[Vanshilar]

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Cluster: 1886
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_NODE 3.
_NODE n18860.
Although he was visibly angry at first, the bishop calms down
after hearing your explanations.

{Perhaps I have misjudged you, my lord. This matter is not as serious
as I had been led to believe. You should dispatch a representative to
the Pope to clarify the situation, however.}

Do you:
[a] tell the bishop that you really cannot take time out to give much
attention to something as trivial as this.
[b] ask the bishop to take care of the matter for you.
[c] tell him that you will send your own personal priest to handle the
matter.
_NODE 3.1.
_NODE n18861.
{You will pay dearly for this slight to the Church, you who seeks the
throne of Bretagne!}
A man comes riding to your keep. He wears the regalia of a Papal
courier, and carries a message of an ominous nature.

The message reads, {Your treatment of my bishop was not justified.
I insist that you apologize to him and make a proper penance.}

Do you:
[a] immediately draft a letter of apology to the bishop.
[b] send the Pope an explanation of your actions,
stating that you intended no affront to the Church.
[c] explain the situation, and send a gift of 2,000 marks
(2 Gold) to be used for Good Works by the Church.
_NODE 3.2.
_NODE n18862.
Once you explain the matter to the bishop,
his expression slowly changes from
one of anger to one of chagrin.

{I was led to believe the situation was worse than it is,
and I apologize for my behavior. The man who supplied me with such
misinformation should be disciplined.
Would Your Majesty prefer that I deal with the punishment?}

Do you:
[a] warmly tell him that he has your permission to do so.
[b] coolly agree that he should handle these matters.
[c] sternly indicate that you are uninterested.
{As you wish.}
The bishop has dealt with the dispute.

He thanks you for the chance to make reparations
in your relationship.
Still, he remains subdued for some time around you.
Still, he never forgets your treatment of him
in this situation.
_NODE 3a.
_NODE n18863.
The bishop looks at you sadly.

{As you wish, Your Majesty. But remember, that which you find trivial
now may prove all too important in the future.}
A reply comes from the Pope, regarding the ownership of chapel land...

{The matter of the disputed land is settled. I would advise you to
address clergy in a less cavalier manner. Such disrespect is not good
for one's spiritual well-being.}
_NODE 3b.
_NODE n18864.
{I am more than happy to take care of the matter for you, Your
Majesty. I understand that other matters consume your time.}
After a good deal of time, the bishop reports on his meeting with
the Pope.

You hear that the bishop has not only taken care of the question of
the Church land for you to assuage his guilt, he has
praised you highly in his audience with His Holiness.
_NODE 3c.
_NODE n18865.
{Very well, Your Majesty, perhaps that would be best.}
_NODE 3.1a.
_NODE n18866.
You receive a reply from the bishop. He is not
particularly mollified by your apology, but agrees to
draft a letter to the Pope if you publicly apologize
for slighting the Church. You do so to avoid further
conflict, but relations with the bishop remain cool.
Some of your nobles mutter about your impotence in
dealings with the Church.
You receive a letter from the bishop, indicating that he
is mollified by your apology. Some of your nobles complain
about your weakness, but the placation of the Church is some
compensation.
_NODE 3.1b.
_NODE n18867.
You receive another message from the Pope. He apologizes for the
bishop's behavior and promises that you will hear no more about the
affair. You suspect the settlement stems mainly from
his embarrassment over the triviality of the affair.
_NODE 3.1c.
_NODE n18868.
You receive another communication from the Pope. The words virtually
burn through the paper.

The letter wags the Church's rhetorical finger in your face for not
only disregarding the matter of the Church property and insulting a
bishop, but compounding the insult by trying to buy the Church's good
graces. You are told in
no uncertain terms that the Pope is not pleased with you.

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Cluster: 1887
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_NODE 4.
_NODE n18870.
As the bishop listens, he briefly looks confused and
embarrassed. As you finish speaking, his expression hardens.

{Your intentions may not have been evil, Your Majesty,
but you have not acted appropriately in this affair.
You must send communications
to several departments, and I must file the proper paperwork on your
behalf. We both have much letter-writing to do in the next year.
I will send instructions and names
to you at the earliest opportunity.}
A packet from the bishop arrives. It contains nearly fifty Brothers,
Fathers, and even a few Sisters who require information
regarding the chapel construction. This will take a great deal of
effort...

Do you:
[a] order the purchase of more quills and ink and begin writing.
[b] assign one of your administrators to deal with the matter.
[c] set the packet aside.
_NODE 4.1.
_NODE n18871.
The bishop's expression turns frosty.

{The chapel is NOT yours to dispose of as you will, Your Majesty. It
is Church property, and you should have consulted the Church
before beginning construction on the land.}

Do you:
[a] tell him that this whole affair is ridiculous, and you will
waste no more of your time with it.
[b] say that you expected Father Jenre to take care of this matter,
and did not think any further on it.
[c] tell him that, if he is concerned about it, he should handle it
himself.
_NODE 4.2.
_NODE n18872.
The bishop looks at you blankly, then his expression clears.

{I believe Father Jenre, your priest, has been serving your family
since before your birth. That explains it. Your father was an
enthusiastic builder of castles, as you no doubt know. As such, he
was well-versed on the rules surrounding such activity.
Father Jenre must have assumed your father's wealth of knowledge had
been instilled in you. But you have never built on Church land
before, so you certainly would not know what must be done.

