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!

Trouble and Turmoil has increased to 5 - Heating up!

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

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


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 6 - Making progress... or are you?

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.

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

Insider Information

Secrets are what remains when money and power run out.


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


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always

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...

For they are many

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


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

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.


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.

You were unlucky. Better luck next time...

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

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

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 3 - Negotiations under way

Ongoing Negotiations: Negotiations under way


Loose lips sink ships

A high-risk 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.

Guile is increasing...

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

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

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...

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

Ongoing Negotiations 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.


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.

Consider the omens

Britain

Roman Britain

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


Background

Do you recall how you came to this place?

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.

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

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

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

Trouble and Turmoil has increased to 6 - Heating up!


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

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


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.


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.


Road to nowhere

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.

It appears that the shovels that built those roads can also unbuild them. Oh dear.

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

Trouble and Turmoil has increased to 7 - Heating up!

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

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


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...


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.)

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?

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


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

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.

Insider Information

Secrets are what remains when money and power run out.


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.


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...

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...


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.

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

Trouble and Turmoil has dropped to 6 - Heating up!

Ongoing Negotiations is dropping...


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

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


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.


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.


Not buying it

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.

Was it something you said? Or the wine they had earlier? Whatever the reason, this could have clearly gone better.

Reason is increasing...

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

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


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.

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

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

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

Trouble and Turmoil is dropping...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

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


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?


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.

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

Trouble and Turmoil has increased to 8 - Frayed tempers !

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


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 7 - No consensus in sight

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.

Ongoing Negotiations: No consensus in sight

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.


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.


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?

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

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

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

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


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

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

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

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


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


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.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Road to nowhere

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.

It appears that the shovels that built those roads can also unbuild them. Oh dear.

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

Trouble and Turmoil has increased to 9 - Frayed tempers !

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

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.

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


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.


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!

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

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...

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

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


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 8 - No consensus in sight

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


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.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


What have the Romans ever done for us?

Britain

Roman Britain

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.


Winning without fighting

Ignore him

Debate time

Britain

Roman Britain

Let him monologue outside while you discuss practical matters.

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

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


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Road to nowhere

Argue for left-side movement

Luck

Watch for the fall of a card.

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.

It is the only sensible way, after all.

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

Gods help us all.

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

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Trouble and Turmoil

Trouble and Turmoil 10 - All-out violence

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always

Family Asunder

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


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.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


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.

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

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

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

Gods help us all.

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

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.

You now have 1 x Shiny Loot.

You've gained 1 x Insider Information (new total 3).


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Shiny Loot

Empires rise and fall, but greed is eternal.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


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.


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

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.

Insider Information

Secrets are what remains when money and power run out.


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 1)

            2
            Unlocked with 2 x Shiny Loot  - you have 1


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Might as well be speaking Arameic

Convince them to spare you

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

A high-risk challenge

Wrath of the Legion

Britain

Roman Britain

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

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

Reason has increased to 4!


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

Moving towards sovereignty, step by bloody step.

Insider Information

Secrets are what remains when money and power run out.


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 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.


Not buying it

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.

Was it something you said? Or the wine they had earlier? Whatever the reason, this could have clearly gone better.

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

Reason has increased to 4!

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

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...

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

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


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!

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

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


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


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.


Loose lips sink ships

A high-risk 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, 1 more needed to reach level 4.

Guile is increasing...

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

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...

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

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.


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.


"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.

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.


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, 1 more needed to reach level 8.

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


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.)

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

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


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


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.


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.

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

6 change points, 3 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.


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

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

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...


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 high-risk 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


Two thumbs down

Set up a gladiatorial arena

A tough challenge

Bloodsports

Britain

Roman Britain

And thus your best champion exits left, right and center, torn apart by a pack of bears. Is that symbolic? Let's hope not.

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

Might has increased to 4!

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

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

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...

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

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


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!

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

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

Trouble and Turmoil is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 9 - Are we there yet?


GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Always

Always


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


Bloodsports

Britain

Roman Britain

GOOD LUCK

You'll need it.

Set up a gladiatorial arena

A tough challenge

Bloodsports

Britain

Roman Britain

Show them how it's done

Bloodsports

Britain

Roman Britain

Stand aside, amateurs.


Two thumbs down

Set up a gladiatorial arena

A tough challenge

Bloodsports

Britain

Roman Britain

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

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.)

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

Gods help us all.

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

Ongoing Negotiations is increasing...


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.


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...


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.

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

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


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

Ongoing Negotiations 10 - Are we there yet?

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


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.


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!

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

Gods help us all.

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

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.

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


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.

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

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

Gods help us all.


Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.

Ongoing Negotiations

Ongoing Negotiations 11 - Could it be...?


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

Sickle and shillelagh

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


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.


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)

Reason

Its sleep breeds monsters.