a stranger

A past yet to be revealed


Cunning and trickery

So it begins

Britain

Roman Britain

The tribes of Britain held a referendum and decided to leave the Roman Empire, one way or another. As it happens, you are their designated negotiator!

So how did you end up saddled with this job?

You are blessed with the fastest tongue in the land - and, if things go wrong, the fastest feet as well.

If someone can pull off this scam, it's going to be you.

But who is going to be the mark: Britain or Rome?

0 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 6.

An occurrence! Your 'Guile' Quality is now 5!

0 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 4.

An occurrence! Your 'Might' Quality is now 3!

An occurrence! Your 'Reason' Quality is now 3!

Do you recall how you came to this place?

An occurrence! Your 'Background' Quality is now Path of Trickery!

Your "A Stranger" quality has gone. Welcome to the world!


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Cunning and trickery

So it begins

Britain

Roman Britain


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


That old time religion

Britain

Roman Britain

Participation in the Imperial worship is one of the necessary requirements for a Roman province, along with the payment of tithes and taxes. In fact, some of the Briton monarchs are high-ranking priests and priestesses thereof - a clear conflict of interest.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Table the spiritual matters for now

That old time religion

Britain

Roman Britain

This is complicated enough without involving religion.

Attempt to reach a compromise

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A tough challenge

That old time religion

Britain

Roman Britain

You are no theologian, but you can pretend to be one for an evening.


Fortune favours the house

Britain

Roman Britain

Despite the assurances of tribal leaders and shamans, the outcome of Brexit is risky and uncertain. In other words, an opportunity for profit.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Run a book on the outcome

Fortune favours the house

Britain

Roman Britain

Not personally, of course. But you know people who know people.


A conflict postponed

Table the spiritual matters for now

That old time religion

Britain

Roman Britain

The bad news is that this decision will undoubtedly lead to all kinds of sectarian violence down the line. The good news is, it will be someone else's problem.

0 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 3.

Ongoing Negotiations shows your progress in the venture.

1 change point, 1 more needed to reach level 2.

You've gained a new quality: Trouble and Turmoil at Staying civil .


Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 2 - Negotiations under way

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.

Ongoing Negotiations: Negotiations under way


Outcome hazy, pay again

Run a book on the outcome

Fortune favours the house

Britain

Roman Britain

The range of marks is as broad as it is surprising. Those who stand to gain, those who stand to lose, and even those who bet against their side's best interests. How informative.

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.

You now have 1 x Shiny Loot.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 1 - Negotiations under way

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always

Fortune favours the house

Unlocked when Background is:

Path of Trickery (you have this)

; Unlocked with  - you have 1

Despite the assurances of tribal leaders and shamans, the outcome of Brexit is risky and uncertain...

Consider the omens

In times of hard decisions and uncertain future, there is one infallible source of wisdom: the still-warm guts of a freshly slaughtered animal...


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always

Sickle and shillelagh

Romans have tried to purge the druids from Britain more than once...

What have the Romans ever done for us?

Here's a hint: they're long, they're winding, and they happen to be the subject of today's negotiations...


Consider the omens

Britain

Roman Britain

In times of hard decisions and uncertain future, there is one infallible source of wisdom: the still-warm guts of a freshly slaughtered animal.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A simple haruspicy

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: it could go either way.

Consider the omens

Britain

Roman Britain

It's a Roman practice, admittedly, but hey - whatever works.


Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Romans have tried to purge the druids from Britain more than once. Is it time for payback?

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A new leaf

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Let bygones be bygones.

Eye for an eye

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Tooth for a tooth, spleen for a spleen, and so forth.


An unexpected treasure

A simple haruspicy

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

Consider the omens

Britain

Roman Britain

While the oracle of the innards did not reveal any insights into the future, you did happen to find a small jewel in the beast's stomach. Profit!

You were fortunate!

You now have 1 x Shiny Loot.

1 change point, 2 more needed to reach level 3.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

Trouble and Turmoil has increased to 2 - Staying civil !


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Seeds of reconciliation

A new leaf

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Let bygones be bygones.

The soil of their hearts is not particularly fertile for mercy, yet there is still hope.

0 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 1.

You've lost a quality: Ongoing Negotiations.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always

Fortune favours the house

Unlocked when Background is:

Path of Trickery (you have this)

; Unlocked with  - you have 2


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

Here's a hint: they're long, they're winding, and they happen to be the subject of today's negotiations.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Argue for left-side movement

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

It is the only sensible way, after all.


Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

It is, indeed, a great wall, but who is going to pick up the maintenance bill for it?

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Take a stand

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

Your position on this issue is as unyielding as the wall itself.

Steal the wall

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

With some creative props and sleight of hand, you can convince everyone that the wall has already crumbled on its own.

            Unlocked when Background is:

Path of Trickery (you have this)


Taking the high road

Argue for left-side movement

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

It is the only sensible way, after all.

Finally we're getting somewhere.

You were fortunate!

1 change point, 3 more needed to reach level 4.


Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 3 - Negotiations under way

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


Grand Theft Hadrian

Steal the wall

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

Both the Romans and the Britons are suspicious of your story, but neither are prepared to lose face by being the first to admit falling for a scam.

Now to find a buyer for all these stones...

Ongoing Negotiations has increased to 3 - Negotiations under way !

You've lost a quality: Trouble and Turmoil.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always

Rude awakening

There are still plenty of people on both sides of the negotiating table who believe that Brexit is just a fever dream that will fade with the first ray of dawn...

Fortune favours the house

Unlocked when Background is:

Path of Trickery (you have this)

; Unlocked with


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

There are still plenty of people on both sides of the negotiating table who believe that Brexit is just a fever dream that will fade with the first ray of dawn.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Teach them otherwise

Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

It may be a nightmare, but it's happening alright.


Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

Like sharks drawn to blood, pirates of all stripes have filled the Channel, preying on merchant and military ships alike.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A very chancy challenge

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

Convince the Romans to deal with the problem

After all, the nautical scum are blocking their way home.

Disregard them

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

They are a symptom, not the cause.


A dose of harsh reality

Teach them otherwise

Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

Just what the doctor ordered. (Or would have ordered if we had any kind of health service in this province.)

2 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 5.

Ongoing Negotiations has increased to 4 - Making progress... or are you? !


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 4 - Making progress... or are you?

Ongoing Negotiations: Making progress... or are you?


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Let no landlubber go unavasted

Disregard them

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

They are a symptom, not the cause.

Unfortunately, having their way home blocked makes the Romans bargain twice as hard. Cornered rats!

Trouble and Turmoil has increased to 3 - Staying civil !

