for an impressive slight, and needs to be locked away.
-Prompts arrest event and ransom event, successfully arrested characters retain any holdings or titles
[] Seek Mercenaries - Have a mercenary band contacted to negotiate for their services.
-100 to 400 Lien
[] Seek Marriage - Your current character is unmarried! This should be rectified immediately.
-Prompts marriage event
[] Seek Marriage/Betrothal for Heir - Your heir is unmarried! This should be rectified immediately.
-Prompts marriage event
[] Bestow [Honorable Title] - You wish to improve someone's opinion of you, and will do so by giving them some prominence in Court.
-Possible Titles: Designated Regent, Master of the Horse, Master of the Hunt, Cupbearer
[] Grant [Gift] - There is a character you wish to appease, a gift of resources or relics could solve this.
-Possible Gifts: Lien, Dust, Long-cast Transmitter

Immediate Issues: Ruler not married! Ruler has no dynastic heir!


Focus Decisions

You can choose two Focus decisions per turn. They may all be from the same focus. You may only choose decisions if they are one of your current focuses!


Notes: You have an unknown relic that can be studied.

[] Write-in: Sometimes, a particular option isn't specific enough or doesn't cover all the possibilities open to you. Not every write-in will be accepted, but all will be considered.
-I will specify which focus the write-in applies to.


Council Decisions

Direct your council's efforts in the near future. Each Councillor can perform one action. Councillors will perform the same action as their previous turn if no action is selected for a particular council member.

Chancellor - Polybia is a capable chancellor of the realm, though she tends to be overly touchy.

[] Fabricate Claim in [Realm]
-Prompts claim attempt
[] Improve Diplomatic Relations with [Character]
-Improves opinion of a Landed Title Holder in any realm towards you
[] Sow Dissent in [Realm]
-Reduces opinions of vassal titles towards their highest liege
[] Improve Statecraft
-Improves Diplomacy benefits for your character this turn
[] Write-in

Marshal - Dephis is a moderately capable soldier, and can take action to improve your military efforts.

[] Train the Levy
-Increases Levy size and quality while active
[] Suppress Revolts
-Reduce potential for unrest or low morale to cause rebellions or riots
[] Develop Military Technology
-Prompts military advancement event
[] Organize the Spariates
-Reduces Retinue upkeep, can improve commanders with Marshal's attributes and traits
[] Write-in

Steward - Aristos is a decent manager, and can handle most of the realm's finances if you're busy.

[] Collect Taxes
-Prompts extra tax events, frequent use can lower morale
[] Oversee [Construction]
-Prompts the construction of an improvement or holding
[] Develop Economic Technology
-Prompts economic advancement event
[] Administrate
-Causes Estate events to fire more frequently
[] Write-in

Spymaster - San-Do the Silent seems to be a fairly effective spymistress despite her minor difficulty with the Nikean tongue.

[] Sabotage [Estate]
-Prompts sabotage events
[] Build Spy Network [Realm]
-Allows assassinations and kidnappings outside of realm, Prompts blackmail events internally
[] Steal Technology
-Prompts technology acquisition event
[] Scheme
-Increases your resistance to enemy plots, makes enemy plots easier to discover
[] Write-in

Head Teller - Gnostras the Kind is a good enough member of the clergy, his services pointed and applicable in some cases.

[] Proselytize [Realm]
-Prompts religious conversion events
[] Improve Religious Relations
-Increases relationship with religious characters in realm
[] Encourage Cultural Events
-Prompts cultural advancement event
[] Witch-Hunt
-Reduces chance of heresy, reduces chance of heathen conversions, reveals secret societies
[] Write-in

Huntsman Superior - Sophocles is a mediocre Huntsman, but he is at least competent.

[] Commission a Weapon
-50 Lien, AND/OR 5 Dust, Prompts weapon creation event
[] Patrol Lands
-Prompts grimm fluctuation event
[] Teach Me!
-Prompts huntsman training events for you
[] Step up Training
-Prompts faster Apprentice growth
[] Write-in

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Turn votes will only be accepted as planned votes. Please be sure to always include at least a Focus and two viable Focus Actions, and remember that you only have one Council action for each Councillor! Remember that Councillors will also automatically repeat previous actions if a new one isn't assigned.