Warlords: Strategic Conquest
"That is a wise proposal."
He takes a few minutes to consult with his cabinet.
He turns back to you and beams. "A peaceful assurance is just what my domain needs to maintain stability. Today marks a glorious occasion. The day when our two peoples forge a bond that will never be broken. I hereby vow that we will never take arms against you or your allies."
"And I pledge the same to you," you respond.
Duke Dizen tells his assistant to bring his ceremonial chalice. He pours a bit of water into the golden goblet decorated with green jade and red rubies. He drinks from it. You do the same. Then you both cup your hands and bend your bodies forward three times in the final ritual of the alliance ceremony.
"Since we are now allies, I feel we can talk a bit more freely amongst each other. You may or may not know this already, but I am friends with Governor Toleron. He is a hard working man who is very frugal. Sometimes too frugal, I think. But if you propose a beneficial alliance that does not eat into his treasury, he would be a willing ally."
You thank the Duke for his generous advice and return home with a new ally. By now, other local leaders are no longer worth your time. General Nahru and Governor Toleron are the only two warlords powerful enough to be worth meeting with. Who do you visit first?
He takes a few minutes to consult with his cabinet.
He turns back to you and beams. "A peaceful assurance is just what my domain needs to maintain stability. Today marks a glorious occasion. The day when our two peoples forge a bond that will never be broken. I hereby vow that we will never take arms against you or your allies."
"And I pledge the same to you," you respond.
Duke Dizen tells his assistant to bring his ceremonial chalice. He pours a bit of water into the golden goblet decorated with green jade and red rubies. He drinks from it. You do the same. Then you both cup your hands and bend your bodies forward three times in the final ritual of the alliance ceremony.
"Since we are now allies, I feel we can talk a bit more freely amongst each other. You may or may not know this already, but I am friends with Governor Toleron. He is a hard working man who is very frugal. Sometimes too frugal, I think. But if you propose a beneficial alliance that does not eat into his treasury, he would be a willing ally."
You thank the Duke for his generous advice and return home with a new ally. By now, other local leaders are no longer worth your time. General Nahru and Governor Toleron are the only two warlords powerful enough to be worth meeting with. Who do you visit first?