0 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 5.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


a stranger

A past yet to be revealed


Vae victis

Violence and lots of it

So it begins

Britain

Roman Britain

The tribes of Britain held a referendum and decided to leave the Roman Empire, one way or another. As it happens, you are their designated negotiator!

So how did you end up saddled with this job?

You know first hand how much of a difference a direct approach can make.

They understand only one language, and it sure isn't Latin.

An occurrence! Your 'Might' Quality is now 5!

An occurrence! Your 'Guile' Quality is now 3!

An occurrence! Your 'Background' Quality is now Path of War!


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Oh dear

Wrong place, wrong time

So it begins

Britain

Roman Britain

You didn't step forward, everyone else took a step back.

Good luck, Britain. Good luck, Rome. And most of all, good luck, you poor thing.

An occurrence! Your 'Background' Quality is now Path of Least Resistance!


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Martial opportunity

Britain

Roman Britain

The Romans have grown soft and decadent. It's time to make them pay.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A raid in the night

Martial opportunity

Britain

Roman Britain

Just don't get caught. That would be particularly embarassing.


That old time religion

Britain

Roman Britain

Participation in the Imperial worship is one of the necessary requirements for a Roman province, along with the payment of tithes and taxes. In fact, some of the Briton monarchs are high-ranking priests and priestesses thereof - a clear conflict of interest.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Table the spiritual matters for now

That old time religion

Britain

Roman Britain

This is complicated enough without involving religion.

Attempt to reach a compromise

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A tough challenge

That old time religion

Britain

Roman Britain

You are no theologian, but you can pretend to be one for an evening.


The next morning

A raid in the night

Martial opportunity

Britain

Roman Britain

Your counterparts on the other side of the bargaining table are unable to offer more than a token resistance to your proposals; an unfortunate side effect of having one's tent burn down in the middle of the night.

3 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 4.


Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


Ritual purpose

Attempt to reach a compromise

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A tough challenge

That old time religion

Britain

Roman Britain

The discussion starts well, but goes off the rails when you notice the blades up the participants' sleeves and the blood-caked grooves in the bargaining table. What follows involves very little negotiation and a lot of running.

2 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 4.

Reason is increasing...

Reason 3 failed in a challenge! (When you try a challenge that's difficult for you, you learn more even when you fail.)


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always

Debate time

A visiting senator from Rome is looking for someone to debate on matters of politics and statecraft...


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always

Pirates in the Channel

Like sharks drawn to blood, pirates of all stripes have filled the Channel, preying on merchant and military ships alike...

For they are many

Off-duty legionaries have taken a habit of gathering outside your tent, harassing you and your visitors...


Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Romans have tried to purge the druids from Britain more than once. Is it time for payback?

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A new leaf

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Let bygones be bygones.

Eye for an eye

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Tooth for a tooth, spleen for a spleen, and so forth.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Red in tooth and claw

Eye for an eye

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

As always, the nature takes its course. If said course happens to be of the dinner variety, who are we to argue?

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

Like sharks drawn to blood, pirates of all stripes have filled the Channel, preying on merchant and military ships alike.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A high-risk challenge

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

After all, the nautical scum are blocking their way home.

Disregard them

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

They are a symptom, not the cause.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Dead men tell no tales

A tough challenge

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

The seas belong to Britain once again. Or, at least, they will once you get rid of the Romans...

1 change point, 4 more needed to reach level 5.

Guile has increased to 4!

You succeeded in a Guile challenge! (Risky challenges mean you learn more.)

2 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 3.

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Debate time

Britain

Roman Britain

A visiting senator from Rome is looking for someone to debate on matters of politics and statecraft. He is said to be something of a philosopher.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Ignore him

Debate time

Britain

Roman Britain

The whole point of this Brexit thing is to deal with Romans less frequently, is it not?

Engage him

Debate time

Britain

Roman Britain

You're more than a match for this metropolitan chatterbox.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Winning without fighting

Ignore him

Debate time

Britain

Roman Britain

Let him monologue outside while you discuss practical matters.

Trouble and Turmoil has increased to 4 - Heating up!

0 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 6.

Ongoing Negotiations has increased to 5 - Making progress... or are you? !


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 5 - Making progress... or are you?


Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

There are still plenty of people on both sides of the negotiating table who believe that Brexit is just a fever dream that will fade with the first ray of dawn.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Teach them otherwise

Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

It may be a nightmare, but it's happening alright.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


A dose of harsh reality

Teach them otherwise

Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

Just what the doctor ordered. (Or would have ordered if we had any kind of health service in this province.)


Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Off-duty legionaries have taken a habit of gathering outside your tent, harassing you and your visitors. Perhaps it's time you did something about it.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Make them leave

A chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Their precious seven hills are THAT way.

Convince them to leave peacefully

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A tough challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

It is in everyone's best interest.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Woe to the vanquished

Make them leave

A chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

This particular group has grown too used to bullying unarmed civilians. Once they're beaten, you let them go, although you keep a few choice souvenirs as trophies.

3 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 6.

Might is increasing...

You succeeded in a Might challenge! (Risky challenges mean you learn more.)

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...

You now have 1 x Shiny Loot.


Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

A tribal delegation from the northern tribes has decided to pay you a visit. They appear to be well-armed.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Greet them cordially

From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

A display of solidarity can only help your position.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always

Single market

<p>Today's agenda involves the fate of the single remaining market in Durocornovium, which is currently held by the Romans...


Unity and force

Greet them cordially

From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

They share some of their hard-won knowledge from previous campaigns against the Romans that will undoubtedly prove useful. And even your most vocal critics are hesitant to raise their voices until your new Northern friends have departed.

Trouble and Turmoil is dropping...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Consider the omens

Britain

Roman Britain

In times of hard decisions and uncertain future, there is one infallible source of wisdom: the still-warm guts of a freshly slaughtered animal.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A simple haruspicy

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: it could go either way.

Consider the omens

Britain

Roman Britain

It's a Roman practice, admittedly, but hey - whatever works.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


A load of tripe and dung

A simple haruspicy

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

Consider the omens

Britain

Roman Britain

If that intestine is of any indication, your bargaining session tomorrow will not go well. At all.

You were unlucky. Better luck next time...

4 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 6.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

3 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 5.

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

Today's agenda involves the fate of the single remaining market in Durocornovium, which is currently held by the Romans.

(All other markets in Britannia got burned down in earlier uprisings.)

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Try to retain access to the market

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

Trade is the cornerstone of prosperity.

Burn this market down as well

A high-risk challenge

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

No deal is better than a bad deal. Or so they say.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Too well defended

Burn this market down as well

A high-risk challenge

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

The market survives another day, it seems.

Might is increasing...

Might 3 failed in a challenge! (When you try a challenge that's difficult for you, you learn more even when you fail.)

