------------------------------------------------------------------------- title: imperial_throne.t3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- It is an inauspicious time to have become emperor. There have been many reverses of late, severely testing the morale of your subjects. The army in the northeastern province of Kohlus has been routed by a minor kingdom, probably due to the poor leadership of its commander, General Maretus. Many of the legions are in desperate need of troops and there is precious little revenue to pay for them. What's more, recent harvests have not been good, leaving the poor to go hungry. Throughout the realm, ancient traditions are being abandoned and people are beginning to fear the empire has lost the favor of the gods. Imperial Palace The imperial palace is a magnificent structure that overlooks the capital from atop a hill at the heart of the city. The most capable and most loyal of the empire's guards surround the throne. Kurash, the imperial chancellor, stands at the foot of the dais, looking up at you obsequiously. From here, you can issue commands pertaining to the governance of the empire. >x me You are the ruler of the Amaran empire, which has its capital at Ravera. You have recently come to the throne and are still becoming accustomed to your new responsibilities. >about It is an inauspicious time to have become emperor. There have been many reverses of late, severely testing the morale of your subjects. The army in the northeastern province of Kohlus has been routed by a minor kingdom, probably due to the poor leadership of its commander, General Maretus. Many of the legions are in desperate need of troops and there is precious little revenue to pay for them. What's more, recent harvests have not been good, leaving the poor to go hungry. Throughout the realm, ancient traditions are being abandoned and people are beginning to fear the empire has lost the favor of the gods. >help Commands are more broad and less tied to immediate physical actions than is usual for interactive fiction. Try to do anything that a ruler might do and some of those things should work. The chancellor can be consulted for advice. If you still need help getting started, type 'help' again. >l Imperial Palace The imperial palace is a magnificent structure that overlooks the capital from atop a hill at the heart of the city. The most capable and most loyal of the empire's guards surround the throne. Kurash, the imperial chancellor, stands at the foot of the dais, looking up at you obsequiously. From here, you can issue commands pertaining to the governance of the empire. >x throne You are seated upon the imperial throne, a large curved gold seat on a high dais. "Your majesty," the chancellor begins. "Might I suggest that military affairs should be your first priority? It is imperative that we ensure recent defeats are not repeated." >x guards Elite guards watch over the palace. >a kurash "I have served the empire for many years," Kurash says. "In that time, I have gained useful knowledge about a range of subjects, including history, geography and statesmanship." >x dais You are seated upon the imperial throne, a large curved gold seat on a high dais. "Imperial majesty," the chancellor declares, bowing deferentially. "The truth is that our armies are not respected as they once were. We are in dire need of more troops." >x kurash The imperial chancellor is a tall and slender man, finely dressed and accustomed to elegant movements. You can see in the courtier's face his long years of service. He is not handsome but his aspect is wise and dignified. >i You are carrying nothing, and are wearing your imperial crown. >x crown You are wearing the imperial crown of state, an ornately carved gold creation that symbolizes your office. >ask kurash about history "The empire's history is long and interesting," the chancellor says. "But, to express it succintly, its story is one of expanding territories, which we now have a duty to protect." >a territories Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >a army "The empire's legions are always in need of more troops," Kurash says. "When necessary, we can also review the current deployments." >a deployments "The present deployments are as follows," Kurash says. - Kohlus contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Maretus. - Kalyra contains five regiments of infantry, under the command of General Fedwyn. - Hayala contains five regiments of infantry, under the command of General Zaren. - Coletta contains three regiments of infantry, under the command of General Callius. - Ravera contains one regiment of infantry, under the command of General Rilayn. - Thurvira contains one regiment of infantry. - Luracan contains three regiments of infantry. >a geography "The empire is expansive," Kurash says. "To the northeast, there is the province of Kohlus, which is under threat from the minor kingdom of Samira. To the northwest, there is the province of Hayala, which is under threat from the republic of Amaratus. To the east