Dialogue[]
| “ | The king and his recent bride <Queen> announce the birth of their son, Venef. The Beren line of kings again has a male heir, which it has lacked since Iverlantho’s sons from his first marriage were killed <in a raid/by Chaos emanations/fighting bandits/battling scorpion people/by a suffocating wind>. “Look at my boy,” Iverlantho declares. “He will grow up strong of mind and sure of thought. When I am gone, he will lead the Berenethtelli to glories untold since Riders and Rams met and became one.” <God-talkers say that this auspicious event has increased our clan magic./Lore keepers say that this would have earned us an increase in clan magic, had we recognized the crown by selecting Iverlantho as chieftain.> | ” |
— Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out | ||
Not all options are necessarily available, depending on your clan's feelings towards the monarchy.
Consequences[]
At start of event, Population +1. Possible increase to clan magic, if stated.
Encouraging harmony between royalists and their critics risks lowering Mood if the two sides are too entrenched and feel that the ring is trying to tape over real differences of opinion.
Celebrating the renewal of the royal line will, assuming the royalist faction is dominant, increase the popularity of Iverlantho and the royalist faction in general as well as improving Mood.
If you remind people that Venef's role will be largely ceremonial, they will agree, remarking they are celebrating the birth, not the throne. Mood increases.
If you successfully seek a blessing from Elmal then he will send you a herd of 30 yellow-haired cows as a gift and the clan's mood will improve. It may be noted that said yellow cattle, as a unique gift, do not breed true.
If you throw a feast, you will have to decide the amount of food to spend: a cautious amount; neither too much, nor too little; or a generous amount. Success will see Iverlantho's joy spread to all; Mood improves and Food drops.
Advice[]
- "Fortune again turns my way. <Queen> endured like a hero." - Iverlantho
- "It won't be long before he's riding." - Reda
- "He’s as cute as my little ones were!" - Dresta
- "So cute!" - Sereden
- "As a servant of the death god, I cannot be a parent." - Kerenna
- "Those seeking a return of kings remain in the minority." - if the clan is realist
- "Squabbling over kingship cause dissension at home, and disrespect from our neighbors."
- "Everyone says babies are handsome, when in fact they are squished and red."
- "When Iverlantho was born, blue-eyed cattle showed up in our corral."
- "We must honor his birth by finding the rest of the lost regalia."
- "Most are glad to see an heir."
- "All hail the Prince of the Berenethtelli!"
- "Any birth is a miracle."
- "We are not starving, but neither are out storehouses full."
- "We can afford it; let's feast."
- "Seek a blessing."
- "I told you it would be a boy!"
- "Elmal might give us the traditional gift attending a royal birth—cows!"
- "I dreamed that we sent the infant to persue the lost regalia, and he was devoured by broos."
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