Turn 3 Results
Your marriage to Zima happened on the eve of the new year, during the calmest winter that you had lived through. The snow fell gently that day, and you spent the majority of it with your bodyguards and friends. Rurik was proud of you, saying that the young boy he tutored was now a fine young man.
Everyone seemed to agree. And as you waited by the altar, all you could do was wait nervously. The assassin had put you on edge, made you scared and want to call off the entire ceremony. But Zima was against it. She wanted the whole world to see that she was yours, and you were her's.
When she walked down the aisle, she was led by one of her men, as her father was dead and none of her family wanted to brave the Russian winter to attend the ceremony.
She was beautiful, the flowing white gown she wore was simple, yet elegant. Her short hair was practically flowing and her veil only enhanced her beauty, as it hid any sign of dirt or grime. It enhanced her smile to the point where you thought she was Venus herself taking the form of your wife.
The ceremony was quick, as per your instructions and you both were hastily brought back to your palace to celebrate with your bodyguards, your council, Zima's men, and Fulk.
It may not have been much, you and Zima did not trust each other fully... but it was a start. And you felt happier then you had in years.
You were no longer alone in this cruel world.
Diplomacy: Since you have come of age, and have Stephan helping, it is time to make the Rus known.
(Choose 2)
[]Call the lords of the Rus for a council: Your father is dead, and you needed to be sure they were loyal to you. Cost: 50 Chance of success: 70% Reward: Legitimacy and learning about the lords that serve under you. Less of a chance of rebellion occurring. Rolled:
1D100 => 100
"MY LORDS!" The shrill voice of a child, a little boy silenced all the older men in the room. "You are all willing to throw away the loyalty that we showed to Alexei when he came to us in our hour of need! You dishonor yourselves with murmurs of treason because our Prince is a bastard! Alexi Aristov's blood runs through his veins. And he deserves all the loyalty that we gave his father, or we will all die alone to the fucking Mongols, and our motherland will be lost!" (Continued in Legacy of Greatness)
[]The House of Lords: The governing body whose authority is just below that of an imperial command, is something you despise. They're bureaucrats who think they know what's better for an entire empire. But at least one man knows what is brewing to the east, and you need his help in the coming storm… And to get your revenge. Cost: 50 Chance of success: 60% Reward: You meet the House of Lords representative of the Rus. Rolled:
1D100 => 63
Lord Alexy of The Volga rode to you when you called upon him, braving the snow storms of the February winter to reach you. He was honored to meet you, and that he was sorry that he could not come to your father's funeral.
He did, however, carry bad news from Berlin. More an more money was being funneled into the west and the Emperor was funneling, even more, troops to Iberia to head off a potential invasion from Mali, and the royal navy was preparing an attack on the Turks.
There are only a few men besides himself that care for the Rus and the rest of the frontier, and they are doing their damnedest to get you the troops you needed to defend your motherland.
Reward: Domestic lord met: Lord Alexy of The Volga. His Relation is at 70/100. New actions available.
Martial: You are going to fight, and fight well, in all sorts of battle.
(Choose 3)
[]Strategic Minds Make Formidable Minds: Nicholas examined your strategic style during a game of chess and said he was appalled by it. He wants to mediate it to make sure you understood the finer points of strategic thinking. Cost: 0 Chance of success: 70%/50% Reward: adds to martial skill. Nicholas relationship might increase. Rolled:
1D100 => 1+10=11
You left for the Academy before you could play your game, leaving him disappointed.
Failure: -5 to Nicholas' relation.
[]Spar with Nicholas: You want to know how well that man fights. Cost: 0 Chance of success: ???% Reward: You spar with Nicholas, Relation increase by 5 Chance for gaining Formidable Fighter:??? Rolled:
1D100 => 2+10=12
You choose to decline the sparring session with Nicholas because you wanted to spend time with Zima. He didn't mind that much… Though he wanted to have a spar with you soon.
Failure
[]Spar with Zima: Zima asked if you wanted to spar. Cost: 0 Chance of success: ???% Reward: You spar with Zima, Relation increase by 5. Chance for gaining Formidable Fighter:??? Rolled:
1D100 => 72+10=82, Formidable fighter roll: 1D100 =>94
Zima was the finest swordswoman you have ever had the privilege to spar against. Every day you went out into the training yard and dazzled the crowds that were watching as you both fought for hours at a time. Zima had more stamina, was much stronger with her attacks and could fight for much longer, but you watched her. You watched her footwork, her stance, the way her eyes told you when to strike. How she held the blade.
She enjoyed every moment fighting you. The thrill that was in her eyes gave you the feeling that this was the one thing that she lived for. You did too, and every time you either of you won you would shout "Again!" and the whole fight would start over.
By the end of the first month, you had fight multiple opponents just to work up a sweat.
By the end of the third month, you both had gotten so much better with a blade, that when you fought together, not even twenty men charging at you at the same time could stop the two of you.
And whenever you fought Zima, you fight so fiercely that you would break blades more often than not.
You enjoyed every exhilarating second of it.
Reward: Vasily and Zima both gain the trait: Formidable Fighter: Your skill in personal combat is legendary, to the point where your body has not even been touched by a blade (+4 to martial. +16 to personal combat) Zima's relation increased by 10.
Stewardship: The Rus' economy is not that well. But you can make it better.
