The Monarch Quest - How to become a Ruler

[Kinaed]

Lots of contention and stuff going on in the north. The south more or
less abandoned by a lot of the heavier contention. A proper summary to
come tomorrow.

Domain : Who (Contender)
A: Zadossa, March : Franzorik ab Zadossa (Tobin)*
B: Dastur, March : Marquis of Dastur (Undeclared)*
C: Avonna, March : Caria ab Trenica (Cellan)*+
D: Brayston, March : Father Ryan Olsten (Angold)*
E: Sartez, County : The Bluehawks (Tobin)*
F: Maides, Barony : The Count of Endridge (Cellan)
G: Endridge, County : The Count of Endridge (Cellan)*
H: Perche, Barony : The Baron of Perche (Undeclared)*
I: Gailiech, March : Angold (Angold)*
J: Asglen, Barony : Marisa dul Damassande (Undeclared)
K: Vees, County : The Fund to Place Baron Kovar as King (Jonus)*
L: Lyndale, Barony : Marisa dul Damassande (Undeclared)*
M: Savir, Barony : The Rosewood Troupe (Jonus)*
N: Awan Ride, County : The Grand Master Paere de Laerne (Cellan)
O: Irisum, Barony : The Grand Master Paere de Laerne (Cellan)
P: Brune, County : Caria ab Trenica (Cellan)*
Q: Mont Innes, County : The Count of Mont Innes (Cellan)*
R: Volsuan, Barony : The Persela-Orban Coalition (Cellan)*
S: Rosewood, Barony : The Persela-Orban Coalition (Cellan)*
T: Elcaster, Barony : The Persela-Orban Coalition (Cellan)*
U: Iglisrich, Barony : The Persela-Orban Coalition (Cellan)*
V: Lundsend, Barony : The Persela-Orban Coalition (Cellan)*
W: Seahome, Barony : The Persela-Orban Coalition (Cellan)*
X: Hamstone, Barony : The Persela-Orban Coalition (Cellan)*
Y: Eastgale, Barony : The Count of Amhurst (Anschel)
Z: Amhurst, County : The Count of Amhurst (Anschel)*+
1: Sunset, County : The Heritage Building Society (Undeclared)*
2: Lothos, County : The Count of Amhurst (Anschel)*+
3: Casterlay, Barony : The Count of Amhurst (Anschel)
4: Beresfield, County : The Persela-Orban Coalition (Cellan)*
Farin, Duchy : The Grand Master Paere de Laerne (Cellan)*+
Tubor, Duchy : The Persela-Orban Coalition (Cellan)*+
Vandago, Duchy : The Heritage Building Society (Undeclared)*+
Vavard, Duchy : The Sisterhood of St. Celeste (Cellan)*+

(Domains which have an active influence presence are marked with *,
while those marked with + have active influence for more than one
contender. )

[Geras]

Totals:

Declared

Cellan 35
Anschell 11
Tobin 5
Jonus 4
Angold 4

Undeclared

Heritage Building Society 7
Marisa 2
Marquis of Dastur 2
Baron of Perche 1

Total: 71

(There was a math error last week - 1 barony was being counted as a county)

[Geras]

Correction:

Cellan 32, Tobin 8

[Geras]

Week three (haven`t checked this over yet):

Tobin 39
Caria 10
Anschel 7
Angold 0

Edit:

Undeclared - Persela-Orban: 11
Undeclared - Endbrige: 3
Undeclared - dul Damassande: 1

Grand total: 71 (I hope this adds up).

[Geras]

Just a quick plea too...

SAVE THE CONTENDERS!

There were some great chars generated for this quest. I'd love to see the pfiles preserved at least, in case there's a need to dust them off at a later date for something similar. I kind of like the idea of nobles that actually spend their time at their fiefs too that we'd only see once or twice an RL if a quest is on or something.

[Kinaed]

Where Caria's dropping her bid a month ago seemed to clarify things for
many people, who banded behind Cellan, Cellan's dropping from the race
seemed to leave them dumbfounded. Her supporters fractioned, some flocking
to different contenders, while others refrained from declaring at all.
Notably the Persela-Orban Coalition has not directed its influence towards
another contender.

Gifts are circulating with a wide number of different names. Reeves step
up their efforts to keep the peace in Tobin's name, decrying the Amhurst
Atrocities, gaining Tobin support in many locations that not been the
active targets of previous influence. Many do the same as they did before
with different names attached. Most keeps relatively peaceful, but there
is a certain tenseness in the air. However, exceptions do stand out. Fear
rules in Brayston, Gailiech, Eastgale and Casterlay as those voicing
support for those other than Tobin are targeted for muggings, 'protection'
and worse, while Dastur's marquis proclaims against utterly atrocious
behavior from all of the envoys except Tobin's.