are the provinces of Luracan and Coletta, beyond which is the Orphiel empire. To the north, the province of Kalyra is beset by tribes." >a statesmanship Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >recall armies The story doesn’t understand that command. >feed the poor You use the last of the treasury's funds to purchase food for the poor. In an ill omen, the great temple at Ravera has been destroyed in a fire. >a temple "Temples are vital to earning the favor of the gods," the chancellor says. "No city should be without one." >build temple There is no money to pay for rebuilding the temple. >z money The story doesn’t understand that command. >a money Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >a treasury "The imperial treasury is completely empty," the chancellor says. >a troops "The empire's legions are always in need of more troops," Kurash says. "When necessary, we can also review the current deployments." >withdraw troops You can't withdraw the troops. >a deployments "The present deployments are as follows," Kurash says. - Kohlus contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Maretus. - Kalyra contains five regiments of infantry, under the command of General Fedwyn. - Hayala contains five regiments of infantry, under the command of General Zaren. - Coletta contains three regiments of infantry, under the command of General Callius. - Ravera contains one regiment of infantry, under the command of General Rilayn. - Thurvira contains one regiment of infantry. - Luracan contains three regiments of infantry. >maretus, attack You see no maretus here. >maretus The story doesn’t understand that command. >a maretus "General Maretus is a good man," the chancellor says. "He possesses great integrity but, alas, not much aptitude for command." >a fedwyn "Fedwyn is a young general with the potential to become an excellent commander," the chancellor says. >replace maretus You dismiss Maretus as commander of the army in Kohlus. The rich have begun wearing silk garments, something that would have been condemned as an extravagance in former years. >sell silk The empire already trades silk. >ban silk You forbid the wearing of silk garments, putting an end to this troubling innovation. There has been another attack from the kingdom of Samira. Fortunately, Maretus was not in command and the empire was able to repulse the attack. >a deployments "The present deployments are as follows," Kurash says. - Kohlus contains four regiments of infantry. - Kalyra contains five regiments of infantry, under the command of General Fedwyn. - Hayala contains five regiments of infantry, under the command of General Zaren. - Coletta contains three regiments of infantry, under the command of General Callius. - Ravera contains one regiment of infantry, under the command of General Rilayn. - Thurvira contains one regiment of infantry. - Luracan contains three regiments of infantry. >a hayala "Hayala is a province to the northwest," the chancellor says. "It is a hilly region abundant with sheep. It is presently defended by five regiments of infantry, under the command of General Zaren." >a zaren "Zaren is one of our most experienced generals," the chancellor says. >a coletta "Coletta is a remote province to the east," the chancellor says. "It is thought that it contains gold. It is presently defended by three regiments of infantry, under the command of General Callius." >get gold You can’t get gold. >mine gold You haven't discovered any gold. >search for gold A protracted search uncovers a copious supply of gold in Coletta. People rejoice at the news. There is a new play called Rosebud, a jaunty romance which has distracted people from their travails. >a rosebud "I believe this is a new play," the chancellor says. "It seems to have met with some success." >fund rosebud You can’t fund Rosebud. >see rosebud The play is about an overweight merchant who pursues a younger woman. By all accounts, it is very entertaining. >a treasury "The imperial treasury is completely empty," the chancellor says. >mind gold The word “mind” is not necessary in this story. (If this was an accidental misspelling, you can correct it by typing OOPS followed by the corrected word now. Any time the story points out an unknown word, you can correct a misspelling using OOPS as your next command.) >mine gold You establish a gold mine to profit from the newly discovered deposits in Coletta. Attacks from the northern tribes have resumed, particularly the fearsome axe-wielding Aberion. People now fear these raids all across the province of Kalyra. >a kalyra "Kalyra is a province to the north," the chancellor says. "It is dotted with many ancient barrows. It is presently defended by five regiments of infantry, under the command of General Fedwyn." >a deployments "The present deployments are as follows," Kurash says. - Kohlus contains four regiments of infantry. - Kalyra contains five regiments of infantry, under the command of General Fedwyn. - Hayala contains five regiments of infantry, under the command of General