In progress:
[X]City Life… and All It's Shit: You have seen the state of your cities… The waste problem is killing your people, and you need to answer it. Now, before you get shit on you by some man who decided to dump before looking. Cost: 450 Chance of success: 70% Reward: You've seen some records of sewer systems in some of the more richer cities of the Empire, and decide to emulate it. (Note will finish this turn)
Through the sewers did not carry the shit all the way to the Volga like you envisioned it… It still kept the city clean and the shit out of your street.
Reward: Disaster roll decreased by 10 for the next two turns. Whenever there is a disease in the city, it gets a minus 20 to its effectiveness roll.
(Choose 1)
[]The Road System: You need to see the road system for yourself, and see what needs to be done. Cost 75 Chance of success 45% Reward: You learn where the roads need to be maintained and repaired. Rolled:
1D100 => 71+15= 86
The Roads outside of Novgorod were in disrepair, but not nearly as bad as anyone thought thankfully. It would take time, and a lot of coin, but you could make the roads better than even the ones in Rome.
Reward: Repair the Roads action is now available.
Intrigue: Assassins should be the least of your worries. Now you are too scared to take a piss alone.
Choose 2
[]The Order of the Dragon: You have been invited to Wallachia at the behest of the Imperial Prince Alexander of Europa to discuss matters of national survival. Cost: 100 Chance of success: 100% Reward: You meet the Order of the Dragon. Rolled:
1D100 => 60
Alexander gave a wry smile that sent shivers up your spine. "And trust me when I say, this Khan…" You froze when you heard that word. "We will not lose." (Continued in The Order of the Dragon)
[]Spy on the In-laws: Zima was rather upset that her family didn't show up for her wedding. you want to find out why. Cost: 100 Chance of success: 100% Reward: You learn why Zima's family didn't come to her wedding. Rolled:
1D100 => 83
The reports from Poland were worse than you imagined.
Zima's male cousins, the ones who were in line for the Polish throne, were very glad to have her out of Poland. Their succession would not be contested by a woman that was popular with some of the nobles and that they only had themselves to worry about. But they were waiting for their mother to die before they stripped her of her lands, claims, and titles.
Her female cousins disowned her. Saying that her unwomanly pursuits to becoming a Hussar have made her dead in their eyes and that they would not send any of their children to her to be 'Corrupted by the filthy barbarian that you have taken as a husband'.
But the worst part was that her Aunt Zuzanna, the Queen of the Poles was dying. Some disease was slowly killing her. And that there was nothing any physician could do about it. They said she would be dead within the year, two if she was lucky… Three, if there was an act of God healing her. But she would die... Soon
When you told Zima about it, she broke down into your arms and cried.
Reward: You learn that Zima's cousins are plotting to strip her of her county and her claim to the Polish throne. Her Aunt, Queen Zuzanna is dying. Hatred for her family burns in your heart.
Learning: You may need to study more, even though you no longer need to.
Choose 2
[X]Study at the Imperial Military Academy: You are now old enough to study military academy of Rome, a place where even the greatest military mind can learn more. It is also a good place to make friends with future officers and with the old guard. Cost: 600 Chance of success: 100% Reward: You get a d2 in all stats for 4 turns, and new actions become available. You also gain a specialization (Combat modifiers). Lose one action in all categories for the duration of Vasily's stay. Rolled:
1D100 => 83
Arriving at the academy was a warm and welcome feeling. You would be at home in this place. You would learn much, and you hoped that one day, you could do much more.
Reward: For the next four turns Lose one action in all categories. You get a d2 in all stats for four turns and will gain a combat modifier at the end of four turns.
[]The Art of War: A translated book came to your desk from Fulk. He got it off a Chinese merchant when he was in Constantinople on leave. He said you would find it interesting. Cost: 0 Chance of success: 80% Reward: You read the art of war. ??? Rolled:
1D100 => 9
Fulk's book turned out to be translated into Greek… You don't know how to read Greek, and you would rather not get read the book by Ionnos or Basilus… That would be too embarrassing.
Failure. Success rate increased by 10 for the next turn, as it has been translated into Russian and European.
Personal: Zima has given you something that you did not think you would ever have. Someone to fight for.
(Choose 2)
[]Spend Time with Zima: You want to spend time with your lovely wife. So you can get to know her better. Cost: 0 Chance of success 100% Reward: You spend time with Zima, a potential for pregnancy rolls to begin. Rolled:
1D100 => 92
In Between sparring, spying and traveling to Rome, one thing was certain. Zima was always beside you. And when you arrived in Rome, you took her out to dinner and spent a night together you would never forget. (Continued in: A Night in Rome).
[]Overlook: You can oversee a project personally, giving it a personal touch. Cost 0 Reward a single action can have a +15 roll added to the dice.
-----------[x]The Road System: You need to see the road system for yourself, and see what needs to be done. Cost 75 Chance of success 45% Reward: You learn where the roads need to be maintained and repaired.
Assassination roll:
1D100 => 7-15= (-8): There was not another Assassin coming after you. In fact, Natasha told you that the hit on you was called off.
Disaster Roll: 1D100 => 1: "I'm sorry Grandfather… But the empire needs new leadership if it is going to survive this new century… Goodbye." (Continued in: Long Live the Emperor)
AN: Enjoy.