{This gives a different complexion to the matter. Still, you must
take action on this situation, Your Majesty.}

Do you:
[a] tell the bishop that you are too busy to give much
attention to problems as trivial as this one.
[b] ask him to take care of the
matter for you.
[c] tell him you will send your own personal priest to handle the
matter.
_NODE 4a.
_NODE n18873.
After consuming a month's time filing volumes of paperwork
on the matter of the chapel,
you realize this process is having a serious impact on your
ability to run your kingdom.

Do you:
[a] sigh and attack the latest round of letters with more fervor.
[b] assign one of your own administrators to deal with the matter.
[c] throw the papers into the air in disgust, and be done with the
whole affair.
Finally, all of the paperwork is complete. All
that your require now is a response from the Pope.
_NODE 4b.
_NODE n18874.
After about a month of reports of your administrator filing volumes
of paperwork on the matter of the chapel,
you realize this process is
having a negative impact on your ability to run your
kingdom.

Do you:
[a] send the administrator an encouraging word and continue the
paper war.
[b] tell the administrator to concern himself no more with the affair.
Finally, your administrator reports that the
paperwork is complete. All that is required now is
a response from the Pope.
_NODE 4a.1.
_NODE n18875.
A courier comes, wearing the livery of the Pope.

The message is a cordial one, penned by the Cardinal who has been
your friend since you were a boy. He thanks you for
straightening out this matter of the chapel, and calls you
a dutiful son of the Church.

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Cluster: 1888
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_NODE 5.
You get a cordial letter from the Pope addressing your problem. The
writer is an assistant to the Pope and indicates that His Holiness is aware
of your attention on this matter.

It also contains a list of nearly fifty Brothers, Fathers, and a few
Sisters who require information regarding the chapel construction.

Do you:
[a] order more quills and ink and begin writing.
[b] assign one of your administrators to deal with the matter.
[c] set the letter aside.
_NODE 5.1.
_NODE n18881.
{Very well, Your Majesty, I will do that as soon as possible.}
You get a cordial letter from the Pope addressing your problem. It
indicates that the bishop clarified the matter, and that the Church
absolves you of blame.

It also contains a list of nearly fifty Brothers, Fathers, and a few
Sisters who require information regarding the chapel construction.

Do you:
[a] order more quills and ink and begin writing.
[b] assign one of your administrators to deal with the matter.
[c] set the letter aside.
_NODE 5.2.
_NODE n18882.
A messenger bears a letter from the Pope!

{It has come to Our attention that you have neglected to properly
arrange for the transferal of property held in the name of the Church,
upon which you recently constructed a portion of your keep. We are
are most displeased by this, and summon you forthwith to
explain yourself.}

You can hardly afford to leave your realm at
this time.

Do you:
[a] send one of your nephews with an explanation.
[b] attempt to convince the bishop to go in your stead.
[c] write a letter apologizing and explaining the situation, and asking
what you can do to make amends.
_NODE 5.2a.
_NODE n18883.
Your nephew Faren is more than willing to go; the idea of visiting
the Pope excites him, even if it does mean having to deal with the
uncomfortable fact of possible papal wrath. You also know that Faren is
a born diplomat, and probably will deal with the matter better than you
would. You assign him a small group of knights and he sets forth.
Your nephew, Faren, returns from his meeting with the Pope.

{I wish I could say that it went well, father, but His Holiness was
very irate, and your sending me rather than coming yourself did not
improve his mood. I think I convinced him that you meant no harm or insult
to the Church, but he is still angry, and he told me to tell you his eye
shall be on you from now on.}
_NODE 5.2b.
_NODE n18884.
The bishop comes to listen to you, and frowns.

{Your Majesty, you have truly caused trouble for yourself. But you are my
countryman, so I must do what I can for you. I will leave to
go to the Pope as soon as possible.}
The bishop returns from his visit to the Pope.

{Your Majesty, I wish I could say my meeting with His Holiness went
better than it did. I did manage to convince him that it was only your
busy schedule and lack of understanding of the importance of this
situation that produced this result. He is still unhappy with you, however,
and indicated that he would be keeping an eye on you from now on.}
_NODE 5.2c.
_NODE n18885.
Another Papal messenger arrives with a letter from His Holiness.

{We are not pleased with your behavior in this matter, nor in your
defiance of our order to speak of this in person. However, we
do understand the situations that can arise in the life of a monarch.
These are no excuse when it comes to dealing with matters that pertain
to the Most High. But, in this case, perhaps no harm was done. If 5,000
marks were to be contributed to the Church for good works, we might be
inclined to let the matter rest.}

Do you:
[a] send the 5,000 marks (5 Gold).
[b] tell the Pope that you regret your inability to extend funds to the
Church at this time.
_NODE 5.2ca.
_NODE n18886.
You do not have enough Gold to send to the Pope.
You receive another message from the Pope.

{While the duties of a king to his subjects are of great
import, do not permit them to distract you from your
Christian duties to God or His Church. I pray that I
need not remind you of this again.}
_NODE 5.2ca.
_NODE n18887.
A letter comes from the Pope.

{I have encountered such stubbornness before, and never in a good
Christian. Why can you not perform your Christian duties? I find
myself highly frustrated. Kings have been excommunicated for less. I
shall consider this matter further.}

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Cluster: 1889
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_NODE 6.
_NODE n18890.
Father Jenre returns.