Zaren. - Coletta contains three regiments of infantry, under the command of General Callius. - Ravera contains one regiment of infantry, under the command of General Rilayn. - Thurvira contains one regiment of infantry. - Luracan contains three regiments of infantry. >a ravera "As capital of the Amaran empire, Ravera is the finest city in the world," Kurash says. "It is wealthy and populous, successful in both war and the arts. It is presently defended by one regiment of infantry, under the command of General Rilayn." >a thurvira "Thurvira is the second wealthiest city in the empire," the chancellor says. "Their people can be resentful of this fact. It is presently defended by one regiment of infantry." >send regiment to kalyra The word “regiment” is not necessary in this story. >send troops to kalyra You dispatch a regiment of spearmen to the northern province of Kalyra. They should help guard against the tribes beyond. A brawl has disgraced the streets of Ravera. It began when a nobleman struck a peasant who insulted him and the nobleman's guards were forced to come to his defense. The incident underscores recent tensions between rich and poor. >punish nobleman You will need to decide what form the punishment should take. >fine nobleman The word “fine” is not necessary in this story. >jail nobleman You imprison the nobleman who started the brawl. His fellow aristocrats are shocked by this extreme punishment. In a rare piece of good news, General Zaren has repulsed an attack by the republic of Amaratus, dispensing with wave after wave of their famed spearmen. >reward zaren The word “reward” is not necessary in this story. >praise zaren You are sure to praise Zaren's military acumen. >a treasury "The treasury contains enough money for about four major purchases," the chancellor announces. >l Imperial Palace The imperial palace is a magnificent structure that overlooks the capital from atop a hill at the heart of the city. The most capable and most loyal of the empire's guards surround the throne. Kurash, the imperial chancellor, stands at the foot of the dais, looking up at you obsequiously. From here, you can issue commands pertaining to the governance of the empire. >a status Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >a empire "The Amaran empire is vital to the future of civilization," the chancellor declares. "We must ensure that it is preserved for future generations." >a concerns Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >a poor "The empire's poor have not fared well of late," the chancellor says. >feed poor You have alleviated as much hunger as you can. >a wealthy "Among the wealthy, there are the merchants and the nobility," the chancellor explains. >a nobility Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >a merchants "Our merchants seem to be faring particularly well of late," the chancellor says. >a aristocracy "The Raveran nobles are renowned for their martial ability," the chancellor says. >a nobles "The Raveran nobles are renowned for their martial ability," the chancellor says. >tax nobles You apply a tax on the aristocracy, who have plenty of money to spare. The spice trade has proved especially lucrative of late. The empire's merchants are rejoicing at their new profits. >a spice "Spice is a valuable commodity," the chancellor says. "That can surely be turned to the empire's advantage." >tax spice The spice trade proves an excellent source of revenue. There is a lull in raids from the north as the Aberion tribe contend with their rivals the Corimar, a people known for their skilled archers. >a corimar "The Corimar tribe are known for their skilled archers," the chancellor explains. "Some call the bow a cowardly weapon but it is effective nonetheless. The Corimar have long fought with the Aberion." >a aberion "The Aberion tribe are ferocious warriors," the chancellor explains. "They often fight with axes rather than more civilized weapons like swords and spears." >z Raveran nobles have begun keeping dogs, an animal once regarded as unclean and anathema to the gods. >build temple You order the temple rebuilt. Soon construction is under way and before long the temple will be as magnificent as it ever was. The province of Kohlus again finds itself under attack. Your troops assemble in the path of the enemy, ready for battle. The charge of Samiran infantry hits your army head-on. The battle is decided when you take advantage of a break in their lines. >a samiran Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >a samira "Samira is a minor kingdom to the northeast," the chancellor explains. "Its king is an ambitious man, despite the lowly standing of his realm." >fight samira Turning your attention to the kingdom of Samira, there is a fierce battle, with many casualties. Alas, most of them are on your side. The republic of Amaratus considers its future after the failure of its invasion. Some called gallants support continued war while others called concessionists favor peace. >make peace with samira The king of Samira is probably too hostile to