Merchantly influences seem to spread Anschel's influence east. Angold,
however, an early front-runner, seems to have lagging support. While
people in many areas still speak favorably of his plans, he fails to gain a
majority of the support in any one area, leading many to dismiss him as a
possible candidate for the throne. Caria shows strong support in the
south. However, the strongest showing is inarguably Tobin's, for now.
Some wonder if this might be the end of it.


Domain: Who (Contender)
A: Zadossa, March: Franzorik ab Zadossa (Tobin)*
B: Dastur, March: The Marquis of Dastur (Tobin)*+
C: Avonna, March: The Monastry of St. Alscepius (Tobin)*+
D: Brayston, March: The Brotherhood (Tobin)*+
E: Sartez, County: The Bluehawks (Tobin)*
F: Maides, Barony: The Bluehawks (Tobin)*
G: Endridge, County: The Count of Endridge (undeclared)*
H: Perche, Barony: The Baron of Perche (Tobin)*
I: Gailiech, March: The Brotherhood (Tobin)*
J: Asglen, Barony: The Bluehawks (Tobin)*
K: Vees, County: Caria ab Trenica (Caria)*+
L: Lyndale, Barony: Marisa dul Damassande (undeclared)*
M: Savir, Barony: The Bluehawks (Tobin)*
N: Awan Ride, County: The Bluehawks (Tobin)*
O: Irisum, Barony: The Bluehawks (Tobin)*
P: Brune, County: Caria ab Trenica (Caria)*
Q: Mont Innes, County: The Border Legions of Lithmore (Tobin)*
R: Volsuan, Barony: The Persela-Orban Coalition (undeclared)*
S: Rosewood, Barony: The Persela-Orban Coalition (undeclared)*
T: Elcaster, Barony: The Persela-Orban Coalition (undeclared)*
U: Iglisrich, Barony: The Persela-Orban Coalition (undeclared)*
V: Lundsend, Barony: The Persela-Orban Coalition (undeclared)*
W: Seahome, Barony: The Persela-Orban Coalition (undeclared)*
X: Hamstone, Barony: The Persela-Orban Coalition (undeclared)*
Y: Eastgale, Barony: The Brotherhood (Tobin)*+
Z: Amhurst, County: Count ab Loguire (Anschel)*+
1: Sunset, County: le'Argent Shipping Company (Tobin)*+
2: Lothos, County: The Reeves of Lithmore (Tobin)*+
3: Casterlay, Barony: The Brotherhood (Tobin)*+
4: Beresfield, County: le'Argent Shipping Company (Tobin)*+
Farin, Duchy: The Grand Master Paere de Laerne (Caria)*+
Tubor, Duchy: The Persela-Orban Coalition (undeclared)*+
Vandago, Duchy: The Heritage Building Society (Tobin)*+
Vavard, Duchy: Count ab Loguire (Anschel)

(Domains which have an active influence presence are marked with *,
while those marked with + have active influence for more than one
contender.)

[Kinaed]

THE QUEST FOR THE THRONE: CONTENTION ENDS!

Finally, some level of stability has emerged in the kingdom's political
leanings. After the swift changes from month to month since Gemara's
death, the lay of the land at last remains recognizable compared to the
previous month. Though Amhurst still maintains that its count is the ideal
candidate for the throne, his influence elsewhere has waned, and the real
contention was reduced to supporters of the Earl Marshall and the
Justiciar.

Lady Caria ab Trenica managed to gain ground with knights and emissaries
sent to many areas with promises of future assistance, reminders of the
Earl Marshall's long record of service, and clarification of the rumors
about her. Several valuable counties swayed to her banners and publically
declared their loyalty.

However, most of those territories left reeling after the Lady Seneschal's
withdrawal - not declaring for anyone the past month - were swayed towards
Lord Tobin ab Samael's cause. Chief among them, the Persela-Orban
Coalition's lands and Endridge both declared for the Justiciar. It seems
Lord Jei ab Sevoi followed Lady Cellan dul Ansari's recommendation to do so
before the word of his wife's death, with no communication coming afterward
from the Count.

That is not to say that all has been calm in the kingdom. Brotherhood
strongarming has continued in Gailiech and Casterlay, and, though it did
not do enough to dissuade supporters of the Earl Marshall in Brune, a few
high-profile knights there were assassinated. In Beresfield, the le'Argent
Shipping Company was rather publicly expelled by the town guard on
accusation of ties to the Brotherhood of Common Goods. As well, many lands
have been noticing a shortage of arms and armor, purchased up nearly as
soon as they are available or straight off of those who carry them.