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

There are still plenty of people on both sides of the negotiating table who believe that Brexit is just a fever dream that will fade with the first ray of dawn.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Teach them otherwise

Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

It may be a nightmare, but it's happening alright.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always

From the North

A tribal delegation from the northern tribes has decided to pay you a visit...


A dose of harsh reality

Teach them otherwise

Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

Just what the doctor ordered. (Or would have ordered if we had any kind of health service in this province.)

4 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 7.

Ongoing Negotiations has increased to 6 - Making progress... or are you? !

2 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 6.

Trouble and Turmoil has increased to 5 - Heating up!


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 6 - Making progress... or are you?

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

A tribal delegation from the northern tribes has decided to pay you a visit. They appear to be well-armed.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Greet them cordially

From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

A display of solidarity can only help your position.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Unity and force

Greet them cordially

From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

They share some of their hard-won knowledge from previous campaigns against the Romans that will undoubtedly prove useful. And even your most vocal critics are hesitant to raise their voices until your new Northern friends have departed.

1 change point, 3 more needed to reach level 4.

Trouble and Turmoil is dropping...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Family Asunder

Britain

Roman Britain

Many Roman-Briton families are about to be split by Brexit. One particularly wealthy and powerful family is asking you to make concessions for their sake.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

No exceptions

Family Asunder

Britain

Roman Britain

If you are not with us, you're against us.

Perhaps a few concessions

Family Asunder

Britain

Roman Britain

You don't have to be cruel for cruelty's sake. And the family will be grateful.


For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Off-duty legionaries have taken a habit of gathering outside your tent, harassing you and your visitors. Perhaps it's time you did something about it.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Make them leave

A tough challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Their precious seven hills are THAT way.

Convince them to leave peacefully

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A tough challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

It is in everyone's best interest.


Sever the ties

No exceptions

Family Asunder

Britain

Roman Britain

Let it be known that you, in infinite justice, inflict suffering upon the rich and poor alike.

2 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 7.

Ongoing Negotiations is dropping...

Trouble and Turmoil is dropping...


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


Make them leave

A very chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Caught in the gears of the imperial war machine

Even without weapons, they have strength in numbers. Your bruises will heal in time; whether the same is true of your reputation, you are not sure.

Might has increased to 4!

1 change point, 5 more needed to reach level 6.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

1 change point, 4 more needed to reach level 5.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

It is, indeed, a great wall, but who is going to pick up the maintenance bill for it?


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

It is, indeed, a great wall, but who is going to pick up the maintenance bill for it?

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Take a stand

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: it could go either way.

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

Your position on this issue is as unyielding as the wall itself.

Steal the wall

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

With some creative props and sleight of hand, you can convince everyone that the wall has already crumbled on its own.

            Unlocked when Background is:

Path of Trickery


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Another brick in the wall

Take a stand

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

You are not entirely sure how it happened, but you've agreed not only to pay for the wall, but also to finance the construction of three additional ones. Heads will roll for this, likely including yours.

Trouble and Turmoil has increased to 6 - Heating up!

3 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 7.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

Today's agenda involves the fate of the single remaining market in Durocornovium, which is currently held by the Romans.

(All other markets in Britannia got burned down in earlier uprisings.)

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Try to retain access to the market

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

Trade is the cornerstone of prosperity.

Burn this market down as well

A tough challenge

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

No deal is better than a bad deal. Or so they say.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Acquisition

Try to retain access to the market

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

Trade is the cornerstone of prosperity.

They said that it was impossible, and yet you proved them wrong.

0 change points, 7 more needed to reach level 7.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Try to retain access to the market

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

Trade is the cornerstone of prosperity.

Burn this market down as well

A very chancy challenge

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Too well defended

Burn this market down as well

A very chancy challenge

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

The market survives another day, it seems.

Might is increasing...

Might 5 failed in a challenge! (When you try a challenge that's difficult for you, you learn more even when you fail.)

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

A tribal delegation from the northern tribes has decided to pay you a visit. They appear to be well-armed.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Greet them cordially

From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

A display of solidarity can only help your position.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Unity and force

Greet them cordially

From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

They share some of their hard-won knowledge from previous campaigns against the Romans that will undoubtedly prove useful. And even your most vocal critics are hesitant to raise their voices until your new Northern friends have departed.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

3 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 4.

Trouble and Turmoil has dropped to 3 - Staying civil !


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Martial opportunity

Britain

Roman Britain

The Romans have grown soft and decadent. It's time to make them pay.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A raid in the night

Martial opportunity

Britain

Roman Britain

Just don't get caught. That would be particularly embarassing.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


The next morning

A raid in the night

Martial opportunity

Britain

Roman Britain

Your counterparts on the other side of the bargaining table are unable to offer more than a token resistance to your proposals; an unfortunate side effect of having one's tent burn down in the middle of the night.

5 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 8.

Ongoing Negotiations has increased to 7 - No consensus in sight!

4 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 8.

Trouble and Turmoil has increased to 7 - Heating up!


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 7 - No consensus in sight

Ongoing Negotiations: No consensus in sight


Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

There are still plenty of people on both sides of the negotiating table who believe that Brexit is just a fever dream that will fade with the first ray of dawn.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Teach them otherwise

Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

It may be a nightmare, but it's happening alright.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always

Family Asunder

Many Roman-Briton families are about to be split by Brexit...


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Teach them otherwise

Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain


From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Greet them cordially

From the North

Britain

Roman Britain


A dose of harsh reality

Teach them otherwise

Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

Just what the doctor ordered. (Or would have ordered if we had any kind of health service in this province.)

2 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 8.

3 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 5.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Unity and force

Greet them cordially

From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

0 change points, 9 more needed to reach level 9.

Ongoing Negotiations has increased to 8 - No consensus in sight!

Trouble and Turmoil is dropping...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 8 - No consensus in sight


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

Today's agenda involves the fate of the single remaining market in Durocornovium, which is currently held by the Romans.

(All other markets in Britannia got burned down in earlier uprisings.)

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Try to retain access to the market

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

Trade is the cornerstone of prosperity.

Burn this market down as well

A tough challenge

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

No deal is better than a bad deal. Or so they say.


Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Teach them otherwise

Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain


Too well defended

Burn this market down as well

A tough challenge

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

The market survives another day, it seems.

Might is increasing...

Might 4 failed in a challenge! (When you try a challenge that's difficult for you, you learn more even when you fail.)

0 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 6.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


A dose of harsh reality

Teach them otherwise

Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

6 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 9.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

6 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 8.

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

Here's a hint: they're long, they're winding, and they happen to be the subject of today's negotiations.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Argue for left-side movement

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: it could go either way.

What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

It is the only sensible way, after all.


Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Romans have tried to purge the druids from Britain more than once. Is it time for payback?

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A new leaf

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Let bygones be bygones.

Eye for an eye

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Tooth for a tooth, spleen for a spleen, and so forth.


Taking the high road

Argue for left-side movement

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

It is the only sensible way, after all.

Finally we're getting somewhere.

You were fortunate!

1 change point, 8 more needed to reach level 9.

3 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 6.

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


Red in tooth and claw

Eye for an eye

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

As always, the nature takes its course. If said course happens to be of the dinner variety, who are we to argue?

0 change points, 10 more needed to reach level 10.

Ongoing Negotiations has increased to 9 - Are we there yet?!

7 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 8.

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 9 - Are we there yet?

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Try to retain access to the market

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

Trade is the cornerstone of prosperity.

Burn this market down as well

A tough challenge

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain


Family Asunder

Britain

Roman Britain

Many Roman-Briton families are about to be split by Brexit. One particularly wealthy and powerful family is asking you to make concessions for their sake.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

No exceptions

Family Asunder

Britain

Roman Britain

If you are not with us, you're against us.

Perhaps a few concessions

Family Asunder

Britain

Roman Britain

You don't have to be cruel for cruelty's sake. And the family will be grateful.


Your interest has been noted

Try to retain access to the market

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

Trade is the cornerstone of prosperity.

The Romans recognize the value of this asset and do not relinquish it gladly, or at all. However, your desire to retain access to the market has not gone unnoticed.

0 change points, 7 more needed to reach level 7.

4 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 9.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

You now have 1 x Romainer Sympathies.


Romainer Sympathies

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


A bloodline uncut

Perhaps a few concessions

Family Asunder

Britain

Roman Britain

Everyone is happy. Well, apart from the people who wanted Brexit proceedings to be fair and impartial. But those people are not paying you; these folks are.

2 change points, 8 more needed to reach level 10.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

Trouble and Turmoil has increased to 8 - Frayed tempers !

You now have 1 x Romainer Sympathies.

You've gained 1 x Shiny Loot (new total 2).

Secrets are what remains when money and power run out.

You now have 1 x Insider Information.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Insider Information

Secrets are what remains when money and power run out.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A new leaf

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Let bygones be bygones.

Eye for an eye

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain


Irish Incursion

Britain

Roman Britain

It appears that your neighbours have decided to take advantage of Britain's chaos and discord in a rather direct way.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Pretend that everything is fine

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: the odds are against you here.

Irish Incursion

Britain

Roman Britain

There are people out there who will deal with the matter. Right now, you have a task of your own.


Red in tooth and claw

Eye for an eye

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Romans have tried to purge the druids from Britain more than once. Is it time for payback?

Tooth for a tooth, spleen for a spleen, and so forth.

7 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 9.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

1 change point, 6 more needed to reach level 7.

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


Not according to plan

Pretend that everything is fine

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

Irish Incursion

Britain

Roman Britain

You end up having to ask the Romans for help in fending off this invasion. This does not strengthen your position, to say the least.

Trouble and Turmoil has increased to 9 - Frayed tempers !

3 change points, 7 more needed to reach level 10.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

You've gained 1 x Romainer Sympathies (new total 2).


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

Like sharks drawn to blood, pirates of all stripes have filled the Channel, preying on merchant and military ships alike.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A high-risk challenge

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

After all, the nautical scum are blocking their way home.

Disregard them

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

They are a symptom, not the cause.


Consider the omens

Britain

Roman Britain

In times of hard decisions and uncertain future, there is one infallible source of wisdom: the still-warm guts of a freshly slaughtered animal.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A simple haruspicy

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: it could go either way.

Consider the omens

Britain

Roman Britain

It's a Roman practice, admittedly, but hey - whatever works.


Let no landlubber go unavasted

Disregard them

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

They are a symptom, not the cause.

Unfortunately, having their way home blocked makes the Romans bargain twice as hard. Cornered rats!

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...

6 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 10.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Romainer Sympathies

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Insider Information

Secrets are what remains when money and power run out.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


An unexpected treasure

A simple haruspicy

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

Consider the omens

Britain

Roman Britain

While the oracle of the innards did not reveal any insights into the future, you did happen to find a small jewel in the beast's stomach. Profit!

You were fortunate!

You now have 1 x Shiny Loot.

8 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 9.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

2 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 7.

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Off-duty legionaries have taken a habit of gathering outside your tent, harassing you and your visitors. Perhaps it's time you did something about it.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Make them leave

A very chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Their precious seven hills are THAT way.

Convince them to leave peacefully

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A tough challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

It is in everyone's best interest.


Bloodsports

Britain

Roman Britain

Everyone loves bread and circuses, and free bread is harder to come by these days.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Set up a gladiatorial arena

A very chancy challenge

Bloodsports

Britain

Roman Britain

Briton, Roman, slave, free person, human, wild animal - if this is your first night in the Pit, you have to fight.

Show them how it's done

Bloodsports

Britain

Roman Britain

Stand aside, amateurs.

            Unlocked when Background is:

Path of War (you have this)


Make them leave

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

A very chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Even without weapons, they have strength in numbers. Your bruises will heal in time; whether the same is true of your reputation, you are not sure.

4 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 5.

Might is increasing...

0 change points, 10 more needed to reach level 10.

6 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 7.

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Romainer Sympathies

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


Two thumbs up

Set up a gladiatorial arena

A chancy challenge

Bloodsports

Britain

Roman Britain

The gladiator you bet upon is the winner tonight! This bodes well for your judgment, as well as your purse.

Might has increased to 6!

You succeeded in a Might challenge! (Risky challenges mean you learn more.)

5 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 10.

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...

9 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 10.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

You've gained 1 x Shiny Loot (new total 3).


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Insider Information

Secrets are what remains when money and power run out.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

Here's a hint: they're long, they're winding, and they happen to be the subject of today's negotiations.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Argue for left-side movement

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: it could go either way.

What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

It is the only sensible way, after all.


Debate time

Britain

Roman Britain

A visiting senator from Rome is looking for someone to debate on matters of politics and statecraft. He is said to be something of a philosopher.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Ignore him

Debate time

Britain

Roman Britain

The whole point of this Brexit thing is to deal with Romans less frequently, is it not?

Engage him

Debate time

Britain

Roman Britain

You're more than a match for this metropolitan chatterbox.


Taking the high road

Argue for left-side movement

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

It is the only sensible way, after all.

Finally we're getting somewhere.

You were fortunate!

6 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 11.

Ongoing Negotiations has increased to 10 - Are we there yet?!

8 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 10.

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Romainer Sympathies

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 10 - Are we there yet?