{Your Majesty, the matter is resolved. There was some attempt to
charge you a penalty fee, but I would not tolerate such nonsense,
since it would have been handled properly if I had only told you what
to do. Several of my brothers in the cloth were quite impressed that
you elected to give me your full authority.}
_NODE 6.1.
_NODE n18891.
Father Klein comes to see you. As you explain the complaints of your
nobles, he grows progressively more tight-lipped. When you
finally get to the point of requesting him to stop annoying them, his
speech virtually bursts from him.

{Surely you cannot expect me to tolerate this rampant immorality and
unholiness! It is my duty as a shepherd of the Faith to strike at
evil wherever I see it! The nobility of the land must hold to a higher
standard!}

Do you:
[a] let the matter pass.
[b] demand that he leave the nobles alone.
[c] ask him to let the matter go until you have become ruler
of Bretagne.
_NODE 6.2.
_NODE n18892.
There is some grumbling from the nobles, but they stop complaining after
a time.
Father Jenre comes and goes several times, needing your approval and
signature on various papers. On one occasion, your nobles come
to you again and demand that you do something about Father Klein. One
threatens to cut the man's head off unless you take action.

Do you:
[a] command them as their lord to tolerate the situation.
[b] order Father Jenre to abandon his task and return to ministering
to the castle dwellers.
[c] tell Father Klein to stop bothering them.
_NODE 6.3.
_NODE n18893.
Father Jenre comes and goes several times, needing your approval and
signature on various papers. Once, trouble erupts. Father
Klein chastises one of your knights too strongly, and the man strikes
him. The matter is brought to you; the nobles say it is the priest's
fault for his insulting behavior; the priest demands that the knight
be punished for striking a man of God.

Do you:
[a] chastise the attacker, and command the nobles to tolerate the
situation.
[b] order Father Jenre to abandon his task and return to ministering
to the castle dwellers.
[c] tell Father Klein that he instigated the attack, and order him
to stop bothering your people.
_NODE 6.1b.
_NODE n18894.
Father Klein's expression hardens.

{As you would, Your Majesty. But I will ensure that the Pope
hears of this.}
Father Jenre returns after several more visits, the last of the
paperwork done. He says that you will hear no more about it. He also confirms
that Father Klein has followed up on his threat to complain to the Pope.
_NODE 6.1c.
_NODE n18895.
Father Klein continues to look at you, tight-lipped.

{I cannot compromise my holy duty because of your mundane
obligations, Your Majesty.}

Do you:
[a] let the matter pass.
[b] demand, as his ruler, that he leave the nobles alone.
Father Klein listens to you and then slowly nods.

{I understand your situation, Your Majesty. I will endeavor
to be patient with these heathens,
rather than contribute to the strength of your enemies.}
After several fortnights, Father Jenre finally returns.

I am pleased to report that the matter is settled. You should
not be troubled again by it.
_NODE 6.2a.
_NODE n18896.
Your nobles sullenly comply with you. You cannot help but feel that
they resent you permitting the priest to ride roughshod over them.
After several more fortnights of travel, Father Jenre finally returns.
He tells you that the matter has been resolved, and should trouble
you no further.
_NODE 6term.
_NODE n18897.
{As you will, my lord. But I should warn you: there will
be consequences from this.}

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Cluster: 1890
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_NODE 7.
_NODE n18900.
After many days of traveling back and forth to get your approval and
signature on various items of paperwork, Sir Ranchone returns for the
final time, to announce that the matter has been resolved. He says that you
should receive no more trouble regarding it.

Later, you hear that there were some in the Vatican who were quite
taken with the pious and energetic knight, and this reflects well on his
master.
_NODE 7.1.
_NODE n18901.
You do not have enough gold to pay the ransom. Angry at
your deception, Lord Malvin attacks.
A chagrined Sir Ranchone is returned to you. As the
story comes out, it was mostly the fault of the
impulsive knight. Lord Malvin made a passing, mildly
profane comment, followed up by a somewhat slighting
reference to your royal self. Even if it did cost you, you
cannot find it in your heart to punish the man for piety
and loyalty.

Do you:
[a] send Sir Ranchone back to the Pope without paperwork,
saying that he acts in your name.
[b] send Father Jenre, again, without the paperwork.
[c] send Father Jenre with the paperwork.
[d] forget about the matter.
_NODE 7.2.
_NODE n18902.
{Very well; any lord who would abandon his men is not worth dirtying
our swords over.}

Later on, you hear that Sir Ranchone has been locked away in Malvin's
dungeon, never to be heard from again. There is much muttering among
your nobles, particularly Ranchone's family.

Do you:
[a] send Father Jenre to the Pope without the paperwork.
[b] send Father Jenre with the paperwork.
[c] forget about the matter.
_NODE 7.3.
_NODE n18903.
You join battle with Sir Malvin!
You are victorious! Lord Malvin ransoms himself, returns
Sir Ranchone, and slinks away into the night. Your nobles
are jubilant.

Do you:
[a] send Sir Ranchone back to the Pope without paperwork,
saying that he acts in your name.
[b] send Father Jenre without the paperwork.
[c] send Father Jenre with the paperwork.
[d] forget about the matter.
You are defeated. Lord Malvin rides contemptuously away,
leaving you to attend to your dead and wounded. Sir Ranchone
is lost to his dungeons, and your people are disheartened.

Do you:
[a] send Father Jenre to the Pope without the paperwork.
[b] send Father Jenre with the paperwork.
[c] forget about the matter.
_NODE 1bc.
_NODE n18905.
{Could you not have asked your bishop, or even written me a
letter? If you felt it was too much trouble, you should simply have said
so.