contemplate an alliance. >bargain with samira The word “bargain” is not necessary in this story. >praise dogs You speak in favor of the keeping of dogs, celebrating their affection and loyalty. Not all deviation from tradition is necessarily bad. To the east, the Orphiel empire has begun encroaching on the thinly settled province of Coletta, where you recently discovered gold. >pray The word “pray” is not necessary in this story. >praise gods Which gods do you mean, gods, or the gods? >gods Which gods do you mean, the gods, or gods? >god Which gods do you mean, the gods, or gods? >the gods Which gods do you mean, the gods, or gods? >l Imperial Palace The imperial palace is a magnificent structure that overlooks the capital from atop a hill at the heart of the city. The most capable and most loyal of the empire's guards surround the throne. Kurash, the imperial chancellor, stands at the foot of the dais, looking up at you obsequiously. From here, you can issue commands pertaining to the governance of the empire. >a orphiel "The Orphiel empire is a powerful rival," the chancellor says. >send troops to coletta You have no spare troops with which to reinforce Coletta. You could try moving troops from a different province. >a deployments "The present deployments are as follows," Kurash says. - Kohlus contains three regiments of infantry. - Kalyra contains six regiments of infantry, under the command of General Fedwyn. - Hayala contains five regiments of infantry, under the command of General Zaren. - Coletta contains three regiments of infantry, under the command of General Callius. - Thurvira contains one regiment of infantry. - Luracan contains three regiments of infantry. >move troops from hayala to coletta You dispatch a legion of infantry to the remote, sparesely settled province of Coletta. They make the long march from Hayala. The king of Samira looks to secure a marriage for his son, probably with Iyana, a princess from nearby Sontalin, who has recently come of age. Such a connection will only further bolster his army. >a callius "Callius is a stern but competent general," the chancellor says. "He hails from one of the wealthiest and most celebrated of Raveran families." >a family Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >a son Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >a sontalin "Sontalin is one of the minor kingdoms to the northeast," the chancellor says. >offer marriage to sontalin You can’t offer marriage. >marry sontalin You can’t marry Sontalin. >a iyana "Iyana is a princess from Sontalin," the chancellor says. "Marrying her will be a useful political tool." >marry iyana As emperor, you are a better suitor than a mere prince. You are able to secure a marriage with Iyana before she can be wed to the king of Samira's son. Another harvest has failed. Food will be scarce and there is sure to be much distress among the poor. >a harvest "Recent harvests have not been good," the chancellor mentions. >feed poor You once again set about providing food to the poor, who are tremendously grateful for your efforts. More raiders have arrived from the north. This time it is the Plutari tribe, a vicious people known for carrying the skulls of their enemies into battle. >a plutari "The Plutari are a tribe known for carrying the skulls of their enemies into battle," the chancellor says. "I think this explains all one might need to know about them." >a deployments "The present deployments are as follows," Kurash says. - Kohlus contains three regiments of infantry. - Kalyra contains six regiments of infantry, under the command of General Fedwyn. - Hayala contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Zaren. - Coletta contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Callius. - Thurvira contains one regiment of infantry. - Luracan contains three regiments of infantry. >a kohlus "Kohlus is a province to the northeast," the chancellor says. "It is a wooded land that supplies much of the empire's timber. It is presently defended by three regiments of infantry." >a kalyra "Kalyra is a province to the north," the chancellor says. "It is dotted with many ancient barrows. It is presently defended by six regiments of infantry, under the command of General Fedwyn." >z A courtesan named Callya is proving popular with the nobility. She is said to have a remarkable singing voice, among other talents. >a callya The chancellor looks embarrassed. "I believe she is a woman of...ill repute," he explains. >z The people of Thurvira, the empire's second wealthiest city, have taken to protesting what they see as disrespect for the memory of their founding hero. It is the latest in a long list of grievances. >a hero Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >praise hero You see no hero here. >a founding hero "He is said to have slain many demons," the chancellor says. >praise founding hero You give a speech to celebrate Thurvira's founding hero. There is word of an alliance between the Uthanus and Corimar tribes. If the connection persists, it could upend the