Insider Information

Secrets are what remains when money and power run out.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


Winning without fighting

Ignore him

Debate time

Britain

Roman Britain

Let him monologue outside while you discuss practical matters.

1 change point, 7 more needed to reach level 8.

3 change points, 7 more needed to reach level 10.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Romans have tried to purge the druids from Britain more than once. Is it time for payback?

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A new leaf

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Let bygones be bygones.

Eye for an eye

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Tooth for a tooth, spleen for a spleen, and so forth.


Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

It is, indeed, a great wall, but who is going to pick up the maintenance bill for it?

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Take a stand

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

Your position on this issue is as unyielding as the wall itself.

Steal the wall

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

With some creative props and sleight of hand, you can convince everyone that the wall has already crumbled on its own.


Seeds of reconciliation

A new leaf

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Let bygones be bygones.

The soil of their hearts is not particularly fertile for mercy, yet there is still hope.

Trouble and Turmoil has dropped to 6 - Heating up!

1 change point, 9 more needed to reach level 10.

Ongoing Negotiations is dropping...


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


Putting the "wall" in "wallet"

Take a stand

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: it could go either way.

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

The talks on the subject last longer than walking the entire length of the wall in question. Reaching a breakthrough is harder than punching through solid rock. Finally, you manage to convince the Romans to keep the wall by pointing out its revenue potential as a future tourist attraction.

You were fortunate!

2 change points, 9 more needed to reach level 11.

Gods help us all.

2 change points, 10 more needed to reach level 12.

Ongoing Negotiations has increased to 11 - Could it be...? !


Romainer Sympathies

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

Trouble and Turmoil

Trouble and Turmoil 10 - All-out violence

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 11 - Could it be...?

Insider Information

Secrets are what remains when money and power run out.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Brexit is here!

Unlocked with Ongoing Negotiations 11 - you have 11

But what kind of Brexit is it going to be?

Always

Always


For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Off-duty legionaries have taken a habit of gathering outside your tent, harassing you and your visitors. Perhaps it's time you did something about it.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Make them leave

A very chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Their precious seven hills are THAT way.

Convince them to leave peacefully

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A tough challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

It is in everyone's best interest.


Brexit is here!

Britain

Roman Britain

But what kind of Brexit is it going to be?

Always

Always

A hard one

Brexit is here!

Britain

Roman Britain

Rivers of blood, heads on spikes, that sort of thing.

A soft one

Brexit is here!

Britain

Roman Britain

Gently wafting lacy Brexit.

A rubbery one

Brexit is here!

Britain

Roman Britain

Slimy, dark and not spoken of in polite society.


Convince them to leave peacefully

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A very chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

It is in everyone's best interest.

"The Legate is an old friend of mine..."

You speak softly but purposefully. By the time you get to the middle of your monologue, even the dimmest of the louts realize that messing with you could be a very costly mistake. By the time you are finished, only their footprints remain in the dirt.

2 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 5.

Reason has increased to 4!

You succeeded in a Reason challenge! (Risky challenges mean you learn more.)

4 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 10.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

0 change points, 8 more needed to reach level 8.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


And so it was

A hard one

Brexit is here!

Britain

Roman Britain

Congratulations, I guess?

You're not just a survivor, you're a winner. (This quality persists through multiple playthroughs and may unlock new options)

You now have 1 x Hard-Won Experience.


Hard-Won Experience

You're not just a survivor, you're a winner. (This quality persists through multiple playthroughs and may unlock new options)

Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.

Insider Information

Secrets are what remains when money and power run out.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

Like sharks drawn to blood, pirates of all stripes have filled the Channel, preying on merchant and military ships alike.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A tough challenge

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

After all, the nautical scum are blocking their way home.

Disregard them

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

They are a symptom, not the cause.


Loose lips sink ships

A tough challenge

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

The good news is that the pirates are gone. The bad news is that you have to promise the Romans fishing rights for the next three centuries to achieve this.

3 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 5.

Guile is increasing...

Guile 4 failed in a challenge! (When you try a challenge that's difficult for you, you learn more even when you fail.)

5 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 8.

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...

6 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 10.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Romainer Sympathies

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always

That old time religion

Participation in the Imperial worship is one of the necessary requirements for a Roman province, along with the payment of tithes and taxes...


Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

There are still plenty of people on both sides of the negotiating table who believe that Brexit is just a fever dream that will fade with the first ray of dawn.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Teach them otherwise

Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

It may be a nightmare, but it's happening alright.


A dose of harsh reality

Teach them otherwise

Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

Just what the doctor ordered. (Or would have ordered if we had any kind of health service in this province.)

2 change points, 9 more needed to reach level 11.

1 change point, 8 more needed to reach level 9.


Romainer Sympathies

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

A tribal delegation from the northern tribes has decided to pay you a visit. They appear to be well-armed.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Greet them cordially

From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

A display of solidarity can only help your position.


Unity and force

Greet them cordially

From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

They share some of their hard-won knowledge from previous campaigns against the Romans that will undoubtedly prove useful. And even your most vocal critics are hesitant to raise their voices until your new Northern friends have departed.

5 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 11.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

7 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 8.

Trouble and Turmoil has dropped to 7 - Heating up!


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Off-duty legionaries have taken a habit of gathering outside your tent, harassing you and your visitors. Perhaps it's time you did something about it.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Make them leave

A very chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Their precious seven hills are THAT way.

Convince them to leave peacefully

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A very chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

It is in everyone's best interest.


Woe to the vanquished

Make them leave

A chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

This particular group has grown too used to bullying unarmed civilians. Once they're beaten, you let them go, although you keep a few choice souvenirs as trophies.

2 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 6.

Might has increased to 5!

8 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 11.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

Here's a hint: they're long, they're winding, and they happen to be the subject of today's negotiations.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Argue for left-side movement

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: it could go either way.

What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

It is the only sensible way, after all.


Taking the high road

Argue for left-side movement

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

It is the only sensible way, after all.

Finally we're getting somewhere.

You were fortunate!

4 change points, 8 more needed to reach level 12.

4 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 9.

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Romainer Sympathies

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always

Irish Incursion

Unlocked with Trouble and Turmoil 8 - you have 8

It appears that your neighbours have decided to take advantage of Britain's chaos and discord in a rather direct way...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

Like sharks drawn to blood, pirates of all stripes have filled the Channel, preying on merchant and military ships alike.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A tough challenge

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

After all, the nautical scum are blocking their way home.

Disregard them

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

They are a symptom, not the cause.


Let no landlubber go unavasted

Disregard them

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

They are a symptom, not the cause.

Unfortunately, having their way home blocked makes the Romans bargain twice as hard. Cornered rats!

7 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 9.

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...