{You must take action on the matter. The property was
technically Church property, as is your new chapel. You might
think that, since you have effectively given the Church the new area,
nothing more need be done. But some in the Church
would disagree.}

Do you:
[a] write a letter to the Pope explaining the situation.
[b] ask your bishop to write a letter to be delivered by the Cardinal.
[c] forget about the matter.

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Cluster: 1891
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_NODE 1.
_NODE n18910.
During a meeting, one of your advisors presents some disturbing
news.

{Your Majesty, on my way into the meeting today, I heard some disturbing
news that you should know. Apparently, the nearby village of Clouseu is
suffering from an outbreak of fever. The fever seems to be growing, and people
are not recovering as quickly as they normally would.}

Do you:
[a] order the royal physician to investigate.
[b] ask the bishop to bless the
village and help it deal with this infestation of devils.
[c] order troops to quarantine the area.
_NODE 1a.
_NODE n18911.
The royal physician, Doctor Pilard, returns from his visit to the
fever-inflicted village.

{Your Majesty, I have examined the village of Clouseu. The people are
afflicted with a mysterious fever. Many of them
have been sick for more than one week. Only one has died, an old man who was
already not well. I would suggest that you post guards to warn travelers
away from the village and to prevent the villagers from going
to town, then wait to see what
occurs next.}

Do you:
[a] follow the doctor's suggestions.
[b] have the area completely sealed off.
[c] follow the doctor's suggestions, but have him monitor the
area closely.
_NODE 1b.
_NODE n18912.
Father Jenre, your priest, comes to you with a worried expression.

{Your highness, I have received news that the bishop appears to
be suffering from some sort of fever. You may recall that he went to
Clouseu to bless the people there. Apparently, he has brought their
illness back with him. One of his assistants also seems to be growing ill.}

Do you:
[a] suggest that he speak to Dr. Pilard about the situation.
[b] visit the bishop yourself.
[c] offer your condolences, but do nothing else about the matter.
_NODE 1c.
_NODE n18913.
One of the merchants of your realm comes to see you.

{Your Majesty, I must protest! Our main trade route passes through
the village of Clouseu. We cannot send or receive the shipments of goods
which are the basis of our livelihood. Please, allow us to pass through this
town. We promise not to tarry there.}

Do you:
[a] permit the merchants to travel through the village, so long
as they do not stop.
[b] give them leave to divert their caravans through your
private forest preserve.
[c] tell them that they must learn to accept this temporary situation.
{As you say, Your Majesty.}
_NODE 1aa.
_NODE n18914.
{Your Majesty, I have heard some of our guards speaking about the
village of Clouseu. Nearly
all of the villagers have had the fever. Many seemed
to get better, only to fall ill once more!}

Do you:
[a] summon your physician.
[b] summon the bishop.
[c] tell the soldiers to keep an eye on the matter and report to you.
_NODE 1ab.
_NODE n18915.
{Your Majesty, our troops in Clouseu are reporting
trouble. Some of the healthy villagers are
attempting to leave. In addition,
merchants are complaining about the road blockage, and panicked residents
of nearby towns want to burn the village.}

Do you:
[a] reinforce the troops in the area.
[b] ask the doctor to examine the area again.
[c] leave things as they are for the moment.
_NODE 1ac.
_NODE n18916.
Dr. Pilard comes riding back from his observation of the
village of Clouseu.

{Your Majesty, I am convinced that something must be done about this
village. This fever does not seem very deadly; only two people have
died of it, and both were already frail. After the residents recover,
however, they are afflicted once again. As people regain their health,
perhaps we should remove them from the village.}

Do you:
[a] send recovering villagers to a nearby town.
[b] have them sent to a temporary city of tents.
[c] simply leave them where they are and wait.
_NODE 1ba.
_NODE n18917.
Dr. Pilard comes to see you.

{Your Majesty, Father Jenre has spoken to me about the bishop. I think that
it was a great mistake not to have controlled the spread of this fever. The
bishop and his folk caught it from just an hour or two among the
villagers--perhaps just from touching an ill one. Unless you control
this, I believe that we will have illness everywhere soon.}

Do you:
[a] order the area completely interdicted.
[b] have your soldiers prevent people from leaving, but allow merchants
passage, and have you physician keep an eye on them.
[c] burn the village and send the people into the lands of one of your
enemies.

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Cluster: 1892
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_NODE 2.
_NODE n18920.
A yeoman comes to see you.

{Y'majesty, I'm from Rachine, the town nearest Clouseu. A lot of us
have relatives that live in Clouseu, and we're worried about 'em. If
they's all sick in there, pretty soon they's gonna be out of food.
It's not right to just let 'em starve in there, m'lord.}

Do you:
[a] permit the people of Rachine to deliver food to the
villagers as long as they maintain their distance.
[b] arrange to deliver food to them yourself.
[c] tell them that your strict policies are for the best.
_this is to let me know the decision on this one, later.
{As you say, yer highness.}
_NODE 2a.
_NODE n18921.
_NODE 2b.
_NODE n18922.
A messenger from the merchants comes.

