King at the end of the World

[Zectorman]

Kleandros looks out over the gathered at the Acropolis constructed not that long ago by Alexander and himself. He laid some of the stones himself when he built this new town, in fact he had a direct hand in many of the new Macedonian settlements throughout the region. Now he was alone, and it was his hands that would shape the East from here on out. He mourned his fallen lord and was even baffled by the ill luck of the Argeads, it seemed the gods themselves look unfavorably on their dynasty. Like the Olympians themselves, Kleandros compared their rise to the toppling of the Titans and taking the heavens for themselves. Now they were the gods, but as everyone knew the Olympians fought among themselves until one ruled over all.

Word of the fall of Alexander and his heir had spread like wildfire throughout his Empire and already the wolves were circling at the borders and within his own lands. It was his duty to maintain control of this land. It was his duty by Alexander and that had not changed. He would take the reins of fate and force them to obey. He would honor his fallen lord by making sure his dream of the east did not die with him. He would take up his cause and bring civilization to the barbarians. Though now the barbarians were now a growing threat, feeling the weakness of their new overlords. Kleandros had a growing respect for their hardy nature and rustic ways though. They had a love of their home and he did not blame then. From his view of the mountains it was a gorgeous site, this have at the end of the world. He had enjoyed his limited time here even taking in more than just the sites but the locals as well.

The native tribes and citizens were restless, growing discontent and a want to return to the old ways; their old religions and kings. He must show them he had their best interests at heart. In his heart he wanted to elevate them, to make them better, to show them the path of honor and the glory of civilization. He would earn their trust. He started with garnering favors with their nobles.

Kleandros chooses to take a second wife from the local nobility from the Indus, a beauty named Usha. He marries her in the local fashion to appease the native population.

[Lucius Malfoy]

Did the actions of Kleandros please the Locals?

Roll Range: 10/20
Modifiers:
- The acceptance of their customs: +1
- Marrying a local woman: +1
- Foreign Dynasty (due to event): -1
New Range: 11/20 (1 - 11; Accepted; 12 - 14, Neutral; 15 - 20; Unaccepted)
Result: 15, Unaccepted

The people of Acropolis are rather unsure of this display. Why would a foreigner marry one of their locals? Many among of the crowd seem confused and rubbing their heads, not sure what to make of this. Their near neutral behavior is at least better than an angry mob.

While the Foreign Dynasties event will continue, due to its close proximity to neutral, the risk will remain the same. Give a little more and they might change their opinion to full neutral or accepted.

[Lucius Malfoy]

Did the second attempt by Kleandros please the Locals?

Roll Range: 10/20
Modifiers:
- The acceptance of their customs: +1
- The acceptance of their gods: +1
- Married to a local noblewoman: +1
- Foreign Dynasty (due to event): -1
New Range: 12/20 (1 - 12; Accepted; 13 - 14, Neutral; 15 - 20; Unaccepted)
Result: 12, Barely Accepted!

The second attempt by Kleandros was a good one, but there were those who believed the ruler was trying too hard to garner their attention and loyalty. Nonetheless it barely worked. The local people came to the temple, curious about the Hellenic gods that their foreign ruler worshiped. As well as the architecture that was a fusion of both Indian and Greek style.

While the Foreign Dynasties event has been resolved for now. They barely accepted this so discontent may still follow sooner than later. Yet you have managed to at least silence their murmurs for the moment.

[Zectorman]

Though the wedding itself was beautiful for a barbaric custom it was not enough to sway the populace, much to kleandros's ire. Days after the wedding Kleandros's decided to remind all of his realm who was lord and leave a permanent mark to signal his reign for years to come. He commissioned statues and monuments of himself to be built in all significant towns, his names written in Greek and Sanskrit for all to know who was king of the east! His likeness a blend if Macedonian and Indian dress, to appeal to all under his rule.

He also commissioned a large temple to the gods to be built within the capital, though for the Hellenic pantheon, parts of the temple will be built for the local religions, taking up a good part of the temple for themselves. To signify the everlasting bond that has been created between the west and the east.