7 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 12.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Irish Incursion

Britain

Roman Britain

It appears that your neighbours have decided to take advantage of Britain's chaos and discord in a rather direct way.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Pretend that everything is fine

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: the odds are against you here.

Irish Incursion

Britain

Roman Britain

There are people out there who will deal with the matter. Right now, you have a task of your own.


Fake it until you make it

Pretend that everything is fine

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

Irish Incursion

Britain

Roman Britain

You are not sure that your stiff upper lip actually fools anyone, but it's the only one you have, and your lower lip refuses to cooperate.

You were fortunate!

3 change points, 7 more needed to reach level 10.

1 change point, 12 more needed to reach level 13.

Ongoing Negotiations has increased to 12 - Could it be...? !


Romainer Sympathies

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 12 - Could it be...?


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Brexit is here!

Unlocked with Ongoing Negotiations 11 - you have 12

Always

Always

Bloodsports

Unlocked with Trouble and Turmoil 8 - you have 9

Everyone loves bread and circuses, and free bread is harder to come by these days...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A tough challenge

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

Disregard them

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

They are a symptom, not the cause.


Let no landlubber go unavasted

Disregard them

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

They are a symptom, not the cause.

6 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 10.

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...

4 change points, 9 more needed to reach level 13.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Irish Incursion

Britain

Roman Britain

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Pretend that everything is fine

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

Irish Incursion

Britain

Roman Britain


Not according to plan

Pretend that everything is fine

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

Irish Incursion

Britain

Roman Britain

You end up having to ask the Romans for help in fending off this invasion. This does not strengthen your position, to say the least.

You were unlucky. Better luck next time...

4 change points, 7 more needed to reach level 11.

Gods help us all.

5 change points, 8 more needed to reach level 13.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Romans have tried to purge the druids from Britain more than once. Is it time for payback?

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A new leaf

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Let bygones be bygones.

Eye for an eye

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Tooth for a tooth, spleen for a spleen, and so forth.


Red in tooth and claw

Eye for an eye

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

As always, the nature takes its course. If said course happens to be of the dinner variety, who are we to argue?

8 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 13.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

5 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 11.

Gods help us all.


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Romainer Sympathies

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Scapegoat hunt

Britain

Roman Britain

Things have deteriorated to a point where people are looking for someone, anyone, to vent their fury upon. And you happen to be in their way.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Spin a convincing tale

A high-risk challenge

Scapegoat hunt

Britain

Roman Britain

<b>Failing this test will cause you to lose the game.</b>

Arrange a misdirection

Scapegoat hunt

Britain

Roman Britain

They want a scapegoat? You'll give them a scapegoat.

            2
            You need 2 x Insider Information  (you have 0)

            2
            Unlocked with 2 x Insider Information


It all makes sense now

Spin a convincing tale

A tough challenge

Scapegoat hunt

Britain

Roman Britain

You are not destroying the land, you are merely leading towards a differently bright future.

3 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 6.

Guile has increased to 5!

You succeeded in a Guile challenge! (Risky challenges mean you learn more.)

9 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 10.

Trouble and Turmoil has dropped to 9 - Frayed tempers !

9 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 13.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Irish Incursion

Britain

Roman Britain

It appears that your neighbours have decided to take advantage of Britain's chaos and discord in a rather direct way.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Pretend that everything is fine

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: the odds are against you here.

Irish Incursion

Britain

Roman Britain

There are people out there who will deal with the matter. Right now, you have a task of your own.


Fake it until you make it

Pretend that everything is fine

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

Irish Incursion

Britain

Roman Britain

You are not sure that your stiff upper lip actually fools anyone, but it's the only one you have, and your lower lip refuses to cooperate.

You were fortunate!

Gods help us all.

2 change points, 12 more needed to reach level 14.

Ongoing Negotiations has increased to 13 - Could it be...? !


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Romainer Sympathies

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 13 - Could it be...?

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Brexit is here!

Unlocked with Ongoing Negotiations 11 - you have 13

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

A tribal delegation from the northern tribes has decided to pay you a visit. They appear to be well-armed.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Greet them cordially

From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

A display of solidarity can only help your position.


Unity and force

Greet them cordially

From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

They share some of their hard-won knowledge from previous campaigns against the Romans that will undoubtedly prove useful. And even your most vocal critics are hesitant to raise their voices until your new Northern friends have departed.

5 change points, 9 more needed to reach level 14.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

2 change points, 9 more needed to reach level 11.

Gods help us all.


Romainer Sympathies

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Greet them cordially

From the North

Britain

Roman Britain


Unity and force

Greet them cordially

From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

8 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 14.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

0 change points, 11 more needed to reach level 11.

Gods help us all.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

Here's a hint: they're long, they're winding, and they happen to be the subject of today's negotiations.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Argue for left-side movement

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: it could go either way.

What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

It is the only sensible way, after all.


Taking the high road

Argue for left-side movement

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

It is the only sensible way, after all.

Finally we're getting somewhere.

You were fortunate!

1 change point, 14 more needed to reach level 15.

Ongoing Negotiations has increased to 14 - Could it be...? !

3 change points, 8 more needed to reach level 11.

Gods help us all.


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 14 - Could it be...?


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Brexit is here!

Unlocked with Ongoing Negotiations 11 - you have 14

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

It is, indeed, a great wall, but who is going to pick up the maintenance bill for it?

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Take a stand

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

Your position on this issue is as unyielding as the wall itself.

Steal the wall

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

With some creative props and sleight of hand, you can convince everyone that the wall has already crumbled on its own.


Putting the "wall" in "wallet"

Take a stand

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

The talks on the subject last longer than walking the entire length of the wall in question. Reaching a breakthrough is harder than punching through solid rock. Finally, you manage to convince the Romans to keep the wall by pointing out its revenue potential as a future tourist attraction.

You were fortunate!

7 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 11.

Gods help us all.

8 change points, 7 more needed to reach level 15.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always

Escalation

Unlocked with Trouble and Turmoil 10 - you have 10

An all-out fight has broken out around you, and both sides see you as an enemy combatant...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Wrath of the Legion

Britain

Roman Britain

The armed might of the Empire has arrived to end Brexit once and for all, along with yourself. Their commander wants to know whether you have any last requests.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Convince them to spare you

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A high-risk challenge

Wrath of the Legion

Britain

Roman Britain

<b>Failing this test will cause you to lose the game.</b>

Bribe them

Wrath of the Legion

Britain

Roman Britain

The victor belongs to the spoils.

            2
            You need 2 x Shiny Loot  (you have 2)

            2
            Unlocked with 2 x Shiny Loot  - you have 2


"We'll be in touch."

Bribe them

Wrath of the Legion

Britain

Roman Britain

The victor belongs to the spoils.