{Your Majesty, we have been traveling through Clouseu, and have noticed
something that you should know. Something is very wrong. Although every one
of the villagers has had the fever, and many seemed to recover,
now they are getting sick again!}

Do you:
[a] summon your physician.
[b] summon the bishop.
[c] tell the soldiers to keep an eye on the matter and report to you.
_NODE 2c.
_NODE n18923.
{Your Majesty, I have been receiving reports that many of the merchants
are very unhappy about the situation with the road through Clouseu.}

Do you:
[a] permit the merchants to travel through the village as long
as they do not stop.
[b] give them leave to divert their caravans through your
private forest preserve.
[c] tell them that your actions are for the good of all Bretagne.
_NODE 2aa.
_NODE n18924.
{Your Majesty, there are rumors that some of
the people of Rachine now suffer from the fever first felt in Clouseu.}

Do you:
[a] order them to stop taking food to the village, and send
those who are ill to Clouseu.
[b] order those who are ill to be sent to
Clouseu, and take over the job of sending food yourself.
[c] order those who are ill to be sent to Clouseu, but allow the people
of Rachine to continue their deliveries of food.
_NODE 2aaa.
_NODE n18925.
A messenger comes riding in with great urgency.

{This is dreadful, Your Majesty! The people of Rachine are rioting because
of your poor treatment of their cousins in Clouseu. The merchants are
supporting them because you closed the road!}

Do you:
[a] send troops to put down the riot and take control of the situation.
[b] speak to the people and try to calm them.
[c] ask the Church to intervene on your behalf.
_NODE 2aac.
_NODE n18926.
Over many weeks, the fever slowly fades away. Your people seem relieved
that the losses are slight, and give credit to your handling of the
affair. The Church also sends word that they
appreciate your merciful manner during the crisis.

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Cluster: 1893
-------------

_NODE 3.
_NODE n18930.
Doctor Pilard comes to see you. When he hears of the situation, he says
that he must examine the village before he
can make any suggestions.

Do you:
[a] send him to the village.
[b] send for the bishop.
[c] forget about the matter.
_NODE 3a.
_NODE n18931.
Your royal physician returns.

{Your Majesty, I believe that the best solution is to remove
people from the village as they recover, then burn the village.
Once they recover, the people experience a short period of good health before they
fall ill once again. Removing them from their diseased surroundings may help.}

Do you:
[a] do what the physician asks.
[b] burn the village and send the diseased people to one of your
enemies.
[c] wait to see what occurs.
_NODE 3aa.
_NODE n18932.
Time passes, and the people of Clouseu slowly regain their health. Some
of the locals are not particularly happy at how you handled the matter,
but your nobles feel that your actions were appropriate. You have learned valuable
lessons about the administration of your kingdom.

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Cluster: 1894
-------------

_NODE 4.
_NODE n18940.
The bishop comes to see you. After hearing about the situation, he
frowns.

{Your Majesty, this village is clearly infested with devils.
It would be best if I were to go to Clouseu and conduct an
exorcism.}

Do you:
[a] tell the bishop to go ahead and exorcise Clouseu.
[b] summon your royal physician.
[c] do nothing.
_NODE 4a.
_NODE n18941.
A messenger comes riding in. He reports that the village is
no different than before the exorcism.

Do you:
[a] call for the bishop again.
[b] call for the royal physician.
[c] wait to see what happens.
_NODE 4aa.
_NODE n18942.
The bishop returns to speak with you.

{Your Majesty, this is a frightful sign. A human infernal agent must be
working in Clouseu. We must root out this evil presence before the village can
recover.}

Do you:
[a] assist the bishop in searching for the evildoer.
[b] tell him to forget it.
_NODE 4ac.
_NODE n18943.
{As you will, Your Majesty. But remember what I have told you.}
A messenger comes with word that the bishop is ill.

Do you:
[a] send Dr. Pilard to see him.
[b] visit the bishop yourself.
[c] offer your condolences, but do nothing about the matter.
_NODE 4aaa.
_NODE n18944.
Word comes to you that the search for an infernal agent has located
a woman, believed to be a witch, living near Clouseu.

Do you:
[a] try the woman as a witch.
[b] exile her from your lands.
[c] order that she be left alone.
_NODE 4aca.
_NODE n18945.
Dr. Pilard returns from his visit to the bishop.

{Your Majesty, our good bishop seems to be holding up under the fever
fairly well, though as usual he is not as appreciative of my efforts as
I could ask. I have been thinking about Clouseu. I believe that the
best approach is to remove people from the village as they get
better, then burn the village.
Once they recover, the people experience a short period of good health before they
fall ill once again. Removing them from their diseased surroundings may help.}

Do you:
[a] follow Dr. Pilard's suggestion
[b] wait on events.
_NODE 4aaaa.
_NODE n18946.
The woman is convicted of witchcraft and is hanged. Even at the end,
she claims to be innocent.
_NODE 4aaab.
_NODE n18947.
You banish the woman from your lands. The people seem satisfied by this
solution.
_NODE 4aaac.
_NODE n18948.
There are mutterings and complaints about the release of the suspected
witch, but they die down quickly.
_NODE 4aaac.
_NODE n18949.
One of your advisors reports to you:

{Majesty, I regret to say that the fever situation in Clouseu has not
improved.}

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Cluster: 1895
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_NODE 5.
_NODE n18950.
A soldier comes from Clouseu.

{Majesty, this matter is becoming critical. People in
neighboring villages and towns speak of
taking action against us. You must not allow that to happen.}

Do you:
[a] order the village burned and the people sent in exile to the lands
of one of your enemies.
[b] order the people put to the sword and the village burned.
[c] let events take their course.
_NODE 5b.
_NODE n18951.
With the village eliminated, the danger of the fever is gone. But the
relatives of the villagers will not forget this. Moreover, your nobles
are horrified, and the Church is not pleased.
_NODE 5c.
_NODE n18952.
Your people burn out the village.

