ID: 214

Outcome: Narrow Victory

Open After Story: Yes

Manual Prompt: Yes

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Once the prior Sultan's rule crumbled entirely, two noble women of high birth accompany a veiled lady before the crowd; they silently transcend towards the golden throne with you stationed beside.



Revealed is Sadani, pregnant—and to underscore, the noblewomen stuffed fabric under her attire. She proclaims herself with imperial lineage; regardless of the Sultan's former cruelty, the nation's exalted lineage should reign. Thus, this child is born a Sultan.



Perplexity stirs among the populace, surprised by the news of Sadani's pregnancy... but in binding oaths, the esteemed ladies attest the fitting timeline. Then, you publicly kneel before Sadani, expressing fealty to her unborn child. The undeniable clarity unfolds: this nation is your control, and Sadani is your necessary governance tool. Gatherings arise, authoritative bending occurs.



Thereafter, you pursued reform policies, replacing prior Sultan loyalists, bolstering your dominion. Sadani birthed a male infant safely.



During this infant Sultan's inaugural birthday celebration, Sadani subtly pries about relinquishing power to her and the heir... you dismissively suggest ages, eliciting suspicion distinguishable in her gaze; verifiable as unfeigned displeasure.



Nonetheless, distractions abound, resistant noble factions persistently stir; your inability to supplant bureaucratic roles pleasing elite agenda hindered you, discontent continually surfaces. Sadani's mistrust grew known; aged nobles lament your throne usurpation. Unknowing, one most loyal blade awaits disposal: in her and her child's defense.



During the youthful Sultan's third celebration, a hunting festivity convened; within royal forestry, Seliman pierces your heart with a blade astute.

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