            2
            You need 2 x Shiny Loot  (you have 0)

            2
            Unlocked with 2 x Shiny Loot

They thank you for your donation to the Legion's veterans' fund and continue on their patrol. Hours later, your heartbeat finally returns to normal.

You've lost 2 x Shiny Loot (new total 0).

9 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 15.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

1 change point, 10 more needed to reach level 11.

Gods help us all.


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

A tribal delegation from the northern tribes has decided to pay you a visit. They appear to be well-armed.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Greet them cordially

From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

A display of solidarity can only help your position.


Unity and force

Greet them cordially

From the North

Britain

Roman Britain

They share some of their hard-won knowledge from previous campaigns against the Romans that will undoubtedly prove useful. And even your most vocal critics are hesitant to raise their voices until your new Northern friends have departed.

12 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 15.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

9 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 10.


Romainer Sympathies

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Romans have tried to purge the druids from Britain more than once. Is it time for payback?

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A new leaf

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Let bygones be bygones.

Eye for an eye

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Tooth for a tooth, spleen for a spleen, and so forth.


Seeds of reconciliation

A new leaf

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Let bygones be bygones.

The soil of their hearts is not particularly fertile for mercy, yet there is still hope.

7 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 10.

Trouble and Turmoil is dropping...

10 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 15.

Ongoing Negotiations is dropping...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Off-duty legionaries have taken a habit of gathering outside your tent, harassing you and your visitors. Perhaps it's time you did something about it.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Make them leave

A chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Their precious seven hills are THAT way.

Convince them to leave peacefully

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A very chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

It is in everyone's best interest.


Convince them to leave peacefully

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

It is in everyone's best interest.

You speak softly but purposefully. By the time you get to the middle of your monologue, even the dimmest of the louts realize that messing with you could be a very costly mistake. By the time you are finished, only their footprints remain in the dirt.

0 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 6.

Reason has increased to 5!

13 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 15.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

8 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 10.

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A new leaf

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Let bygones be bygones.

Eye for an eye

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain


Seeds of reconciliation

A new leaf

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Let bygones be bygones.

6 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 10.

Trouble and Turmoil is dropping...

11 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 15.

Ongoing Negotiations is dropping...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

It is, indeed, a great wall, but who is going to pick up the maintenance bill for it?

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Take a stand

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: it could go either way.

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

Your position on this issue is as unyielding as the wall itself.

Steal the wall

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

With some creative props and sleight of hand, you can convince everyone that the wall has already crumbled on its own.


Another brick in the wall

Take a stand

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

You are not entirely sure how it happened, but you've agreed not only to pay for the wall, but also to finance the construction of three additional ones. Heads will roll for this, likely including yours.

4 change points, 7 more needed to reach level 11.

Gods help us all.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Romainer Sympathies

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

Like sharks drawn to blood, pirates of all stripes have filled the Channel, preying on merchant and military ships alike.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A very chancy challenge

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

After all, the nautical scum are blocking their way home.

Disregard them

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

They are a symptom, not the cause.


Loose lips sink ships

A very chancy challenge

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

The good news is that the pirates are gone. The bad news is that you have to promise the Romans fishing rights for the next three centuries to achieve this.

4 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 6.

Guile is increasing...

Guile 5 failed in a challenge! (When you try a challenge that's difficult for you, you learn more even when you fail.)

9 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 11.

Gods help us all.

14 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 15.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Off-duty legionaries have taken a habit of gathering outside your tent, harassing you and your visitors. Perhaps it's time you did something about it.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Make them leave

A chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Their precious seven hills are THAT way.

Convince them to leave peacefully

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

It is in everyone's best interest.


Woe to the vanquished

Make them leave

A chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

This particular group has grown too used to bullying unarmed civilians. Once they're beaten, you let them go, although you keep a few choice souvenirs as trophies.

5 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 6.

Might is increasing...

2 change points, 14 more needed to reach level 16.

Ongoing Negotiations has increased to 15 - Could it be...? !

0 change points, 12 more needed to reach level 12.

Gods help us all.

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.

You now have 1 x Shiny Loot.


Romainer Sympathies

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

Trouble and Turmoil

Trouble and Turmoil 11 - All-out violence

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 15 - Could it be...?

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Brexit is here!

Unlocked with Ongoing Negotiations 11 - you have 15

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Wrath of the Legion

Britain

Roman Britain

The armed might of the Empire has arrived to end Brexit once and for all, along with yourself. Their commander wants to know whether you have any last requests.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Convince them to spare you

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A tough challenge

Wrath of the Legion

Britain

Roman Britain

<b>Failing this test will cause you to lose the game.</b>

Bribe them

Wrath of the Legion

Britain

Roman Britain

The victor belongs to the spoils.

            2
            You need 2 x Shiny Loot  (you have 1)

            2
            Unlocked with 2 x Shiny Loot  - you have 1


A convoluted feat of logic

Convince them to spare you

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A tough challenge

Wrath of the Legion

Britain

Roman Britain

They are not sure whether you are possessed by spirits or an agent provocatuer planted by the Senate's secret police, but they are willing to give you the benefit of doubt - for now.

Reason is increasing...

5 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 11.

Gods help us all.

4 change points, 12 more needed to reach level 16.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Romans have tried to purge the druids from Britain more than once. Is it time for payback?

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A new leaf

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Let bygones be bygones.

Eye for an eye

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Tooth for a tooth, spleen for a spleen, and so forth.


Red in tooth and claw

Eye for an eye

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

As always, the nature takes its course. If said course happens to be of the dinner variety, who are we to argue?

7 change points, 9 more needed to reach level 16.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

6 change points, 5 more needed to reach level 11.

Gods help us all.


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Romainer Sympathies

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

Like sharks drawn to blood, pirates of all stripes have filled the Channel, preying on merchant and military ships alike.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A very chancy challenge

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

After all, the nautical scum are blocking their way home.

Disregard them

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

They are a symptom, not the cause.


Let no landlubber go unavasted

Disregard them

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

They are a symptom, not the cause.

Unfortunately, having their way home blocked makes the Romans bargain twice as hard. Cornered rats!

Gods help us all.

10 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 16.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Off-duty legionaries have taken a habit of gathering outside your tent, harassing you and your visitors. Perhaps it's time you did something about it.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Make them leave

A chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Their precious seven hills are THAT way.

Convince them to leave peacefully

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A chancy challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

It is in everyone's best interest.


Convince them to leave peacefully

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A very modest challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

It is in everyone's best interest.

You speak softly but purposefully. By the time you get to the middle of your monologue, even the dimmest of the louts realize that messing with you could be a very costly mistake. By the time you are finished, only their footprints remain in the dirt.

