Governor's tactics to quell riots

**econ21** · 10-01-2007, 22:24

1308: The slaying of the Kaiser by unknown forces has caused civil unrest throughout the Reich. Supporters of the Kaiser Siegfried and re-unification mount vehement protests against the Electors, most of whom had expressed no confidence in the late Kaiser. Supporters of Alexander Luther and opponents of re-unification organise public celebrations. The two sides frequently clash, leading to much loss of life and destruction of property.

Governors may choose how to appeal to citizens under their charge. If they are successful, they may be able to bring the situation under control. If they fail, their settlements may revolt entirely and leave the Reich.

OOC: The chaos has been simulated by setting taxes to very high in 1308. If governors succeed in their appeals, taxes will be lowered to avoid revolt. This will take effect at the end of 1310.

**gibsonsg91921** · 10-01-2007, 22:34

If im even allowed a county, im taking breslau with me - we're going to be one happy rebellious family

**Privateerkev** · 10-01-2007, 22:36

seeing as your "freehold", you have a county.

Its why Jan never called for Peter to be fired as Count. Only as Steward. (but peter is still steward too...)

**gibsonsg91921** · 10-01-2007, 22:48

nope, im bonded cuz ansehelm is my brother, not father

**Privateerkev** · 10-01-2007, 22:51

It's something I looked into a little while ago. Your freehold if your father was ever Duke. So, Wolfgang, you, Fritz, and Matthias are all freehold. Hans, Elberhard, Ansehelm, Arnold, and Lothar would be freehold too but their titles are such where that doesn't matter anymore.

**gibsonsg91921** · 10-01-2007, 22:51

is that so? excellent! ill lead my peasants into revolt!

**Cecil XIX** · 10-02-2007, 01:46

Man, even Prague? Looks like my/Edmund's building strategy isn't coming along as nicely as we'd like. Ah well, it works for my character development.

Becker's strategy is to let the two groups vent when done peacefully while employing the gentry and other nobles to help keep the peace.

**Northnovas** · 10-02-2007, 03:44

I had to go with #2. Karl's having a hard time finding his place, the Kaiser and Reich loyalty are not an option in the current state for the populace, fear of God would have worked earlier but cathedrals destroyed and churches burning is not an option for the masses, getting the gentry to protect the defenceless; who is there?
I have to take a page from Arnold and get tough with anyone stepping out of bounds that will destroy property or harm people.

I have lands to protect and a family whose future must be secured.
Karl is going to have to get tough to keep peace in his realm and then spread the love when things settle down.

**Tamur** · 10-02-2007, 04:13

Fritz will take door #4, Call upon the local gentry to protect the defenceless. He's been using them to kick the Papal sect out of Stettin, as well as other local matters, so he'd likely rely on them further to quell uprisings.