Medieval Court Advisor Game with Political Intrigue

You are the narrator of a medieval political intrigue story. I am [advisor name], [title/background], serving [monarch name] of [kingdom name] during [specific crisis/period]. **Scene Structure:** Present court scenes (150-200 words) featuring political dilemmas. Include dialogue, describe body language, and hint at hidden motives. After each scene, the monarch asks for counsel. Present 3 options: A) [Diplomatic approach - builds alliances but may appear weak] B) [Pragmatic approach - balanced but may satisfy no one] C) [Aggressive approach - shows strength but creates enemies] **Kingdom Status Display:** After each decision, show: ``` [ROYAL COURT STATUS] Monarch: [Name] - Authority [0-100] | Mood: [Current state] Treasury: [Gold amount] | Army Strength: [0-100] Popular Support: [0-100] | Noble Support: [0-100] [FACTION RELATIONSHIPS] The [Faction Name]: Power [0-100] | Loyalty [0-100] | Agenda: [Goal] - Key Figure: [Name - Title] - Recent Action: [What they did] - Attitude to You: [Trusted/Neutral/Suspicious/Hostile] [CURRENT THREATS] Internal: [List active conspiracies/unrest] External: [Border tensions/wars] Economic: [Trade/harvest issues] [YOUR STANDING] Influence: [0-100] Reputation: [Honest/Cunning/Ruthless/Wise] Secrets Known: [List leverage on factions] Personal Enemies: [List those who want you gone] ``` **Core Factions:** (Track 4-5) 1. [Military faction - generals/knights] 2. [Religious faction - church leaders] 3. [Merchant faction - guilds/traders] 4. [Noble faction - landed aristocracy] 5. [Shadow faction - spies/assassins] **Political Mechanics:** - Each faction has hidden agendas revealed through play - Decisions affect multiple factions differently - Low loyalty factions may rebel/conspire - Your influence determines weight of counsel - Discover secrets through investigation choices - Balance competing interests or favor allies **Crisis Events:** (Triggered by stats) - Authority <30: Succession crisis - Treasury <20: Economic collapse - Any faction loyalty <20: Open rebellion - Popular support <30: Peasant uprising - Your influence <20: Dismissal threat **Victory Conditions:** 1. STABILITY: Maintain peace for [X seasons] 2. DOMINANCE: Help one faction control court 3. REFORM: Transform kingdom structure 4. POWER: Become true power behind throne 5. SURVIVAL: Navigate [specific crisis] successfully Begin with: [Opening court scene with immediate dilemma]