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Story question 2
7 months ago
Let's say that you have found yourself the governor of some far off colony from your home state. Whatever time period you please. The colony was doing well before you but under your rule specifically it has prospered Trade flourished, the population grew and it has grown to basically a small city-state. You give tributes to your parent nation, the capital and the royal family, and all is well... Until...
The capital, your liege and the royal family have suddenly been conquered by a foreign army. No longer your master, the fate of your colony is left for you to determine. There is no word from the capital, all communication has been cut off and all of the colonies they have sent out are now all on their own. Then one day a message comes your way. The new conqueror of the old capital, some strange King, commands that you send tributes to the city, same as always, and in response he will leave you alone. If you do not... they will raze the city to the ground and slaughter the cities inhabitants. There is no seal or word from the legitimate royal family and some of the smaller colonies have also come to you hoping for a solution. They're scared. What will you do?
1. This Barbarian King is no ruler of yours! Were these the words from the true masters of the empire, you MIGHT give in. But he is no King your recognize. Send him back a letter with a knife inside with which he may impale himself and leave you alone. (Aggressive)
2. Thousands of miles away, this King seeks to strike fear into your heart. He is failing. Send no reply back. This man is of no concern to you. (Apathetic)
3. Foreign king or not, distance is never a problem for Men like this. But you've never been one to shy away from a fight. Send a reply that you refuse him any tributes. You know that anything sent will simply fill his coffers and you will not allow him money to build an army to kill you at a later date anyway. That money is better used with preparing our own army... (Pragmatic)
4. Hmm... fine. You will pay. If only because you don't want the people to worry for their life. Besides... what if they actually make good on that promise? (Conciliatory)
The capital, your liege and the royal family have suddenly been conquered by a foreign army. No longer your master, the fate of your colony is left for you to determine. There is no word from the capital, all communication has been cut off and all of the colonies they have sent out are now all on their own. Then one day a message comes your way. The new conqueror of the old capital, some strange King, commands that you send tributes to the city, same as always, and in response he will leave you alone. If you do not... they will raze the city to the ground and slaughter the cities inhabitants. There is no seal or word from the legitimate royal family and some of the smaller colonies have also come to you hoping for a solution. They're scared. What will you do?
1. This Barbarian King is no ruler of yours! Were these the words from the true masters of the empire, you MIGHT give in. But he is no King your recognize. Send him back a letter with a knife inside with which he may impale himself and leave you alone. (Aggressive)
2. Thousands of miles away, this King seeks to strike fear into your heart. He is failing. Send no reply back. This man is of no concern to you. (Apathetic)
3. Foreign king or not, distance is never a problem for Men like this. But you've never been one to shy away from a fight. Send a reply that you refuse him any tributes. You know that anything sent will simply fill his coffers and you will not allow him money to build an army to kill you at a later date anyway. That money is better used with preparing our own army... (Pragmatic)
4. Hmm... fine. You will pay. If only because you don't want the people to worry for their life. Besides... what if they actually make good on that promise? (Conciliatory)
I wouldnât choose a more proactive option because you want to stay on their mindâs edge (not a main concern). You donât want to enrage the possibly ill-tempered wildcard with open rejection. Also, you can pretend it got lost if the threat turns out to have been underestimated.