1 change point, 6 more needed to reach level 7.

Reason has increased to 6!

13 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 16.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

10 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 11.

Gods help us all.


Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Wrath of the Legion

Britain

Roman Britain

The armed might of the Empire has arrived to end Brexit once and for all, along with yourself. Their commander wants to know whether you have any last requests.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Convince them to spare you

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A tough challenge

Wrath of the Legion

Britain

Roman Britain

<b>Failing this test will cause you to lose the game.</b>

Bribe them

Wrath of the Legion

Britain

Roman Britain

The victor belongs to the spoils.


Might as well be speaking Arameic

Convince them to spare you

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A tough challenge

Wrath of the Legion

Britain

Roman Britain

The centurion waves his arm and you become the first casualty of Brexit. More soon follow.

3 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 7.

Reason is increasing...

Reason 6 failed in a challenge! (When you try a challenge that's difficult for you, you learn more even when you fail.)


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


a stranger

A past yet to be revealed


Oh dear

Wrong place, wrong time

So it begins

Britain

Roman Britain

The tribes of Britain held a referendum and decided to leave the Roman Empire, one way or another. As it happens, you are their designated negotiator!

So how did you end up saddled with this job?

You didn't step forward, everyone else took a step back.

Good luck, Britain. Good luck, Rome. And most of all, good luck, you poor thing.

0 change points, 4 more needed to reach level 4.

An occurrence! Your 'Reason' Quality is now 3!

An occurrence! Your 'Guile' Quality is now 3!

An occurrence! Your 'Might' Quality is now 3!

An occurrence! Your 'Background' Quality is now Path of Least Resistance!

Your "A Stranger" quality has gone. Welcome to the world!


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Oh dear

Wrong place, wrong time

So it begins

Britain

Roman Britain


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Debate time

Britain

Roman Britain

A visiting senator from Rome is looking for someone to debate on matters of politics and statecraft. He is said to be something of a philosopher.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Ignore him

Debate time

Britain

Roman Britain

The whole point of this Brexit thing is to deal with Romans less frequently, is it not?

Engage him

Debate time

Britain

Roman Britain

You're more than a match for this metropolitan chatterbox.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


"Well, <i>actually...</i>"

Engage him

Debate time

Britain

Roman Britain

You talk him to a standstill. While neither of you is willing to admit defeat, the things he let slip will prove very useful.

Secrets are what remains when money and power run out.

You now have 2 x Insider Information.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Insider Information

Secrets are what remains when money and power run out.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

There are still plenty of people on both sides of the negotiating table who believe that Brexit is just a fever dream that will fade with the first ray of dawn.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Teach them otherwise

Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

It may be a nightmare, but it's happening alright.


What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

Here's a hint: they're long, they're winding, and they happen to be the subject of today's negotiations.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Argue for left-side movement

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: it could go either way.

What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

It is the only sensible way, after all.


A dose of harsh reality

Teach them otherwise

Rude awakening

Britain

Roman Britain

Just what the doctor ordered. (Or would have ordered if we had any kind of health service in this province.)

Ongoing Negotiations shows your progress in the venture.

1 change point, 2 more needed to reach level 3.

You've gained a new quality: Trouble and Turmoil at Staying civil .


Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Taking the high road

Argue for left-side movement

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

It is the only sensible way, after all.

Finally we're getting somewhere.

You were fortunate!

1 change point, 3 more needed to reach level 4.

0 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 3.


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

Today's agenda involves the fate of the single remaining market in Durocornovium, which is currently held by the Romans.

(All other markets in Britannia got burned down in earlier uprisings.)

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Try to retain access to the market

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

Trade is the cornerstone of prosperity.

Burn this market down as well

A high-risk challenge

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

No deal is better than a bad deal. Or so they say.


Your interest has been noted

Try to retain access to the market

Single market

Britain

Roman Britain

Trade is the cornerstone of prosperity.

The Romans recognize the value of this asset and do not relinquish it gladly, or at all. However, your desire to retain access to the market has not gone unnoticed.

Trouble and Turmoil has increased to 3 - Staying civil !

3 change points, 1 more needed to reach level 4.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

You now have 1 x Romainer Sympathies.


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

Romainer Sympathies

Better to hang together than to be crucified separately.

Guile

Talk fast and have an escape route ready.

Might

Sometimes it makes right. Sometimes it determines who is left.

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Romans have tried to purge the druids from Britain more than once. Is it time for payback?

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A new leaf

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Let bygones be bygones.

Eye for an eye

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

Tooth for a tooth, spleen for a spleen, and so forth.


Red in tooth and claw

Eye for an eye

Sickle and shillelagh

Britain

Roman Britain

As always, the nature takes its course. If said course happens to be of the dinner variety, who are we to argue?

2 change points, 3 more needed to reach level 5.

Ongoing Negotiations has increased to 4 - Making progress... or are you? !

2 change points, 2 more needed to reach level 4.

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Insider Information

Secrets are what remains when money and power run out.


For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Off-duty legionaries have taken a habit of gathering outside your tent, harassing you and your visitors. Perhaps it's time you did something about it.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Make them leave

A tough challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Their precious seven hills are THAT way.

Convince them to leave peacefully

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A tough challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

It is in everyone's best interest.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

Like sharks drawn to blood, pirates of all stripes have filled the Channel, preying on merchant and military ships alike.

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

A high-risk challenge

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

After all, the nautical scum are blocking their way home.

Disregard them

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

They are a symptom, not the cause.


Make them leave

A tough challenge

For they are many

Britain

Roman Britain

Even without weapons, they have strength in numbers. Your bruises will heal in time; whether the same is true of your reputation, you are not sure.

Might is increasing...

Might 3 failed in a challenge! (When you try a challenge that's difficult for you, you learn more even when you fail.)

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


Let no landlubber go unavasted

Disregard them

Pirates in the Channel

Britain

Roman Britain

They are a symptom, not the cause.

Unfortunately, having their way home blocked makes the Romans bargain twice as hard. Cornered rats!

1 change point, 4 more needed to reach level 5.

Trouble and Turmoil has increased to 4 - Heating up!

0 change points, 6 more needed to reach level 6.

Ongoing Negotiations has increased to 5 - Making progress... or are you? !


Trouble and Turmoil

Oh no! Things are not going according to plan!

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

It is, indeed, a great wall, but who is going to pick up the maintenance bill for it?

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Take a stand

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

A matter of luck: it could go either way.

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

Your position on this issue is as unyielding as the wall itself.

Steal the wall

Paying for Hadrian's Wall

Britain

Roman Britain

With some creative props and sleight of hand, you can convince everyone that the wall has already crumbled on its own.