Herodotus followed Alrowan and was prodigious. Had his king not died a little prematurely, he would have appropriately enough ended this game even as he began the first. Would have made a good bookend to these stories but Konrad I was not so accomodating:
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I reigned from 1312 to 1349 (died age 56).
Last will and Testament of King Konrad
My first son Mieszko is heir to the throne, I am saddened that he can not be with me personally in my final days but such is life.
To my other sons I ask you to support your brother and to not look upon him with green eyes. Do not split the empire with your petty rivalries, rather combine your efforts to conquer the rest of the known world and all of you will be recorded in history for your great achievments.
To my son Mieszko, some advice; you are destined to be the King who finishes what was started so many years ago, however be wary of rebellion in these final years, lower taxes everywhere and continue to build spys and watchtowers. Be quick to build many farms and buildings to gain inscrutible loyalty from your generals and governors. GOVERNORS I Almost Forgot Be watchful of the sly devils, if you let them they will be in your own pocket before you know it
Also Mieszko, with your new found power comes great responsibility. You must remember to treat your brothers with respect, ignore your urges to tease them as you did through adolesance, they have suffered for long enough with the knowledge that they will never be King. Instead take up the stance of truely great monarchs, that of absolute commitment to the cause of their faction and absolute devotion to the happiness and safety of their subjects.
Lastly Miesko, I know how you are the one other person in this world who loves my great steed as I do. Therefore I leave Popeater to you.
To my daughters and wife I fare thee well and leave you in the care of Mieszko. You shall have everything you need as always. Be supportive of the boys and keep them together.
Do not cry for me, I go now to join the ghosts of our forefathers, as you all shall soon enough.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
THE KING IS DEAD LONG LIVE THE KING
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