Despite these lesser troubles, an overall theme of unity amongst the
Lithmorran people emerged on Octobris 27, SC 352. Like a cascade, when
word reached outlying areas that the Lord Justiciar had taken the support
of key strategic domains, those remaining holdouts turned to unity, and as
a whole, Lithmore herself overwhelmingly declared for Lord Tobin.

Everywhere, on everyone's lips, are the words, "Long live the king!"
=====
Domain: Who (Contender)
A: Zadossa, March: Franzorik ab Zadossa (Tobin)*
B: Dastur, March: The Marquis of Dastur (Tobin)*
C: Avonna, March: The Monastry of St. Alscepius (Tobin)*
D: Brayston, March: Father Ryson Olsten (undeclared)*
E: Sartez, County: Caria ab Trenica (Caria)*
F: Maides, Barony: The Bluehawks (Tobin)*
G: Endridge, County: The Count of Endridge (Tobin)*
H: Perche, Barony: The Baron of Perche (Tobin)*
I: Gailiech, March: The Brotherhood (Tobin)*
J: Asglen, Barony: The Bluehawks (Tobin)*
K: Vees, County: Caria ab Trenica (Caria)*+
L: Lyndale, Barony: Marisa dul Damassande (undeclared)*
M: Savir, Barony: The Bluehawks (Tobin)*
N: Awan Ride, County: Caria ab Trenica (Caria)*+
O: Irisum, Barony: The Bluehawks (Tobin)*
P: Brune, County: Caria ab Trenica (Caria)*+
Q: Mont Innes, County: The Border Legions of Lithmore (Tobin)*+
R: Volsuan, Barony: The Persela-Orban Coalition (Tobin)*
S: Rosewood, Barony: The Persela-Orban Coalition (Tobin)*
T: Elcaster, Barony: The Persela-Orban Coalition (Tobin)*
U: Iglisrich, Barony: The Persela-Orban Coalition (Tobin)*
V: Lundsend, Barony: The Persela-Orban Coalition (Tobin)*
W: Seahome, Barony: The Persela-Orban Coalition (Tobin)*
X: Hamstone, Barony: The Persela-Orban Coalition (Tobin)*
Y: Eastgale, Barony: The le'Argent Shipping Company (Tobin)*
Z: Amhurst, County: Count ab Loguire (Anschel)*+
1: Sunset, County: The le'Argent Shipping Company (Tobin)*+
2: Lothos, County: The Reeves of Lithmore (Tobin)*+
3: Casterlay, Barony: The Brotherhood (Tobin)*+
4: Beresfield, County: The Heritage Building Society (Tobin)*+
Farin, Duchy: The Grand Master Paere de Laerne (Caria)*
Tubor, Duchy: The Persela-Orban Coalition (Tobin)*+
Vandago, Duchy: The Heritage Building Society (Tobin)*+
Vavard, Duchy: Caria ab Trenica (Caria)*+



Fun statistical facts to follow!

[Temi]

Timelapse of the map changes:


Some (hopefully) interesting statistics:

Total Influence:
Week 1: 148
Week 2: 182
Week 3: 189
Week 4: 178

Highest Total Influences in a Single Region:
Week 1: Farin & Vandago (13 each), Mont Innes & Awan Ride (12 each)
Week 2: Tubor (21), Vandago & Amhurst (17)
Week 3: Vandago (24), Lothos (19), Farin & Tubor (14 each)
Week 4: Tubor & Vandago (17), Lothos (16)

Average Influence Contribution in an Influenced Region:
Week 1: 3.441
Week 2: 4.2
Week 3: 3.203
Week 4: 3.236

Median Influence Contribution in an Influenced Region:
Week 1: 2
Week 2: 4
Week 3: 2
Week 4: 2

Average Total Influence in a Single Region:
Week 1: 4.352
Week 2: 5.4
Week 3: 5.559
Week 4: 5.235

Median Total Influence in a Single Region:
Week 1: 2.5
Week 2: 2
Week 3: 3.5
Week 4: 3.5

Highest Support Value of a Contender: 18 (and didn't win the map!)
Lowest Support Value of a Contender: -14 (and didn't get eliminated!)

Number of Regions with No Influence:
Week 1: 7
Week 2: 6
Week 3: 1
Week 4: 0

Number of Regions that Never Changed Hands: 14

Cellan's percent of total influence in Week 2: 33.5%
Tobin's percent of total influence in Week 3: 47.6%
Tobin's percent of total influence in Week 4: 60.7%