Quote Originally Posted by soup_alex View Post
...or take it, and set up a new client kingdom to rule over

Makes sense if you want to RP it, too: wouldn't you do the same if the new overlords marched into your town, set you up as a puppet ruler, then later stripped you of office and made you an "impostor"?
yes, i wanted to add, for RPing purposes client rulers can be fab - they are fairly native to their region, so unpredictable in traits and skills, and generally quite interesting to add to the mix!