The fever is gone, but your lack of control in your realm is obvious.

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Cluster: 1896
-------------

_NODE 6.
_NODE n18960.
The villagers manage to overrun your troops and escape from the Clouseu
area. Your populace degenerates into pandemonium.

Do you:
[a] send more troops into the region to maintain control.
[b] tell the populace to report any cases of fever that they see.
[c] let events take their course.
_NODE 6a.
_NODE n18961.
Your troops manage to keep matters partially under control, but
great unrest persists in the area.

Do you:
[a] tell the soldiers to get matters under control at any cost.
[b] send the clergy to locate the ill and separate them out.
[c] let matters take their course.
_NODE 6b.
_NODE n18962.
Your order brings the ill out of hiding, but only at the cost of a
nearly hysterical hunt for the fevered. While this allows you to
prevent the spread of the fever, and helps bring the epidemic
to an end, it leaves much disquiet in your kingdom.
_NODE 6aa.
_NODE n18963.
Your soldiers bring the situation under control, but only at the
price of many deaths. The epidemic slowly ends.
_NODE 6ab.
_NODE n18964.
The clergy manage to separate off the sick from the general populace
without too much disruption and fear. As the epidemic fades, the people
are grateful for this care, and Church appreciates that you trusted them
in this matter.
_NODE 6ac.
_NODE n18965.
The epidemic and chaos near Clouseu fades, but not before the people have
mourned the deaths of many villagers.

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Cluster: 1897
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_NODE 7.
_NODE n18970.
Rumors abound of fever in the lands of Valois.
The fever seems to have left Valois. Rumors of
your involvement reach the Church. The
Pope is not pleased.
Rumors abound of fever in the lands of Anjou.
The fever seems to have left Anjou. Rumors of
your involvement reach the Church. The
Pope is not pleased.
Rumors abound of fever in the lands of Aragon.
The fever seems to have left Aragon. Rumors of
your involvement reach the Church. The
Pope is not pleased.
Rumors abound of fever in the lands of Burgundy.
The fever seems to have left Burgundy. Rumors of
your involvement reach the Church. The
Pope is not pleased.
Rumors abound of fever in the lands of Albion.
The fever seems to have left Albion. Rumors of
your involvement reach the Church. The
Pope is not pleased.
_NODE 7.1.
_NODE n18971.
Your troops gradually bring the situation under control, and the fever
slowly fades. But the people are not happy with your actions.
_NODE 7.2.
_NODE n18972.
The angry mob does not listen to you, and drags you away.
Your loyal nobles rescue you, and the unrest slowly resolves
itself as the fever fades...without any further action on your part.
You manage to calm the unrest, largely on raw force of
personality, and the epidemic slowly fades away.
_NODE 7.3.
_NODE n18973.
The Church manages to help you keep matters under control until the
fever epidemic fades. The Church is pleased to offer its assistance,
but some feel that this makes you appear weak.

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Cluster: 1898
-------------

_NODE 8.
_NODE n18980.
Panic rages in the streets throughout your desmesne.

Rumor spreads that you have caught the fever yourself.

The rumor is true.

Do you:
[a] let one your nephews take control while you are ill.
[b] let Sir Kyle, one of your best knights, handle matters for you.
[c] keep trying to manage by yourself.
_NODE 8a.
_NODE n18980.
You have recovered your health. One of your advisors enters your
chambers.

{I am glad to see you well again, my liege. Phillip handled matters
as well as he could, but I am afraid that some of your enemies
took advantage of his inexperience. Still, he is a handsome boy,
and the people loved him well.}
_NODE 8b.
_NODE n18982.
Sir Kyle handles things to the best of his abilities, but some unavoidable
confusion occurs.
_NODE 8c.
_NODE n18983.
You manage to maintain control during your illness, though not as
well as you would prefer.
_NODE 8fin.
_NODE n18984.
Your illness comes to an end, and the epidemic fades.

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Cluster: 1899
-------------

_NODE 9.
_NODE n18990.
You notice that illness is beginning to appear among
your knights and courtiers. Obviously, the fever will soon be rampant
everywhere.

Do you:
[a] order ill people to be isolated with others of their kind until they
are better.
[b] keep the fever victims separated from healthy individuals and from one another.
[c] let the fever follow its own course.
_NODE 9a.
_NODE n18991.
After several weeks, the signs of fever begin to disappear. Keeping all of
the ill together has made them easy to treat, and limited exposure to
others, while still allowing the doctors to separate them as they regained
their health.

The epidemic is over.
_NODE 9b.
_NODE n18992.
The fever drags on, but finally begins to abate. Keeping the
individual sufferers separated makes it harder to keep them isolated,
and increases deaths by making it hard for doctors to be in attendance. But it is
still better than no solution, even if there is some muttering.

The epidemic is over.
_NODE 9c.
_NODE n18993.
The fever seems as though it will never go away. With no action taken
on it, people catch and re-catch the illness, nearly bringing the kingdom
to a halt. When the fever finally passes, rumor says that your people blame
you for taking no action.

The epidemic is over.
_NODE 1bb.
_NODE 18995.
You visit the bishop and offer your condolences. The old man
does not seem to be in pain, but his attention wavers, and he is
very weak. His hand has no strength when he grasps yours in gratitude for
your visit.
_NODE 1bc.
_NODE 18996.
Several weeks have passed. You notice an alarming trend.
A number of your knights take ill, and even some of the servants are
unable to do their tasks. The fever is slowly spreading
to an extent that you would not have thought possible.

