Book 3: Chapter 10: Last Meetings.
Some things don't last forever.
You were looking at your master breathing, in and out, as you looked to the doctors tending to him. "What is wrong with him?"
"He had another heart attack, and we were able to keep him from dying… but he will be weak. Incredibly weak." The doctor said. "He may not survive the night."
"Don't tell me that." You shouted, but instead, you walked into his room. Your Master was reading, quietly and he looked at you.
"Always impatient, can't you wait?"
"I thought you were-" You stopped as he shushed you.
"As you can see, I am not. Weakened perhaps, but I am not dead nor an invalid," he replied as you sat down across from him, looking and waiting. "You know what I'm going to say."
"I know, but I don't accept it." You stated. "You saved me as a child, and protected me from those that would seek to use me, or worse, kill me because they were afraid of me."
"I did." He replied. "And I have raised a fine young man who is now doing his best to make sure the Dream I had…" He paused. "You keep on asking me for my advice. But instead, it is I that am now asking for advice." He smiled.
"What?"
"Luciano, I have been doing everything in my power to keep you safe and help you. But there comes a time when I cannot anymore. And I am asking you… what about the things I want? How much have I sacrificed, for you… and what can I do now, to make what little time I have left on this earth… worthwhile."
You found yourself quiet and silent, thinking but instead of answering you looked at your bag, and removed the book from it. The Prince. The book that has taught you so much.
"I think it would be a shame to have one of the world's foremost writers… just… stop writing." You smirked.
Your master smiled. "Perhaps."
You smiled. "Live well Master. I hope to see you again."
He then held out his hand and placed it on the book, and handed it to you. "I have another draft… a better one personally. About how I unified Italy."
You nodded. "I can't wait to read it."
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Governmental Actions: You are now the Master and Commander of the State. Though there is a great deal of power you have, there is also much power you do not. As you are the commander in chief, you are in charge of the Army, and the Navy.
You have 4 actions.
[]The Army's First Class… Well Actually: The Army have asked something… They need money to build an academy for Officers. And train recruits. Doing this might piss off the Navy. DC: ??? Reward: You see about founding an Academy… and a training camp for training new soldiers. The Navy hears about this, they will throw a fit.
[]Free Elections: This will be the first Free Elections of the Italian State. Time to see who wins. DC: 0 Reward: You see the makeup of this new government. And who will lead it.
[]The Gunmakers of Italy: Besides yourself, and Beretta, there are other arms manufacturers that are trying to win contracts for the Italian Army. And you want to see what they are, and what they can give. DC: 40 Reward: You learn of Italy's growing Arms industry.
[]The Calls for Protection: You are hearing calls from the many bankers and Companies that wish for protectionist Tariffs on all Exports… A strange thing, but you will see if you can answer them. DC: ??? Reward: You see what those Tariffs can do, and see if they are stupid or not.
[]A Central Italian Bank: The Banking Class of Italy wants a Central Bank, not a decentralized system that currently works in Italy… where Florence, Milan, and Naples dominate. DC: ??? Reward: You see what is the fuss about a central bank.
[]Forign Diplomatic Adventures: You are to send diplomats out and about to make sure that the interests of Italy are respected. DC: ?? Reward: You see what is to be done. (Linetail what you want to do diplomatically)
[]Ordering the Navy: You have the most powerful navy in the world. You can use it as you see fit. So you will see it. DC:??? Reward: You use the Navy to enforce your diplomatic will. (Linetail what you want them to do)
[]Rebuilding Rome (The Sewers): You have a strong belief that if the city can remain clean and healthy, the city's entire place will follow. DC: 40 Reward: You begin a reconstruction of Romes's Ancient Sewers. (Costs 1 Turns)
[]Rebuilding Rome (The Aquaducts): Rome's main waterways from ancient times were the Aquaducts. While much of the city's water comes from the Tiber, you want to see if you can recreate the city's water supply. DC: 40 Reward: You begin a reconstruction of Romes's Ancient Aquaducts to feed the cities. (Costs 3 Turns)
[]Invest in the Future: You want to invest in your country, and there are a few ways you can do that (Write in what you want to invest in) DC: ??? Reward: You invest in the nation (Linetail what you want to invest in below this action as a line tail)
[]The New World: You want to plan a new world Expedition. DC: 40/80 Reward: You begin the Planning phases of a New World Expedition.
Personal Actions:
You have 4 actions.
[]Duties of State: Isabella walked into your room, and locked the door. "I'm ready." DC: 0 Reward: Welp, it's baby-making time.
[]Retiernment: Macheveli is enjoying his retirement. But that does not mean you do not come to him for wisdom. DC: 0 Reward: You get Wisdom from your Old Master.
[]The Order of Solutions: They have asked for more guns from you, and you want to know why? DC: 30 Reward: You find out what the Hell Jon Charles Severin has done.
[]The Prince: You are going to learn from your master's book, and see what wisdom you can gleam. DC: 55 Reward: you learn how to be a Prince of a nation.
[]Of God and Command: Your Master is not just a diplomat without peers, but he is a commander of men, and while he is not as seasoned as other commanders in Italy, he does have immaculate organizational skills. DC: 25 Reward: You learn how to command men, and to be a leader.
[]The Keys of State Craft: Your master wants you to learn the fine arts of making friends and allies. Even if it means you abhor them. DC: 40 Reward: You learn the fine arts of diplomacy.
[]The Law of the Land: You need to learn how this new constitution works. And that means doing other things. Like learning how laws work. DC: 40 Reward: You learn more about the law.
[]The New Nobility: You want to meet the new courtiers. AKA the people you know will be wishing to be parasites to the state. DC: 30 Reward: You talk to the new courtiers.
[]The Diplomatic Situation: You need to know how the state is viewed by the Rest of Europe. DC: 40 Reward: You see the documents. And worry about progress.
[]The Eagle: Ezio has returned and is back to the problem at hand. Trying to serve as a friend to a king. DC: 40 Reward: You meet Ezio again.
[]Innovate or Die: You are the greatest engineer alive. Perhaps you can come up with something. DC:??? Reward: You invent something (Must line tail what you wish to invent below this action, can be taken multiple times)
[]To Design a Better Gun (Firing mechanism): You have an idea to make the Design better, and now all you need to do is put it to paper and try it out. DC: ??? Reward: You make the gun better.
[]To Design a Better Gun (Reload Speed): You have an idea to make the Design better, and now all you need to do is put it to paper and try it out. DC: ??? Reward: You make the gun better.
[]To Design a Better Gun (Manufacturing): You have an idea to make the Design better, and now all you need to do is put it to paper and try it out. DC: ??? Reward: You make the gun better. For yourself to make it that is.
[]To Design a Better Gun (Cannons): Your field battery is not the best, you know it, your navy knows it, and your army knows it.
[]To Design a Better Gun (Cannons, Ammunition): You want to see if you can make a better cannon shot. Reward: You make the explosive better.
AN: enjoy and plan format please.
