The Succession
The Crimson Barony
The Baron is dying. Back a claimant, broker a compromise, or let the barony tear itself apart — the middle of this journey depends entirely on the choice made at the wake.
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- 01
social
The Audience
Three delegations, one dying Baron, and a party that owes nothing to anyone.
- 02
social
The Wake
The Baron dies. In the hour before the succession is announced, the party's word carries weight — once.
- 03
scene
The Compact Ascendant
The Vintners take the seat. Coin flows, the garrison goes unpaid, and the river road grows dangerous.
- 04
scene
The Garrison Crown
Ser Ysolde takes the seat by force of arms. Order returns; the granaries do not.
- 05
social
The Brokered Peace
A council of three. Nobody is satisfied, and the arrangement must be defended weekly.
- 06
climax
The Reckoning
Whatever was decided at the wake comes due, in front of everyone who paid for it.