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Cluster: 1900
-------------

_Bad MIN MAX in Diplo Interaction
An emissary from %t
(Relations:%d) comes with a diplomatic mission.

{I hope this is the beginning of a long and prosperous
era of peace for us both.}
{Peace is a matter of trust. May we conduct our affairs
with unblemished honor.}
{I look forward to the day when we are the closest
of friends.}
{Your friendship is cherished. May our improved
relations last a long time.}
{This is a moment of great joy for us both.}
{Let us toast our alliance, and the defeat of our
enemies.}
{His Holiness thanks you, and offers continued
prayers for better relations.}
{Thank you, lord. There is nothing better than Church
and State united under God's guidance.}
{Glory to thee, lord. Do not forget who is the King
of Kings, the One who is the Liegelord of all who
lives.}
{Well, would you rather give us %d Gold?}
{Maybe you would sign a new friendship agreement.}
{Would you accept a gift of %d Gold to improve our relations?}

You:
[a] Accept.
[b] Refuse.
{I bow to your diplomatic skills!}
{You need to be humbled. God is very good at
destroying the proud.}
{This lack of devotion is unfortunate. I do hope
you will prove more accomodating in the future.}
{You sadden me, lord, for I had thought thee a good
and faithful servant of God. Even kings must sacrifice
for the needs of the All-Mighty.}
{I should have expected this from one such as
you. Perhaps you would prefer our soldiers to
our diplomats. If so, we shall oblige.}
{Arrogant fool! If you will not accept our
generosity, then blood shall soon flow!}
{If you are not prepared to compromise, then I
am wasting my time. Good day to you!}
{It is unfortunate that you take our
friendship so lightly. Good day.}
{Well, perhaps some other time, you will be
in a more amiable mood.}
{Alas! I had thought our alliance was
beyond reproach! Mayhap you will change your
mind.}
{Your staff informs me that you cannot afford to keep this bargain.
I can assure you that broken promises will not improve our relations.
Good day to you.}
{But, Majesty, this crime will raise everybody against you!}

Do you:
[a] Let him go.
[b] Behead him!
You are so wise to let him go and tell everybody about
your power to master your feelings!
{Truly your heart is black and full of evil! History has
shown that the blood of Saints only strengthens the Church.
May God forgive thee for this crime.}
{We shall be avenged for this unspeakable atrocity!
Every man, woman and child in Europe will learn what
a bloodthirsty savage you are!}
{Your name shall be accursed! It shall be a bitter
thing that few will speak willingly, even when a
score of centuries have passed!}

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Cluster: 1901
-------------

{We have been enemies for too long. Give us %d Gold
and we may have peace.}
{The hostilities between us might destroy us both.
Accept our offer of friendship and give peace a chance.}
{We really shouldn't be enemies. Why not accept our generous offer
of %d Gold and allow peace to flourish.}

You:
[a] Accept.
[b] Refuse.
[c] Kill him.
{In spite of your treacherous nature, we want to give you
a chance to show your goodwill.
Give us a mere %d Gold and we may improve our relations.}
{The hatred between us must end. Accept our offer
of friendship and show that you are civilized.}
{I have seen your evil intentions toward us;
do you have the courage to make peace?
We offer you %d Gold as a gift of friendship.}

You:
[a] Accept.
[b] Refuse.
[c] Kill him.
{It is always good to visit a neighbor.
If you would offer us a gift of %d Gold,
I am certain our relations will be even closer.}
{We wish to improve our relations. We hope that you will
accept our message of friendship and peace.}
{Would you accept a gift of %d to improve our relations?}

You:
[a] Accept.
[b] Refuse.
[c] Kill him.
{Thank-you for greeting us, your lordship. I am aware that our
relations could be better; a gift of %d Gold from you
would demonstrate your goodwill.}
{We have come to offer you a message of peace and friendship.
Will you accept it?}
{We have come to offer you a gift of %d, in the hopes
that we may both prosper and become better friends.}

You:
[a] Accept.
[b] Refuse.
[c] Kill him.
{Your lordship, we are good friends and strong allies, but you can
never have a friendship that is too strong. Perhaps an offer of %d
Gold would prove that you do not take us for granted.}
{It is wonderful to greet such a noble ally. Accept our friendship
pledge, and celebrate the brotherhood of princes.}
{Greetings, lord! It is sometimes the habit of strong alliances to
crumble; we offer you a gift of %d in the spirit of eternal
friendship, and a love that can never be destroyed!}

You:
[a] Accept.
[b] Refuse.
[c] Kill him.
{Your lordship, we have been the best of friends and allies, but
that time may be coming to an end. Please remove these doubts
with a generous offer of %d Gold.}
{Please accept our offer of
friendship. After all, we are friends, aren't we?}
{Welcome, friend! So that you do not forget our glorious alliance
we give you a gift of %d Gold, as a salute to your greatness! Long
may you live!}

You:
[a] Accept.
[b] Refuse.
[c] Kill him.
_HOSTILEPOPE .
{You are apostate, sundered from Christ by excommunication.
But his capacity to forgive is infinite. Give us %d Gold
and show your willingness to live with God.}
{You have been laid low by his Holiness's righteous. However, he
wishes you to know that he prays for you constantly.
Will you accept his best wishes?}
{His Holiness means you no malice, even in your disgrace.
He offers a gift of %d Gold, to show his
hope for your redemption.}