situation in the north. >a uthanus "The Uthanus are known for their many robed shamans," the chancellor says. "They are more diplomatic than some of the northern tribes but are a threat in spite of this, or perhaps because of it." >make peace with uthanus After some deliberation, the shamans of the Uthanus tribe declare that an alliance is not auspicious at this time. The king of Samira weds his son to the daughter of one of his nobles. This bride will not bring him more soldiers. >a uthanus "The Uthanus are known for their many robed shamans," the chancellor says. "They are more diplomatic than some of the northern tribes but are a threat in spite of this, or perhaps because of it." >a corimar "The Corimar tribe are known for their skilled archers," the chancellor explains. "Some call the bow a cowardly weapon but it is effective nonetheless. The Corimar have long fought with the Aberion." >z Debate continues in the republic of Amaratus and the gallant faction looks set to prevail. You can probably expect their attacks to resume. >a gallant "The gallants are a faction in the republic of Amaratus," the chancellor explains. "They foolishly believe that continued war with the empire is to their advantage." >a amaratus "The republic of Amaratus is a dangerous and unpredictable power," the chancellor says. "They have many advantages but they insist on debating all matters of state, which is not a proper form of government. Our ancestors once hailed from their city and they still resent that we have succeeded where they failed." >infiltrate amaratus The word “infiltrate” is not necessary in this story. >make peace with amaratus The political situation in Amaratus is not conducive to an alliance. >z A new play, Travius and Carissa, is irreverent in its treatment of the gods, depicting them as bickering figures of fun. >condemn travius There is no reason to condemn Travius and Carissa. >see travius Travius and Carissa is a play about a romance, which various parties appeal to the gods to disrupt. Its depiction of the gods may have been accepted in former times but with religious matters having proved such a problem recently it cannot be that easily dismissed. >speak against travius The story doesn’t understand that command. >z Samiran warriors take to the field again, intent on Kohlus. They make little progress toward their goal. >z Ravera has coped well with the recent famine, averting potential trouble. >z The Orphiel empire is sending ever more settlers to the east of Coletta, establishing a series of towns throughout what is nominally your territory. >make peace with orphiel You are unlikely to be able to forge an alliance with Orphiel empire. >attack orphiel You give the order for General Callius to march your troops into Fajira, one of the western provinces of the Orphiel empire. It is an event of great significance, though the force you have committed is hardly adequate to the occasion. In this first clash, it is the enemy that prevails. Emissaries have arrived bearing gifts from the southern kingdom of Majeen, a desert land known for spices, dyes and formidable battle elephants. They seek to foster trade. >trade with majeen You arrange for greater connections of trade with Majeen, which will surely prove lucrative. With the gallant faction in charge, the republic of Amaratus has set about raising troops. They will prove to be a more formidable foe in the next conflict. >a deployments "The present deployments are as follows," Kurash says. - Kohlus contains three regiments of infantry. - Kalyra contains six regiments of infantry, under the command of General Fedwyn. - Hayala contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Zaren. - Coletta contains three regiments of infantry, under the command of General Callius. - Thurvira contains one regiment of infantry. - Luracan contains three regiments of infantry. >move troops from luracan to coletta You order another regiment of infantrymen to reinforce the remote province of Coletta. The kingdom of Samira reprises its attack on Kohlus. Two great phalanxes meet as Samiran horsemen watch from behind. The fighting lasts many hours. Eventually, the enemy must admit that they have no chance of victory. >a luracan Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >z The Aberion tribesmen mount another raid in Kalyra. As fiercely as they fight, they were not able to inflict too much harm. >z A troublemaker named Lorius has begun riling up the masses. It is only a matter of time before his inflammatory speeches lead to trouble. >condemn lorius There is no reason to condemn Lorius. >punish lorius Punishing Lorius would serve no purpose. >discourage lorius You can’t discourage Lorius. >pay off lorius The rebellious orator proves susceptible to a bribe, at least when offered a sufficient amount. Orphiel soldiers once more intrude upon Coletta, resplendent in their fine armor, daunting in their immense numbers. At length, battle is joined. The enemy warriors are not as invulnerable as they look. When all is said and done, many of them are cut down. >z Lately, priests have been misappropriating funds and neglecting sacrifices. >punish priests You will need to decide how to punish the priests. >defrock priests The word “defrock” is not necessary in this story. >remove priests You can’t remove the priests. >replace priests You can’t dismiss the priests. >imprison priests Nothing obvious happens. >z The republic of Amaratus soon renews the attack. Its reconstituted army proves highly effective. >a amaratus "The republic of Amaratus is a dangerous and unpredictable power," the chancellor says. "They have many advantages but they insist on debating all matters of state, which is not a proper form of government. Our ancestors once hailed from their city and they still resent that we have succeeded where they failed." >attack amaratus You renew hostilities with the republic of Amaratus. The two armies meet under the midday sun. There is an exchange of javelins as imperial and republican contend for advantage. Contending with them is difficult because of the long spears they wield. The enemy repulses your army. Selira, the daughter of the king of Majeen, has come of age. She is said to be the most beautiful woman in the world. >a selira "She is a princess from Majeen," the chancellor says. "She is presently available for marriage." >a majeen "The kingdom of Majeen is to the southwest," the chancellor says. "It is renowned for its battle elephants." >marry selira You are already married. >z There is another clash for Kohlus. The kingdom of Samira assembles a great army, pressing deep into your territory. Your troops are able to use their knowledge of the terrain to their advantage. >z Rioters have vandalized the homes of some wealthy individuals. >z The Uthanus have a new chieftain. Their shamans proclaim that he has a great destiny. >make peace with uthanus After some deliberation, the shamans of the Uthanus tribe declare that an alliance is not auspicious at this time. The city of Amaratus launches an attack against Hayala. The republic fields a well drilled force, ready for any contingency. It is only with great difficulty that your force under General Zaren is able to prevail. >a hayala "Hayala is a province to the northwest," the chancellor says. "It is a hilly region abundant with sheep. It is presently defended by one regiment of infantry, under the command of General Zaren." >a deployments "The present deployments are as follows," Kurash says. - Kohlus contains three regiments of infantry. - Kalyra contains six regiments of infantry, under the command of General Fedwyn. - Hayala contains one regiment of infantry, under the command of General Zaren. - Coletta contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Callius. - Thurvira contains one regiment of infantry. - Luracan contains two regiments of infantry. >move troops from luracan to hayala You send troops to Hayala. There are riots in the streets of Ravera and they are becoming increasingly violent. The mob has taken to snatching wealthy individuals and lynching them. >condemn lynching The word “lynching” is not necessary in this story. >condemn riots The word “riots” is not necessary in this story. >condemn mob You condemn the recent wave of lynching. Whether this will have any effect remains to be seen. To the east, the province of Coletta once more comes under attack. The Orphiel army once more fields a great army and resisting them proves difficult. But, at length, your forces are able to win the engagement. >a deployments "The present deployments are as follows," Kurash says. - Kohlus contains three regiments of infantry. - Kalyra contains six regiments of infantry, under the command of General Fedwyn. - Hayala contains two regiments of infantry, under the command of General Zaren. - Coletta contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Callius. - Thurvira contains one regiment of infantry. - Luracan contains one regiment of infantry. >move troops from kalyra to hayala You send troops to Hayala. There is conflict between those priest who are fulfilling their duties and those who are not. >imprison priests Nothing obvious happens. >execute priests You have the priests put to death. The Namaran tribe has joined the alliance between the Uthanus and Corimar, forming a confederation. >a namaran "The Namaran tribe are known for their excellent horses," the chancellor explains. >z Your army must contend again with the republic of Amaratus and its spearmen. An invading force moves into Hayala, forcing an engagement with your forces under General Zaren. There is a slow battle as the two hosts maneuver carefully for advantage. Eventually, your force is driven from the field. >a deployments "The present deployments are as follows," Kurash says. - Kohlus contains three regiments of infantry. - Kalyra contains five regiments of infantry, under the command of General Fedwyn. - Hayala contains two regiments of infantry, under the command of General Zaren. - Coletta contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Callius. - Thurvira contains one