You:
[a] Accept.
[b] Refuse.
[c] Kill him.
_NEUTRALPOPE .
{Welcome, lord. Your sins have not gone unnoticed, but the Pope will
take penance and grant thee an Indulgence for %d Gold.}
{Greetings Lord. The Pope will improve his relations with you,
provided that you promise to strive to be a true Christian prince.}
{His Holiness has watched your attempts to be a goodly Christian.
He offers a gift of %d Gold, to demonstrate his faith in you.}

You:
[a] Accept.
[b] Refuse.
[c] Kill him.
{Greetings, lord. The Church is in desperate need, and it is the
duty of its friends to help it. Your gift of %d Gold will advance the
cause of Christ.}
{Greetings Lord. The Pope wishes to offer you a benediction of faith
and friendship, in honor of one who serves Christ well.}
{Thou art the pearl of Christendom,
and likely to be a great Christian King.
His Holiness wishes to aid thy cause, with a gift of %d Gold.}

You:
[a] Accept.
[b] Refuse.
[c] Kill him.

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Cluster: 1910
-------------

_Bad MIN MAX in Merchant Interaction
A merchant from %v wishes to trade
some of his %t for some of your
%u.

Do you wish to see him?

[a] Yes.
[b] No.
{Greetings Majesty! I have %d
%t to offer you.
Will you give me %d
%u for it?}

[a] Accept.
[b] Refuse.
{I am glad to be of service to your majesty. I hope we can do
business again!}
{Well, will you give me %d
%u for the
%d
%t?}

[a] Accept.
[b] Refuse.
{You drive a hard bargain!}
{If you are as merciless to your enemies as you are to this humble
merchant, all of Christendom will soon fall to you!}
{I trust this bargain is fair, if not as rich as I had hoped.}
{Your terms are not acceptable for us. Good day to you!}
{This offer would leave me without profit. I cannot accept this.
Perhaps one of your rivals would be more reasonable.}
{You drive too hard a bargain. I cannot agree to this.
Good day, majesty.}
{Majesty, what have I done to deserve these lies? Your records
clearly state that you cannot keep your promises!}
{Your records indicate that you cannot keep your promise. I have
no tolerance for liars, whether they be king or commoner!}
{Alas, majesty, your seneschal says that you cannot meet your
promise at this time. I cannot feed my family on promises alone.
Perhaps your word will be more reliable another day.}
{Majesty, your merchant has
returned and says that %t does not own
that land anymore.}

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Cluster: 1920
-------------

{Majesty, our troops are at the border of %t
and ready to attack the local lord.}
and ready to attack %u. All we need is your order.}
{Majesty, our troops are ready to attack %t
and append it to your realm.}
and defeat the army of %u.}
{Majesty, our forces are positioned near %t
and await your command.}
and are ready to attack the army of %u.}

[a] Proceed.
[b] Recall them.
{Majesty, our garrison at %t has sent word to us!
%u is invading our lands. Battle will soon be joined.}
{Majesty, a messenger has come to us from %t.
The army of %u is attacking us!}
{Majesty, %u vows that
%t will be his within days.
His armies are attacking us!}
{Majesty, I regret to bring you bad news,
but %t was lost.
%u has beaten us, for now.}
{Majesty, we have been beaten.
We were too weak for the army of %u.
%t has been denied to us.}
{Majesty, our attempt to invade %t has failed.
%u is now celebrating his victory, while we bury our dead.}
We did not expect the local lord to be so strong!}
,
Valois
,
Anjou
,
Albion
,
Burgundy
,
The Pope
,
Aragon
is angered by your attack.
are angered by your attack.
{Good news, majesty!
%t honors you, the rightful ruler of Bretagne. We have
defeated the army sent by %u!}
{Majesty, the army of %u
has been vanquished. %t remains, proudly, under your banner!}
{Majesty, I am pleased to report that %u did not succeed to
seize %t. Their army was defeated.}
{Good news, majesty! We have won a great victory
against the army of %u.
The barons of %t have sworn allegiance to you.
and %t is now in your hands.}
{Majesty, %u has abandoned the land of
%t to our forces. Victory is ours!}
{Majesty, the land of %t has been abandoned
to our forces. Victory is ours!}
{People will long remember this day, my liege. We have wrested %t
from our enemy, and soon all of Bretagne will follow!}
%u was completely defeated. He is now living
in exile far away from these lands.
,
Valois
,
Anjou
,
Albion
,
Burgundy
,
The Pope
,
Aragon
is angered by your attack.
are angered by your attack.
{Majesty, I bring bad news. %t is now under the
control of %u. The battle has been lost.}
{Lost! Lost! %t now belongs to them,
%u of a thousand curses! Let the dead sleep! They are
more blessed than we!}
{Majesty, we have...
lost control of %t.
It is occupied by %u, but I am certain
we will return it soon to its proper rule.}
Given your willingness to act as a true Christian
and your generous and humble offerings, His
Holiness, Pope Innocent Benedict, has pronounced
your absolution. All censures have been lifted.
May God guide you all the days of your life.
For your sinful acts against God and His allies,
His Holiness, Pope Innocent Benedict
hereby excommunicates you from the Church. You are
denied the holy sacraments. No Christian may treat
with you. May God grant you the wisdom to repent of your sins.
{Majesty, people of %t have turned against you
and their realm is no longer in your power.}

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Cluster: 1940
-------------

{Majesty, your castle in %t is now complete.}