regiment of infantry. - Luracan contains one regiment of infantry. >send troops from kalyra to hayala You send troops to Hayala. The province of Kohlus again finds itself under attack. Your troops assemble in the path of the enemy, ready for battle. The charge of Samiran infantry hits your army head-on. The battle is decided when you take advantage of a break in their lines. >z The confederation of the Uthanus, Corimar and Namaran are now mounting raids together. Despite their combined strength, they are not able to best your better disciplined warriors. >z A philospher called Kamius argues against the existence of the gods. >condemn kamius You order Kamius punished for his blasphemy. The famed explorer Kalben has returned from his latest voyage with a foodstuff that he calls potatoes. >a kamius Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >z potatoes The story doesn’t understand that command. >a potatoes Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >eat potatoes You can’t eat potatoes. >praise potatoes Nothing obvious happens. >z A sturdy republican army appears in Hayala, bent on conquest. Its general is said to be a prominent leader among the gallant faction. The enemy fights well, killing many of your men and leaving the province in even greater danger. >a deployments "The present deployments are as follows," Kurash says. - Kohlus contains three regiments of infantry. - Kalyra contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Fedwyn. - Hayala contains two regiments of infantry, under the command of General Zaren. - Coletta contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Callius. - Thurvira contains one regiment of infantry. - Luracan contains one regiment of infantry. >move troops from kohlus to hayala You send troops to Hayala. The chief of the Uthanus tribe proclaims himself king. >condemn chief You see no chief here. >condemn king You see no king here. >z There is to be a great struggle for the province of Coletta. From the east, an immense army marches, the loyal soldiers of the Orphiel empire. By the time the day is done, many of them lie dead. >z There is another clash with the new combination of northern tribes. They field a highly mobile force, able to strike where they are least expected. It is only thanks to many careful preparations that serious harm is avoided. >z Some have begun observing a new religion called Covenantism. >a covenantism Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >z An army from the republic of Amaratus again threatens Hayala. >z There is a new play called The Paunchy Prince, which satirizes the nobility. >a paunchy Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >see paunchy You see no paunchy here. >a price Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >a prince Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >a paunchy prince Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >z The fate of Coletta is once more in question. The Orphiel empire again attacks with a large force, meeting yours with a solid charge. For many hours, the two well disciplined front lines contend, gradually pushing each other as the initiative goes back and forth. At length, your army is able to get the upper hand. >z The chief priest declares that the empire is beginning to regain the favor of the gods. >z Under the direction of the Uthanus tribe, the northern confederation again intrudes upon Kalyra. They fight with a united purpose and it seems they have greater designs than mere plunder. It does not prove effective on this occasion. >a deployments "The present deployments are as follows," Kurash says. - Kohlus contains two regiments of infantry. - Kalyra contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Fedwyn. - Hayala contains two regiments of infantry, under the command of General Zaren. - Coletta contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Callius. - Thurvira contains one regiment of infantry. - Luracan contains one regiment of infantry. >z The city of Amaratus launches an attack against Hayala. The republic fields a well drilled force, ready for any contingency. It is only with great difficulty that your force under General Zaren is able to prevail. >move troops from luracan to hayala You send troops to Hayala. Your nobles are busy gossiping about an affair. >a affair "The nobility is presently scandalized by an affair," the chancellor says. >z Your army must contend again with the republic of Amaratus and its spearmen. An invading force moves into Hayala, forcing an engagement with your forces under General Zaren. There is a slow battle as the two hosts maneuver carefully for advantage. Eventually, your force is driven from the field. >z General Callius has proclaimed himself emperor and seized the western province of Esitura. Many have flocked to his cause. >a esitura Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >a callius "General Callius was always an arrogant man," the chancellor says. "This attempt to declare himself emperor is perhaps not too surprising." >a deployments "The present deployments are as follows," Kurash says. - Kohlus contains two regiments of infantry. - Kalyra contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Fedwyn. - Hayala contains one regiment of infantry, under the command of General Zaren. - Coletta contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Callius. - Thurvira contains one regiment of infantry. >imprison callius You can’t imprison Callius. >condemn callius There is no reason to condemn Callius. >execute callius You can't execute Callius. >a callius "General Callius was always an arrogant man," the chancellor says. "This attempt to declare himself emperor is perhaps not too surprising." >fight callius You do not have sufficient troops in Ravera to launch such an attack. >a deployments "The present deployments are as follows," Kurash says. - Kohlus contains two regiments of infantry. - Kalyra contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Fedwyn. - Hayala contains one regiment of infantry, under the command of General Zaren. - Coletta contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Callius. - Thurvira contains one regiment of infantry. >move troops from thurvira to ravera You send troops to Ravera. Orphiel soldiers once more intrude upon Coletta, resplendent in their fine armor, daunting in their immense numbers. At length, battle is joined. The enemy warriors are not as invulnerable as they look. When all is said and done, many of them are cut down. >fight callius You bring the rebels to battle on the outskirts of Esitura, though you can make little progress against their assembled strength. >move troops from kohlus to ravera You send troops to Ravera. Tribal warriors move through the lands of Kalyra, seeming to know your territory as well as you do. >recruit troops You set about raising troops from within the capital and its environs. Before long, you have them assembled and ready to deploy. Samiran warriors take to the field again, intent on Kohlus. They are able to make significant progress toward their goal. >a deployments "The present deployments are as follows," Kurash says. - Kalyra contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Fedwyn. - Hayala contains one regiment of infantry, under the command of General Zaren. - Coletta contains four regiments of infantry, under the command of General Callius. - Ravera contains two regiments of infantry, under the command of General Rilayn. >a troops "The empire's legions are always in need of more troops," Kurash says. "When necessary, we can also review the current deployments." >send troops to kohlus You dispatch a much needed regiment to Kohlus, hoping this will be enough to alter the course of the conflict. The explorer Kalben has returned from a voyage far to the west, where he discovered an archipelago he is now calling the Sunset Islands. >g You have a contingent of troops dispatched to Kohlus, fine men armed with swords and spears. The rebels amass their strength, hurriedly assembling whatever soldiers they can. Men come from all over the empire to fight for them. >a sunset islands Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >a rebels Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >send troops to kohlus You have no spare troops with which to reinforce Kohlus. You could try moving troops from a different province. >z There is another clash with the new combination of northern tribes. They field a highly mobile force, able to strike where they are least expected. It is only thanks to many careful preparations that serious harm is avoided. >z To the east, the province of Coletta once more comes under attack. The Orphiel army once more fields a great army and resisting them proves difficult. But, at length, your forces are able to win the engagement. >z The philosopher Astalin has made an important discovery concerning the calculation of the area of a circle. >a astalin Kurash has nothing to say on that subject. >z The kingdom of Samira reprises its attack on Kohlus. Two great phalanxes meet as Samiran horsemen watch from behind. The fighting lasts many hours. Eventually, your troops break and flee, enemy cavalry in pursuit. >recruit troops You turn to Ravera for more troops. Fortunately, there are still many citizens eager to fight. You soon have them equipped and prepared, ready for battle. The Orphiel emperor, Lodicus VI, has died. He is succeeded by his son, Cairos IV. >send troops to kohlus You dispatch more infantrymen to the province of Kohlus. A rebel army moves on the capital and there is no force to resist them. Some loyal citizens put up a brave but futile fight, while others simply look on impassively. The result is a foregone conclusion. Ravera falls and you are forced to flee. General Callius will be emperor in fact as well as name, having won the title he has long claimed. *** You will be remembered for having presided over the end of the empire. You were unable to prevent squabbles with your nobles. *** Would you like to RESTORE a saved position, RESTART the story, UNDO the last move, or QUIT? >